# Genome-Infused Weaponry DNA Bullets Allow Cops to Mark Offenders from a Safe Distance By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-01-25 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dna-bullets References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2013/01/24/dna-bullets-mark-a-suspect-for-easier-arrest) & [selectadna](http://www.selectadna.co.uk/selectadna-high-velocity-dna-tagging-system.html) Without exposing themselves to a high-risk situation, police officers can use DNA Bullets to mark offenders and make future arrests. The SelectaDNA High Velocity DNA Tagging System is a pistol that shoots out little green pellets that are full of [synthetic DNA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genetic-marker). The bullets splatter a giant ink stain on the skin, marking people and leaving behind a specific code of DNA that cannot be replicated without knowledge of the original 'Key Codes.' This kind of tagging system is especially useful when there are mobs of violent people and it becomes dangerous for police to make arrests on the spot. Once arrests are finally made, it is next to impossible to refute the marks left behind by the DNA Bullets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DNA Tagging Solutions:** Using synthetic DNA infusions to mark offenders clearly from a safe distance could revolutionize law enforcement. - **Non-lethal Weaponry:** Weapons designed to mark targets without causing severe or lethal injuries could disrupt traditional policing systems. - **Advanced Forensics:** The use of DNA marking technologies highlight the potential for advancements in forensic science. ### Where This Applies - **Law Enforcement:** The use of DNA bullets could be a major breakthrough for law enforcement agencies in terms of crime prevention and solving. - **Defense Manufacturing:** Companies that specialize in non-lethal weapons could become major players in the market for law enforcement agencies seeking DNA tagging solutions. - **Forensic Science:** DNA tagging technology could expand the scope of forensic science and change the way that crimes are investigated. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Biometric Smart Guns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biometric-smart-guns.md) - [Discreet Portable Tasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taser-device.md) - [Gel Pellet Toy Guns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-1.md) - [4-in-1 Gel Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unlocx-gel-blaster.md) - [Clot-Inducing Synthetic Injectables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synthetic-injectables.md) - [Natural Environment-Analyzing Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edrone.md) - [Autonomous Threat Detection Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threat-detection-system.md) - [Range-Roving Sniper Scopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sniper-scope.md) - [At-Home Genetic Testing Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dnalabs.md)