DNA Profiling
Regional support

In compliance with Interpol's regionalization policy, the Interpol DNA Unit will provide regional support to Member States to consolidate best practice with the ultimate goal of increasing Member State involvement in the international transfer of DNA profiles.

Initially, it is intended to address and facilitate;

• Exchange of information both intra and inter regionally
• Best practice of collection, retention, destruction, evidential presentation
• Collaboration between regional forensic institutes

And is aimed at;

• OIC Crime Office
• Crime scene examiners
• Reporting officers
• Investigators
• Prosecutors
• Criminal training
• Regional partners

Through regional meetings, workshops, training and information packages, it is hoped that this will contribute to a commonality of DNA profiling procedures and promote the involvement of Member States to use the Interpol DNA Database to assist their investigations in internationally related cases.

The Regional Support program also endeavours to provide assistance to specific Member States experiencing difficulties in applying the best practice procedures in DNA profiling ranging from the scene of the crime to the laboratory to the witness stand.

Updated June 2003