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The use of “DNA” in police investigations IntroductionThe issue of whether DNA should be used in police investigations is widely debated in the community
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The use of "DNA" in police investigations Introduction The issue of whether DNA should be used in police investigations is widely debated in the community. It is an important issue because it brings to attention the moral and ethical implications of using DNA as an investigative tool. A variety of different options have been put forward about the issue. DNA or deoxyribosenucleic acid is the genetic material in cells specific to the individual (Edwards,1978). Bodily fluids, skin, bones or blood samples can be tested for DNA material, which would indicate if someone was present at the crime scene or was any way connected to the crime. The history of DNA is very recent as it was discovered by James Watson and Francis Crick, what made it an important discovery was the fact that it had the potential to revolutionize policing methods. The use of DNA evidence in police investigations is a...
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