DNA Profiling In Crime Investigation

DNA databases store profiles of the DNA of those who have been suspects in investigations or convicted of crimes and are useful in matching samples taken from crime scenes. Many people believe that the DNA databanks are an invasion of privacy because it is such personal, genetic information. People are afraid the DNA could possibly end up misused, while others believe that the databanks are a completely useful and practical source for DNA profiling in crimes. The US would benefit greatly from the use of a DNA databank containing all citizens’ DNA. With the DNA databank, nearly all cases occurring in the country could be solved with the evidence from a crime scene and a match from the profiles, which would be beneficial for both time and justice. Those accused of a crime that are innocent from the start can be dismissed as a suspect with a simple DNA matching- therefore, …show more content…
Anyone offended by the idea of a way to more quickly link crimes seems questionable. Nowadays the practice is unfair and mistakes could easily be corrected through the quick and easy comparing of available DNA. It would even be harder for those in power to abuse their authority and try to possibly cover up and protect an individual in a crime- there is evidence that could already be there at hand. There is no doubt that crime rates would then go down with the possibility of being caught so quickly and easily. Not only would the database help with criminal issue, but also a mental health aspect. Research could be done to identify the certain genes and traits that may cause mental illnesses that lead criminals to their damaging acts. The database, including the lab workers, could be a chance for new jobs. This could give possibility for the mental researchers to find preventative techniques for those at risk of these mental illnesses if they carry these same genes in their