DNA and Security
The world of criminology has come a long way over the last hundred years. However, it was in the 1980s that a new revolution began to dig its heels in the ground, taking off running and quickly evolving. This technology would become known as DNA fingerprinting, or DNA profiling. With its help, cases that for so many years went unsolved are now reaching their conclusion, with the offenders finally being identified and prosecuted. With the creation of CODIS, the Combined DNA Index System, thousands of DNA profiles are available at investigators' fingertips. If an individual is arrested, their DNA profile may be drawn up to see if there are any connections to previous crimes. DNA profiles have also helped free the innocent. As modern technology has been able to confirm true offenders, those incarcerated in their place are now able to rejoin society. With the help of the Innocence Project, 192 people have gained their freedom and the organization works tirelessly to increase that numb...