Revolutionize Your Investigations with GEDmatch PRO
Welcome to GEDmatch PRO, the leading forensic investigative genetic genealogy platform designed to help you solve violent crime cases and identify human remains with unparalleled precision and efficiency. Whether you’re a forensic genetic genealogist, forensic lab or a member of law enforcement, our advanced tools and extensive database will empower you to achieve breakthroughs in your investigations.
45+
Tools available for genetic genealogy research
2M+
GEDmatch profiles available for UHR comparisons
1000+
Cases solved since 2018 using forensic investigation genetic genealogy (FIGG)
What Sets GEDmatch PRO Apart?
Advanced DNA Analysis Tools
Leverage more cutting-edge tools specifically designed for genetic genealogy than anywhere else. Our platform offers an unparalleled depth of DNA analysis to help you crack even the most challenging cold cases and identify unidentified remains with confidence.
Extensive Database Reach
Gain exclusive access to the vast GEDmatch database of DNA profiles for comparison to perpetrators of violent crimes or unidentified human remains. Our extensive collection of genealogical and genetic information gives you a significant advantage in solving cases quickly and effectively.
Uncompromised Security
Rest assured that your data is safe. GEDmatch PRO adheres to the highest privacy and data protection standards, ensuring that all data is secure and handled with the utmost care.
GEDmatch PRO vs Other Databases
GEDmatch PRO stands out as the best option for law enforcement use in solving forensic investigative genetic genealogy cases due to its larger database, user-friendly interface, comprehensive tools, opt-in/opt-out policies, robust security measures, competitive pricing, and high usage among solved cases.
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Data Security and Privacy at GEDmatch PRO
Learn how we safeguard data while delivering unmatched utility for helping you generate leads for your cases.
Data Encryption and Access
All customer data, whether in transit or at rest, is meticulously encrypted using industry-standard tools, protocols, and best practices. This ensures top-tier security and data integrity, reflecting our commitment to advancing technological innovations.
Role Based Permissions
GEDmatch PRO lets you invite collaborators and set permissions to DNA profiles you upload, ensuring only the right people have access to your data.
Raw DNA Data Is Not Saved
Once a DNA data file is uploaded to our servers, it is encrypted in our proprietary format and then the original data file is deleted permanently.
Solved Cases
Highlighted below are a few case studies of how GEDmatch data has been used to identify missing persons and perpetrators of violent crimes.
Man Who Became Known As the Mill Creek Shed Man Identified
Newton County Finds Relief After 30 Years
Man Known As NorCal Rapist Convicted After Genetic Genealogy Finds Match
FAQs
Below are commonly asked questions about getting started on GEDmatch PRO.
GEDmatch PRO is available exclusively to verified law enforcement agencies, forensic laboratories, and authorized personnel who are working on forensic investigative genetic genealogy cases. This includes local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in the United States and qualified international agencies. All users must be directly involved in investigating violent crimes or identifying remains.
Agencies must register with their official agency email address. We will verify your agency is eligible to access GEDmatch PRO and enable your account.
The typical approval process takes 3-5 business days. You will receive email updates throughout the approval process.
The filters and their specifications within GEDmatch PRO are proprietary information.
In general, the algorithm maximizes signals for matches and minimizes for noise. Kits that match a significant portion of the database, kits with low SNP counts or SNPs that are not relevant for genealogy, heterozygosity ratio, etc. are often deemed not suitable for matching.
If forensic DNA profiles have between 150,000 – 250,000 high-quality, true SNPs, customers should expect reliable matching. If customers have less SNPs or begin to impute, as a rule of thumb, the matching algorithm handles no calls better than false calls/mismatches.
GEDmatch PRO can be utilized by law enforcement agencies worldwide; however, users must comply with all relevant laws in their jurisdiction. Users are responsible for ensuring their use of the platform complies with their local legal requirements.
Per our Terms of Use, users may use GEDmatch PRO Services for law enforcement use to identify the perpetrator of a violent crime (where ‘violent crime’ is defined as murder, nonnegligent manslaughter, aggravated rape, robbery, or aggravated assault) or to identify human remains (which, for clarity, excludes fetal remains and remains of stillborn children), and only in a manner that complies with all laws that apply to you.
GEDmatch PRO protects uploaded profiles through:
- End-to-end encryption during transfer and storage
- Secure, access-controlled databases
- Regular security audits and penetration testing
- Advanced authentication protocols
- IP logging and suspicious activity monitoring
- Physical and virtual access controls
- Compliance with law enforcement data security standards
- Regular system updates and security patches
No. Civilian users cannot see, access, or be compared directly with forensic profiles.
The system only allows one-way comparisons where law enforcement profiles can be compared against users who have explicitly selected which type of law enforcement comparisons to be a part of.
Initial results are typically available within 24 hours after upload completion. The system continues to scan daily as more users join the GEDmatch platform.
