ABSTRACT
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The recent growth of DNA intelligence databases has increased the involvement of forensic science in law enforcement. Beyond their primary function of linking crimes and suspects, DNA intelligence databases also provide a repository of information on crimes and criminals. Analysis of these data can increase our understanding of the context within which forensic science operates as a tool of the criminal justice system (CJS). In addition, DNA databases require us to consider interpretation issues specific to their utilization.
