Solutions

Improving collection of DNA for Law Enforcement

Business Problem

Maintaining DNA collection information

The California Department of Justice (CalDOJ) collects DNA on thousands of convicted criminals each year. In January of 2009, Proposition 69 was enacted. Proposition 69 allowed for collection of DNA on any person who has been arrested on a felony charge.

Significant volume increase

This change resulted in significantly more DNA collections being performed each year and it became apparent that CalDOJ needed to streamline and automate the process of collection to the extent possible.

Solution

DNA Collection Workflow

The DNA Live Scan Automation project was conceived to maintain the quality of the identification data associated with deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) samples in the California DNA Databank while handling the anticipated increase in the number of DNA submissions.

Automated Collection and Logging

An automated DNA collection workflow was developed to facilitate the collection and logging of DNA at booking, as well as out-of-custody situations.

LiveScan integration

CloverLeaf designed and implemented a workflow solution that interfaces with LiveScan devices using industry standard web services.

DNA Workflow methods

The DNA Workflow implements service methods that perform fingerprint identification, RAP sheet analysis and storage of DNA collection data in the state DNA databank.

NIST

CloverLeaf utilized the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standard format as an exchange payload with the LiveScan devices that were deployed for DNA collection.

CloverLeaf Added Value

CloverLeaf was called on to produce quality results in a short time frame with little in the way of formal requirements specifications. CloverLeaf's in-depth understanding of the client's business processes and technical infrastructure were key to the overall success of this project.

Benefits

• The DNA Collection Workflow has improved the quality of the data associated with the DNA collection process by helping to insure that the DNA swabs are matched to personal descriptor data properly.
• Eliminates the existing manual DNA submission and data collection process - an antiquated and inefficient process that required redundant key entry of DNA sample submissions.
• Saves valuable time for law enforcement personnel required to collect and submit DNA samples.
• Creates greater efficiencies with regard to the linkage of the personal data record, charge information, and subject identification in the DNA submission data.
• Automatically updates to the Sample Tracking and Control System (STaCS) and the Automated Criminal History System (ACHS) when DNA is collected during the arrest/custody process.