DNA database becoming equivalent of fingerprinting

From: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Date: March 21, 2004| Author: JOHN SOLOMON | Copyright information

DNA database becoming equivalent of fingerprinting

FBI's system has helped authorities in 11,000 cases

By JOHN SOLOMON Associated Press

Sunday, March 21, 2004

Washington -- The FBI's DNA database, filled with genetic samples from prison inmates nationwide, has helped local authorities identify suspects in more than 11,000 cases, in what is becoming the 21st- century equivalent of fingerprinting.

The database, known as the Combined DNA Indexing System, or CODI...

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