Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (APDN) smartDNA Gets Official Green Light for Forensic Use
Applied DNA Sciences, a provider of DNA-based security solutions, today announced that its botanical, smartDNA anti-theft system is now officially approved by the Swedish National Police Board (RPS). smartDNA will be used by law enforcement in all counties in Sweden effective June 2012. smartDNA is a patented security system used to protect valuables in highly covert sting operations, and can be incorporated within existing security and anti-theft systems. In the event of a crime, the offender is marked (sprayed) with a DNA-marked fluorescing dye, which allows for detection and forensic evaluation. The technology is already used by the Swedish National…