Cutting-Edge Forensic Science Unveiled at CES2024... Portable DNA Fluorescence Detector

The Police University Institute of Security Policy announced on the 15th that it showcased a prototype of the ‘Portable DNA Fluorescence Detector,’ developed under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy’s research and development project, at CES 2024, the world’s largest electronics and IT exhibition held in Las Vegas, USA.

This R&D project is a market-driven K-Sensor technology development initiative promoted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. Since 2022, the Police University Institute of Security Policy has been receiving funding for three years and has participated as a joint research institution alongside the lead organization Sol Co., Ltd. and the Korea Electronics Technology Institute (KETI).

First design draft of the 'Portable Gene Detector'.
[Photo by National Police Agency]

CES 2024 is the world’s largest electronics and IT exhibition held every January in Las Vegas, USA. Recently, it has transformed into a venue showcasing visions from various industries including space, sports, smart cities, autonomous driving, and gaming, in addition to information technology and home appliances.

At the Korean Sensor Pavilion of this exhibition, the Institute of Security Policy displayed and introduced the ‘Portable DNA Fluorescence Detector,’ which applies cutting-edge technology using ‘light source sensors’ to the ‘security industry sector.’ This device is equipped with a function that can qualitatively and immediately identify human genes by analyzing samples collected from crime scenes.

Im Hee-jung, head of the Forensic Science Convergence Research Center at the Institute of Security Policy and a joint researcher on the R&D project, stated, “If the Portable DNA Fluorescence Detector is used in security fields, it will greatly contribute not only to reducing national budget expenditures but also to swiftly and accurately apprehending criminals.”