Biology Reference
In-Depth Information
Further reading
Williams, R. and Johnson, P. (2008)
Genetic Policing: The Use of DNA in Criminal Investigations
,
Willan Publishing, London.
WWW resources
Interpol (DNA front page): http://www.interpol.int/Public/Forensic/DNA/
Federal Bureau of Investigation (CODIS Information): http://www.fbi.gov/hq/lab/codis/
clickmap.htm
National Police Improvement Agency (National DNA Database (UK)): http://www.npia.police.uk/
en/8934.htm
Association of Chief Police Officers of England, Wales and Northern Ireland: (National DNA
Database report): http://www.acpo.police.uk/policies.asp
GeneWatch UK: http://www.genewatch.org
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