DNA database of UK dogs could help police identify suspects, experts say
Researchers are working on a canine DNA database that could link specific dog breeds to crime scenes or rule out suspects.
Experts are working on a DNA database of dogs in the UK that could help police link particular breeds to crimes, or rule out canine suspects, according to a report from The Guardian.
Dogs have long assisted police work, from tracking suspects to detecting drugs. Researchers now hope that a canine DNA database could provide investigators with additional leads in criminal cases.
An underused source of evidence
The Guardian's report notes that while hair, saliva and other canine material is sometimes found at crime scenes or on individuals connected to incidents, this material is often not fully investigated under current practices.
A dedicated database could change that by allowing investigators to compare DNA evidence found at a scene against a wider pool of known canine profiles. The report did not specify which institutions are developing the database, its expected completion timeline, or how such a system would be regulated and accessed by police forces.
If developed and adopted, the tool could add a new dimension to forensic investigations involving dogs, complementing existing methods used to gather evidence linked to animals at crime scenes.
Sources
- DNA database of UK dogs could help police collar criminals — The Guardian — World
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