Expanding the Power of Forensic DNA Databases

Offender DNA database programs are the most effective crime fighting technology available to law enforcement. This webinar will share inspiring stories illustrating the extraordinary power of this tool, and review the latest trends in DNA database program expansion throughout the world. 

First, Ashley Spence, victim advocate and founder of the DNA Justice Project, will share the inspiring story of how DNA solved the brutal home invasion rape that nearly took her life. She now focuses her efforts on educating the public and policy makers on the importance of forensic DNA. You will hear her perspective on the importance of DNA legislation expansion, as well as current successes, challenges and proposed solutions to maximize the potential of forensic DNA to solve crimes, provide justice and exonerate the innocent.

Next, Tim Schellberg, President of Gordon Thomas Honeywell Governmental Affairs, will discuss the rapid expansion on DNA database programs throughout the world. Focusing on DNA database policies, legislation, and trends, he will provide examples that will expand the audience’s perspectives of what offender databases are capable of and the direction they are headed in the future.

In this webinar you’ll learn about: 

• Ashley’s personal testimony on how DNA and an incredible team of heroes put her perpetrator behind bars for nearly 138 years
• Why requiring DNA collection for all felony arrests is so important
• Challenges with lawfully owed DNA, and how Rapid DNA can help prevent tomorrow’s victim
• The latest trends in global DNA database expansion, including Y-STR databases, Rapid DNA, familial searching and genetic genealogy