When a child is missing, every minute counts.

A DNA profile can offer important information to help police during a crime scene investigation.

For over a decade, Bode Technology has been a leading provider of DNA identification products and services. Approximately one million of the four million DNA profiles in the FBI DNA database (CODIS) were generated at Bode Technology.

We have been trusted to provide DNA testing and analysis services to police departments and investigation teams around the world, and produce the Buccal DNA Collector.

We produce and provide the Buccal DNA Collector for use by state law enforcement agencies for the collection and storage of DNA reference samples. The Buccal DNA Collector has been used to collect about a million samples for law enforcement agencies and enables you to generate a full DNA profile for your child, or any member of your family.

Why DNA matters in a criminal investigation Everywhere a person goes s/he leaves behind vital DNA clues in shed skin cells, strands of hair, fingernails, saliva and blood.

Why it's important to be prepared When a crime is supected, it can take several days to process a DNA sample and create a profile at a crime laboratory - precious time if a child is missing.

Why Test Your Child's DNA?
A lost or missing child is every parent's worst fear…

When a child is missing, every minute counts. You already know that you should have a current photograph of your child to provide to law enforcement. What you may not know is that you should also have a clean and well preserved DNA sample from your child. A DNA profile generated from this sample can offer important information to help police during crime scene investigation. The first step to obtaining a DNA profile is having a DNA reference sample available for processing.

Why DNA matters in a criminal investigation

Everywhere a person goes s/he leaves behind vital DNA clues in shed skin cells, strands of hair, fingernails, saliva and blood. By comparing DNA extracted from these samples left behind with a known DNA profile, investigators can determine where a child has been and potentially with whom, making it easier for police to narrow leads and more effectively analyze other potential evidence. Such data can significantly increase the odds that a missing child will be located more quickly.

Why it's important to be prepared

When a crime is suspected, it can take several days to weeks to processa DNA sample and create a profile at a crime laboratory - precious time if a child is missing.

Utilizing the same technology as police crime labs, Bode provides you with a full DNA profile as part of a Certificate of Identity for your child, which you can store at home. Should a crisis occur, you'll be ready with vital data that will help police act immediately. In addition a laminated wallet size, DNA Identity Card, including a full DNA profile of your child with name and date of birth will also be provided.

Example of a DNA Profile

Please see Certificate of Identity Order Form for details on how to order your child's Certificate of Identity.

The Kit

Buccal (Cheek Cells) DNA Collector Buccal DNA Transport/Storage Pouch w/Desiccant View

Bode’s Buccal DNA Collector is an easy to use, non-invasive device that collects cheek cell samples in one simple step. Bode’s safe, secure Buccal DNA Transport Pouch with desiccant is designed to protect and provide a stable environment for DNA samples during transport and storage at room temperature for years.


Buccal DNA Collection Instructions View
http://www.dna-identity.com/_pdf/instructions.pdf

Vinyl Gloves

One pair of disposable gloves for use by an adult assisting the child during the DNA collection and storage process.

Certificate of Identity Order Form View

Certificate of Identity View		DNA Identity Card View