It seems to me that a warrant for DNA analysis should be necessary before it is collected. The same for fingerprints, though I know that isn't current policy. The warrant requirement means that police cannot simply conduct a DNA/fingerprint dragnet through a whole neighborhood or a victim's friends and associates at random. They should need to develop a case for a specific individual first.
Once you are convicted, however, you go into the database so future criminal activity can be detected more easily.
This entry was published Sat Feb 21 11:01:31 CST 2015 by TriggerFinger
and last updated 2015-02-21 11:01:31.0.
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