Supreme Court finds DNA samples may be taken from arrestees
Supreme Court finds DNA samples may be taken from arrestees
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Based on a recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, law enforcement officers will now be able to collect more than an arrested individual's fingerprints and photograph when completing the booking process. In addition, the high court ruled, police officers are allowed to collect a sample of the person's DNA when he or she has been arrested for certain serious crimes.
Previously, officers were ...