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The Interpol DNA Unit conducted an inquiry into the use
of DNA analysis in criminal investigations among the 179 Member States
present in 2002. The aim of this inquiry was to ascertain the current
and planned situation of DNA profiling in law enforcement with the objective
of identifying how we can further assist the Member States. For this,
the main aspects questioned included the use of DNA profiling/databasing,
the category and quantity of profiles, the DNA amplification protocol,
the accreditation of laboratories and the authorization of international
exchange of profiles.
127 Member States (71%) replied to this questionnaire
and a brief overview shows that:
- 77 Member States (43%) perform DNA analysis
- 41 Member States (23%) house an operative DNA database
- the number of DNA databases has increased by 14% between
the years 1999 and 2002
- 38% of the Member States are predicted to house a DNA
database in the next few years
The results of this questionnaire have been separated
into the Interpol defined regions to identify global trends while taking
into account differences between the regions. This report can be downloaded
in Acrobat file.
The Interpol DNA Unit welcomes any comments or updates
concerning this inquiry.
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