Feds to collect DNA from every person they arrest

[kpete]

Feds to collect DNA from every person they arrest
EILEEN SULLIVAN | April 16, 2008 07:39 PM EST |

WASHINGTON — The government plans to begin collecting DNA samples from anyone arrested by a federal law enforcement agency _ a move intended to prevent violent crime but which also is raising concerns about the privacy of innocent people.

Using authority granted by Congress, the government also plans to collect DNA samples from foreigners who are detained, whether they have been charged or not. The DNA would be collected through a cheek swab, Justice Department spokesman Erik Ablin said Wednesday. That would be a departure from current practice, which limits DNA collection to convicted felons.

Expanding the DNA database, known as CODIS, raises civil liberties questions about the potential for misuse of such personal information, such as family ties and genetic conditions.

more at:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/04/16/feds-to-collect-dna-from-_n_97100.html

[marmar]

1. Well, at least were not a fascist police state.....

..... are we? :scared:

[Snarkturian Clone]

2. Aw shit, Gattaca!!!! NT

[MiniMe]

3. How is collecting DNA going to prevent violent crimes?

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

4. Kick!