RapidHIT ID DNA System—results in 90 minutes

The FBI NDIS approved Applied Biosystems RapidHIT ID system is purpose-built to meet the specialized missions and operational requirements of public-sector and governmental agencies, enabling them to act quickly, enhance decision-making, and strengthen the safety and security of the communities they serve.  Rapid DNA technology empowers agencies across the criminal justice, forensic science, medical examiner, and military communities to accelerate critical workflows, generate timely investigative leads, and identify individuals in less than 2 hours.

Arrestee/detainee enrollment

Collect analyze and upload detainee DNA to expedite suspect identification or exclusion.

Investigative intelligence

Identify insurgents, match evidence to suspects or detainees, and enable real-time intelligence to military and criminal investigations.

Rapid DNA in the field

After a medevac crash left hundreds of fragmented remains and an unknown number of victims, the Philadelphia Police Department deployed Rapid DNA to aid in the identification of all casualties in just four days. Dr. Mike Garvey shares key operational insights and critical lessons.


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Rapid DNA for investigative intelligence

Identify insurgents, match evidence to suspects or detainees, and enable real-time intelligence to military and criminal investigations.

Rapid DNA investigative lead case study

Connecticut’s rapid DNA program generates investigative leads to help solve crimes faster and deter future crime.

Rapid DNA investigative lead program demo video

Learn how the Connecticut State Police partnered with local law enforcement to build their Rapid DNA Investigative Lead Program.

Webinar: Strategies for Rapid DNA investigative leads programs

Hear from a panel of law enforcement experts as they discuss strategies for building and optimizing a Rapid DNA investigative leads program, case studies, and the impact Rapid DNA has had on their investigations.


Rapid DNA for arrestee/detainee enrollment

Collect analyze and upload detainee DNA to expedite suspect identification or exclusion.

Case study: Rapid DNA booking program

Louisiana State Police Crime Laboratory implemented a Rapid DNA Booking Program at East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office in an effort to generate immediate connections with past offenses and prevent future...

Rapid DNA booking system program demo video

Learn more about the Louisiana State Police Crime Laboratory Rapid DNA Booking Program at East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office.

Webinar: Preventing future crime with Rapid DNA

Generate immediate connections with past offenses and prevent future crimes, while an arrestee is still in custody with Rapid DNA at booking.


Rapid DNA in the field

Rapidly identify remains from missing persons and casualties, and support migrant identification and human trafficking detection at border checkpoints to enable mission completion and family reunification.

Case Study: Combat human trafficking with Rapid DNA

Confirm or dispute familial relationships with DNA to reunite families and deter future crime.

Field-ready Rapid DNA demonstration video

Learn how the French Gendarmerie is using Rapid DNA in mobile units, allowing them to bring it to crime scenes and DVI scenes, collect evidence, and process these samples with results in 90 minutes.

Article: Building trust through technology: disaster victim identification

Learn how technology, combined with coordinated efforts across multiple jurisdictions, was critical in expediting identification efforts following the Champlain Towers South collapse in Surfside, Florida.

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