Designed for field officers and investigators, this video was developed as a result of a new law enacted January 2001 that requires the California Department of Justice to establish a DNA databank to help solve the more than 3,500 reported high-risk missing persons in California (and more than 2000 unidentified deceased persons– 150 of whom are thought to be children). Viewers of the video learn about the new voluntary DNA collection program, learn about the importance of DNA in the investigation of missing persons, and learn how to properly collect the DNA in the field from family members who volunteer to provide samples.

See DOJ Information Bulletin 02-BFS-03 July 19, 2002, or contact DOJ Missing Persons DNA Program at (916) 227-5997 for additional content information.