Dedicated to the memory of Katie Sepich

Forensic DNA has become the most important criminal justice tool of 21st century. But maximizing the potential of this incredible science requires attention and support from public policy makers. Through the use of offender DNA databases, we have the ability to not only identify suspects in unsolved crimes, but also to correct injustices where citizens have been wrongly accused. To accomplish these goals, policies must be established to provide for the creation and expansion of offender DNA databases.