Feds to collect DNA from anyone they arrest
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 that 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, even if they have not been charged.
Hello citizen, just a swab please, and you’ll be free to go.
Put young children on DNA list, urge police
Primary school children should be eligible for the DNA database if they exhibit behaviour indicating they may become criminals in later life, according to Britain’s most senior police forensics expert.
Gary Pugh, director of forensic sciences at Scotland Yard and the new DNA spokesman for the Association of Chief Police Officers (Acpo), said a debate was needed on how far Britain should go in identifying potential offenders, given that some experts believe it is possible to identify future offending traits in children as young as five.
It’s for their own good you know. All the good mums are getting it done.
How will having someone’s DNA on file PREVENT them from committing crime?
Because, this ain’t a crime prevention thing then…