Rapid DNA awaits scientific endorsement for use in sex assault investigations
The rape of a homeless woman in Kentucky was solved faster than anticipated thanks to Rapid DNA biometrics, an instrument…
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Rapid DNA technology piloted by Edmonton Police Service
Rapid DNA biometric technology funded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate and developed by Massachusetts-…
Rapid DNA biometrics identify victims in 90 minutes in California boat fire case
Passengers and a crew member killed in a boat fire in September off the coast of Santa Cruz Island, California,…
Department of Justice expands DNA collection to include detained immigrants
The US Department of Justice has proposed amending regulations requiring DNA to be collected from non-U.S. citizens detained at borders…
Rapid DNA testing at U.S. border extended and criticized
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is expanding its use of rapid DNA test kits from ANDE Corp. to verify…
Trial of rapid DNA biometrics to investigate false family claims by migrants at U.S.-Mexico border
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will conduct DNA tests in cases where border guards suspect people crossing the U.S.-Mexico…
Rapid DNA machines speed up police investigations but lack of protocols causes concern
Rapid DNA machines are being used by a growing number of law enforcement agencies in the U.S. to rapidly test…
DHS seeks reach-back tech for fielded rapid DNA systems; ICAM on-the-fly
To enhance its multimodal biometric collection for enhanced border security and the prevention of human trafficking and smuggling, the Department…
U.S. planning to expand use of biometrics in immigration system
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is attempting to establish its authority to use iris, voice, and other biometric ID…
IBIA issues policy paper on the emergence of rapid DNA technology
The International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) released its latest policy paper, “The Emergence of Rapid DNA Technology,” following President…
