The identification of accident‑trauma victims is crucial to the timely notification of the next of kin of accident‑trauma victims and to the recovery of organs and tissues for organ transplants. In recognition of these facts, it is the policy of this State and the purpose of this act to provide for the timely identification of accident‑trauma victims by law enforcement, fire, emergency, rescue, and hospital personnel. (1997‑443, s. 20.12(b).)