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FBI and States Vastly Expand DNA Collection, Databases
Mike writes "Starting this month, the Federal Bureau of Investigation will join 15 states that collect DNA samples from those awaiting trial, and will also collect DNA from detained immigrants. For example, this year, California began taking DNA upon arrest, and expects to nearly double the growth rate of its database (PDF), to 390,000 profiles a year, up from 200,000. Until now, the federal government genetically tracked only convicts, however law enforcement officials are expanding their collection of DNA to include millions of people who have only been arrested or detained, but not yet convicted. The move, intended to 'help solve more crimes,' is raising concerns about the privacy of petty offenders and people who are presumed innocent."
No such thing if you're in the system. Otherwise you wouldn't be, would you?
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Lets start taking DNA from all illegal's before sending back. If they cross over a second time, then a year in prison.
I prefer the "u" in honour as it seems to be missing these days.
Aren't bullets a lot cheaper than DNA tests?
These people don't have a right to our justice system.
Am I in an alternate universe? Is this the same /. that defends piracy, and goes ape shit paranoid when the NSA is mentioned, yet are saying 'Hey, its OK that Joe Jackboot, the local Headthumper for the state has my DNA. Can't too be careful ya know." Fucking unreal. Why don't the supporters of this advocate for internal state passports, that way the police would find it easier to catch criminals, oh hell why not advocate RFID chip implants for all babies born in the USA. That way there will be no question who committed a crime. At times, seeing what most Americans have become, am ashamed of their loss of testicular fortitude.