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Importance of DNA evidence in securing convictions
2:10:53
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Council Member Inna Vernikov asks about the importance of DNA evidence in securing convictions. Chief Michael Lipetri of Crime Control Strategies explains the crucial role of DNA in various types of cases.
- DNA is substantial in securing convictions, especially in gun arrests
- DNA profiles help determine the percentage of a person's DNA on firearms
- DNA evidence is also crucial in sex offenses, burglaries, and other violent crimes
Inna Vernikov
2:10:53
Thank you.
2:10:53
And chief, my colleague mentioned earlier that DNA is not the only piece of evidence that could help you secure a conviction.
2:11:03
But can you talk a little bit about how crucial DNA is to securing a conviction?
Michael LiPetri
2:11:08
Sure.
2:11:09
I mean, in a lot of cases, DNA helps substantially in securing a conviction.
2:11:20
You know, a lot of our gun arrests are are, you know, a DNA sample will either be requested by an ADA or obviously, an abandonment sample to, put a, you know, a profile on on that DNA and ultimately see, you know, the percentage of that person's DNA on the firearm.
2:11:46
Obviously, in other cases, sex offenses, burglaries, violent crimes, violent crimes.
2:11:53
You know, obviously, it definitely helps us securing a conviction.