The National DNA Database continues to provide police with the most effective tool for the prevention and detection of crime since the development of fingerprint analysis over 100 years ago. Since 1998, more than 300,000 crimes have been detected with the aid of the Database, reassuring the public that offenders are more likely to be brought to justice. Governance and oversight of the National DNA Database is provided by the National DNA Database Strategy Board. It operates under the tripartite arrangements for the governance of policing, comprising members from the Association of Chief Police Officers, the Home Office/ NPIA, the Association of Police Authorities. Representatives from the Human Genetics Commission and the Information Commissioners Office also sit on the Strategy Board. The NPIA is responsible for overseeing the National DNA Database service, ensuring that it is operated in line with agreed standards and that the quality and integrity of the service is protected. If you would like to be informed of updates to the National DNA Database website please email dna@npia.pnn.police.uk Find out more about NPIA's role. Read Annual Report and Strategy Board minutes. Basic Facts - Frequently Asked Questions This section provides an introduction to the DNA database for the general reader. Are you on the Database? Can your profile be removed? Read case studies where the DNA database was used in criminal investigations. National Data for England and Wales.
