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Reliability of Evidence
The National Academy of Sciences announces that there is no need to question the reliability of DNA Evidence. -
Computerized Searches
The FBI introduces computerized searches of AFIS. -
Mitochondria
Mitochondria DNA evidence is used in court for the first time in the US. -
Inerstate Cooperation
An FBI DNA database NIDIS, is enabiling inerstate cooperation in linking crimes was put into practice. -
Memorandum
In 1999 a memorandum of understanding is signed between the FBI and ATF allowing the use of the national Integrated Ballistics Network. -
FBI
The FBI upgraded there coputerized fingerprint data base. -
First FBI Forensics Laboratory
First FBI Regional Computer Forensic Laboratory established. -
The Recovery of DNA
The recovery of DNA from trace amounts of biological evidence. -
FBI Cart Case load
FBI cart case load exceeds 6500 cases, examiners use 782 terabytes of data. -
Footwear Coding
The forensic science service launches the UK's 1st online footwear coding and detection. -
Bode Technology Group
Bode Technology Group developed a methology of DNA extraction net that required much less sample material. -
Forensic Labs
In 2008 there was 1100 science labs in 89 countries -
DNA Testing
DNA Testing used to take 6-8 weeks for processing can now be done in 1-2 days. -
Citations
ehow.com
NIJ.gov/journals.com
forensicdatabase.com
forensicdna.com
