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Canada's DNA Databank
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DNA is a powerful law enforcement tool. As of November 22, 2004, investigative leads generated by Canada's
DNA Databank have assisted in more than 2,400 criminal investigations, including:
- 173 murders
- 414 sexual assaults
- 57 attempted murders, and
- 333 armed robberies.
Until the recent passing of Bill C-13, Ralph Power's DNA was not in the DNA Databank because he was already serving his sentence
when the databank was created in 2000 and he "only" killed one woman. Now with the passing of Bill C-13, the necessary amendments
have been made and the laws have changed. Now the DNA Databank has been expanded to include the DNA of Ralph Power and thousands
of others dangerous offenders like him.
Find out more about Canada’s National DNA Databank >>
Read about the success of the UK's DNA Databank >> |
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