National
DNA Database Annual Report 2002-03
The public can
judge for itself the success of The National DNA Database® with
the launch of its first ever annual report.
Packed full
of detailed information from the legislation and how it is operated
to statistics and funding, the publication shows how the Database makes
a major contribution to the detection and prevention of crime.
The National
DNA Database was set up in 1995 by the Association of Chief Police Officers
in partnership with The Forensic Science Service® (FSS®) with
government funding and has now become a world class crime intelligence
tool.
David Coleman,
Chief Constable of Derbyshire and Chairman of the National DNA Database
Board said:
“This is
a milestone in the history of the National DNA Database. DNA has been
recognised throughout the world as one of the most effective tools in
the fight against crime.
“This report
demonstrates that in this country we are at the leading edge of this
technology and I am proud to be part of the partnership between the
Association of Chief Police Officers, the Forensic Science Service and
the Home Office, which has seen the creation and development of such
a successful and reliable element of the criminal justice system”.
FSS Chief Scientist
Dr Bob Bramley, who acts as the Database Custodian said:
“It’s
important that the work of the National DNA Database is as open and
transparent as possible so that the general public are aware of how
it works and can be reassured that it operates under strict guidelines.
“The impact
of the Database has been huge. It is the biggest contribution forensic
science has made to the detection of crimes, and it is such a powerful
tool as it can eliminate the innocent as well as identify the guilty.”
The
National DNA Database® Annual Report 2002-03 (.pdf)
