Custodian Manager

Key and Critical Responsibilities

<p> Establishes, implements and maintains the National Forensic DNA Databank. </p><p> Plans, organizes and directs all activities of the Custodian Unit. </p><p> Establishes minimum standards, guidelines and policies in accordance with international best practice, for the operation and management of the National Forensic DNA Databank. </p><p> Authorizes and conducts searches of the National Forensic DNA Databank and generates the appropriate Reports for transmission to requesting persons or agencies in accordance with the Administration of Justice (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) Act 2012. </p><p> Monitors the use of the National Forensic DNA Databank to ensure the maintenance of security, confidentiality and integrity of DNA data stored in the DNA Databank are in accordance with international best practice. </p><p> Ensures that DNA profiles are expunged from the Forensic DNA Databank in accordance with the provisions of the Administration of Justice (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) Act, 2012. </p><p> Prepares and submits annual report on the operations of the National Forensic DNA Databank in accordance with relevant legislation. </p><p> Attends court and gives expert testimony on matters related to the National Forensic DNA Databank. </p><p> Represents the Unit at workshops, Meetings and Conferences on related matters. </p><p><br></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>