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Collecting DNA Evidence at Property Crime Scenes

Database Levels

Database Levels

DNA profiles are entered into CODIS from laboratories at the local (LDIS), state (SDIS) and national (NDIS) levels.

Diagram of CODIS Architecture
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CODIS Architecture

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