<p>With an aim to tightening the noose around criminals, Andhra Pradesh Police today launched DNA Index System (DIS), the first-of-its-kind initiative that allows generation of DNA profiles from live samples like saliva and blood stains.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The system uses the latest DNA technology tool called RapidHIT developed by IntegenX of USA.<br /><br />The DIS allows generation of DNA profiles using buccal swabs, blood stains, saliva and other live samples in less than two hours.<br /><br />Generation of a DNA profile takes two or more days with the technologies so far available.<br /><br />The AP Police launched a pilot, to test the efficacy of the DIS, to generate DNA profiles of a batch of convicts and suspects involved in various crimes, a release from the Chief Minister's Office said.<br /><br />"DNA profiling plays a crucial role in solving crimes and also has the potential to link a series of crimes by placing the suspects by linking them with the crime scene. It could also help the suspects prove their innocence," the release added.<br /><br />"Our aim is to make AP a crime-free state and the DIS is a proactive policing measure using the latest technology in forensic labs," Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said on the occasion.<br /><br />Deputy Chief Minister N China Rajappa, Director General of Police (in charge) N Sambasiva Rao, Forensic advisor to government P C Gandhi, IntegenX CEO Anand Gupta, former official of Florida Police Department Roy Swiger and other officials were present on the occasion.</p>
<p>With an aim to tightening the noose around criminals, Andhra Pradesh Police today launched DNA Index System (DIS), the first-of-its-kind initiative that allows generation of DNA profiles from live samples like saliva and blood stains.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The system uses the latest DNA technology tool called RapidHIT developed by IntegenX of USA.<br /><br />The DIS allows generation of DNA profiles using buccal swabs, blood stains, saliva and other live samples in less than two hours.<br /><br />Generation of a DNA profile takes two or more days with the technologies so far available.<br /><br />The AP Police launched a pilot, to test the efficacy of the DIS, to generate DNA profiles of a batch of convicts and suspects involved in various crimes, a release from the Chief Minister's Office said.<br /><br />"DNA profiling plays a crucial role in solving crimes and also has the potential to link a series of crimes by placing the suspects by linking them with the crime scene. It could also help the suspects prove their innocence," the release added.<br /><br />"Our aim is to make AP a crime-free state and the DIS is a proactive policing measure using the latest technology in forensic labs," Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said on the occasion.<br /><br />Deputy Chief Minister N China Rajappa, Director General of Police (in charge) N Sambasiva Rao, Forensic advisor to government P C Gandhi, IntegenX CEO Anand Gupta, former official of Florida Police Department Roy Swiger and other officials were present on the occasion.</p>