Many people believe that the DNA database is helping to free the innocent and put away the real criminals, while a small number feel it goes against the Fourth Amendment’s (unreasonable search and seizure) privacy rights and isn’t very reliable. In the debate of having a DNA database, many issues have been brought up, especially concerning privacy rights. Overall, there seem to be many more things supporting a database than there are cons.
First, let’s begin by talking about DNA itself; what it is and where it comes from. ... Chromosomes, which are made up of DNA, contain an individual’s hereditary information. However, approximately 97% of DNA is made up of something called “Junk DNA”. Junk DNA is the part of DNA that has no known function. It is Junk DNA that is used in a database. The DNA in which an individual’s hereditary and personal information are stored is not used in a database. Understanding what DNA is aids in developing a fair argument for or against the debate of a DNA database.
DNA databases seem to have more pros than cons. Let’s look at some of the pros. First, DNA is unique to each and every individual with the exception of identical twins. DNA is identical in every cell in an individual’s body. ... With a DNA database, information is accessed very quickly, virtually instantly to produce suspects in a crime. Fingerprints are not always left behind, but there is almost always forensic DNA evidence left behind. ... Once the DNA is run through the database, and possible suspects are found, such evidence could be used to obtain a warrant in less the time that it would normally take. ... Not only is a database a deterrent, but since it could “catch” suspects before they get away and could stop them from committing further crimes. ...
As said earlier, the DNA used in a database is called Junk DNA. Junk DNA does not supply personal information. Many people believe that their DNA could be used against themselves, spotlighting them as a disease carrier or used to measure their intelligence. ... Fortunately, this part of the DNA is not used and therefore cannot be used against oneself.
Because DNA information is stored on huge supercomputers, access is faster, and there are no hard copies to file away or to be misplaced, all information is safely backed up, and as fast as a suspect can be produced, a suspect can be cleared.
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