The Wall Street Journal had an article yesterday about the use of DNA in lesser felonies. The Department of Justice advocates this use in the name of enhanced public safety.
DNA databases could also enrich themself soon with the DNA of arrestees. Upon arrest, a DNA sample would be taken from the arrestee, even though the arrest may be wrongful... The ACLU argues that the collection, retention, and use of innocent persons' DNA violates the 4th Amendment. See also here.
DNA databases could also enrich themself soon with the DNA of arrestees. Upon arrest, a DNA sample would be taken from the arrestee, even though the arrest may be wrongful... The ACLU argues that the collection, retention, and use of innocent persons' DNA violates the 4th Amendment. See also here.
In France, the use of DNA tests by police officers to help solve the mystery of the stolen scooter of one of President Sarkozy's son (who was at the time, Ministre de l'intérieur, and thus head of the French police), was not well received by the public. At least some thought that such exceptional tool should not be used for a mere felony. Others probably thought that every tax payer should be entitled to have DNA solve crimes.
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