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DHS to Begin Collecting DNA of Anyone Arrested

Posted by samzenpus on from the and-so-it-begins dept.

Foobar of Borg writes "The AP is reporting that the US will soon be collecting the DNA of anyone who is arrested by a federal law enforcement agency and any foreigner who is detained, whether or not charges are eventually brought. This begins to bring the US in line with the UK which, as discussed before on Slashdot, is trying to collect DNA of 'potential criminals' as young as five. DHS spokesman Russ Knocke stated that 'DNA is a proven law-enforcement tool.'"

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  1. Re:perhaps I'm missing something by techpawn · · Score: 4, Funny

    I don't know if the method here is different (does hair or a cheek swab provide a useful sample?)
    The article said cheek swab, but still "we need you to open your mouth so we can stick this in" sounds like something the government is telling us to do a lot lately...
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  2. Re:Shred and Incinerate by EricWright · · Score: 4, Funny

    you also need to flush or incinerate everything with your DNA on it. I predict mass outbreaks of nudity, hilarity and squeamishness soon to follow.
  3. Re:Would you DNA the Pope ?? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Heck, just find one of his altar boys. DNA all over.