Feature: April 25 Is DNA Day

DNA analysis and related forensic databases have revolutionized crime solving.

NIJ has provided unprecedented funding and technical assistance to state and local crime laboratories and public safety agencies in support of the President's DNA Initiative.

NIJ sponsors ground-breaking research that is advancing the speed and accuracy of DNA identification tools and fostering improvements in other forensic tools, such as fingerprint analysis and digital evidence examination.

NIJ has developed a number of trainings for practitioners who need to be proficient in collecting, managing and presenting DNA evidence. Take online courses about forensic DNA.

Learn more about DNA Day from Genome.gov.