Gordon Thomas Honeywell Governmental Affairs (GTH-GA) launches forensic DNA World Map Project a database they hope will be essential in helping to create policy-makers with regards for international law enforcement using DNA databases.
The United States based company announced in Lyon, France the launch of the Forensic DNA World Map Project (WMP). This is a new component of there popular DNAResource.com. The DNAResources.com project monitors developments in forensic DNA policy. DNAResource.com is the most comprehensive DNA policy website available
Over 33 countries have DNA database laws requiring the collection of DNA from criminal offenders. Each law is different. World Map Project’s (WMP) main purpose is to provide forensic scientists, criminal justice professionals and lawmakers in countries that have not establish DNA databases access to the policy, legislative, legal and technical knowledge-base from the 33 countries that currently do have these databases.
GTH-GA’s president, Tim Schellberg said, “the international sharing of this information is essential to ensure that policymakers have the data they need to develop DNA database legislation and policy that effectively solves crime while protecting privacy interests.”
Access to the WMP is currently limited to individuals pursuing the information for the purpose of developing and refining forensic DNA policy. WMP is free and is conveniently organized by country. This allows users to compare their database plans and forensic DNA policies with those countries who already have DNA databases in place. Users may request additional country-specific information.
