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<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>Uganda police have a DNA unit for use in specific investigations but there is no national DNA database. According to Interpol, such a DNA database is planned. Construction of a DNA databank began in 2021. In 2022, plans to include DNA in biometric IDs from 2024 were announced.<br /> <br /> ==Resources==<br /> *External links<br /> **[https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/5337/construction-dna-databank-stalls-due-lack-land-title Parliament of Unganda: Construction of DNA databank stalls due to lack of land title (26th October 2021)]<br /> **[http://www.omicsonline.org/open-access/allele-frequency-of-short-tandem-repeats-strs-in-a-buganda-population-central-uganda-forensic-utility-and-parentage-testing-2157-7145.1000216.pdf Forensic Research: Allele Frequency of 15 Short Tandem Repeats (Strs) in a Buganda Population (Central Uganda): Forensic Utility and Parentage Testing (13th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.upf.go.ug/uganda-police-takes-leap-scientific-investigations/ Uganda Police Force: Uganda Police takes leap into scientific Investigations (17th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://africabiosystems.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Concept-Paper-Forensic-Lab-for-Uganda-Police-20130911-v1-PUBLIC.pdf Africa Biosystems Limited: Regional Forensic Referral Center Uganda Police Brief (March 2013)]<br /> <br /> *Press articles<br /> **[https://ntv.co.ug/news/govt-to-set-up-dna-database-to-ease-crime-investigations NTV: Gov’t to set up DNA database to ease crime investigations (20th March 2026)]<br /> **[https://www.tuko.co.ke/world/africa/454795-ugandans-have-dna-biometric-data-captured-new-electronic-national-id-cards/ Tuko: Ugandans to Have DNA, Biometric Data Captured in New Electronic National ID Cards (17th May 2022)]<br /> **[https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/editorial/go-slow-on-dna-on-ids-3818016 Monitor: Go slow on DNA on IDs (17th May 2022)]<br /> **[https://www.biometricupdate.com/202205/concerns-raised-as-uganda-plans-dna-upgrade-for-biometric-id-cards Concerns raised as Uganda plans DNA upgrade for biometric ID cards (17th May 2022)]<br /> **[https://www.newvision.co.ug/new_vision/news/1508734/measures-government-undertake-check-insecurity New Vision: 10 measures the government to undertake to check insecurity (16th October 2019)]<br /> **[https://africa.cgtn.com/2018/03/01/ugandas-museveni-wants-dna-database-in-effort-to-fight-rising-crime/ CGTN: Uganda’s Museveni wants DNA database in effort to fight rising crime (1st March 2019)] <br /> **[http://allafrica.com/stories/201511250816.html AllAfrica: Uganda: Law On Acid Use in Offing (25th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://appablog.wordpress.com/2012/03/22/eac-to-establish-forensic-referral-center/ APO: East African Community to Establish Forensic Referral Center (23rd March 2012)]</div>

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<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>The US federal DNA database (CODIS) was established in 1998. It is the largest in the world.<br /> <br /> The 2008 Interpol survey reported that 245,171 crime scene DNA profiles and 6,454,770 individuals' profiles, plus 519 missing persons' DNA profiles and 2,283 unknown/deceased DNA profiles were held in the US at the time of the survey. According to Interpol, these numbers grew to 375,375 crime scene DNA profiles, 9,748,870 reference DNA profiles from individuals, 973 missing persons' DNA profiles, 5,066 unidentified human remains DNA profiles and 10,360 other DNA profiles in 2011. <br /> Since the 2008 Interpol survey, the size of the database has doubled. According to [http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/lab/biometric-analysis/codis/ndis-statistics FBI statistics], the National DNA Index (NDIS) contained over 12,113,810 offender profiles, 2,201,763 arrestee profiles and 674,150 forensic profiles as of December 2015. <br /> <br /> The federal database includes DNA profiles submitted under laws which vary state by state. The Justice for All Act, 2004, expanded the national database by allowing the retention of DNA profiles from anyone charged with a felony offence. The Violence Against Women Act, 2005, allows DNA profiles to be uploaded on arrest, rather than on charge. <br /> <br /> By end 2013, 28 US states had changed their laws to allow collection of DNA prior to conviction for a range of offences (Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin). Of these 28 states, 10 require collection and/or analysis to occur only after changing, arraignment, indictment, or judicial determination of probable cause.<br /> <br /> In March 2013, the Supreme Court made a 5-4 decision upholding Maryland's DNA testing law (which collects DNA on charge for some felonies and requires automatic expungement of innocent people's DNA profiles). In most states, DNA profiles taken from arrested persons are not automatically removed if the person is innocent, although the individual can request removal. Automatic expungement processes exist in 7 of the 28 states which collect DNA prior to conviction. However, in California in 2025, the courts ordered automatic expungement of DNA profiles taken from people never convicted of a crime.<br /> <br /> == Resources ==<br /> * External links (Federal)<br /> **[https://www.thehastingscenter.org/collecting-migrant-childrens-dna-a-troubling-but-predictable-trend-in-the-u-s/ The Hastings Center for Bioethics: Collecting Migrant Children's DNA: A Troubling, but Predictable, Trend in the U.S. (7th July 2025)]<br /> **[https://www.aclunc.org/blog/court-requires-california-clear-its-massive-dna-database-people-never-convicted-crime ACLU Northern California: Court Requires California to Clear Its Massive DNA Database of People Never Convicted of a Crime (12th March 2025)]<br /> **[https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/11/12/us-proposal-collect-dna-detained-immigrants-violates-privacy-rights Human Rights Watch: US Proposal to Collect DNA from Detained Immigrants Violates Privacy Rights (12th November 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/department-justice-announces-interim-policy-emerging-method-generate-leads-unsolved-violent Department of Justice: Department of Justice Announces Interim Policy on Emerging Method to Generate Leads for Unsolved Violent Crimes (24th September 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/department-justice-publish-notice-proposed-rulemaking-comply-fully-dna-fingerprint-act-2005 Department of Justice to Publish Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Comply Fully with DNA Fingerprint Act of 2005 (20th October 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.geneticsandsociety.org/biopolitical-times/forensic-dna-and-golden-state-killer Center for Genetics and Society: Forensic DNA and the &quot;Golden State Killer&quot; (2nd May 2018)] <br /> **[https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/249805.pdf National Institute of Justice: Down the Road: Testing Evidence in Sexual Assaults (June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.swgdam.org/ Scientific Working Group on DNA Analysis Methods (SWGDAM)]<br /> **[http://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/05745c84-afa7-4f7f-b7a7-aa17315e5497/Rapid%20DNA%20Act%20-%20One-Pager.pdf Rapid DNA Act of 2015: One Page Summary]<br /> **[http://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/e6f48584-7489-40f8-bf7f-cbfdb6823032/SIL15926.pdf Rapid DNA Act of 2015: Full Text]<br /> **[http://manhattanda.org/press-release/district-attorney-vance-awards-38-million-grants-help-32-jurisdictions-20-states-test- DISTRICT ATTORNEY VANCE AWARDS $38 MILLION IN GRANTS TO HELP 32 JURISDICTIONS IN 20 STATES TEST BACKLOGGED RAPE KITS (10th September 2015)] Grant recipients are listed [http://manhattanda.org/sites/default/files/Manhattan%20DA%20Grant%20Recipients.pdf here]<br /> **[https://www.fbi.gov/news/testimony/fbis-plans-for-the-use-of-rapid-dna-technology-in-codis FBI: FBI's plans for the use of Rapid DNA in CODIS (18th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/opinions/2014/03/20/10-15152.pdf United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit: Haskell v. Harris (20th March 2014)] Allows California's arrestee DNA testing law to continue but also grants leave to seek to narrow its application.<br /> **[http://www.justice.gov/oig/reports/codis-ext.htm US Department of Justice Office of Inspector General: Combined DNA Index System External Reports]<br /> **[http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/2014/January/14-at-029.html Press Release: U.S. Departments of Justice and Commerce Name Experts to First-ever National Commission on Forensic Science (10th January 2014)]<br /> **[https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/243347.pdf National Institute of Justice: Making Sense of DNA Backlogs, 2012 - Myths vs. Reality (December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.urban.org/uploadedpdf/412831-Collecting-DNA-at-Arrest-Policies-Practices-and-Implications-Report.pdf The Urban Institute: Collecting DNA at Arrest: Policies, Practices, and Implications (3rd June 2013)]<br /> **[https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/238484.pdf The Urban Institute: Collecting DNA From Arrestees: Implementation Lessons (June 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.urban.org/research/publication/post-conviction-dna-testing-and-wrongful-conviction The Urban Institute: Post-Conviction DNA Testing and Wrongful Conviction (18th June 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.urban.org/sites/default/files/alfresco/publication-pdfs/412487-Collecting-DNA-from-Juveniles.PDF The Urban Institute: Collecting DNA from Juveniles (April 2011)]<br /> **[http://forensicdnaconsulting.wordpress.com/ Forensic DNA Consulting Blog]<br /> **[http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/lab/biometric-analysis/codis FBI: Combined DNA Index System (CODIS)]<br /> **[http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/lab/biometric-analysis/codis/codis_expungement FBI: CODIS - Expungement Policy]<br /> **[http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/lab/biometric-analysis/federal-dna-database/legislation-affecting-the-federal-dna-database-unit FBI: Legislation Affecting the Federal DNA Database Unit]<br /> **[http://www.gao.gov/assets/660/656454.pdf GAO: DOJ Could Improve Decision - Making Documentation and Better Assess Results of DNA Backlog Reduction Program Funds (July 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.aclu.org/blog/womens-rights-prisoners-rights-technology-and-liberty/supreme-court-ruling-blow-genetic-privacy ACLU: Supreme Court Ruling a Blow to Genetic Privacy (3rd June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/12pdf/12-207_d18e.pdf US Supreme Court: Maryland v. King (3rd June 2013)]<br /> **[http://erepository.law.shu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1160&amp;context=student_scholarship Mandara (2013) Compulsory collection and retention of DNA upon arrest: Fourth Amendment Implications (1st May 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.councilforresponsiblegenetics.org/pageDocuments/WG7KWC5KDR.pdf US Supreme Court brief by Council for Responsible Genetics (February 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R41800.pdf Congressional Research Service: DNA Testing in Criminal Justice: Background, Current Law, Grants, and Issues (6th December 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.afmes.mil/index.cfm?pageid=afdil.afrssir.overview Armed Forces Repository of Specimen Samples for the Identification of Remains (AFRSSIR)]<br /> **[http://www.promega.co.uk/~/media/files/resources/conference%20proceedings/ishi%2023/oral%20presentations/03-hares.pdf?la=en Hares DR (2012): Overview of the FBI's CODIS Program]<br /> **[http://www.promega.co.uk/~/media/files/resources/conference%20proceedings/ishi%2023/oral%20presentations/24-kreikemeier.pdf?la=en Kreikemeier MA (2012) Touch DNA: A National Survey of Submission Policies and Laboratory Procedures]<br /> **[https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2012/04/dhs-considers-collecting-dna-kids-dea-and-us-marshals-already-do Electronic Frontier Foundation: DHS Considers Collecting DNA From Kids; DEA and US Marshals Already Do (14th May 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.dnaresource.com/unitedstates.html DNA Resource: United States] &lt;br/&gt; State by state laws, on the DNAResource website, run by Gordon Thomas Honeywell Governmental Affairs and sponsored by DNA testing company Life Technologies.<br /> **[https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/232197.pdf National Institute of Justice: Making Sense of DNA Backlogs, 2010 — Myths vs. Reality (February 2011)]<br /> **[http://nij.gov/topics/forensics/lab-operations/evidence-backlogs/pages/backlog-reduction-program.aspx National Institute of Justice: DNA Backlog Reduction Program]<br /> **[http://www.fas.org/irp/agency/dod/jason/hundred.pdf JASON: The USD100 genome: implications for the DoD (December 2010)]<br /> **[http://www.justice.gov/oig/reports/FBI/a0632/final.pdf US Department of Justice: Combined DNA Index System Operational and Laboratory Vulnerabilities (May 2006)]<br /> **[http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-109hr3402enr/pdf/BILLS-109hr3402enr.pdf Violence against Women Act 2005]<br /> **[https://www.congress.gov/108/plaws/publ405/PLAW-108publ405.pdf Justice for All Act 2004]<br /> **[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/chapter-136/subchapter-IX/part-A DNA Identification Act 1994]<br /> <br /> * External links (States)<br /> * Arizona<br /> **[https://legiscan.com/AZ/text/SB1475/2019 Bill Text: AZ SB1475 (2019)] Bill failed.<br /> * Arkansas<br /> **[http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2015/2015R/Acts/Act731.pdf Act 731 - AN ACT FOR THE STATE CRIME LABORATORY APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR.] <br /> **[http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2015/2015R/Acts/Act1168.pdf Act 1168 - CONCERNING A STATEWIDE ACCOUNTING OF ALL UNSUBMITTED RAPE KITS.]<br /> **[http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2015/2015R/Acts/Act543.pdf Act 543 - CONCERNING THE COLLECTION OF A DNA SAMPLE FROM A PERSON ARRESTED FOR A FELONY OFFENSE; AND CONCERNING REMOVAL AND DESTRUCTION OF A DNA RECORD AND DNA SAMPLE.] <br /> **[http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2015/2015R/Acts/Act1022.pdf Act 1022 - TO CLARIFY THE RIGHTS OF PUTATIVE PARENTS IN PROCEEDINGS REGARDING JUVENILES WHO ARE THE SUBJECTS OF PUTATIVE PARENT CLAIMS.]<br /> **[http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2015/2015R/Acts/Act1084.pdf Act 1084 - TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENT FOR DRAWING DNA SAMPLES FROM JUVENILES ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT.]<br /> * California<br /> **[https://www.aclunc.org/our-work/legal-docket/center-genetics-and-society-et-al-vs-rob-bonta-et-al Center for Genetics and Society, et al. vs. Rob Bonta, et al. 10th February 2025]<br /> **[https://www.eff.org/cases/center-genetics-and-society-v-becerra EFF: Center for Genetics and Society v. Becerra]<br /> * Idaho<br /> **[https://www.legislature.idaho.gov/idstat/Title19/T19CH55.htm TITLE 19 CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: CHAPTER 55 THE IDAHO DNA DATABASE ACT OF 1996]<br /> * Maryland<br /> **[http://goccp.maryland.gov/dna/legislation.php Maryland DNA Legislation]<br /> **[http://law.justia.com/codes/maryland/2010/public-safety/title-2/subtitle-5/ 2010 Maryland Code: PUBLIC SAFETY TITLE 2 - DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE: Subtitle 5 - Statewide DNA Data Base System]<br /> **[http://www.goccp.maryland.gov/dna/documents/legislation.pdf Senate Bill 211, effective 1st January 2009]<br /> * Missouri<br /> **[http://www.moga.mo.gov/mostatutes/stathtml/65000000551.HTML Missouri Revised Statutes. Chapter 650. Department of Public Safety. Section 650.055.1. August 28, 2015. Felony convictions for certain offenses to have biological samples collected, when--use of sample--highway patrol and department of corrections, duty--DNA records and biological materials to be closed record, disclosure, when--expungement of record, when.]<br /> **[http://www.moga.mo.gov/mostatutes/stathtml/54700000351.HTML Missouri Revised Statutes. Chapter 547. Appeals, New Trials and Exceptions. Section 547.035.1. August 28, 2015. Postconviction DNA testing for persons in the custody of the department--motion, contents--procedure.]<br /> * Nevada<br /> **[https://www.leg.state.nv.us/law1.cfm Nevada Revised Statutes]<br /> * North Carolina<br /> **[http://law.justia.com/codes/north-carolina/2013/chapter-15a/article-13/ 2013 North Carolina General Statutes. Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act. Article 13 - DNA Database and Databank.]<br /> * Oklahoma<br /> **[http://www.oklegislature.gov/osstatuestitle.html OKLAHOMA STATUTES: Title 22. Criminal Procedure]<br /> * Tennessee<br /> **[https://www.lawserver.com/law/state/tennessee/tn-code/tennessee_code_40-35-321 Tennessee Code 40-35-321. Collection of biological specimens for DNA analysis -- Persons convicted of certain offenses -- Condition of release from imprisonment.]<br /> **[https://www.lawserver.com/law/state/tennessee/tn-code/tennessee_code_title_40_chapter_30_part_3 Tennessee Code § 40-30-304 (2015). Post-Conviction DNA Analysis Act of 2001.]<br /> *Vermont<br /> **[http://legislature.vermont.gov/assets/Documents/2018/WorkGroups/House%20Judiciary/Bills/H.422/W~John%20Treadwell~State%20v%20Medina~3-14-2017.pdf State v. Medina (Vt. 2014) 102 A.3d 661, 663.]<br /> * Wisconsin<br /> **[https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/165/77 Wisconsin Statutes: 165.77 Deoxyribonucleic acid analysis and data bank.]<br /> <br /> <br /> * Press articles<br /> **[https://www.npr.org/2026/03/18/nx-s1-5739257/ice-officers-dna-protesters-database NPR: ICE officers are taking DNA samples from protesters they've arrested (18th March 2026)]<br /> **[https://www.biometricupdate.com/202509/genetic-privacy-erodes-as-millions-of-dna-profiles-are-entered-into-us-database Biometric Update: Genetic privacy erodes as millions of DNA profiles are entered into US database (24th September 2025)]<br /> **[https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/sep/23/us-border-patrol-dna-data The Guardian: US border patrol collected DNA from thousands of US citizens for years, data shows (23rd September 2025)]<br /> **[https://reason.com/2025/09/26/dhs-collected-dna-from-2000-u-s-citizens-without-due-process-its-now-in-a-law-enforcement-database/ Reason: DHS Collected DNA from 2,000 U.S. Citizens Without Due Process. It's Now in a Law Enforcement Database (26th September 2025)]<br /> **[https://newjerseymonitor.com/2025/07/23/nj-public-defenders-office-sues-over-secret-state-police-dna-database/ New Jersey Monitor: NJ public defender’s office sues over ‘secret’ state police DNA database (23rd July 2025)]<br /> **[https://www.wired.com/story/cbp-dna-migrant-children-fbi-codis/ Wired: The US Is Storing Migrant Children’s DNA in a Criminal Database (29th May 2025)]<br /> **[https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/privacy/nypd-lawsuit-claims-department-maintains-dna-database-with-no-warrant/ Top Class Actions: NYPD lawsuit claims department maintains DNA database with no warrant (4th April 2023)]<br /> **[https://theintercept.com/2021/07/03/orange-county-prosecutors-dna-surveillance/ The Intercept: ORANGE COUNTY PROSECUTORS OPERATE “VAST, SECRETIVE” GENETIC SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM (3rd July 2021)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/31/science/dna-police-laws.html The New York Times: Two New Laws Restrict Police Use of DNA Search Method (31st May 2021)]<br /> **[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/mar/29/maryland-lawmakers-restrict-police-genealogical-da/ The Washington Times: Maryland lawmakers restrict cops from tapping family-tree DNA kits to crack cold cases (29th March 2021)]<br /> **[https://missionlocal.org/2022/03/police-explain-how-rape-kit-ended-up-in-a-database/ Mission Local: Police explain how rape kit ended up in DNA database (3rd March 2022)]<br /> **[https://www.vice.com/en/article/4ade3g/why-are-prosecutors-keeping-a-huge-secretive-dna-database-in-orange-county Vice: Why Are Prosecutors Keeping a Huge, Secretive DNA Database in Orange County? (22nd February 2021)]<br /> **[https://www.theregister.com/2021/02/04/dna_testing_software/ The Register: Accused murderer wins right to check source code of DNA testing kit used by police (4th February 2021)]<br /> **[https://futurehuman.medium.com/deleted-dna-data-just-reappeared-on-a-popular-database-e1f43587f7ec Future Human: ‘Deleted’ DNA Data Just Reappeared on a Popular Database (22nd January 2021)]<br /> **[https://queenseagle.com/all/nycs-dna-database-swells-even-as-some-samples-are-removed Queens Daily Eagle: NYC's DNA database swells, even as some samples are removed (14th January 2021)]<br /> **[https://dailygazette.com/2020/12/14/editorial-limit-police-ability-to-retain-our-dna/ The Daily Gazette: EDITORIAL: Limit police ability to retain our DNA (14th December 2020)]<br /> **[https://legalaidnyc.org/news/nypd-2000-people-removed-city-dna-index%E2%80%8B/ The Legal Aid Society: NYPD Admits Almost 2,000 People Should be Removed From City DNA Index (15th October 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.thecity.nyc/2020/10/13/21515424/bill-would-clamp-down-on-cops-collecting-dna-from-kids#:~:text=A%20bill%20that%20would%20curb,hit%20the%20City%20Council%20Thursday.&amp;text=The%20new%20legislation%2C%20co%2Dsponsored,scenes%20and%20victims%20of%20crimes The City NY: Bill Would Clamp Down on Cops Collecting DNA From Kids (13th October 2020)]<br /> **[https://inhomelandsecurity.com/podcast-using-genetic-genealogy-dna-databases-solve-cold-cases/: In Homeland Security Podcast: Using Genetic Genealogy DNA Databases to Solve Cold Cases (24th September 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-02545-5 Nature: The controversial company using DNA to sketch the faces of criminals: (9th September 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.pe.com/2020/08/26/no-on-proposition-20-a-heavy-handed-reaction-to-justice-reforms/ The Press Enterprise: No on Proposition 20, a heavy-handed reaction to justice reforms (26th August 2020)]<br /> **[https://bronxjusticenews.com/citys-unregulated-dna-database-keeps-growing-attorneys Bronx Justice News: City’s Unregulated DNA Database Keeps Growing: Attorneys (20th August 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.techtimes.com/articles/251222/20200719/gedmatch-briefly-down-company-probes-police-accessing-dna-database.htm TechTimes: Gedmatch Briefly Down as Company Probes on Police Accessing Its DNA Database (19th July 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/national/hackers-attack-genetic-genealogy-website-gedmatch-exposing-dna-profiles-to-law-enforcement The Denver Channel: Hackers attack genetic genealogy website GEDmatch, exposing DNA profiles to law enforcement (24th July 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/peteraldhous/hackers-gedmatch-dna-privacy BuzzFeed news: A Security Breach Exposed More Than One Million DNA Profiles On A Major Genealogy Database (22nd July 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/second-circuit-oks-use-of-now-defunct-11097/ Second Circuit OKs Use of Now-Defunct DNA Testing Method (21st July 2020)]<br /> **[https://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/ethics/dna-databases-in-china-and-the-us-are-tools-of-racial-oppression IEEE Spectrum: DNA Databases in the U.S. and China Are Tools of Racial Oppression (30th June 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/26/us/louisiana-dna-washing-machine.html New York Times: A DNA Mix-Up Involving a Washing Machine Kept a Man in Jail for 3 Years (26th June 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.miragenews.com/two-new-forensic-dna-standards-added-to-osac-registry/ Mirage News: Two New Forensic DNA Standards Added to OSAC Registry (13th May 2020)]<br /> **[https://wjactv.com/news/local/new-state-data-shows-97-drop-in-backlogged-rape-kits-lowest-total-in-4-years WJAC: New PA data shows 97% drop in backlogged rape kits, lowest total in 4 years (5th May 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/genealogy-helps-track-another-colorado-cold-case-suspect-the-oldest-one-yet The Denver Channel: Genealogy helps track another Colorado cold case suspect, the oldest one yet (23rd April 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2020/03/13/Gross-overreach-Ancestry-block-access-DNA-database/stories/202003050077 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Gross overreach: Ancestry.com was right to block access to DNA database (13th March 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.politico.com/states/new-york/albany/story/2020/02/25/cops-take-heat-from-council-over-dna-despite-planned-reforms-1263552 Politico: Cops take heat from Council over DNA, despite planned reforms (25th February 2020)]<br /> **[https://edition.cnn.com/2020/02/22/us/nypd-dna-datebase-review/index.html CNN: NYPD says it will remove some non-convicts from its local DNA database (22nd February 2020)]<br /> **[https://queenseagle.com/all/council-public-safety-nypd-dna-database The Queens Eagle: Council committee to examine city’s controversial DNA database (7th February 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/peteraldhous/ancestry-dna-database-search-warrant Buzz Feed News: A Court Tried To Force Ancestry.com To Open Up Its DNA Database To Police. The Company Said No. (3rd February 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/14/21063627/dna-detained-immigrants-fbi-codis-bias-crime-database The Verge:: DNA from detained immigrants will change the nature of the FBI’s genetic database (14th January 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1226362/britons-holidaymakers-us-border-control-dna-arrest-travel-news Daily Express: Britons detained at US border control may need to hand over DNA or face arrest - new rules (9th January 2020)]<br /> **[https://onezero.medium.com/the-u-s-governments-mass-collection-of-immigrant-dna-hints-at-surveillance-future-93a11767b3c0 OneZero: The U.S. Government’s Mass Collection of Immigrant DNA Hints at Surveillance Future (8th January 2020)]<br /> **[https://theconversation.com/dna-database-sold-to-help-law-enforcement-crack-cold-cases-128674 The Conversation: DNA database sold to help law-enforcement crack cold cases (22nd December 2019)]<br /> **[https://slate.com/technology/2019/12/gedmatch-verogen-genetic-genealogy-law-enforcement.html Slate: We’re Entering a New Phase in Law Enforcement’s Use of Consumer Genetic Data (19th December 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.wired.com/story/a-dna-firm-that-caters-to-police-just-bought-a-genealogy-site/ Wired: A DNA Firm That Caters to Police Just Bought a Genealogy Site (9th December 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/07/us/dna-bone-marrow-transplant-crime-lab.html New York Times: When a DNA Test Says You’re a Younger Man, Who Lives 5,000 Miles Away (7th December 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.voiceofsandiego.org/topics/public-safety/dozens-of-rape-kits-from-sdpds-backlog-have-yielded-dna-database-hits/ Voice of San Diego: Dozens of Rape Kits From SDPD's Backlog Have Yielded DNA Database Hits (4th November 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.technologyreview.com/s/614642/dna-database-gedmatch-golden-state-killer-security-risk-hack/amp/?utm_source=newsletters&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=weekend_reads.unpaid.engagement&amp;__twitter_impression=true MIT Technology Review: The DNA database used to find the Golden State Killer is a national security leak waiting to happen (30th October 2019)]<br /> **[https://science.sciencemag.org/content/366/6462/155 Science: Responsible genetic genealogy (11th October 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/09/new-federal-rules-limit-police-searches-family-tree-dna-databases Science: New federal rules limit police searches of family tree DNA databases (25th September 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/15/nyregion/nypd-dna-database.html?action=click&amp;module=Top%20Stories&amp;pgtype=Homepage New York Times: N.Y.P.D. Detectives Gave a Boy, 12, a Soda. He Landed in a DNA Database. (15th August 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/02/us/dna-testing-immigrants.html?action=click&amp;module=Top%20Stories&amp;pgtype=Homepage# New York Times: U.S. Government Plans to Collect DNA From Detained Immigrants (2nd October 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/16/science/hair-dna-murder.html?action=click&amp;module=Top%20Stories&amp;pgtype=Homepage New York Times: Why This Scientist Keeps Receiving Packages of Serial Killers’ Hair (16th September 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/15/nyregion/nypd-dna-database.html New York Times: N.Y.P.D. Detectives Gave a Boy, 12, a Soda. He Landed in a DNA Database (15th August 2019)]<br /> **[https://news.sky.com/story/how-researching-your-family-tree-could-solve-a-murder-11775060 Sky News: How researching your family tree could solve a murder (August 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/26/rapid-dna-testing-market-takes-off-as-kentucky-police-test-new-technology.html CNBC: Kentucky police use new technology to nab suspects in hours instead of weeks as rapid DNA market takes off (28th July 2019)]<br /> **[https://thehill.com/opinion/criminal-justice/451024-think-twice-before-giving-dna-to-the-police The Hill: Think twice before giving results of your home DNA kit to the police (30th June 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.princegeorgematters.com/national-business/texas-says-dna-technology-jeopardizes-cases-1515448 Prince George Matters: Texas says DNA technology jeopardizes cases (20th June 2019)]<br /> **[https://www-pbs-org.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.pbs.org/newshour/amp/nation/use-of-online-dna-databases-by-law-enforcement-leads-to-backlash-and-website-changes PBS: Use of online DNA databases by law enforcement leads to backlash and website changes (17th June 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.newscientist.com/article/2203857-dna-database-opts-a-million-people-out-from-police-searches/ New Scientist: DNA database opts a million people out from police searches (20th May 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.legalgenealogist.com/2019/05/19/gedmatch-reverses-course The Legal Genealogist: GEDmatch reverses course (19th May 2019)]<br /> **[https://edition.cnn.com/2019/05/09/opinions/dangers-of-government-dna-testing-eidelman/index.html CNN: The dangers of the government's DNA testing program (9th May 2019)]<br /> **[https://queencreekindependent.com/opinion/bisson-activist-encourages-leadership-communication/ Queen Creek Independent: Bisson: Activist encourages leadership communication (7th May 2019)] Re failed Arizona DNA Bill that may be reintroduced.<br /> **[https://www.biometricupdate.com/201905/trial-of-rapid-dna-biometrics-to-investigate-false-family-claims-by-migrants-at-u-s-mexico-border Biometric Update: Trial of rapid DNA biometrics to investigate false family claims by migrants at U.S.-Mexico border (6th May 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.courthousenews.com/judge-poised-to-advance-suit-over-california-dna-collection/ Court House News Service: Judge Poised to Advance Suit Over California DNA Collection (1st May 2019)]<br /> **[https://eu.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2019/02/19/arizona-bill-would-create-massive-statewide-dna-database/2873930002/ AZ Central: You may soon have to give your DNA to the state and pay $250 for the privilege (19th February 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-02-01/major-dna-testing-company-is-sharing-genetic-data-with-the-fbi Bloomberg: Major DNA Testing Company Sharing Genetic Data With the FBI (1st February 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/salvadorhernandez/family-tree-dna-fbi-investigative-genealogy-privacy BuzzFeed: One Of The Biggest At-Home DNA Testing Companies Is Working With The FBI (31st January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2019/01/30/A-slippery-slope-Casual-DNA-collection-erodes-constitutional-rights/stories/201901300061 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: A slippery slope: Casual DNA collection erodes constitutional rights (30th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.citynews1130.com/2019/01/24/maryland-bill-would-further-curb-police-use-of-dna-databases/ CityNews: Maryland bill would further curb police use of DNA databases (24th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/editorials/article/Editorial-California-shouldn-t-keep-DNA-from-13467258.php San Francisco Chronicle: Editorial: California shouldn’t keep DNA from hundreds of thousands of innocent people (14th December 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/12/10/watchdogs-sue-california-over-dna-retention-for-non-convicted-arrestees/ Mercury News: Watchdogs sue California over keeping DNA from arrests with no conviction (10th Dcember 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/california-police-cold-case-murder-solved-with-dna-database/ The Seattle Times: California police: Cold case murder solved with DNA database (21st November 2018)]<br /> **[http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2018/10/dna-tests-bad-for-finding-identity-great-for-surveillance.html New York Magazine: DNA Testing Can’t Tell Us Who We Really Are. It Can Tell the Cops. (17th October 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/15/science/gedmatch-genealogy-cold-cases.html?action=click&amp;module=Well&amp;pgtype=Homepage&amp;section=Science New York Times: How an Unlikely Family History Website Transformed Cold Case Investigations (15th October 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-06997-8?utm_source=briefing-wk&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=briefing&amp;utm_content=20181012 Nature: Supercharged crime-scene DNA analysis sparks privacy concerns (11th October 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.medicalbag.com/ethics/golden-state-killer-deangelo-dna-analysis-genetic-forensics/article/788270/ Medical Bag: Is Using Genealogy Data to Solve Crimes Taking DNA Analysis a Step Too Far? (14th August 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-44731119 BBC: DNA tests ordered to reunite separated migrant families (5th July 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.buzzfeed.com/peteraldhous/parabon-genetic-genealogy-cold-cases?utm_term=.eiQDpQo9d#.pyNwp5LAG BuzzFeed: DNA Data From 100 Crime Scenes Has Been Uploaded To A Genealogy Website — Just Like The Golden State Killer (17th May 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.ballstatedaily.com/article/2018/05/news-dna-law-leads-to-arrest Ball State Daily: Indiana sees progress on criminal investigations thanks to new DNA law (15th May 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/national/congress-a-decade-behind-in-overseeing-dna-testing--20180513 Watertown Daily Times: Congress a decade behind in overseeing DNA testing (13th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2018/05/fallen_through_the_cracks_overdue_dna_swabs_link_to_murders_sexual_assaults.html Cleveland.com: 'Fallen through the cracks:' Overdue DNA swabs link to murders, sexual assaults (13th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2018/05/georgia-law-enforcement-is-dna-testing-fetal-remains-found-in-wastewater.html Slate: Georgia Law Enforcement Is DNA-Testing Fetal Remains Found In Wastewater (11th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/10/17340666/dna-testing-georgia-fetus-codis-abortion-genetics-investigation The Verge: Police are using DNA testing to track down a fetus’s mother (10th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://queencreekindependent.com/opinion/bisson-activist-encourages-leadership-communication/ Bisson: Activist encourages leadership communication (7th May 2019)] Re failed Arizona DNA Bill that may be reintroduced.<br /> **[https://slate.com/technology/2018/05/consumer-genetic-databases-arent-the-only-side-door-for-police-to-get-your-dna.html Slate: You Can’t Hide Your Genes (4th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/how-accurately-can-scientists-reconstruct-persons-face-from-dna-180968951/ The Smithsonian: How Accurately Can Scientists Reconstruct A Person’s Face From DNA? (4th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20180502/14342239763/cops-arent-just-submitting-dna-samples-to-genealogy-services-theyre-also-obtaining-customer-info.shtml Tech Dirt: Cops Aren't Just Submitting DNA Samples To Genealogy Services; They're Also Obtaining Customer Info (3rd May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/03/us/golden-state-killer-genealogy.html?hp&amp;action=click&amp;pgtype=Homepage&amp;clickSource=story-heading&amp;module=first-column-region&amp;region=top-news&amp;WT.nav=top-news New York Times: The Cold Case That Inspired the 'Golden State Killer' Detective to Try Genealogy (3rd May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.laboratoryequipment.com/article/2018/05/massively-parallel-sequencing-future-dna-sequencing Laboratory Equipment: Massively Parallel Sequencing: The Future of DNA Sequencing (2nd May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.buzzfeed.com/peteraldhous/family-tree-dna-subpoena-golden-state-killer?utm_term=.mjAG214am#.dvgo3dRNM Buzz Feed: Cops Forced A Company To Share A Customer’s Identity For The Golden State Killer Investigation (1st May 2018)]<br /> **[http://theconversation.com/is-your-genome-really-your-own-the-public-and-forensic-value-of-dna-95786 The Conversation: Is your genome really your own? The public and forensic value of DNA (1st May 2018)]<br /> **[https://siliconangle.com/blog/2018/05/01/graphing-sensitive-boundary-personally-identifiable-information-publicly-inferable-insights/ SiliconANGLE: Graphing the sensitive boundary between personally identifiable information and publicly inferable insights (1st May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.sciencenews.org/article/golden-state-killer-suspect-dna-genetics-genealogy Science News: New genetic sleuthing tools helped track down the Golden State Killer suspect (29th April 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/27/health/dna-privacy-golden-state-killer-genealogy.html New York Times: The Golden State Killer Is Tracked Through a Thicket of DNA, and Experts Shudder (27th April 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.rte.ie/news/us/2018/0427/958588-golden-state-killer-us/ RTE: Genealogy websites led police to 'Golden State Killer'(27th April 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/framed-for-murder-by-his-own-dna/ PBS Frontline: Framed for Murder By His Own DNA (19th April 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.biometricupdate.com/201804/social-media-databases-behavioral-identifiers-said-future-of-law-enforcement-biometrics Biometric Update: Social media, databases, behavioral identifiers said future of law enforcement biometrics (5th April 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-dna-supreme-court-20180402-story.html Los Angeles Times: California Supreme Court lets stand controversial law allowing DNA collection upon arrest (2nd April 2018)]<br /> **[http://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/new-system-can-identity-people-from-their-dna-in-minutes-4965794/ Indian Express: New system can identity people from their DNA in minutes (3rd December 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/state/parents-of-slain-uva-students-advocate-for-bipartisan-effort-to/article_ef569702-d57a-11e7-9078-4b7514d07d84.html The Daily Progress: Parents of slain UVa students advocate for bipartisan effort to collect more criminal DNA (29th November 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article181745126.html The Sacramento Bee: Violent crime list, DNA collection would increase under California initiative (30th October 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.ajc.com/news/national/can-police-legally-obtain-your-dna-from-23andme-ancestry/8eZ24WN7VisoQiHAFbcmjP/ AJC: Can police legally obtain your DNA from 23andMe, Ancestry? (17th November 2017)]<br /> **[http://cumberlink.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/bill_tracker/bill-tracker-expanding-state-s-dna-database/article_73837d3e-3fd7-5525-a355-5095f05511b8..html The Sentinel: Bill Tracker: Expanding state's DNA database (16th November 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.correctionsone.com/products/police-technology/investigation/biometrics-identification/articles/456766187-Hidden-in-prison-Thousands-of-inmates-not-in-DNA-databases/ Corrections One: Hidden in prison: Thousands of inmates not in DNA databases (7th November 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/your-genealogy-research-could-land-your-dna-in-a-criminal-investigation/641099598 KIRO: Your genealogy research could land your DNA results in a criminal investigation (6th November 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.voiceofsandiego.org/topics/public-safety/teenager-sued-sdpd-documented-gang-member-soon/ Voice of San Diego: A Teenager Sued SDPD, and Was Documented as a Gang Member Soon After (31st October 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/19/nyregion/dna-phenotyping-new-york-police.html New York Times: Using DNA to Sketch What Victims Look Like; Some Call It Science Fiction (19th October 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/04/nyregion/dna-analysis-evidence-new-york-disputed-techniques.html?hp&amp;action=click&amp;pgtype=Homepage&amp;clickSource=story-heading&amp;module=second-column-region&amp;region=top-news&amp;WT.nav=top-news&amp;_r=0 New York Times: Traces of Crime: How New York’s DNA Techniques Became Tainted (4th September 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/nyc-expands-controversial-dna-testing-seized-guns-article-1.3349461 New York Daily News: NYC expands controversial DNA testing on seized guns to help charges stick (24th July 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.athensnews.com/news/local/advanced-dna-science-cracks-rape-case/article_23e87968-3599-11e7-8255-0ba7508bfe52.html Athens News: Advanced DNA science cracks rape case (10th May 2017)] <br /> **[http://www.oc-breeze.com/2017/05/03/100828_rapid-dna-leads-rapid-conviction-carjacker/ Orange County Beeze: Rapid DNA program leads to rapid conviction for carjacker (3rd May 2017)]<br /> **[http://wwmt.com/news/i-team/special-report-dna-delay WWMT: Special Report - DNA Delay (1st May 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/2017/04/25/sex-crimes-detective-relieved-duty/100878668/ Commercial Appeal: Sex crimes detective relieved of duty (25th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.govtech.com/public-safety/Louisiana-State-Police-Crime-Lab-Considers-Controversial-Familial-DNA-Tool.html GT: Louisiana State Police Crime Lab Considers Controversial Familial DNA Tool (18th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/courts/2017/04/17/more-women-join-lawsuit-over-rape-kits/100175080/ Commercial Appeal: More women join lawsuit over rape kits (17th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/news/crime_police/article_0dd1fd72-1b0c-11e7-829a-1be06412d0c8.html The New Orleans Advocate: State Police Crime Lab eyes familial DNA searching, a controversial crime-solving tool (16th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-dna-of-a-killer-who-murdered-idaho-teen-angie-dodge/ CBS News: The DNA of a Killer (15th April 2017)]<br /> **[https://insiderlouisville.com/metro/police-begin-reopening-rape-cases-as-kentucky-tests-old-dna-evidence/ Insider Louisville: Police begin reopening rape cases as Kentucky tests old DNA evidence (13th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.postregister.com/articles/chris-tapp-coverage-featured-news-daily-email/2017/04/13/look-efforts-catch-dodge-killer Post Register: A look at efforts to catch the Dodge killer (13th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/indiana-may-create-dna-record-on-every-person-arrested-for/article_6ca8971a-da48-53f5-a18c-ef3db909912b.html NWI Times: Indiana may create DNA record on every person arrested for felony (13th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.wibc.com/news/local-news/legislature-gives-green-light-dna-sampling-after-felony-arrests WIBC: Legislature Gives Green Light to DNA Sampling After Felony Arrests (13th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2017/04/13/dna-collection-bill-heads-governors-desk/100414548/ INDYSTAR: DNA collection bill heads to governor's desk (13th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/government/sexual-assault-kits-testing-would-be-mandated-by-nevada-legislature-bills/ Nevada Appeal: Sexual assault kits’ testing would be mandated by Nevada Legislature bills (12th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/state-forensic-panel-delays-vote-on-familial-dna-1.13446340 Newsday: State forensic panel delays vote on familial DNA (12th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.syracuse.com/crime/index.ssf/2017/04/new_state_policy_on_expanding_dna_search_not_adopted_more_study_underway.html Syracuse: New state policy on expanding DNA search continues development (12th April 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-york-panel-to-vote-on-family-dna-searches-in-criminal-cases-1491908402 The Wall Street Jounal: New York Panel to Vote on Family DNA Searches in Criminal Cases (11th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.theeagle.com/news/local/dna-based-sketch-to-be-released-in-college-station-killing/article_c5a75edd-cbbf-514e-acd0-a949438d975c.html The Eagle: DNA-based sketch to be released in 1981 College Station killing (11th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.wtxl.com/news/rape-kits-tested-more-to-go/article_f53c5a84-1e29-11e7-be37-e7327dcda136.html WTXL: 2,300 Rape Kits Tested, 6,300 More to Go (10th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/04/prweb14224244.htm Prweb: Impact Study of Mandatory Evidence Submission Law for Sexual Assault Kits Shows Law Hasn't Led to More Reporting (10th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://ideastations.org/radio/news/crime-commission-agrees-study-dna-expansion The Community Idea Stations: Crime Commission Agrees to Study DNA Expansion (10th April 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.muckrock.com/news/archives/2017/may/10/san-jose-backlogged-rape-kits/ MuckRock: San Jose’s rape kit backlog is over twice the official count (10th April 2017)|<br /> **[http://wric.com/2017/04/07/state-will-study-whether-to-expand-dna-database/ WRIC: State will study whether to expand DNA database (7th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.syracuse.com/crime/index.ssf/2017/04/what_the_ny_commission_on_forensic_science_is_considering_for_familial_searching.html Syracuse: What the NY Commission on Forensic Science is considering for familial searching of DNA (6th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.nbc29.com/story/35081850/state-crime-commission-to-study-enhancing-dna-collections NBC29: State Crime Commission to Study Enhancing DNA Collections (6th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://thestatehousefile.com/bill-calls-giving-dna-felony-arrest/30934/ The Statehouse File: Bill calls for giving up DNA with a felony arrest (6th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://fox59.com/2017/04/06/bill-calling-for-dna-swabs-to-be-taken-from-suspects-arrested-for-felonies-passes-house/ FOX 59: Bill calling for DNA swabs to be taken from suspects arrested for felonies passes House (6th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/sun-investigates/bs-md-rape-kit-testing-debate-20170403-story.html The Baltimore Sun: Lawmakers set to pass rape kit retention bill, but not mandatory testing (3rd April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2017/04/01/untested-detroit-rape-kits/99845762/ Detroit Free Press: What happened to Detroit's untested rape kits? (1st April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4366442/DNA-database-sex-worker-samples.html Mail Online: Preparing for the worst: DNA database is made up of collected samples from sex workers to identify their bodies in case they are murdered (31st March 2017)]<br /> **[http://gizmodo.com/dna-is-being-collected-to-protect-sex-workers-but-it-c-1793719386 Gizmodo: DNA Is Being Collected to Protect Sex Workers, But It Could Also Be Used Against Them (28th March 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2017/03/sex-workers-dna/520626/ The Atlantic: Collecting DNA From Sex Workers to One Day Identify Their Bodies (27th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/state-panel-of-dna-experts-approve-of-familal-searching-in-n-y-1.13321976 Newsday: State panel of DNA experts approve of ‘familial searching’ in NY (27th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.amny.com/opinion/don-t-allow-genetic-stop-and-frisk-1.13321716 Amnewyork: Don’t allow genetic stop-and-frisk (27th March 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/michigan/articles/2017-03-26/2nd-backlog-of-untested-detroit-rape-kits-found-in-storage U.S.News: 2nd Backlog of Untested Detroit Rape Kits Found in Storage (26th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/news/article_8fd7bdd6-1263-11e7-be2d-3bc688a63f2a.html The New Orleans Advocate: Relatives of Louisiana soldier missing from Korean War still hope for identification of his remains (26th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.tucsonnewsnow.com/story/34977458/the-first-criminal-case-from-testing-old-rape-kits-in-tucson Tucson News Now: The first criminal case from testing old rape kits in Tucson (23rd March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2017/03/22/how-long-should-state-keep-your-dna/99487884/ Indystar: How long should the state keep your DNA? (22nd March 2017)]<br /> **[http://levittownnow.com/2017/03/17/bucks-county-police-pioneering-90-minute-rapid-dna-system/ Levit Town Now: Bucks County Police Pioneering 90-Minute Rapid DNA Testing System (17th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.abc15.com/news/state/arizona-roughly-20-of-the-way-through-testing-rape-kit-backlog abc15: Arizona roughly 20% of the way through testing rape kit backlog (16th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.theintell.com/news/local/bensalem-police-first-local-department-in-u-s-to-use/article_07cf68d7-cb04-507f-9011-409931b18cb6.html The Intelligencer: Bensalem police first local department in U.S. to use rapid DNA testing (16th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.abc10.com/news/local/crime-victims-families-plead-for-action-on-dna-collection-bill/422330502 abc10: Crime victims' families plead for action on DNA collection bill (14th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.kcra.com/article/californias-dna-database-gets-fewer-hits-due-to-prop-47/9133391 KCRA: California's DNA database gets fewer hits due to Prop. 47 (14th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.providencejournal.com/news/20170314/acquitted-on-rape-charge-man-says-im-trying-to-get-everything-back-together Providence Journal: Acquitted on rape charge, man says: ‘I’m trying to get everything back together’ (14th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://qctimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/state-report-davenport-has-untested-rape-kits-in-evidence/article_2c40f87c-c703-543b-a05c-9d09e2b37915.html Quad City Times: State report: Davenport has 463 untested rape kits in evidence (13th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.satprnews.com/2017/03/13/publicly-funded-forensic-crime-laboratories-resources-and-services-2014-13/ SATPRNEWS: Publicly Funded Forensic Crime Laboratories: Resources and Services, 2014 (13th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.familysecuritymatters.org/publications/detail/new-dna-technology-aids-in-fighting-crime-and-thwarting-terrorism Family Security Matters: New DNA technology aids in fighting crime and thwarting terrorism (12th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa/iowa-analyzing-untested-rape-kits/article_97fc42a4-f320-5c2b-9952-12f0bf63034b.html Sioux City Journal: Iowa analyzing 4,200 untested rape kits (8th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2017/03/07/untested-sexual-assault-evidence-kits-in-iowa/98852660/ The Des Moines Register: What Iowa's 4,265 untested rape kits mean for victims (8th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.wbur.org/news/2017/03/07/twin-dna-crime-tech WBUR: Standard DNA Testing Can’t Differentiate Between Identical Twins. A New Test Challenges That (7th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/government/iowa-making-plans-for-4200-untested-sexual-assault-kits-20170307 The Gazette: Iowa making plans for 4,200 untested rape kits (7th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.networkworld.com/article/3177244/security/should-police-departments-be-able-to-have-their-own-dna-databases.html Network World: Should police departments be able to have their own DNA databases? (6th March 2017)]<br /> **[https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2017/03/06/dozens-of-police-departments-maintain-private-dna-databases/ Naked Security: ‘Dozens’ of police departments maintain private DNA databases (6th March 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.genomeweb.com/scan/databases-their-own Genomeweb: Databases of Their Own (6th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-police-dna-databases-20170304-story.html Chicago Tribune: As police agencies build DNA databases, debate stirs over regulations (4th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-4281590/US-police-agencies-DNA-databases-stir-debate.html Daily Mail: US police agencies with their own DNA databases stir debate (4th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://sdvoice.info/san-diego-police-target-african-american-children-for-unlawful-dna-collection/ Voice and Viewpoint: San Diego Police Target African American Children for Unlawful DNA Collection (28th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/bill-in-olympia-dies-convicted-criminals-dna-still-untested-in-seattle/498416229 Kiro7: Bill in Olympia dies; convicted criminals' DNA still untested in Seattle (28th Feburary 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.gazettextra.com/20170224/man_accused_in_cold_sex_assault_case_appears_in_court GazetteXtra: Man accused in cold sex assault case appears in court (24th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2017-02-24/whos-testing-apds-backlog-of-evidence/ The Austin Chronicle: Who’s Testing APD’s Backlog of Evidence? (24th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.king5.com/news/politics/bill-would-expand-how-police-can-collect-dna/412904155 K5: Bill would expand how police can collect DNA (23rd February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.masslive.com/news/worcester/index.ssf/2017/02/amid_dna_testing_in_cases_like.html MassLive: Amid DNA testing in cases like Vanessa Marcotte's murder, Massachusetts senator Bruce Tarr pushes for expanded database (23rd March 2017)]<br /> **[http://wislawjournal.com/2017/02/23/divided-wisconsin-supreme-court-upholds-dna-fee/ Wisconsin Law Journal: Divided state Supreme Court upholds DNA fee (UPDATE) (23rd February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/more-rape-kits-being-tested-in-utah-according-to-byu/article_2d9c4aa7-c83b-5fe3-b2c9-1eece988edc8.html Daily Herald: More rape kits being tested in Utah, according to BYU research (23rd February 2017)]<br /> **[http://cbs4indy.com/2017/02/21/house-approves-bill-calling-for-dna-swabs-to-be-taken-from-those-arrested-for-felonies/ CBS4indy: House approves bill calling for DNA swabs to be taken from those arrested for felonies (21st February 2017)]<br /> **[http://wibqam.com/news/articles/2017/feb/21/indiana-lawmakers-support-dna-testing-plans/ WBIQ: Indiana Lawmakers Support DNA Testing Plans (21st February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/courts/sd-me-dna-lawsuit-20170217-story.html The San Diego Union Tribune: ACLU sues San Diego police over how it collects DNA from juveniles (20th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/4220847-thousands-sexual-assault-evidence-kits-across-minnesota-sit-untested Duluth News Tribune: Thousands of sexual assault evidence kits across Minnesota sit untested (18th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.13newsnow.com/news/local/13news-now-investigates/virginia-beach-kits-get-hits-in-codis-dna-database/409402059 13 News Now: Va. Beach rape kits get hits in CODIS DNA database (17th February 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/10/nyregion/dna-familial-searching-police-new-york.html?_r=0 The New York Times: Conflicting Views on a Wider Police Use of DNA (10th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://myfox8.com/2017/02/06/murdered-queens-joggers-family-pushes-for-enhanced-dna-testing-tmwsp/ Fox8: Murdered jogger’s family pushing for enhanced DNA testing (6th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.thestarpress.com/story/opinion/contributors/2017/02/04/dna-database-offers-best-tool-solve-crimes/97424474/ The Star Press: DNA database offers best tool to solve crimes (4th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.roanoke.com/townnews/crime/raised-toward-state-dna-database-expansion-study/article_50314376-20c1-5d6b-8f51-caf71e3f533d.html The Roanoke Times: $33,000 raised toward state DNA database expansion study (2nd February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.richmond.com/news/local/crime/article_7dcde8f7-b388-5e4d-bd4d-9fbd1065428b.html Richmond Times-Dispatch: $33,000 raised toward cost of state DNA database expansion study (31st January 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/27/nyregion/familial-dna-searching-karina-vetrano.html?hp&amp;action=click&amp;pgtype=Homepage&amp;clickSource=story-heading&amp;module=first-column-region&amp;region=top-news&amp;WT.nav=top-news&amp;_r=0&amp;mtrref=www.nytimes.com New York Times: Family DNA Searches Seen as Crime-Solving Tool, and Intrusion on Rights (27th January 2017)]<br /> **[http://wric.com/2017/01/27/parents-of-hannah-graham-urge-lawmakers-to-expand-dna-database/ WRIC: Parents of Hannah Graham urge lawmakers to expand DNA database (27th January 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.bctv.org/special_reports/government/auditor-general-says-huge-strides-being-made-in-testing-pa/article_5e78e426-c7b4-11e6-9215-0fa6ee0ff889.html BCTV: Auditor General Says Huge Strides Being Made in Testing PA’s Backlog of Untested Rape Kits(22nd December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.qchron.com/editions/queenswide/pushing-for-familial-dna-testing-in-ny/article_671a7a09-d792-5605-8046-44bda2c84ece.html Queens Chronicle: Pushing for familial DNA testing in NY (22nd December 2016)]<br /> **[http://triblive.com/local/allegheny/11677264-74/kits-depasquale-lab Trib Live: Allegheny County making 'swift progress' on rape kit backlog (21st December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wearecentralpa.com/news/states-crime-labs-making-progress-testing-backlogged-rape-kits/624503556 WTAJTV: State's crime labs making progress testing backlogged rape (21st December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sltrib.com/news/4710391-155/utah-lawmaker-pledges-bill-to-mandate The Salt Lake Tribune: Utah lawmaker pledges bill to mandate rape-kit testing (13th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/bronx-woman-dna-stays-database-pending-gun-conviction-article-1.2903668 Daily News: Bronx woman accused of having two loaded guns wins right to keep DNA out of city database — unless she's convicted (8th December 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20161208/howard-beach/richard-brown-karina-vetrano-james-oneill DNAInfo: Queens DA Seeks Broader DNA Testing To Help Identify Suspects in Cold Cases (8th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/da-asks-state-to-ok-new-dna-analysis-for-karina-vetrano-case-1.12721869 Newsday: DA asks state to OK new DNA analysis for Karina Vetrano case (8th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.portlandmercury.com/feature/2016/12/07/18732402/justice-delayed The Portland Mercury: Justice Delayed (7th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://nypost.com/2016/12/07/a-mislabeled-dna-sample-led-to-my-rape-arrest/ New York Post: A mislabeled DNA sample led to my rape arrest (7th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.newsnet5.com/news/local-news/what-is-familial-dna-and-how-did-it-help-officers-catch-the-alleged-cleveland-elyria-abductor News 5: What is familial DNA and how did it help officers catch the alleged Cleveland, Elyria abductor?(5th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2016/12/arrest_of_cleveland_serial_abd.html Cleveland.com: Familial-DNA testing used for first time in Ohio in suspected serial-abductor case: Q&amp;A (5th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.ideastream.org/news/new-dna-software-helps-identify-suspect-in-child-abduction-case Idea Stream: New DNA Software Helps Identify Suspect in Child Abduction Case (5th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://cnycentral.com/news/local/new-law-will-require-onondaga-county-to-test-8-rape-evidence-kits-from-closed-cases CNYCentral: County to test 8 rape evidence kits from closed cases (2nd December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nhregister.com/general-news/20161105/branford-police-build-voluntary-dna-database-but-aclu-says-its-bad-public-policy New Haven Register: Branford police build voluntary DNA database; but ACLU says it’s bad public policy (5th November 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.allgov.com/news/controversies/reliability-questions-raised-over-algorithm-analysis-of-murky-dna-evidence-in-criminal-cases-161105?news=859721 AllGov.com: Reliability Questions Raised Over Algorithm Analysis of Murky DNA Evidence in Criminal Cases (5th November 2016)]<br /> **[http://fair.org/home/its-about-embracing-a-different-way-of-life/ FAIR: ‘It’s About Embracing a Different Way of Life’ (4th November 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2016/11/04/should-police-take-dna-sample-when-making-arrests/93125252/ IndyStar: Should police take a DNA sample when making arrests?(4th November 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.correctionsone.com/arrests-and-sentencing/articles/235123187-Controversial-DNA-search-that-helped-nab-Grim-Sleeper-is-winning-over-skeptics/ Corrections One: Controversial DNA search that helped nab 'Grim Sleeper' is winning over skeptics (25th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.13newsnow.com/news/local/13news-now-investigates/testthekits-codis-hit-on-newly-tested-rape-kits-from-va-beach/338370938 13 News Now: #TestTheKits: CODIS hit on newly tested rape kits from Va. Beach (19th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://wtvr.com/2016/10/19/rape-kit-dna-testing/ WTVR: How 110 untested rape kits could expose Chesterfield sexual predators (19th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.ktbs.com/story/33371586/dna-advancements-creating-more-leads-for-crime-fighters KTBS: DNA Advancements Creating More Leads for Crime Fighters (12th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-3831437/New-U-S-rape-survivors-law-encourage-press-charges-experts-say.html Daily Mail: New U.S. rape survivors law may encourage more to press charges, experts say (10th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/governor-tours-crime-lab-but-hasnt-reviewed-untested-dna-problem/455875816 Kiro7: Governor tours crime lab, but hasn't reviewed untested DNA problem (10th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.governing.com/topics/finance/tt-forensic-autopsies-texas-border.html Governing: Hundreds of Dead Migrants Remain Unidentified Near Texas Border (6th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/investigations/2016/10/05/baldwin-calls-more-urgency-rape-kits/91609462/ The Post-Crescent: Schimel: State will begin testing rape kits (5th October 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.texastribune.org/2016/10/05/lack-money-bureaucratic-hurdles-slowing-migrant-id/ The Texas Tribune: Lack of Money Hinders Effort to ID Remains of Migrants Near the Border (5th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://smnewsnet.com/archives/409303/marylands-dna-database-records-5000th-hit/ Southern Maryland News Net: Maryland’s DNA Database Records 5,000th Hit (1st October 2016)]<br /> **[http://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/maryland-dna-database-achieves-5000th-hit Fox45: Maryland DNA database achieves 5,000th ‘hit’ (30th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.vice.com/read/rape-survivors-are-suing-to-have-their-rape-kits-processed VICE: Rape Survivors Are Suing to Have Their Rape Kits Processed (28th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://wamc.org/post/dna-used-produce-suspects-image-unsolved-murder WAMC: DNA Used To Produce Suspect's Image In Unsolved Murder (28th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.phillymag.com/news/2016/09/21/dna-exoneration-lawsuit-anthony-wright/ Philadelphia: After DNA Exoneration, Anthony Wright Sues City and Police (21st September 2016)]<br /> **[http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2016/09/19/woman-say-area-program-saved-her-from-life-of-prostitution/ CBS DFW: Woman Says Area Program Saved Her From Life Of Prostitution (19th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_5bed6c36-7ae3-11e6-8616-e39b2c52e2bc.html Kentucky New Era: Untested rape kits spur new law in Kentucky (18th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.heraldonline.com/news/local/article102659752.html The Herald: New software will help York County crime lab untangle complex DNA mixtures (18th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://fox40.com/2016/09/17/officials-california-criminal-dna-database-dwindling-because-of-prop-47/ Fox40: Officials: California Criminal DNA Database Dwindling Because of Prop 47 (17th September 2016)]<br /> **[https://midweekwire.com/2016/09/16/safety-director-harran-defends-dna-database/ The Wire: Safety Director Harran defends DNA database (16th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wnyc.org/story/unregulated-databases-local-dna/ WNYC: The Unregulated Databases of Local DNA (15th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://qz.com/780895/local-us-police-departments-are-creating-their-own-dna-databases-of-unsuspecting-and-innocent-citizens/ Quartz: Local US police departments are creating their own DNA databases of unsuspecting (and innocent) citizens (15th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wnyc.org/story/the-takeaway-2016-09-15/ WNYC: Policing DNA, Digital Government, &quot;Super Gang&quot; Trial (15th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.allgov.com/news/top-stories/nations-police-increasingly-collect-dna-samples-from-people-not-criminally-charged-or-even-suspects-160914?news=859479 AllGov: Nation’s Police Increasingly Collect DNA Samples from People Not Criminally Charged or Even Suspects (14th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.huntingtonnews.net/141920 Huntington News: DNA Dragnet: In Some Cities, Police Go From Stop-and-Frisk to Stop-and-Spit (14th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.businessinsider.de/police-are-routinely-building-up-private-dna-databases-2016-9?r=UK&amp;IR=T Business Insider: Police are routinely building up private DNA databases (13th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.salon.com/2016/09/13/dna-dragnet-in-some-cities-police-go-from-stop-and-frisk-to-stop-and-spit_partner/ Salon: DNA dragnet: In some cities, police go from stop-and-frisk to stop-and-spit (13th September 2016)]<br /> **[https://midweekwire.com/2016/09/13/bensalems-dna-program-gets-national-spotlight/ Midweek Wire: Bensalem’s DNA program gets national spotlight (13th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.thegleaner.com/story/news/2016/09/13/untested-rape-kits-spur-new-law-kentucky-indiana-may-next/89712710/ The Gleaner: Untested rape kits spur new law in Kentucky; Indiana may be next (13th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/state-whalen-dna-testing-could-result-in-federal-sanctions/article_968c32f2-aa73-5ca8-aa71-117b172ae8c7.html Pantagraph: State: Whalen DNA testing could result in federal sanctions (10th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://patch.com/new-york/whiteplains/westchester-forensic-sciences-division-receives-national-grant Patch: Westchester Forensic Sciences Division Receives National Grant (9th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.claremoreprogress.com/news/no-funding-in-place-for-dna-collection-law/article_3352afac-7610-11e6-96a8-eb1edf61f76f.html The Daily Progress: No funding in place for DNA collection law (9th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-lehighvalley/pennsylvania-auditor-general-calls-for-action-on-untested-rape-kits/41567892 WFMZ 69News: Pennsylvania auditor general calls for action on untested rape kits (7th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.arklatexhomepage.com/news/local-news/special-report-the-wrong-man ArkLaTex: Special Report: The Wrong Man (1st September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.ebony.com/news-views/detroit-rape-kit-490-challenge#axzz4KEefwPdg Ebony: Raped, Then Forgotten Until a Community Intervened (28th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.startribune.com/old-rape-kits-no-statewide-rush-to-test/391208701/ StarTribune: Citing victims' wishes, cost, agencies aren't rushing to test old rape kits (28th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://science.kjzz.org/content/356440/arizonas-border-beacon-system-turns-15-tucson-group-works-id-remains-migrants Arizona Science &amp; Innovation Desk: As Arizona's Border Beacon System Turns 15, Tucson Group Works To ID Remains Of Migrants (26th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://kawc.org/post/human-rights-org-creates-dna-database-dead-migrants-border-patrol-rescue-beacons-mark-15th-year KAWC: Human Rights Org Creates DNA Database for Dead Migrants; Border Patrol Rescue Beacons Mark 15th Year (26th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.11alive.com/news/local/10-of-recently-tested-rape-kits-reveal-matches/308141148 11alive: 10% of recently tested rape kits reveal matches (25th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.pharmiweb.com/pressreleases/pressrel.asp?ROW_ID=179970#.V9lTXWUw2YF Pharmiweb: Rapid DNA System by IntegenX a Key Factor in the Arrest of a Murder Suspect in South Carolina Case (25th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wsj.com/articles/fbis-new-dna-process-produces-more-matches-1472117404 The Wall Street Journal: FBI’s New DNA Process Produces More Matches in Suspect Database (25th August 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.meritalk.com/the-situation-report-pentagon-evolves-identity-management/ MeriTalk: The Situation Report: Pentagon Evolves Identity Management (24th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.click2houston.com/news/dna-evidence-from-burglaries-goes-untested-in-harris-county Click2Houston: DNA evidence from burglaries goes untested in Harris County (23th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wsaz.com/content/news/Hundreds-of-backlogged-rape-kits-tested-positive-matches-found-391094282.html WSAZ: Hundreds of backlogged rape kits tested; positive matches found (23th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/194849626-story Fox5: GBI: number of 'warehoused' rape kits nears 3500 (22th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.charlestonscene.com/20160820/160829993/sex-crime-evidence-ignored-several-hundred-charleston-area-kits-remain-untested The Post and Courier: Sex-crime evidence ignored? Several hundred Charleston-area kits remain untested (20th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.denverpost.com/2016/08/18/hickenlooper-responds-advocacy-groups-rape-kit-testing/ The Denver Post: Hickenlooper responds to national advocacy group’s request on rape kit testing, tracking (18th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/lawmakers-pledge-to-fix-criminal-dna-problem-after-kiro-7-investigation/424440014 KIRO 7: Lawmakers pledge to fix criminal DNA problem after KIRO 7 investigation (16th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/dna-of-sexually-motivated-criminals-not-being-entered-into-database/419053215 KIRO 7: DNA of sexually motivated criminals not being entered into database (16th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.realclearmarkets.com/articles/2016/08/16/dna_databases_deter_crime_without_filling_prisons_102308.html Real Clear Markets: DNA Databases Deter Crime, Without Filling Prisons (16th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.afcea.org/content/?q=Blog-ohio-crime-lab-using-battelle-dna-technology-solve-cold-cases AFCEA: Blog: Ohio Crime Lab Using Battelle DNA Technology to Solve Cold Cases (8th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://tucson.com/news/local/border/new-efforts-identify-border-crosser-remains-help-those-in-trouble/article_74dcabde-1c37-5c8d-9b75-ef7659345b79.html Tucson: New efforts identify border-crosser remains, help those in trouble (7th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/184419659-story Fox5: GBI confirms ten CODIS matches in warehoused rape kits (2nd August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.afcea.org/content/?q=Article-new-tools-find-dna-needles-genetic-haystack AFCEA: New Tools Find DNA Needles in Genetic Haystack (1st August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.myajc.com/news/news/local/childrens-rape-kits-languished-at-hospitals-for-ye/nr6wN/ myAJC: Children’s rape kits kept at Atlanta hospitals for years, never tested (29th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.mydaytondailynews.com/news/news/opinion/rape-kit-testing-nets-suspects-gets-results/nr3MB/ Dayton Daily News: Mike DeWine: Rape-kit testing nets suspects, gets results (21th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.logandaily.com/comment/columns/sak-testing-initiative-delivers-th-indicted-defendant/article_1f2cde4d-f26d-5bae-8646-b56f9d1e6e07.html The Logan Daily News: SAK testing initiative delivers 500th indicted defendant (19th July 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.cpr.org/news/newsbeat/authorities-closer-closing-hundreds-colorado-rape-cases Colorado Public Radio: Authorities Closer To Closing Hundreds Of Colorado Rape Cases (15th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.chieftain.com/news/crime/4945324-119/rape-kits-colorado-kit The Pueblo Chieftain: Colorado officials say they have eliminated rape kit backlog (15th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/investigations/dna-match-found-in-20-of-backlogged-rape-kits The Denver Channel: DNA match found in 20% of backlogged rape kits (15th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-36783515 BBC: Privacy row over FBI iris scan 'trial' (13th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2016/07/the-cost-of-monetary-sanctions-for-prisoners/489026/ The Atlantic: The Fines and Fees That Keep Former Prisoners Poor (5th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://wshu.org/post/court-upholds-use-force-obtain-inmates-dna-samples WSHU: Court Upholds Use Of Force To Obtain Inmates' DNA Samples (27th June 2016)]<br /> **[https://riponadvance.com/stories/hatch-bill-enable-local-police-access-fbi-dna-database-clears-senate/ The Ripon Advance: Hatch bill to enable local police access to FBI DNA database clears Senate (21st June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20160619/NEWS01/160619129 Herald Net: Rape kit tests yield suspects but not necessarily convictions (19th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/national-institute-of-justice-releases-special-report-on-testing-evidence-in-sexual-assaults-300285115.html PR Newswire: National Institute of Justice Releases Special Report on Testing Evidence in Sexual Assaults (15th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160614006438/en/SmallPond-Selected-Bermuda’s-National-DNA-Database Business Wire: SmallPond Selected for Bermuda’s National DNA Database (14th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://coosavalleynews.com/2016/06/gbi-crime-lab-milestones-25-years-using-dna-and-codis-reaches-over-5000-confirmed-hits/ Coosa Valley News: GBI Crime Lab Milestones: 25 Years using DNA and CODIS Reaches over 5,000 Confirmed Hits (12th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://mynews4.com/news/local/update-addressing-backlog-of-unprocessed-sexual-assault-kits News4: 'Rape kits' no longer collecting dust (8th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.dailynews.com/opinion/20160603/the-evidence-says-dna-collection-threatens-privacy-rights-adam-b-summers Los Angeles Daily News: The evidence says DNA collection threatens privacy rights: Adam B. Summers (6th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sfexaminer.com/sfpd-shouldnt-oversee-crime-lab-report-recommends/ San Francisco Examiner: SFPD shouldn’t oversee crime lab, report recommends (June 1st 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.oc-breeze.com/2016/05/28/86488_ocda-honors-late-pioneer-dna-evidence-expert-ada-camille-hill/ Orange County Breeze: OCDA honors late pioneer, DNA evidence expert ADA Camille Hill (28th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://news3lv.com/news/local/first-results-of-backlogged-sex-assault-kits-should-arrive-next-month News3LV: First results of backlogged sex assault kits should arrive next month (27th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.laboratorynetwork.com/doc/nms-labs-and-smallpond-announce-commitment-to-join-forces-in-delivering-0001 Laboratory Network: NMS Labs And SmallPond Announce Commitment To Join Forces In Delivering Total Property Crimes Testing And Local DNA Databasing Solution For Law Enforcement (24th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2016/06/a-reasonable-doubt/480747/ The Atlantic: The False Promise of DNA Testing (May 17th 2016)]<br /> **[http://surfky.com/index.php/hopkins/hopkins-county-news/182-video/video-all-counties/108804-advocating-for-victims-rights-legislation Surfky: Advocating for Victims Rights Legislation (16th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wlky.com/news/ksp-to-receive-45-million-to-deal-with-rape-kit-backlog/39460636 WLKY: KSP to receive $4.5 million to deal with rape kit backlog (9th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://news.softpedia.com/news/fbi-seeks-to-keep-its-biometrics-database-above-the-law-503805.shtml Softpedia: FBI Seeks to Keep Its Biometrics Database Above the Law (7th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://journalistsresource.org/studies/government/criminal-justice/rape-kit-testing-backlog-victim-relationship Journalsit's Resource: Should rape kit testing be prioritized by victim-offender relationship? 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Scott signs law to test all rape kits (21st April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.twcnews.com/tx/austin/news/2016/04/21/apd-gets-help-clearing-dna-testing-backlog.html TWC News: APD Gets Help Clearing DNA Testing Backlog (21st April 2016)]<br /> **[http://kfor.com/2016/04/20/some-oklahomans-arrested-might-have-to-submit-dna/ KFOR: Some Oklahomans arrested might have to submit DNA (20th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20160420/NEWS/160419463 The Daily Ardmoreite: Senate approves measure requiring DNA samples upon felony arrests (20th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://kxan.com/2016/04/16/families-hope-dna-can-help-find-missing-military-members/ KXAN: Families hope DNA can help find missing military members (16th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.citynews.ca/2016/04/14/florida-police-turn-to-dna-phenotyping-to-solve-toronto-couples-murder/ City News: Florida police turn to DNA phenotyping to solve Toronto couple's murder (14th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/id=1202754739116/Delayed-DNA-Match-Did-Not-Deny-Man-Speedy-Trial-Court-Rules?slreturn=20160402105459 New York Law Journal: Delayed DNA Match Did Not Deny Man Speedy Trial, Court Rules (13th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nanalyze.com/2016/04/codis-the-worlds-largest-dna-database/ Nanalyze: CODIS – The World’s Largest DNA Database (13th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/state-objections-put-whalen-dna-testing-on-hold/article_ae5a6f54-3b85-5387-b6f8-70511a7fbd98.html Pantgraph: State objections put Whalen DNA testing on hold (8th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.koreatimesus.com/mixed-race-adoptees-seek-to-reunite-families-through-dna-bank/ The Korea Times: Mixed-race adoptees seek to reunite families through DNA bank (7th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/to-catch-a-rapist/Content?oid=3759726 Boise Weekly: To Catch a Rapist - Law attempts to address Idaho's 'rape myth' (6th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.inquisitr.com/2968139/rape-kits-thousands-untested-justice-delayed/ Inquisitr: Rape Kits: Thousands untested, justice delayed (April 6th 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/crime/la-me-sd-innocence-20160404-story.html Los Angeles Times: San Diego County district attorney launches team to review possible wrongful convictions (5th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/new-testing-further-supports-case-taken-on-by-innocence-project/article_90a7660a-fa02-11e5-aaf5-ef9feb44ad07.html The Daily Progress: New testing further supports case taken on by Innocence Project (3rd April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/editorials/article69940212.html The News Tribute: Expand DNA tests so justice, hope can thrive (3rd April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2016/04/three_oregon_counties_to_send.html The Oregonian: Three Oregon counties to ship untested sexual assault kits to private Utah lab (1st April 2016)]<br /> **[http://scvnews.com/2016/03/31/around-the-district-with-sen-sharon-runner/ SCV News: Around the District with Sen. Sharon Runner (31th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nhregister.com/opinion/20160329/forum-connecticut-needs-to-repair-flawed-law-allowing-dna-samples-from-arrestees New Haven Register: Forum: Connecticut needs to repair flawed law allowing DNA samples from arrestees (29th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.dailycal.org/2016/03/28/berkeley-police-department-responds-backlog-rape-kit-processing/ The Daily Californian: Berkeley Police Department responds to backlog in rape kit processing (28th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.rebootillinois.com/2016/03/28/editors-picks/kevin-hoffmanrebootillinois-com/budget-impasse-compounding-illinois-state-polices-backlog-of-dna-tests/55131/ Reboot Illinois: Illinois State Police Crime Lab Face Massive Backlog of DNA Tests (28th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/illinois-state-police-dna-tests-rape-murder-backlog/ Chicago Suntimes: Illinois State Police swamped with DNA tests on rapes, murders (27th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2016/03/27/ancestory-firms-dna-database-use-suspect/82329306/ The Clarion-Ledger: Ancestory firms’ DNA database use suspect (27th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.idahopress.com/members/rape-kit-testing-bill-signed-into-law/article_d22e8314-b6e6-5702-9535-8006c645de1f.html Idaho Press-Tribune: Rape kit testing bill signed into law (23rd March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wlky.com/news/push-for-justice-for-rape-victims-continues-with-new-bill/38657402 WLKY: Push for justice for rape victims continues with new bill (23rd March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/Berkeley-mayor-asks-for-info-on-police-rape-kit-6974942.php SFGate: Berkeley mayor asks for details on police delay in rape kit (23rd March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/courier/news/state-briefs-police-rape-kit-analysis-has-yielded-few-matches/article_a3fbf015-d5ac-5028-ad6a-dd1fb2215b9b.html The Courier: State briefs: Police: Rape kit analysis has yielded 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12th 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.buzzfeed.com/stephaniemlee/dna-software-code Buzzfeed News: People Are Going To Prison Thanks To DNA Software — But How It Works Is Secret (12th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kvue.com/news/local/rape-kit-reform-floods-state-legislatures/78444874 KVUE: Rape-kit reform floods state legislatures (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/local/2016/03/11/reality-montana-state-crime-lab/81630194/ Great Falls Tribune: The reality of the Montana State Crime Lab (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article65246947.html Herald Leader: Senate panel approves bills to expand DNA collection, set deadline for testing rape kits (10th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wlky.com/news/bill-requiring-dna-sampling-for-every-felony-arrest-moves-forward/38446482 WLKY: Bill requiring DNA sampling for every felony arrest moves forward (10th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/mar/10/bills-would-speed-up-rape-kit-tests-add-to-dna-dat/ The Washington Times: Bills would speed up rape kit tests, add to DNA database (10th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sfgate.com/opinion/editorials/article/Delaying-rape-kit-testing-denies-justice-for-6872854.php SFGate: Delaying rape-kit testing denies justice for victims (7th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2016/03/when-dna-snares-innocent Science: Forensics gone wrong: When DNA snares the innocent (7th March, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/bill-to-prevent-future-rape-kit-backlogs-clears-florida-legislature/2267668 Tampa Bay Times: Bill to prevent future rape kit backlogs clears Florida Legislature (2nd March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/mixed-race-korean-adoptees-use-dna-search-roots-n525586 NBC News: Mixed-Race Korean Adoptees Use DNA to Search For Roots (2nd March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.abqjournal.com/731819/news/debate-rages-over-highsensitivity-dna-analysis.html Albuquerque Journal: Debate rages over ‘high-sensitivity’ DNA analysis (29th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.allgov.com/usa/ca/news/top-stories/california-lawmakers-push-6-bills-to-improve-rape-laws-and-testing-of-backlogged-rape-kits-160229?news=858390 AllGov: California Lawmakers Push 6 Bills to Improve Rape Laws and Testing of Backlogged Rape Kits (29th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/Lawmakers-focus-on-untested-rape-kits-6859587.php San Francisco Chronicle: Lawmakers focus on untested rape kits (28th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.cdapress.com/news/local_news/article_11bd4228-dd25-11e5-bcf3-bf8172625ad2.html CDA Press: Bill would address sexual assault kits (27th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/27/science/dna-under-the-scope-and-a-forensic-tool-under-a-cloud.html?_r=0 New York Times: DNA Under the Scope, and a Forensic Tool Under a Cloud (26th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://vtdigger.org/2016/02/26/senate-approves-bill-to-expand-dna-database/ VT Digger: Senate Approves Bill to Expand DNA Database (26th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.fortmorgantimes.com/fort-morgan-editorials/ci_29563969/colorado-should-expand-reach-dna-testing Fort Morgan Times: Colorado should expand the reach of DNA testing (26th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.idahopress.com/members/untested-rape-kit-tracking-bill-moves-forward/article_c399caa8-4ef0-56b7-bb01-2c8d8e1f509e.html Idaho Press-Tribune: Untested rape kit tracking bill moves forward (25th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/feb/25/dna-data-hacking-top-concern-of-obamas-precision-m/?page=all The Washington Times: Obama’s DNA database raises fears of medical identity theft, breaches of privacy (25th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://viconsortium.com/featured/bill-mandating-dna-testing-for-charges-of-felony-sexual-offense-or-violent-crime-wins-committee-approval/ The Virgin Island Consortium: Bill mandating DNA testing for charges of felony, sexual offense or violent crime wins committee approval (25th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://america.aljazeera.com/articles/2016/2/24/the-rapid-dna-revolution.html Aljazeera America: The rapid DNA revolution (24th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.herald-dispatch.com/opinion/editorial-agencies-need-timelines-standards-on-testing-rape-kits/article_3be825bd-be37-5a8d-8c83-da062d395451.html Herald-Dispatch: Editorial: Agencies need timelines, standards on testing rape kits (24th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.rhinotimes.com/Content/Social/Social/Article/Project-Kudzu-Crime-Fighting-Coalition-All-Over-Criminals/-2/-2/1055 Rhino Times: Project Kudzu Crime Fighting Coalition All Over Criminals (24th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.rexburgstandardjournal.com/news/idaho/idaho-committee-unanimously-backs-rape-kit-legislation/article_b6666526-db12-11e5-8cf7-8b799e408ff5.html Rexburg Standard Journal: Idaho committee unanimously backs rape kit legislation (24th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.allgov.com/news/unusual-news/10000-backlogged-rape-kits-finally-tested-lead-to-hundreds-of-indictments-in-ohio-160222?news=858347 All Gov:10,000 Backlogged Rape Kits Finally Tested Lead to Hundreds of Indictments in Ohio (22th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.krgv.com/story/31248635/authorities-reveal-process-for-bodies-found-in-brooks-co KRGV: Authorities Reveal DNA Identification Process for Bodies Found in Brooks Co. (18th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://legacynewspaper.com/news/2016/feb/17/va-begins-testing-long-ignored-sex-assault-evidenc/ Legacy: Va. begins testing long-ignored sex assault evidence kits (17th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-grim-sleeper-serial-killer-trial-20160216-story.html Los Angeles Times: Grim Sleeper serial killer trial begins, years after slayings terrorized South L.A. (16th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.idahopress.com/members/legislator-proposes-change-in-rape-kit-testing-policy/article_1a194e7e-b231-53bb-b428-4dfae32c85da.html Idaho Press Tribune: Legislator proposes change in rape kit testing policy (15th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.currentargus.com/story/news/local/new-mexico/2016/02/15/katies-law--ten-years-later/80422634/ Current-Argus: Katie’s Law- Ten Years Later (15th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.thelegalintelligencer.com/id=1202749652635/ACLU-Drops-Opposition-to-DNA-Database-Bill?slreturn=20160122042506 The Intelligencer: ACLU Drops Opposition to DNA Database Bill (13th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/news/14632844-70/it-smells-of-big-brother-some-question-legality-effectiveness-of-louisianas-expansive-dna-database The New Orleans Advocate: ‘It smells of Big Brother’: Some question legality, effectiveness of Louisiana’s expansive DNA database (13th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.news9.com/story/31183183/family-upset-over-dna-match-delay-in-2000-case News9: Family Upset Over DNA Match Delay In 2000 Case (10th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.tbo.com/list/news-opinion-editorials/editorial-a-reasonable-path-to-reducing-floridas-backlog-of-rape-kits-20160208/ TBO: Editorial: A reasonable path to reducing Florida’s backlog of rape kits (8th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://wtvr.com/2016/02/04/virginias-backlogged-rape-kits-will-be-tested-added-to-national-database/ Wtvr: Virginia’s backlogged rape kits will be tested, added to national database (4th February)]<br /> **[http://www.newsleader.com/story/news/local/2016/02/04/herring-announces-tests-2000-sexual-assault-kits/79815684/ News Leader: Herring announces tests of 2,000 sexual assault kits (4th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.alexandrianews.org/testing-to-begin-on-backlog-of-sexual-assault-evidence-kits/ Alexandria News: Testing To Begin On Backlog Of Sexual Assault Evidence Kits (4th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.arklatexhomepage.com/news/local-news/arkansas-state-crime-lab-submits-untested-rape-kits-data Arklatex: Arkansas State Crime Lab submits untested rape kits data (2nd February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2016/01/45_untested_rape_kits_in_sagin.html Mlive: 45 untested rape kits in Saginaw, Midland uncovered by AG probe (28th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.dailybusinessreview.com/law-news/id=1202747972061/Senators-Support-SteppedUp-Efforts-to-Test-Rape-Kits?mcode=1202617860989&amp;curindex=170&amp;slreturn=20160129092618 Daily Business Review: Senators Support Stepped-Up Efforts to Test Rape Kits (27th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://lexch.com/news/regional/proposal-to-collect-dna-upon-arrest-is-personal/article_a588a1d6-c480-11e5-9ec4-c76423bd9e52.html Lexch: Proposal to collect DNA upon arrest is personal (26th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2016/01/26/florida-senators-support-stepped-up-efforts-to.html Jacksonville Business Journal: Florida Senators support stepped-up efforts to test rape kits (26th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.vnews.com/opinion/20719469-95/editorial-vermont-needs-thorough-review-of-privacy-laws Valley News: Editorial: Vermont Needs Thorough Review of Privacy Laws (26th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://hudsonreporter.com/view/full_story/27055639/article-Sacco-Sarlo-bill-to-expand-DNA-database-now-law?instance=top_story Hudson Reporter: Sacco-Sarlo bill to expand DNA database now law (25th January, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2016/01/christie_signs_law_expanding_dna_database_for_diso.html NJ: Minor crimes could land your DNA in N.J. database (19th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://investigations.blog.ajc.com/2016/01/19/untested-grady-memorial-hospital-rape-kits-slated-for-dna-analysis/ AJC: Untested Grady Memorial Hospital rape kits slated for DNA analysis (19th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.vnews.com/news/20608579-95/vt-senator-resurrects-dna-database-bill Valley News: Vt. Senator Resurrects DNA Database Bill (19th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.king5.com/story/news/local/2016/01/19/bill-would-require-dna-swabs-after-some-arrests/79031332/ King5: Bill would require DNA swabs after some arrests (19th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2016/01/16/cold-case-police-hope-dna-leads-parents-abandoned-baby/78762376/ Argus Leader: Cold case: Police hope DNA leads to parents of abandoned baby (16th January, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.app.com/story/news/politics/new-jersey/chris-christie/2016/01/15/christie-sign-veto-legislation/78858094/ Asbury Park Press: WATCH: Sign or veto? 20 bills before Christie (15th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.northjersey.com/news/n-j-legislature-wraps-up-business-1.1489560?page=all North Jersey: N.J. Legislature wraps up business (11th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article53624935.html Miami Herald: How fines to N.Y. banks will pay to test Miami’s old rape kits (8th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://flcourier.com/2016/01/fdle-thousands-of-rape-kits-untested-statewide/ Florida Courier: FDLE: Thousands of rape kits untested statewide (7th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://rhrealitycheck.org/article/2016/01/07/new-mexico-police-massive-rape-kit-backlog-audit-finds/ RH Reality Check: New Mexico Police Have Massive Rape Kit Backlog, Audit Finds (7th January, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/miami-beach/article53173195.html Miami Herald: Miami Beach police expect to test 229 untested rape kits later this year (5th January, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/13-435-untested-rape-kits-found-in-florida-27-percent-are-in-miami-dade-8152700 Miami New Times: 13,435 Untested Rape Kits Found In Florida; 27 Percent Are In Miami-Dade (4th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/backlog-of-untested-rape-kits-in-florida-far-worse-than-earlier-estimates/2259973 Tampa Bay Times: Backlog of untested rape kits in Florida far worse than earlier estimates (4th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article53023735.html Miami Herald: Miami PD to begin work on state’s largest backlog of untested rape kits (4th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.chronline.com/crime/washington-lab-needs-more-money-to-clear-rape-kit-backlog/article_dcedb1f6-afe6-11e5-9f5d-bf7fc9eb651c.html The Chronicle: Washington Lab Needs More Money to Clear Rape Kit Backlog (31th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/id=1202745845486/Lippmans-Initiatives?mcode=0&amp;curindex=0&amp;curpage=ALL&amp;slreturn=20160004133855 The New York Law Journal: Lippman's Initiatives (30th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://wknofm.org/post/tennessee-reduces-backlog-untested-rape-kits-sets-new-rules-police#stream/0 WKNO: Tennessee Reduces Backlog Of Untested Rape Kits, Sets New Rules For Police (21st December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.trentonian.com/general-news/20151220/nj-weedman-dna-data-banks-no-need-to-march-people-into-ovens The Trentonian: NJ WEEDMAN: DNA data banks = no need to march people into ovens (20th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.scsun-news.com/story/news/2015/12/20/state-auditor-helps-complete-count-rape-kit-backlog/77667206/ Silver City Sun-News: State Auditor helps complete count of ‘rape kit’ backlog (20th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://fusion.net/story/245643/dna-expungement/ Fusion: It is ridiculously hard for Californians to get their DNA out of the FBI’s genetic database (18th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://nmpoliticalreport.com/23405/state-auditor-announces-actual-number-of-backlogged-rape-kits/ NM Political Report: State Auditor announces actual number of backlogged rape kits (18th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.myajc.com/news/news/local/prosecutors-want-to-collect-dna-at-arrest-not-afte/nphRg/ Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Prosecutors want to collect DNA at arrest, not after conviction (11th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/featured-articles/7920-fbi-director-hatch-bill-will-increase-law-enforcement-efficiency-and-accuracy Utah Policy: FBI Director: Hatch Bill Will Increase Law Enforcement Efficiency and Accuracy (10th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dl-online.com/opinion/editorials/3890408-time-consider-testing-all-rape-kits DL-Online: Time to consider the testing of all rape kits (26th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.daily-times.com/story/news/crime/2015/11/21/san-juan-county-rape-kits-go-untested/76108314/ Daily Times: San Juan County 'rape kits' go untested (21th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.tampabay.com/news/courts/criminal/ignored-for-years-tampa-teenagers-rape-kit-is-linked-to-a-serial-offender/2254797 Tampa Bay Times: Ignored for years, Tampa teenager's rape kit is linked to a previous offender (20th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.14news.com/story/30561436/the-dna-database-linking-the-past 14 News: Special Report: The DNA Database (19th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.northescambia.com/2015/11/scott-wants-more-funding-for-fdle-crime-labs North Escambia: Scott Wants More Funding For FDLE Crime Labs (19th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://crime.blogs.news-journalonline.com/11272/gov-scott-seeks-funding-to-test-rape-kit-backlog/ Daytona Beach News-Journal: Gov. Scott seeks funding to test rape-kit backlog (19th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wwmt.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/Special-Report-Cold-Case-Crackdown-233829.shtml#.VlOHe7SfzbI WWMT: Special Report: Cold Case Crackdown (19th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/South-Bend-Rep-Bauer-files-inmate-DNA-bill/36526152 WBST: South Bend Rep. Bauer files inmate DNA bill (18th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.news4jax.com/news/gov-proposes-85m-for-states-crime-labs/36525868 News4Jax: Gov. proposes $8.5M for state's crime labs (18th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wsj.com/articles/defense-attorneys-demand-closer-look-at-software-used-to-detect-crime-scene-dna-1447842603 The Wall Street Journal: Defense Attorneys Demand Closer Look at Software Used to Detect Crime-Scene DNA (18t November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.njlawjournal.com/id=1202742529943/NJ-Expands-DNA-Testing-for-Criminal-Defendants?slreturn=20151017182615 New Jerseay Law Journal: NJ Expands DNA Testing for Criminal Defendants (16th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://yubanet.com/usa/EFF-to-Court-California-s-DNA-Law-Violates-Privacy-Protections-Guaranteed-by-State.php#.VkuvIrSfzbJ Yuba Net: EFF to Court: California’s DNA Law Violates Privacy Protections Guaranteed by State (16th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.eastidahonews.com/2015/11/many-rape-kits-go-untested-in-canyon-county/ East Idaho News: Many Rape Kits go Untested in Canyon County (14th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/11/12/minnesota-untested-rape-kits MPR News: BCA finds nearly 3,500 untested rape kits across MN (12th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/news/investigations/2015/11/07/untested-sexual-assault-evidence-kits-pile-up/71637214/ Poughkeepsie Journal: VIDEO: Sex assault evidence kits remain untested in Dutchess, NY state (12th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.winknews.com/2015/11/10/untested-rape-kits-lee-sheriffs-office-comments-on-498-untested-kits/ Wink News: Untested rape kits: LSCO comments on 498 untested kits (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.rexburgstandardjournal.com/news/idaho/untested-rape-kits-in-idaho-raise-concerns/article_ee4f5bee-87db-11e5-b9b5-4b6495a84e53.html Standard Journal: Untested rape kits in Idaho raise concerns (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/nov/10/sexual-assault-rape-kit-backlog-ignored-destroyed The Guardian: Victims' hopes for justice fade as rape kits are routinely ignored or destroyed (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.idahopress.com/news/many-rape-kits-go-untested-in-canyon-county/article_c4cc7ff8-7e9f-5eee-afaf-881087d006d6.html Idaho Press-Tribune: Many rape kits go untested in Canyon County (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/11/us/west-virginia-ruling-could-clarify-the-rights-of-criminal-defendants.html?_r=0 The New York Times: West Virginia Ruling Could Clarify the Rights of Criminal Defendants (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://dcourier.com/main.asp?SectionID=36&amp;SubSectionID=73&amp;ArticleID=151764 The Daily Courier: Editorial: Don't let your DNA betray you (9th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/get-real-on-floridas-untested-rape-kits/2252947 Tampa Bay Times: Carlton: Get real on Florida's untested rape kits (6th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.buzzfeed.com/stephaniemlee/law-enforcement-requests-for-users-health-and-biometric-data#.noj7QEgwM Buzzfeed: As Companies Collect More Health Data, Cops Will Ask To See It (5th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.texaslawyer.com/id=1202741043367/GC-of-Forensic-Science-Commission-Focuses-on-Collaboration?mcode=0&amp;curindex=0&amp;curpage=ALL&amp;slreturn=20151009154927 Texas Lawyer: GC of Forensic Science Commission Focuses on Collaboration (2nd November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2015/10/brenda_tracy_melissa_bittlers.html Oregon Live: Brenda Tracy, Melissa Bittler's family work to protect rape victims with 'Melissa's Bill' (31th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://kut.org/post/after-dna-database-correction-travis-county-preps-review-cases KUT: After DNA Database Correction, Travis County Preps for Review of Cases (28th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newrepublic.com/article/123177/how-dna-evidence-incriminated-impossible-suspect New Republic: How DNA Evidence Incriminated an Impossible Suspect (26th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/oct/25/sexual-assault-victim-advocate-says-state-lab-is-a/ Washington Times: Sexual assault victim advocate says state lab is a model (25th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.twcnews.com/tx/austin/news/2015/10/21/hundreds-of-dna-samples-may-need-retesting.html TWC News: Hundreds of DNA Samples May Need Retesting (21st October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.arkansasmatters.com/news/local-news/arkansas-pushing-to-test-all-untested-rape-kits Arkansas matters: Arkansas Pushing To Test All Untested Rape Kits (21st October 2015)]<br /> **[http://fusion.net/story/218726/23andme-transparency-report/ Fusion: 3andMe releases transparency report, revealing how often cops ask for customers’ DNA (21st October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wbiw.com/state/archive/2015/10/-indiana-state-police-laboratory-achieves-major-milestone-with-5000th-codis-match.php WBIW: Indiana State Police Laboratory Achieves Major Milestone With 5,000th CODIS Match (20th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wnd.com/2015/10/cops-want-customer-dna-from-geneology-sites/ WND: Cops want customer DNA from genealogy sites (17th October 2015)]<br /> **[https://boingboing.net/2015/10/17/23andme-ancestry-com-aggrega.html Boingboing: 23andme &amp; Ancestry.com aggregated the world's DNA; the police obliged them by asking for it (17th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://fusion.net/story/215204/law-enforcement-agencies-are-asking-ancestry-com-and-23andme-for-their-customers-dna/ Fusion: Cops are asking Ancestry.com and 23andMe for their customers’ DNA (16th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.popsci.com/could-submitting-your-dna-to-private-genetics-companies-land-you-in-court Popular Science: Could having your DNA tested land you in court? (16th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/oct/15/prop-47-dna-juvenile-petition-denied/ The San Diego Union-Tribune: High court declines to hear Prop 47 DNA case (15th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wired.com/2015/10/familial-dna-evidence-turns-innocent-people-into-crime-suspects/ Wired: Your Relative’s DNA Could Turn You Into a Suspect (13th october 2015)]<br /> **[http://midweekwire.com/2015/10/12/bucks-unveils-new-countywide-crime-fighting-dna-program/ The Midweek Wire: Bucks unveils new countywide crime-fighting DNA program (12th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.news4jax.com/politics/Bill-would-set-rules-for-DNA-evidence-processing/35792134 News4Jax: Bill would set rules for DNA evidence processing (12th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.cincinnati.com/story/opinion/editorials/2015/10/10/editorial-use-backlog-rape-evidence-solve-crimes/73732602/ Cincinnati: Editorial: Use backlog of rape evidence to solve crimes (10th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://radio.wpsu.org/post/police-departments-bucks-county-launch-dna-database WPSU: Police Departments In Bucks County Launch DNA Database (9th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2015/10/the-dark-side-of-dna-databases/408709/ The Atlantic: The Dark Side of DNA Databases (8th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/oct/8/dakota-county-resumes-dna-collection-effort-is-cha/ The Washington Times: Dakota County resumes pre-conviction DNA collection (8th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/10/07/dna-at-the-fringes-twins-chimerism-and-synthetic-dna.html The Daily Beast: DNA At the Fringes: Twins, Chimerism, and Synthetic DNA (7th October 2015)]<br /> **[https://kutv.com/news/local/results-back-on-hundreds-of-rape-kits-tested-by-state-crime-lab KUTV: Results back on hundreds of rape kits tested by State Crime Lab (7th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20151007_New_Bucks_DNA_database_is_the_first_of_its_kind_nationally.html Philly.com: New Bucks DNA database is the first of its kind nationally (7th October 2015)]<br /> **[NYU Law News: Testing DNA: In her new book, Erin Murphy investigates how the criminal justice system misuses genetic identification (7th October 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/editorials/article38012553.html The News Tribune: Too much evidence locked away in untested rape kits (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://6abc.com/news/dna-database-program-announced-in-bucks-county/1019920/ Action News: DNA Database program announced in Bucks County (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20151007_Bucks_set_to_collect_DNA_from_crime_suspects.html Philly.com: Bucks collecting DNA from crime suspects (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://philadelphia.suntimes.com/phi-news/7/96/208187/bucks-county-forms-dna-database-for-its-police-departments Sun Times Philadelphia: Bucks County Forms DNA Database For Its Police Departments (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2015/10/06/bucks-county-forms-dna-database-for-its-police-departments/ CBS Philly: Police Share DNA Evidence Throughout Bucks County In New Program (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-southeasternpa/a-first-of-its-kind-nationwide-coming-to-bucks-county/35690454 69 News: A first of its kind, nationwide, coming to Bucks County (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.norwalkreflector.com/article/news/8217731 Norwalk Reflector: State's cold-case initiative pays off with convictions in rape cases (5th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.seacoastonline.com/article/20151005/NEWS/151009642 Seacoastonline: Hampton lawmaker calls for N.H. audit of untested rape kits (5th October 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.toledoblade.com/Courts/2015/10/05/State-s-cold-case-initiative-pays-off-with-convictions-in-rape-cases.html The Blade: State’s cold-case initiative pays off with convictions in rape cases (5th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.delcotimes.com/general-news/20151004/murder-mystery-of-gary-drais-remains-unsolved-after-10-years Delaware County Daily Times: Murder mystery of Gary Drais remains unsolved after 10 years (4th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2015/10/state_police_urge_police_sheri.html Oregon Live: State police urge police, sheriffs to send sexual assault kits to lab within 14 days of receipt (1st October 2015)] <br /> **[http://www.wcbi.com/local-news/dna-samples-taken-from-people-arrested-for-violent-crimes/ WCBI: Video: DNA Samples Taken From People Arrested For Violent Crimes (1st October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailytimesleader.com/content/new-dna-sampling-law-takes-effect-oct-1 Daily Times Leader: New DNA sampling law takes effect Oct. 1 (30th September 2015)]<br /> **[https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2015/09/30/your-personal-cloud-of-microbes-could-one-day-be-used-to-profile-you/ Naked Security: Your personal cloud of microbes could one day be used to profile you (30th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/09/28/tv-s-john-walsh-trump-is-my-friend-but-he-s-one-crazy-bastard.html The Daily Beast: TV’s John Walsh: Trump Is My Friend, but He’s ‘One Crazy Bastard’ (28th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/sep/27/prop-47-dna-database-supreme-court/ The San Diego Union-Tribune: Prop 47 could purge DNA database (27th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://wncn.com/2015/09/24/state-rape-kit-backlog-deters-some-victims-from-reporting/ WNCN: State rape kit backlog deters some victims from reporting (24th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://wjon.com/st-cloud-joining-tri-county-crime-lab-hope-to-solve-crimes-faster/ WJON: St. Cloud Joining Tri-County Crime Lab, Hope to Solve Crimes Faster (24th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2015/09/24/old-lmpd-rape-kit-tests-may-reveal-new-leads/72629790/ The Courier-Journal: Old LMPD rape-kit tests may reveal new leads (24th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-34346802 BBC: Millions of fingerprints stolen in US government hack (24th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/andy-drath-john-wayne-gacy_5602f7f6e4b08820d91b5aad Huffington Post: The John Wayne Gacy Investigation Just Solved An Unrelated Cold Case (23th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.fox19.com/story/30081113/state-auditor-3000-rape-kits-never-tested-in-ky Fox19 Now: State Auditor: 3,000 rape kits never tested in KY (21st September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.kentucky.com/2015/09/21/4049206_adam-edelen-a-stomach-turning.html?rh=1 Kentucky.com: State auditor: A 'stomach-turning' 3,090 sexual assault kits remain untested in Kentucky (21st September 2015)]<br /> **[http://wkyufm.org/post/kentucky-law-agencies-have-3000-untested-rape-kits WKU: Kentucky Law Agencies Have 3,000 Untested Rape Kits (21st September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wdrb.com/story/30080074/auditor-edelen-releases-special-report-on-sexual-assault-evidence-in-ky WDRB: Auditor Edelen Releases Special Report on Sexual Assault Evidence in Ky. (21st September 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/09/16/prosecutor-backs-expanded-dna-testing/0xs4g7SETzXNnTKiKdP6cN/story.html Boston Globe: Prosecutor backs expanded DNA testing (17th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newsplex.com/home/headlines/Links-Between-Matthew-Cases-Highlights-Need-for-DNA-Collection-327940001.html NewsPlex.com: Links Between Matthew Cases Highlights Need for DNA Collection (16th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://registerguard.com/rg/news/local/33504222-75/untested-rape-kits-pile-up-in-portland.html.csp The Register Guard: Untested rape kits pile up in Portland (16th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://registerguard.com/rg/opinion/33510452-78/justice-denied.html.csp The Register Guard: Justice denied (16th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.pe.com/articles/cases-780322-dna-agencies.html The Press-Enterprise: CASSIE MACDUFF: Rape kits should never be allowed to pile up again (15th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://wbay.com/2015/09/15/dna-links-repeat-offenders-to-unsolved-crimes/ WBAY.com: DNA Links Repeat Offenders to Unsolved Crimes (15th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://crimeblog.dallasnews.com/2015/09/dallas-county-das-office-gets-1-5-million-grant-to-handle-rape-kit-backlog.html/ The Dallas Morning News: Dallas County DA’s office gets $1.5 million grant to handle rape kit backlog (15 September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.policeone.com/officer-misconduct-internal-affairs/articles/9499531-Thousands-of-untested-Ore-sexual-assault-kits-could-have-helped-solve-500-crimes/ PoliceOne.com: Thousands of untested Ore. sexual assault kits could have helped solve 500 crimes (15th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/uva/area-to-mark-a-year-since-graham-s-disappearance/article_a39cb788-598a-11e5-b665-27cc0848d42a.html The Daily Progress: Area to mark a year since Graham's disappearance (12th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wave3.com/story/30012978/grant-could-ease-rape-kit-testing-backlog-bring-more-victims-forward WAVE: Grant could ease rape-kit testing backlog, bring more victims forward (11th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://foxct.com/2015/09/11/state-to-test-100s-of-rape-kits-some-decades-old/ FOX CT: State to test 100s of rape kits, some decades old (11th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-bondi-makes-right-call-on-rape-kits/2245169 Tampa Bay Times: Editorial: Bondi makes right call on rape kits (11th September 2015)]<br /> **[https://reason.com/blog/2015/09/11/rape-kit-backlog-gets-boost-from-biden Reason: Rape Kit Backlog Testing Gets $41 Million Boost From Obama Administration (11th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.india.com/news/world/white-house-and-new-york-city-prosecutor-pledge-usd-79-million-to-test-rape-kits-544453/ India.com: White House and New York City prosecutor pledge USD 79 million to test rape kits (11th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.allgov.com/news/unusual-news/fbi-errors-lead-to-discovery-that-dna-evidence-may-be-far-less-foolproof-when-it-includes-more-than-one-person-150910?news=857388 AllGov: FBI Errors Lead to Discovery that DNA Evidence May be Far Less Foolproof When It Includes More than One Person (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thv11.com/story/news/local/2015/09/11/arkansas--receive-grant-money--untested-rape-kits/72045420/ THV11: Arkansas to receive grant money for untested rape kits (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.13newsnow.com/story/news/local/13news-now-investigates/2015/09/10/13news-now-investigates-vp-announces-funds--testthekits/72031072/ 13News Now:13News Now Investigates: VP announces #TestTheKits funds (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/11/nyregion/city-prosecutor-using-millions-seized-from-banks-for-rape-kit-testing.html The New York Times: New York City Prosecutor Using Millions Taken From Banks for Rape-Kit Testing (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.westkentuckystar.com/News/State/Kentucky/KSP-Receives-1-9-Million-in-Sexual-Assault-Kits.aspx West Kentucky Star: KSP Receives $1.9 Million in Sexual Assault Kits (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://jacksonville.com/news/crime/2015-09-10/story/state-attorneys-office-receives-2-million-federal-grant-clear-rape-test The Florida Times Union: State Attorney's Office receives $2 million federal grant to clear rape test-kit backlog (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2015/09/10/kentucky-gets-19m-process-rape-kits/72017088/ The Courier-Journal: Kentucky gets $1.9M to process rape kits (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://nenewsroom.com/new-tx-laws-in-effect-september-p2417-1.htm Northeast News: New TX Laws in effect September 1, 2015 (8th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nextgov.com/defense/2015/09/dhs-delays-dna-tests-refugee-camps-aimed-stemming-human-trafficking/120356/ Nextgov: DHS Delays Refugee Rapid DNA Tests Aimed at Stemming Human Trafficking (4th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.cjr.org/local_news/rape_kit_reporting.php Columbia Journalism Review: How an Ohio reporter helped convict more than 100 rapists (2nd September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/politics/la-me-prop-47-appeal-20150903-story.html LA Times: DNA database imperiled by Prop. 47 ruling on juveniles, San Diego D.A. says (2nd September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.kxxv.com/story/29935263/new-dna-database-law-seeks-to-prevent-solve-crimes KXXV News Channel 25: New DNA database law seeks to prevent, solve crimes (1st September 2015)]<br /> **[http://azdailysun.com/news/local/officers-lose-appeal-of-warrantless-dna-samples/article_aee4a716-0faf-5c00-920b-8ad1730ae26f.html Arizona Daily Sun: Officers lose appeal of warrantless DNA samples (31st August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.saukvalley.com/2015/08/26/sterling-lee-county-law-enforcement-have-few-untested-rape-kits/a7u2kdb/ SaukValley.com: Sterling, Lee County law enforcement have few untested rape kits (31st August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nuvo.net/indianapolis/study-committee-takes-up-issue-of-dna-sampling-for-arrestees/Content?oid=3422883 NUVO: Study committee takes up issue of DNA sampling for arrestees (21st August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courthousenews.com/2015/08/20/info-sought-on-fbis-rapid-dna-database.htm Courthouse News Service: Info Sought on FBI's Rapid DNA Database (20th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.journalgazette.net/opinion/editorials/DNA-database-8336955 Fort Wayne Journal Gazette: DNA database ‎(20th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wchstv.com/news/features/eyewitness-news/stories/Partnership-Between-Multiple-Agencies-Seeks-To-Reduce-Untested-Rape-Kits-Solve-Crimes-187659.shtml#.Ve32nJeYQxI WCHS8: Partnership Between Multiple Agencies Seeks To Reduce Untested Rape Kits, Solve Crimes (19th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courierpress.com/news/state/indiana-considering-dna-tests-for-all-felony-arrests_80239051 Evansville Courier &amp; Press: Indiana considering DNA tests for all felony arrests (19th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wbrz.com/news/investigative-unit-hundreds-of-cases-remain-open-despite-dna-match/ WBRZ2: Investigative Unit: Hundreds of cases remain open, despite DNA match (19th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ibj.com/articles/54516-indiana-lawmakers-to-consider-expanding-dna-testing Indianapolis Business Journal: Indiana lawmakers to consider expanding DNA testing (19th August 2015‎)]<br /> **[http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_28662110/katies-law-results-500th-hit-denver-linking-dna The Denver Post: Katie's Law results in 500th hit in Denver linking DNA to a suspect (18th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/lawmakers-study-dna-arrestee-testing-law WFYI: Lawmakers Study 'DNA Arrestee Testing' Law (18th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://indianapublicmedia.org/news/police-dna-samples-felony-arrestees-86290/ Indiana Public Media: Should The Police Take DNA Samples Of Felony Arrestees? (18th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2015/08/18/indiana-lawmakers-studying-expanded-dna-testing/31946987/ IndyStar: Indiana lawmakers studying expanded DNA testing (18th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/proposal-would-allow-police-to-take-dna-sample-from-felony-arrestees/34792394 WSBT-TV: Proposal would allow police to take DNA sample from felony suspects (18th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://fox59.com/2015/08/18/indiana-lawmakers-reconsider-proposal-to-require-dna-sample-on-felony-arrests/ Fox59: Indiana lawmakers reconsider proposal to require DNA sample on felony arrests (18th August 2015‎)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/maryland-high-court-rules-police-can-use-volunteered-dna-in-other-cases/2015/08/16/f02cdd24-4294-11e5-8e7d-9c033e6745d8_story.html Washington Post: Maryland high court rules police can use volunteered DNA in other cases (16th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/111472/ Gainesville Times: Evidence in past assault cases will get fresh scrutiny (15th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/commentary/commentary-innocence-not-always-a-defense/article_02176d9a-609d-501c-9f32-1ae01c5b1165.html Santa Fe New Mexican: Commentary: Innocence not always a defense (15th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.officer.com/news/12102497/maryland-court-allows-dna-to-be-used-in-future-cases Officer.com: Court Allows DNA to be Used in Future Cases (13th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/bs-md-police-dna-20150812-story.html Baltimore Sun:Court ruling allows DNA to be used in future cases (12th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/12/opinion/when-innocence-is-no-defense.html?_r=0 New York Times: When Innocence Is No Defense (12th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2823610-155/editorial-rape-kit-backlog-must-never-happen Editorial: Rape-kit backlog must never happen again (11th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.cleveland.com/rape-kits/index.ssf/2015/08/has_your_police_department_sub.html Has your police department submitted rape kits for testing and gotten results? Search our database to find out (10th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thelegalintelligencer.com/latest-news/id=1202733726482/DNA-Sample-Requirement-Is-Approved-by-Senate?mcode=1395262324557&amp;curindex=87&amp;slreturn=20150713040441 The Legal Intelligencer: DNA Sample Requirement Is Approved by Senate (4th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://fcir.org/2015/08/03/the-fbi-built-a-database-that-can-catch-rapists-almost-nobody-uses-it/ FCIR: THE FBI BUILT A DATABASE THAT CAN CATCH RAPISTS; ALMOST NOBODY USES IT (3rd August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.islandpacket.com/2015/08/03/3864116_down-to-a-science-dna-lab-increases.html?rh=1 Hilton Head Island Packet: Down to a science: DNA lab increases efficiency after 5 years (3rd August 2015)]<br /> **[http://tbo.com/news/crime/bay-area-joins-movement-to-process-critical-rape-evidence-20150802/ TBO.com: Bay area joins movement to process critical rape evidence (1st August 2015)]<br /> **[http://globegazette.com/news/iowa/midwest-killers-identified-only-about-half-the-time/article_7fc86bc7-6fbd-5474-8b22-fdacafcefad9.html Mason City Globe Gazette: Midwest killers identified only about half the time (29th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://watchdog.org/231629/bill-dna-collection-powers/ Watchdog: CA Dem introduces bill to renovate state’s DNA collection powers (28th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wowktv.com/story/29644342/wv-forensic-experts-analyzing-dna-in-connection-to-possible-serial-murderer WOWKTV: WV forensic experts analyzing DNA in connection to possible serial killer (28th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/wendy-kramer/sperm-donors-who-wish-to-_b_7878688.html Huffington Post: Sperm Donors Who Wish to Remain Anonymous Just Shouldn't Donate (28th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2015/07/28/rape-kits-investigation-law-enforcement-editorials-debates/30789145/ USA TODAY: Let crime fighters do our job: Another view (28th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/politics/la-me-prop47-juveniles-20150727-story.html Los Angeles Times: Prop. 47 also reduces some juvenile offenses, state court rules (27th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/half-of-midwest-deaths-unsolved/article_421ad159-d22e-50eb-9554-258e64dd6374.html Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier: Half of Midwest deaths unsolved (27th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://savannahnow.com/news/2015-07-27/police-scramble-test-old-rape-kits-leads-crime-backlog Savannah Morning News: Police scramble to test old rape kits leads to crime backlog (26th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://news.wgcu.org/post/state-attorney-candidate-calls-jacksonville-lawmakers-prioritize-unprocessed-rape-kits WGCU News: State Attorney Candidate Calls On Jacksonville Lawmakers To Prioritize Unprocessed Rape Kits (24th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thetimesnews.com/article/20150723/news/150729458 The Times News: Alamance sheriff, Gibsonville police endorse regional crime lab proposal(23rd July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wwltv.com/story/news/local/orleans/2015/07/22/dna-matches-also-backlogged-in-state/30540895/ WWL: DNA matches also backlogged in state (23rd July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.pri.org/stories/2015-07-21/korean-adoptees-are-using-dna-kits-get-glimpse-their-ancestry PRI: Korean adoptees are using DNA kits to get a glimpse of their ancestry (21st July 2015)]<br /> **[http://bluenationreview.com/if-you-rape-kym-worthy-is-after-your-sorry-ass/ Blue Nation Review: If You Rape, Kym Worthy is After Your Sorry Ass (21st July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thetowntalk.com/story/news/local/2015/07/18/state-law-prompt-dna-backlog/30356791/ Alexandria Town Talk: State law could prompt DNA backlog (19th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://tvnewsroom.org/newslines/u-s/work-continues-to-test-detroit-rape-kits-found-in-2009-48018/ TV Newsroom: Work continues to test Detroit rape kits found in 2009 (18th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2015/07/16/audit-spurs-action-lmpd-rape-kits/30266947/ The Courier Journal: Audit spurs action on LMPD rape kits (17th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/story/news/crime/2015/07/16/cold-case-rape-kits-producing-convictions-years-after-crime/30238829/ First Coast News: Cold Case Rape Kits Producing Convictions Years After Crime (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ktvb.com/story/news/local/2015/07/17/unprocessed-rape-kits-in-idaho-waiting-in-the-cue/30222299/ KTVB: 7 Investigates: Processing rape kits a priority in Idaho (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wwltv.com/story/news/local/investigations/katie-moore/2015/07/16/wendys-story-one-rape-victims-20-year-journey-for-justice/30253299/ WWL: Investigation shows sex assault kits often underreported (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.kare11.com/story/news/investigations/2015/07/16/minnesota-rape-kits-untested/30187419/ KARE: Minnesota rape kits go untested (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wusa9.com/story/news/local/2015/07/16/testthekits-untested-rape-kits/30230447/ W USA: #TesttheKits: Thousands of rape kits go untested (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://host.madison.com/news/local/writers/steven_elbow/usa-today-uncovers-tens-of-thousands-of-untested-rape-kits/article_cf9b0eed-d94c-5d09-bfdf-f535a39d249a.html Madison.com: USA Today uncovers tens of thousands of untested rape kits (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.whas11.com/story/news/local/on-your-side/2015/07/16/testthekits-more-than-1k-lmpd-rape-kit-cases-in-question/30255699/ WHAS: #TesttheKits: LMPD has unknown number of untested rape kits (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sacbee.com/opinion/editorials/article27354568.html Sacramento Bee: Democrats line up against police use of DNA (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wfmynews2.com/story/news/local/2-wants-to-know/2015/07/15/2wtk-a-2-wants-to-know-investigation-untested-rape-kits/30214221/ WFMY News: A 2 Wants to Know 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**[http://www.providencejournal.com/article/20150705/NEWS/150709632 The Providence Journal: Police praise R.I.'s new DNA sampling law for violent crimes; civil libertarians say it erodes presumption of innocence (5th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2015/07/more_than_5000_untested_sex_as.html OregonLive.com: More than 5000 untested sex assault kits languish in Oregon (3rd July 2015)]<br /> **[http://wvtf.org/post/new-public-safety-laws-pertain-dna-collection-sexual-violence WVTF: New Public Safety Laws Pertain to DNA Collection, Sexual Violence (2nd July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.njlawjournal.com/id=1202731237939/NJ-Bill-Would-Expand-DNA-Testing-for-Criminal-Defendants?slreturn=20150606071542 new Jersey Law Journal: NJ Bill Would Expand DNA Testing for Criminal Defendants (2nd July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/New-law-expands-Virginia-s-DNA-database/33927458 WDBJ7: New law expands Virginia's DNA database (1st July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/20150628-editorial-justice-for-victims-as-dallas-rape-kit-backlog-eases.ece Dallas Morning News: Editorial: Justice for victims as Dallas' rape-kit backlog eases (28th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.eastcountymagazine.org/why-are-137-rape-kits-untested-el-cajon East County Magazine: WHY ARE 137 RAPE KITS UNTESTED IN EL CAJON? (25th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://crimeblog.dallasnews.com/2015/06/whats-the-status-of-dallas-rape-kit-backlog-these-charts-explain.html/ Dallas Morning News (blog): What’s the status of Dallas’ rape kit backlog? These charts explain (25th Jun 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dallasobserver.com/news/das-office-adds-staff-in-anticipation-of-influx-in-rape-cases-from-dna-testing-7343931 Dallas Observer: DA's Office Adds Staff In Anticipation of Influx in Rape Cases from DNA Testing (25th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/story/29392480/dakota-county-to-start-collecting-dna-from-some-charged-with-crime Fox 9: Dakota County to start collecting DNA from some charged with crime (24th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.startribune.com/dakota-county-to-begin-collecting-dna-from-people-charged-with-violent-crimes/309429201/ Minneapolis Star Tribune: Dakota County to begin collecting DNA from people charged with violent crimes (23rd June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.pantagraph.com/news/rare-dna-process-allowed-in-whalen-murder-case/article_a13a6bb6-7535-5792-9c8e-47923aa36a52.html Pantagraph: Rare DNA process allowed in Whalen murder case (23rd June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.medgadget.com/2015/06/human-identification-market-global-industry-analysis-and-forecast-2014-2020-by-persistence-market-research.html Medgadget.com (blog): Human Identification Market – Global Industry Analysis and Forecast 2014-2020, by Persistence Market Research (22nd June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.lawofficer.com/articles/2015/06/rapid-dna-analysis.html Law Officer.com: Rapid DNA Analysis (18th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ktvz.com/news/bend-police-have-113-untested-rape-kits-in-storage/33642656 KTVZ: Bend police have 113 untested rape kits in storage (17th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2015/06/police_agencies_across_oregon.html OregonLive.com: Police agencies across Oregon counting their untested sexual assault kits (17th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://erstarnews.com/2015/06/14/wright-wont-have-sherburnes-back-on-this-one/ Star News: Wright won’t have Sherburne’s back on this one (14th June 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.takepart.com/article/2015/06/11/colibri-center-human-rights Takepart: Migrants Gone Missing: Healing and Closure for Families, Thanks to Forensic Science (11th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://bergendispatch.com/articles/36398840/Bill-to-Expand-Access-to-DNA-Testing-Exonerate-the-Wrongfully-Convicted-Passes-Assembly.aspx Bergen Dispatch: Bill to Expand Access to DNA Testing &amp; Exonerate the Wrongfully convicted passes Assembly (11th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/henry-louis-gates-jr/the-wonders-of-dna_b_7556386.html Huffington Post: The Wonders of DNA (10th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-lehighvalley/-McDonald-s-baby-uses-DNA-to-advance-his-search-for-birth-mother/33504626 69 WFMZ: : &quot;McDonald's baby&quot; uses DNA to advance his search for birth mother (10th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nbc29.com/story/29286543/tracci-joins-race-for-albemarle-county-commonwealths-attorney NBC 29: Tracci Joins Race for Albemarle County Commonwealth's Attorney (10th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steven-blumenfeld/dna-forensics-policy-considerations_b_7546672.html Huffington Post: Policymakers Must Help Unleash the Potential of DNA Forensics (9th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.egcitizen.com/articles/2015/06/09/news/doc5571e9e793e3d634715366.txt Elk Grove Citizen: Cooper’s criminal DNA bill gets Assembly approval (9th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Opinion&amp;title=human-dna-databasebrrace-to-the-clouds&amp;id=109331 Reuters: HUMAN DNA DATABASE RACE TO THE CLOUDS (8th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://kdminer.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&amp;subsectionID=797&amp;articleID=66222 Daily Miner: An innocent man on death row in Arizona - First of a series (7th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.lockportjournal.com/opinion/chief-s-corner-dna-in-modern-police-work/article_beb4f786-8f3d-5d5c-8914-6711f08543c4.html Lockport Journal: CHIEF'S CORNER: DNA in modern police work (7th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://jacksonville.com/news/crime/2015-06-03/story/rape-test-kits-backlogged-across-country-jacksonville-addresses-issue Florida Times-Union Jacksonville.com: Rape-test kits backlogged across country; Jacksonville addresses the issue (3rd June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.trivalleycentral.com/casa_grande_dispatch/national_news/focus-on-rape-tests-could-send-thousands-to-prison/article_d1a1307c-0873-11e5-b809-3b19ea62d252.html Casa Grande Dispatch: Focus on rape tests could send thousands to prison (1st June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oneidadispatch.com/general-news/20150531/rapists-free-as-1000s-of-rape-kits-gather-dust Oneida Dispatch: Rapists free as 1,000s of rape kits gather dust (31st May 2015))]<br /> **[http://americanlivewire.com/2015-05-30-4000th-hit-recorded-in-marylands-dna-records/ American Live Wire: 4000th Hit Recorded in Maryland's DNA Records (30th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/national_world/2015/05/30/police-prosecutors-push-for-rape-kit-tests-funds.html Columbus Dispatch: Police, prosecutors push for rape-kit tests, funds (30th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ibtimes.com/national-dna-testing-effort-old-rape-kits-sees-success-indicting-sexual-predators-1945258 International Business Times National DNA Testing Effort On Old Rape Kits Sees Success In Indicting Sexual Predators (30th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/fbi-notifies-crime-labs-of-errors-used-in-dna-match-calculations-since-1999/2015/05/29/f04234fc-0591-11e5-8bda-c7b4e9a8f7ac_story.html Washington Post: FBI notifies crime labs of errors used in DNA match calculations since 1999 (30th May 2015]<br /> **[http://www.cbs8.com/story/29142088/sdpd-has-nearly-3000-untested-rape-kits CBS 8 San Diego: SDPD has nearly 3000 untested rape kits (23rd May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oc-breeze.com/2015/05/22/71618_independent-consultant-completes-ocda-audit/ Orange County Breeze: Independent consultant completes OCDA audit (22nd May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wset.com/story/29130476/dna-found-on-pizza-crust-local-sheriff-says-testing-significantly-progressing WSET: DNA Found on Pizza Crust, Local Sheriff Says Testing Significantly Progressing (21st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.biometricupdate.com/201505/u-s-special-operations-command-testing-rapid-dna-readers Biometric Update: US Special Operations Command testing rapid DNA readers (21st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://sputniknews.com/us/20150522/1022435556.html Sputnik International: US Special Ops Forces Test Rapid DNA Readers for 'Juicy Missions'(21st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.jsonline.com/news/crime/appeals-court-dna-surcharges-unlawful-for-some-defendants-b99504413z1-304564731.html Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Appeals court: DNA surcharges unlawful for some defendants(21st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/SDPD-Explains-2800-Untested-Rape-Kits-304571261.html NBC 7 San Diego: SDPD Explains 2800+ Untested Rape Kits (21st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/2800-Rape-Kits-Sit-Untested-in-San-Diego-304325311.html NBC San 7 Diego: 2,800 Rape Kits Sit Untested in San Diego (19th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.marieclaire.com/culture/news/a14467/testing-rape-kits-houston/ Marie Claire: Rapists Are Going Free Because Kits Are Going Untested (19th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ctlawtribune.com/id=1202726775428/Editorial-Forensic-Examiner-Scandal-Should-Prompt-Conn-Action?mcode=0&amp;curindex=0 Connecticut Law Tribune: Editorial: Forensic Examiner Scandal Should Prompt Conn. Action (18th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ctlawtribune.com/id=1202726765951/Attorney-Finds-Evidence-in-Paper-Bag-Wins-Exoneration-for-Inmate Connecticut Law Tribune: Attorney Finds Evidence in Paper Bag, Wins Exoneration for Inmate (18th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bioedge.org/bioethics/hands-off-my-dna/11441 BioEdge: Hands off my DNA! (16th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.phillymag.com/news/2015/05/14/philadelphia-rape-kit-backlog/ Philadelphia Magazine: Will Philly End Its Rape Kit Backlog? (14th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://thecourier.com/opinion/couriers-view/2015/05/14/sex-crimes/ The Courier: Sex Crimes (14th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.scpr.org/news/2015/05/13/51656/orange-county-budget-battle-to-watch-is-over-d-a-s/ The Courier: DA's office comes up short in Orange County budget (13th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2015/05/12/rape-cases-get-five-more-years.html The Columbus Dispatch: State preparing to extend window to prosecute old rape cases (13th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.desertsun.com/story/news/crime_courts/2015/05/12/michael-hayes-conviction-cold-case/27217701/ The Desert Sun: 43-year-old DHS cold case murder conviction rare (12th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.examiner.com/article/ancestry-com-shares-dna-with-police-without-warrant Examiner: Ancestry.com shares DNA with police without warrant(8th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.businessinsider.com.au/its-terrifying-that-prosecutors-are-relying-on-hair-microscopy-2015-5 Business Insider: Prosecutors around the US are relying on shady science to convict people of crimes -- and it's terrifying (8th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://personalliberty.com/how-private-dna-data-led-idaho-cops-on-a-wild-goose-chase-and-linked-an-innocent-man-to-a-20-year-old-murder-case/ Personal Liberty: How private DNA data led Idaho cops on a wild goose chase and linked an innocent man to a 20-year-old murder case (7th May 2015)] <br /> **[http://sputniknews.com/us/20150507/1021836741.html Sputnik News: Ancestry.com in the Dock for Handing DNA to Police in Murder Case(7th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wnd.com/2015/05/ancestry-com-shares-dna-with-police/ WND: Ancestry.com shares DNA with police (6th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/2542095 Human Identification Market - Industry Size, Share, Trends Analysis and Global Forecast to 2020 (4th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wsj.com/articles/dna-leads-to-mans-arrest-in-1995-rape-1430522448 The Wall Street Journal: DNA Leads to Man’s Arrest in 1995 Rape (1st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/02/nyregion/suspect-is-identified-and-arrested-in-a-manhattan-rape-from-1995-after-a-dna-match.html?_r=0 New York Times: Suspect Is Identified and Arrested in a Manhattan Rape From 1995 After a DNA Match (1st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/local/2015/04/29/dna-arrest-law-takes-hold-fox-cities/26618315/ Post Crescent: DNA-on-arrest law takes hold in Fox Cities(29th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/missing-woman-s-daughter-wants-dna-test-to-see-if-winnipeg-jane-doe-is-a-match-1.3044936 CBC News: Missing woman's daughter wants DNA test to see if Winnipeg Jane Doe is a match (22nd April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2015/04/22/phoenix-police-apply-for-grant-to-help-with-dna-analysis/26202469/ The Republic: Phoenix Police seek grant to help with DNA analysis (22nd April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.journal-times.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-justice-delayed-may-not-be-justice-denied/article_03badfe0-e8ee-11e4-9916-2f2e82edb6d1.html Journal-Times: Editorial: Justice delayed may not be justice denied (22nd April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/fbi-overstated-forensic-hair-matches-in-nearly-all-criminal-trials-for-decades/2015/04/18/39c8d8c6-e515-11e4-b510-962fcfabc310_story.html Washington Post: FBI admits flaws in hair analysis over decades (18th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://triblive.com/usworld/world/8196467-74/nhan-dna-vietnam#axzz3Xwx0b79Y Washington Post: DNA matches child born in Vietnam, father in Texas after 40 years (18th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://fox43.com/2015/04/17/state-lawmakers-considering-law-to-require-dna-samples-after-arrest-for-serious-crimes/ Fox43: State lawmakers considering law to require DNA samples after arrest for serious crimes (17th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.kentucky.com/2015/04/15/3802420/adam-edelen-launches-statewide.html The Courier-Journal: Auditor to count number of untested rape kits (15th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.koaa.com/story/28804021/states-dna-database-could-be-expanding KOAA5: State's DNA database could be expanding (15th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://denver.cbslocal.com/2015/04/14/aclu-calls-dna-collection-on-misdemeanors-a-serious-privacy-invasion/ CBS Denver: ACLU Calls DNA Collection On Misdemeanors A ‘Serious Privacy Invasion’ (14th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.whsv.com/home/headlines/Va-DNA-Database-Reaches-10000th-Hit-299755581.html WHSV3: Va. DNA Database Reaches 10,000th Hit(14th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://chaddsfordlive.com/2015/04/14/pileggi-bill-would-update-dna-use-to-fight-crime/ Chadds Ford Live: Pileggi: Bill would update DNA use to fight crime (14th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://wtvr.com/2015/04/13/dna-database-10000th-cold-hit/ WTVR: Virginia forensic scientists achieve 10,000th ‘cold hit’(13th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.fredericknewspost.com/your_life/life_news_collection/real_life/buried-secrets-study-of-skeletal-remains-may-hold-key-to/article_587f3e81-55c3-52ef-b2e0-96ab11990f76.html the Frederick News Post: Buried secrets: Study of skeletal remains may hold key to slave history (12th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wisconsinrapidstribune.com/story/news/local/2015/04/11/state-changes-double-county-dna-workload/25618917/ Wisconsin Rapids Tribune: State changes double county DNA workload (11th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.lawofficer.com/articles/print/volume-11/issue-4/features/rapid-dna-technology.html Law Officer: Rapid DNA Technology (7th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/report-law-enforcement-cut-corners-with-untested-detroit-rape-kits/32234636 lick On Detroit: Law enforcement 'cut corners' with untested Detroit rape kits (7th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://denver.cbslocal.com/2015/04/03/lawmakers-push-for-more-dna-samples-from-offenders/ CBS Local: Lawmakers Push For More DNA Samples From Offenders (3rd April 2015)]<br /> **[http://voiceofoc.org/2015/04/supervisors-assert-themselves-against-da-on-aclu-loss-and-dna-collection/ Voice of OC: Supervisors Assert Themselves Against DA on ACLU Loss and DNA Collection (2nd April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wkow.com/story/28643799/2015/03/29/new-state-dna-law-aims-to-close-unsolved-cases-like-zimmermann-murder WKOW: Digging Deeper: New state DNA law aims to close unsolved cases like Zimmermann murder (30th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.biometricupdate.com/201503/duke-university-instructor-recommends-dna-database-to-track-unaccompanied-alien-children Biometric Update: Duke University instructor recommends DNA database to track unaccompanied alien children (27th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sfchronicle.com/crime/article/DNA-lab-irregularities-may-endanger-hundreds-of-6165643.php San Francisco Chronicle: DNA lab irregularities may endanger hundreds of SFPD cases (28th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.belgrade-news.com/opinion/columnists/john_w_whitehead/article_8a6c22aa-cdab-11e4-acf7-e3aad6308397.html Belgrade News: DNA is turning us into a nation of suspects (18th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.buzzfeed.com/azeenghorayshi/most-parents-dont-know-their-babys-blood-is-given-to-scienti#.bwJO77Ja7 Buzz Feed News: Most Parents Don’t Know Their Babies’ Blood Is Given To Scientists - But That May Change (17th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://wvtf.org/post/governor-considers-bill-expanding-states-dna-database WVTF: Governor Considers Bill Expanding the State's DNA Database (17th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.610kvnu.com/politics/a5db5cd5dce3da88d98f7feb1283368c 610KNVU: Vice President Biden Touts Funding for Rape Kit Testing (16th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.kboi2.com/news/local/DNA-triple-murder-crime-lab-296301901.html KBOI2: New DNA technology is helping authorities in several cases (13th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.westernjournalism.com/how-dna-is-turning-us-into-a-nation-of-suspects/#YJAkmKVOIpeMpqTY.97 Western Journalism: How DNA Is Turning Us Into A Nation Of Suspects (13th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ocregister.com/articles/dna-654098-court-california.html Orange County Register: Should your DNA be collected, entered into state database when arrested, but not convicted? California Supreme Court to weigh privacy rights (13th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.cleveland.com/opinion/index.ssf/2015/03/dna_testing_could_help_address.html Cleveland.com: DNA testing could help address humanitarian crisis at the border: Sara Huston Katsanis (opinion)(13th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/news/11707192-123/new-orleans-filmmaker-cleared-in The New Orleans Advocate: New Orleans filmmaker cleared in cold-case murder; false positive highlights limitations of familial DNA searching (12th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg22530125.200-us-rape-test-backlog-down-to-mindset-not-just-money.html#.VQm58-H3ExI New Scientist: US rape test backlog down to mindset, not just money (12th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/opinion/editorials/la-ed-rape-kits-backlog-20150310-story.html LA Times: Victims deserve better than nationwide rape kit backlog (10th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/story/28362045/bill-looks-to-gather-dna-samples-from-suspected-felons-at-booking FOX 9 News: Should suspected felons have DNA samples taken? (10th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_27663726/ruben-rosario-bill-would-help-track-number-untested TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press: Rubén Rosario: Number of untested rape kits? No one knows (8th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article12550802.html Capitol Alert: Government DNA collection under microscope in California (5th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/op-ed/article12523220.html The News and Observer: In Darryl Howard’s case, still waiting for justice (4th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.egcitizen.com/articles/2015/03/03/news/doc54f0b2ab2d8f6535201518.txt Elk Grove Citizen: Cooper calls for Prop 47 reform (3rd March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bendbulletin.com/opinion/2915475-151/sunday-reader-building-a-case-and-a-face# Bend Bulletin: Sunday Reader: Building a case and a face on DNA (1st March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.chron.com/opinion/outlook/article/Morton-DNA-testing-access-must-be-fairly-applied-6107581.php Houston Chronicle: Morton: DNA testing access must be fairly applied (28th February 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/local/2015/02/28/dna-testing-opens-new-avenues-unsolved-murders/24180435/ PostCrescent.com: DNA testing opens new avenues for unsolved murders (28th February 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/24/science/building-face-and-a-case-on-dna.html New York Times: Building a Face, and a Case, on DNA (23rd February 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/24/science/dna-generated-faces.html?hp&amp;action=click&amp;pgtype=Homepage&amp;module=photo-spot-region&amp;region=top-news&amp;WT.nav=top-news&amp;_r=0 New York Times: I’ve Just Seen a (DNA-Generated) Face (23rd February 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.lawofficer.com/articles/2015/02/parabon-announces-collaboratio.html LawOfficer.com: Parabon Announces Collaboration with Dr. Bruce Budowle at the American Academy of Forensic Sciences 67th Annual Scientific Meeting (17th February 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/01/19/new-dna-technique-could-put-face-on-unsolved-double-murder/ Fox News: New DNA technique may reveal face of killer in unsolved double-murder (19th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailypress.com/news/crime/dp-nws-crime-notebook-0118-20150118-story.html Daily Press: Crime &amp; Legal Issues: Legislation could expand Virginia's DNA database (18th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courierpostonline.com/story/news/local/south-jersey/2015/01/17/assemblyman-pushes-dna-testing-freed-inmates/21940101/ Courier Post: Assemblyman pushes DNA testing for freed inmates (17th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.9and10news.com/story/27832926/new-mi-dna-laws-could-shed-light-on-cold-cases-improve-police-work 9&amp;10News: New MI DNA Laws Could Shed Light On Cold Cases, Improve Police-Work (13th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyprogress.com/bill-would-expand-dna-data-bank/article_62b56912-9b36-11e4-b468-dbbc04a0da65.html The Daily Progress: Bill would expand DNA data bank (11th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.macroinsider.com/technology/the-future-ofcriminal-dna-collection-in-2015-h37632.html MacroInsider: The Future of Criminal DNA Collection in 2015 (6th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wdrb.com/story/27724329/dna-samples-being-used-to-find-out-who-isnt-picking-up-after-their-pets WDRB: DNA samples being used to find out who isn't picking up after their pets (29th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-dna-court-ruling-20141203-story.html Los Angeles Times: Mandatory DNA collection during arrest is unconstitutional, court says (3rd December 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.newsleader.com/story/opinion/editorials/2014/11/27/expand-dna-database/19589705/ News Leader: Expand the DNA database (27th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://whbl.com/news/articles/2014/nov/24/expanded-dna-collection-by-law-enforcement-starts-april-1/ WHBL: Expanded DNA collection by law enforcement starts April 1 (24th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/albemarle-sheriff-advocates-for-expansion-of-virginia-dna-databank/article_f848bc9c-6bfa-11e4-a246-2bbbe7851125.html?mode=jqm The Daily Progress: Albemarle Sheriff advocates for expansion of Virginia DNA databank (24th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2844764/The-hi-tech-DNA-testing-machine-identify-criminals-ninety-MINUTES.html Daily Mail: The hi-tech DNA-testing machine that can identify criminals in ninety MINUTES (21st November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/11/cops-have-a-new-scanner-that-decodes-dna-in-90-minutes-and-they-cant-wait-to-use-it-on-you/ Raw Story: Cops have a new scanner that decodes DNA in 90 minutes — and they can’t wait to use it on you (20th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2014/11/rapid-dna-profiles-database-fbi-police Mother Jones: The FBI Is Very Excited About This Machine That Can Scan Your DNA in 90 Minutes (20th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/science/2014/11/02/01-busted.html The Columbus Dispatch: New DNA analysis could provide complete description of a suspect (2nd November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.vox.com/2014/10/28/7078151/body-farm-texas-freeman-ranch-decay Vox: The science of human decay (28th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://politickernj.com/2014/10/weinberg-bill-to-expand-access-to-dna-analysis-in-criminal-cases-clears-budget-panel/ Politicker NJ: Weinberg Bill to Expand Access to DNA Analysis in Criminal Cases Clears Budget Panel (27th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://wvtf.org/post/dna-database-tool-good-or-evil WVTF: DNA Database: A Tool for Good or Evil? (23rd October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/las-vegas/new-nevada-dna-swab-law-sees-little-pushback Las Vegas Review Journal: New Nevada DNA swab law sees little pushback (19th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/15/opinion/a-missed-opportunity-to-find-rapists.html?_r=1 New York Times: A Missed Opportunity to Find Rapists (15th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.ktvn.com/story/26787374/washoe-county-sheriffs-office-receives-dna-grant KTVN 2 News: Washoe County Sheriff's Office Receives DNA Grant (15th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/58525007-78/kits-rape-dna-utah.html.csp The Salt Lake Tribune: Group urges Utah lawmakers to fund DNA analysis of all rape kits (15th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2014/10/closing_time_with_pa_legislati.html Closing Time: With Pennsylvania's legislative session entering its last week, here's 5 fights you may want to know more about (13th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.cleveland.com/court-justice/index.ssf/2014/10/with_more_than_600_suspected_r.html Cleveland.com: With more than 500 suspected rapists at large, how can more attacks be prevented? (13th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/10/13/dna-science-key-for-law-enforcement/ Lethbridge Herald: DNA science key for law enforcement (13th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://humanevents.com/2014/10/10/fbi-expands-spying-powers-with-new-dna-database/ Human Events: FBI expands spying powers with new DNA database (10th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/10/08/stopping-the-next-campus-kidnapper.html The Daily Beast: Stopping the Next Campus Kidnapper (8th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://kgou.org/post/oklahoma-lawmaker-wants-dna-samples-gathered-beginning-investigations KGOU: Oklahoma Lawmaker Wants DNA Samples Gathered At Beginning Of Investigations (7th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/oct/7/expansion-of-oklahoma-dna-database-to-be-studied/ Washington Times: Lawmaker wants to expand Oklahoma’s DNA database (7th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.annistonstar.com/news/article_ee165ddc-4c52-11e4-993b-db885b274227.html Anniston Star: Oxford police considering rapid DNA analysis system (5th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://myfox8.com/2014/10/03/dna-helps-police-solve-six-cases/ Fox8: DNA helps police solve six breaking and entering case (3rd October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.bucyrustelegraphforum.com/story/news/state/2014/10/04/dewine-rape-kits-tested-dna/16714661/ Bucyrus telegraph: DeWine: More than 5,000 rape kits tested for DNA (4th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.biometricupdate.com/201410/fbi-seeks-to-add-rapid-dna-to-biometric-database Biometric Update: FBI seeks to add Rapid DNA to biometric database (1st October 2014)]<br /> **[https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20140925/08400128639/fbi-wants-speedy-dna-analysis-added-to-its-biometric-dragnet.shtml TechDirt: The FBI Wants Speedy DNA Analysis Added To Its Biometric Dragnet (30th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.mercurynews.com/california/ci_26619555/political-blotter-former-challenger-praises-brown-dna-law San Jose Mercury News: Political Blotter: Former challenger praises Brown for DNA law (29th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sacbee.com/2014/09/27/6737277/viewpoints-state-needs-to-fix.html The Sacramento Bee: Viewpoints: New law will fix handling of DNA testing cases (27th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/investigations/call7-exclusive-dna-analysis-labs-across-the-country-testing-backlog-of-colorado-rape-kits09242014 The Dever Channel: CALL7 exclusive: DNA analysis labs across the country testing backlog of Colorado rape kits (24th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nextgov.com/emerging-tech/2014/09/fbi-plans-rapid-dna-dragnets/94892/ NextGov: FBI plans rapid DNA dragnets (23rd September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2014/09/assembly_bill_aims_to_facility_the_use_of_dna_to_exonerate_the_wrongfully_convicted.html New Jersey.com: Assembly bill aims to facilitate the use of DNA to exonerate the wrongfully convicted (18th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://insurancenewsnet.com/oarticle/2014/09/14/workers-try-to-put-names-on-migrants-who-die-near-border-a-555215.html#.VDVCzRbp-So Insurance News Net: Workers try to put names on migrants who die near border (14th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://mynorthwest.com/11/2585684/Investigators-defend-use-of-DNA-sweep-in-Jenise-Wright-case My North West: Investigators defend use of DNA sweep in Jenise Wright case (12th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.normantranscript.com/content/tncms/live/ The Washington Times: 1M people listed in U.S. terrorism database (7th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.capitalgazette.com/news/ph-ac-conviction-upheld-20140804,0,1647580.story Capital Gazette: Appellate court upholds conviction in burglary DNA case (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://hamptonroads.com/2014/08/high-bar-reopening-old-case Pilot Online: High bar for reopening an old case (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/58250556-90/analysis-dna-evidence-group.html.csp The Salt Lake Tribune: New short-cut analysis could cut Utah’s rape kit backlog (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://swtimes.com/news/study-expansion-oklahoma-dna-database-set Times Record: Study On Expansion Of Oklahoma DNA Database Set (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://publicradiotulsa.org/post/study-expansion-oklahoma-dna-database-set Public Radio Tulsa: Study on Expansion of Oklahoma DNA Database is Set (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/aug/3/study-on-expansion-of-oklahoma-dna-database-is-set/?page=1 Study on Expansion of Oklahoma DNA Database is Set (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://news.gnom.es/news/dallas-man-exonerated-by-dna-in-24-year-old-rape-case Gnomes: Dallas man exonerated by DNA in 24-year-old rape case (3rd August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/03/us/victims-pressure-cities-to-test-old-rape-kits.html New York Times: No Longer Ignored, Evidence Solves Rape Cases Years Later (2nd August 2014)]<br /> **[http://journalstar.com/news/local/911/statewide-dna-database-helps-lincoln-police-make-robbery-arrest/article_83f9fbf5-37d3-5c06-b8e6-3a209d83efc3.html Lincoln Star Journal: Statewide DNA database helps Lincoln police make robbery arrest (1st August 2014)]<br /> **[http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2014-07-30/news/bs-md-dna-ruling-20140730_1_dna-database-dna-samples-special-appeals Baltimore Sun: Appeals court upholds retention of volunteered DNA (30th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.stardem.com/opinion/columns/article_5701dd79-93bd-52ca-9cf3-daca03a2b5ec.html The Star Democrat: Driving down crime in the age of DNA (27th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20140713/LOCAL06/307139940/1002/LOCAL Journal Gazette: State storing newborns’ blood minus parents’ OK (13th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_26167196/colorado-bureau-investigation-finds-24-dna-matches-previously Denver Post: CBI finds 24 DNA matches from 150 untested rape kits (17th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.vnews.com/home/12767800-95/editorial-dna-and-privacy-in-vermont Editorial: DNA and Privacy in Vermont (17th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.houmatoday.com/article/20140716/ARTICLES/140719628/-1/rss?Title=DNA-evidence-helps-connect-inmates-to-other-crimes Houma Today: DNA evidence helps connect inmates to other crimes (16th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.8newsnow.com/story/25992277/new-law-uses-dna-to-find-criminals-but-raises-worries-about-rights KLAS-TV: New law used to find criminals raises concerns about rights (11th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.fox19.com/story/25991027/rape-kit-testing-becoming-political-debate Fox19: Rape kit testing becoming political debate (10th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/editorials/2014/07/09/justice-is-catching-up.html The Columbus Dispatch: Justice is catching up (9th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://news.heartland.org/newspaper-article/2014/07/09/rhode-island-using-dna-track-students-federal-bill-passes-house Heartland: Rhode Island May Use DNA to Track Students (9th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.wcax.com/story/25996188/vermont-court-no-dna-collection-until-conviction WCAX: Vermont court rules no DNA collection until conviction (12th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/ohio-leads-the-way-on-breaking-through-the-rape-kit-backlog/2014/07/06/81f4f4de-03ae-11e4-8572-4b1b969b6322_story.html Washington Post: Ohio leads the way on breaking through the rape kit backlog (6th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.thetimesnews.com/news/top-news/match-game-1.342278?page=0 The Times News: Match Game(5th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.cbs2iowa.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/connects-against-crime-dna-database-expansion-28135.shtml CBS: CONNECTS AGAINST CRIME: DNA Database Expansion (3rd July 2014)]<br /> **[http://blogs.rgj.com/politics/2014/07/01/briannas-law-or-dna-testing-for-felony-arrests-begins-in-nevada/ Inside Nevada Politics: Brianna's Law, or DNA testing for felony arrests, begins in Nevada (1st July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/27/us/florida-court-overturns-death-sentence-for-1985-killing.html?_r=0 New York Times: Florida Court Overturns Death Sentence for 1985 Killing (26th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://myfox8.com/2014/06/23/greensboro-police-eye-dna-evidence-for-burglaries-car-break-ins/ Fox 8: Greensboro police eye DNA evidence for burglaries, car break-ins (23rd June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.thebaynet.com/news/index.cfm/fa/viewstory/story_ID/37735?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SouthernMarylandNews+%28Southern+Maryland+News+-+Brought+To+You+By+TheBayNet.com%29 BayNet.com Maryland's DNA database records 3,500th hit (20th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2014/06/nj_should_collect_dna_swabs_just_like_fingerprints_editorial.html NJ.com: NJ should collect DNA swabs just like fingerprints: Editorial (20th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.politickernj.com/74926/sacco-sarlo-bill-improve-public-safety-expanding-dna-database-approved-law-and-public-safety-c Politiker NJ: SACCO-SARLO BILL TO IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY BY EXPANDING DNA DATABASE APPROVED BY LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (19th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sdjewishworld.com/2014/06/13/das-dna-program-receives-award/ San Diego Jewish World: DA’s DNA program receives award (13th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://campbell.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/defense-seeks-to-chip-away-at-prosecutions-dna-evidence-in-exsupe-shirakawa-case Campbell Patch: Defense Seeks To Chip Away at Prosecution's DNA Evidence in Ex-Supe Shirakawa Case (11th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2014/06/reacting_to_wrongly_imprisoned_man_fix_njs_dna_testing_law.html NJ.com: Reacting to wrongly imprisoned man: Fix NJ's DNA testing law (9th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.providencejournal.com/opinion/editorials/20140601-over-sampling-dna.ece Providence Journal: Over-sampling DNA (1st June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.kpho.com/story/25508997/new-dna-testing-machine-to-help-rapidly-catch-suspects CBS5AZ: New DNA testing machine to help 'rapidly' catch suspects (14th May 2014)]<br /> **[http://hamptonroads.com/2014/05/expanding-dna-database-used-solve-lesser-crimes PilotOnline: Expanding DNA database used to solve lesser crimes (9th May 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sheboyganpress.com/article/20140508/SHE0101/305080554/Wisconsin-turns-controversial-familial-DNA-testing-solve-old-murders-rapes?nclick_check=1 Sheboygan Press: Wisconsin turns to controversial familial DNA testing to solve old murders, rapes(8th May 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20140506/NEWS/405060325 Cape Cod Times: DNA deal reached in Christa Worthington murder case (6th May 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nextgov.com/cio-briefing/2014/05/its-hard-say-if-baltimore-crime-lab-whittled-down-its-dna-sample-backlog/83791/ NextGov: It's Hard to Say If This Baltimore Crime Lab Whittled Down Its DNA Sample Backlog (5th May 2014)]<br /> **[http://fox5sandiego.com/2014/04/30/dna-database-boosting-convictions-and-jail-time-for-repeat-offenders/#axzz313Hu7V8V Fox 5 San Diego: DNA database boosting convictions and jail time for repeat offenders (30th April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2609599/Serial-rapists-walk-free-Detroit-9-000-rape-kits-remain-untested-5-YEARS-discovered-abandoned-police-warehouse.html Daily Mail: Serial rapists walk free in Detroit as up to 9,000 rape kits remain untested 5 YEARS after being discovered abandoned in a police warehouse (21st April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/04/21/detroit-rape-kits-backlog/7954957/ USA Today: Detroit rape kit testing backlog lingers (21st April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.freep.com/article/20140421/NEWS06/304210022/old-rape-kits-not-tested-Detroit-police Detroit Free Press: As Detroit rape kits sit untested, justice for victims is denied (21st April 2014)]<br /> **[http://nypost.com/2014/04/20/dna-swab-kits-to-help-mta-bus-drivers-bust-spitters/ New York Post: DNA swab kits to help MTA bus drivers bust spitters (20th April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.bestofneworleans.com/gambit/rape-kit-testing-in-louisiana/Content?oid=2416575 Rape kit testing in Louisiana (7th April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.psmag.com/navigation/politics-and-law/identity-online-77848/ Pacific Standard: Do You Own Your Identity Online? (4th April 2014)]<br /> **[http://newark.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/congressman-asks-fbi-to-reduce-backlog-of-untested-rape-kits Newark Patch: Congressman Asks FBI to Reduce Backlog of Untested Rape Kits (3rd April 2014)]<br /> **[http://midweekwire.com/2014/04/02/the-science-of-safety/ The Midweek Wire: The science of safety (2nd April 2014)]<br /> **[http://blog.al.com/wire/2014/04/dna_testing_could_become_part.html Al.com: DNA testing could become part of security clearance procedure for federal workers (1st April 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.ktvb.com/news/politics/New-law-limits-DNA-collection-253488391.html KTVB: New law limits DNA collection in Idaho (1st April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.navytimes.com/article/20140331/NEWS/303310047/Hagel-orders-overhaul-remains-recovery-mission Navy Times: Hagel orders overhaul of remains recovery mission (31st March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.genomicslawreport.com/index.php/2014/03/31/judicial-and-legislative-reactions-in-california-to-maryland-v-king/ Genomics Law Report: Judicial and Legislative Reactions in California to Maryland v. King, 133 S. Ct. 158 (2013) (31st March 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.eastbayexpress.com/SevenDays/archives/2014/03/26/mike-honda-asks-house-committee-to-remove-barriers-for-reducing-rape-kit-backlog East Bay Express: Mike Honda Asks House Committee to Remove Barriers for Reducing Rape Kit Backlog (26th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/2014/03/26/columbus-crime-lab-problems-found-DNA-reporting.html WBNS-10TV: 3,000 DNA Test Results To Be Reviewed At Columbus Crime Lab (26th March 2014)]<br /> **[https://blogs.law.stanford.edu/lawandbiosciences/2014/03/21/breaking-news-ninth-circuit-en-banc-opinion-affirms-haskell-v-harris/ Stanford Law School Blog: Breaking News - Ninth Circuit En Banc Opinion “Affirms” Haskell v. Harris (21st March 2014)]<br /> **[http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304026304579453581126722834?mg=reno64-wsj&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fonline.wsj.com%2Farticle%2FSB10001424052702304026304579453581126722834.html Wall Street Journal: California DNA Collection Law Upheld by Court (21st March 2014)]<br /> **[http://blog.sfgate.com/crime/2014/03/20/court-keeps-dna-law-but-suit-still-alive/ Court keeps DNA law, but suit still alive (20th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://alpenhornnews.com/san-bernardino-countys-dna-backlog-p4832-139.htm The Alpenhorn News: San Bernardino County’s DNA backlog (18th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.jsonline.com/news/opinion/assembly-should-join-senate-to-adjust-dna-collection-law-b99224564z1-250250051.html Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel: Assembly should join Senate to adjust DNA collection law (13th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/senate-tuesday-to-make-changes-to-dnr-collection-law-b99222877z1-249573181.html Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel: Senate quickly makes unexpected changes to DNA-collection law (11th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2014/03/11/firm-to-help-police-analyze-dna-found-in-east-liberty-double-murder/ CBS Pittsburgh: Firm To Help Police Analyze DNA Found In East Liberty Double Murder (11th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://siouxcityjournal.com/lee-wire/law-enforcement-sees-new-iowa-dna-law-as-crime-fighting/article_6fb68352-7136-51d8-987c-87f01cd43165.html Sioux City Journal: Law enforcement sees new Iowa DNA law as crime-fighting tool (11th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20140310/NEWS01/303100055/Cases-illustrate-possible-pitfalls-untested-kits?nclick_check=1 LSJ: Cases illustrate possible pitfalls of untested kits (10th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://motherboard.vice.com/read/genetic-profiling-and-predictive-policing-are-taking-us-to-the-pre-crime-future Mother Board: Genetic Profiling and Predictive Policing Are Taking Us to the Pre-Crime Future (6th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/capitol_report/oklahoma-house-rejects-bill-to-expand-dna-database/article_2c7b9258-a498-11e3-9aaf-001a4bcf6878.html AP: Oklahoma House rejects bill to expand DNA database (5th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.post-gazette.com/local/region/2014/03/01/Crime-lab-to-address-mixtures-of-DNA/stories/201403010085 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Allegheny County crime lab vying to use more advanced DNA database (28th February 2014)]<br /> **[http://kgab.com/committee-narrows-katies-law-dna-testing-bill/ Associated Press: Committee Narrows &quot;Katie's Law&quot; DNA Testing Bill (19th February 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sfgate.com/opinion/openforum/article/Rape-kit-testing-backlog-undermines-justice-for-5242949.php SFGate: Rape kit testing backlog undermines justice for victims (17th February 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.marshallparthenon.com/news/mu-forensic-science-center-collects-dna-of-criminals-across-the-country-1.2856637#.UwtVvIWadMR The Parthenon: MU Forensic Science Center collects DNA of criminals across the country (17th February 2014)]<br /> **[http://motherboard.vice.com/blog/why-criminal-dna-records-should-be-public MotherBoard: Why Criminal DNA Records Should Be Public (3rd February 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.omaha.com/article/20140203/NEWS/140209633/1694 Omaha.com: Iowa law means more must give DNA samples (3rd February 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.usatoday.com/story/nation/2014/01/27/rapid-dna-scanning-technology/4828285/ USA Today: Pentagon, scientists closing in on rapid DNA technology (27th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://members.jacksonville.com/news/georgia/2014-01-27/story/federal-grant-could-fund-dna-database-could-solve-cold-cases-free The Florida Times-Union: Federal grant could fund DNA database that could solve cold cases, free wrongly convicted (27th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/law-enforcement-sees-new-iowa-dna-law-as-crime-fighting/article_171184c5-d882-5ee3-b891-2a123892659a.html Sioux City Journal: Genes and crime scenes (25th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.upi.com/Science_News/Technology/2014/01/25/166-errors-found-in-national-DNA-database/UPI-99611390684302/?spt=rln&amp;or=1 UPI: 166 errors found in national DNA database (25th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/25/nyregion/fbi-audit-of-database-that-indexes-dna-finds-errors-in-profiles.html?_r=0 New York Times: F.B.I. Audit of Database That Indexes DNA Finds Errors in Profiles (24th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_24887979/problem-dna-robot-led-denver-police-dna-mix Problem with DNA robot led to Denver police DNA mix-up (10th January 2014]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-grim-sleeper-20140108,0,493058.story#axzz2ppLlLKJM DNA evidence in Grim Sleeper case was taken legally, judge rules (7th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.govtech.com/public-safety/DNA-Registry-Would-Help-Solve-Crimes-in-Pennsylviania-Police-Prosecutors-Say.html DNA Registry Would Help Solve Crimes in Pennsylviania, Police, Prosecutors Say (6th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.theverge.com/2014/1/2/5266196/is-dna-analysis-stuck-in-the-past The Verge: Is DNA analysis stuck in the past? (2nd January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/57325569-78/rape-kits-lab-police.html.csp The Salt Lake Tribune: Utah Police Agencies Have Stockpiles of Unprocessed Rape Kits (1st January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.bristolpress.com/articles/2013/12/28/news/doc52bf99acd5e1e127118620.txt A look at why it took 6 years for ‘Jane Doe 2’ to be identified (28th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://surfky.com/index.php/news/kentucky/42190-department-of-corrections-issues-comprehensive-action-plan-to-improve-felon-dna-collection SurfKY.com: Department of Corrections Issues Comprehensive Action Plan to Improve Felon DNA Collection (11th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.journalnow.com/news/local/article_796709b4-ff8a-50f2-9747-7e4234af44cc.html Winston-Salem Journal: Computers work overtime in crime lab (26th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.miamiok.com/news/article_850c69ff-be25-5516-889c-04dec9bbe26e.html Miami OK.com: Should Oklahoma Collect DNA from Arrestees? (20th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.newsreview.com/chico/in-the-dark-no-longer/content?oid=12196692 In the dark no longer: Butte County streamlines DNA-testing process in cases of sexual violence (5th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.theledger.com/article/20131130/NEWSCHIEF/131139971?tc=ar The Ledger: Forensic DNA Use Has Exploded as Agencies Use It Even in Everyday Crimes (2nd December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.homelandsecuritynewswire.com/pentagon-maintains-dna-database-80000-dna-profiles Homeland Security News Wire: Pentagon maintains a DNA database with 80,000 DNA profiles (15th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.mercurynews.com/crime-courts/ci_24672342/californias-dna-collection-law-key-legal-test San Jose Mercury News: California's DNA Collection Law in Key Legal Test (9th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/Nov/27/dna-sample-police-settlement/ U-T San Diego: DNA sample concerns spur new police system (3rd December 2013)]<br /> **[http://washingtonexaminer.com/new-questions-raised-about-mandatory-dna-swabbing-by-police/article/2539523 Washington Examiner: New questions raised about mandatory DNA swabbing by police (20th November 2013)]<br /> **[http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/government/2013-11-11/senator-says-bill-will-boost-dna-hits Augusta Chronicle: Senator says bill will boost DNA hits (11th November 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.dailygazette.com/weblogs/foss/2013/oct/19/public-debates-dna-issue-and-so-do-i/ Daily Gazette: Public debates the DNA issue - and so do I (19th October 2013)]<br /> **[http://iowapublicradio.org/post/das-office-asks-dna-exchange-dropped-charges Iowa Public Radio: DA's Office Asks For DNA In Exchange For Dropped Charges (9th October 2013)]<br /> **[http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323893004579059760205212256.html Democratic Underground: More DNA Samples, More Debate (23rd September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/17/science/dna-double-take.html?pagewanted=all&amp;_r=0 New York Times: Double Take (16th September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/DNA-test-put-on-trial-4815368.php#page-1 Times Union: DNA test put on trial (16th September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.genomicslawreport.com/index.php/2013/08/19/ninth-circuit-orders-rehearing-of-haskell-v-harris/ Genomics Law Report: Ninth Circuit Orders Rehearing of Haskell v. Harris (19th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/18/us/some-worry-over-a-law-to-increase-dna-testing.html Texas Tribune: Some Worry Over a Law to Increase DNA Testing (17th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.slate.com/blogs/crime/2013/08/14/dick_hickock_perry_smith_dna_testing_doesn_t_link_in_cold_blood_killers.html Slate: Why DNA Testing Failed to Link the In Cold Blood Killers to a Gruesome Murder in Florida (14th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://esciencenews.com/articles/2013/08/14/forensic.familial.search.methods.carry.risk.certain.false.matches e! Science News: Forensic familial search methods carry risk of certain false matches (14th August 2013)] There is a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpmlVuRPiRA video abstract] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DO5-Ah1dr5s general public explanation video] available for this research<br /> **[http://www.fiercegovernment.com/story/justice-department-lacks-information-dna-backlog-report-says/2013-08-12 Fierce Government: Justice Department lacks information on DNA backlog, report says (12th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://forensicpsychologist.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/new-analyses-undermine-perception-of.html ForensicPsychologistBlogspot: New analyses undermine perception of DNA infallibility (2nd August 2013)]<br /> **[http://rt.com/usa/clerk-fired-dna-evidence-innocence-875/ RT: Clerk who helped inmate exonerate himself with DNA evidence fired (1st August 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/25/opinion/high-tech-high-risk-forensics.html?smid=tw-share&amp;_r=1&amp; New York Times: High-Tech, High-Risk Forensics (24th July 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/07/11/family-albert-desalvo-angry-that-police-secretly-obtained-dna-sample-from-relative/uWTghWSakCKJO8Ee3SEARI/story.html Boston Globe: Family of confessed Boston Strangler angry over DNA sample (11th July 2013)]<br /> **[http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2013/06/28/south-bay-paramedics-likely-brought-innocent-mans-dna-to-crime-scene/ CBS: SF Bay Area: South Bay Paramedics Likely Brought Innocent Man's DNA To Murder Scene (28th June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/How-innocent-man-s-DNA-was-found-at-killing-scene-4624971.php SFGate: How innocent man's DNA was found at killing scene (26th June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/13/us/police-agencies-are-assembling-records-of-dna.html?_r=0 New York Times: Police Agencies Are Assembling Records of DNA (12th June 2013)]<br /> **[http://cen.acs.org/articles/91/i23/DNA-Ruling-Raises-Science-Concerns.html Chemical and Engineering News: DNA Ruling Raises Science Concerns (10th June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-06-03/routine-dna-testing-after-arrest-upheld-by-u-s-supreme-court.html Bloomberg: Routine DNA Testing After Arrest Upheld by Top U.S. Court (3rd June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-06-03/court-s-dna-ruling-brings-u-s-a-step-closer-to-gattaca-.html Bloomberg: Court's DNA Ruling Brings U.S. a Step Closer to 'Gattaca' (3rd June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/dna-testing-pioneer-resigns-medical-examiner-office-article-1.1345383 New York Daily News: Pioneer in DNA testing quits Medical Examiner's Office over lab violations (16th May 2013)]<br /> **[http://physics.scsu.edu/~dscott/gen/ScientificAmerican/The%20Government%20Wants%20Your%20DNA.pdf Scientific American: The Government wants your DNA (March 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130227/POLITICS03/302270368/Justices-mixed-DNA-database?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Entertainment|p Detroit News: Justices mixed on DNA database (27th February 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.genengnews.com/insight-and-intelligence/dna-collection-v-dna-privacy/77899774/ Genetic Engineering News: DNA Collection v. DNA Privacy (27th February 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.wfpl.org/post/supreme-court-considers-if-warrantless-dna-swab-violates-constitution WFPL News: Supreme Court Considers If Warrantless DNA Swab Violates Constitution (26th February 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.fiercegovernment.com/story/justice-proposes-forensic-science-governing-body/2013-02-25 Fierce Government: Justice proposes forensic science governing body (25th February 2013)]<br /> **[http://mcalesternews.com/offbeatnews/x964904200/Why-collecting-DNA-from-people-who-are-arrested-wont-solve-more-crimes McAlester News: Why collecting DNA from people who are arrested won't solve more crimes (16th February 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/01/nyregion/more-dna-problems-found-in-new-york-city-crime-lab.html?_r=1&amp; New York Times: Mishandling of DNA Evidence Is Found in Over 50 Cases at Crime Lab (31st January 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/11/nyregion/new-york-reviewing-over-800-rape-cases-for-possible-mishandling-of-dna-evidence.html?smid=tw-nytimesscience&amp;seid=auto&amp;_r=1&amp; New York Times: New York Examines Over 800 Rape Cases for Possible Mishandling of Evidence (10th January 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.rightsidenews.com/2013010731709/us/homeland-security/rapid-dna-coming-soon-to-a-police-department-or-immigration-office-near-you.html Right Side News: Rapid DNA: Coming Soon to a Police Department or Immigration Office Near You (7th January 2013)]<br /> **[http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2012-11-09/news/bs-md-scotus-dna-20121109_1_maryland-s-dna-dna-samples-king-s-dna Baltimore Sun: Supreme Court will review Md. DNA law (9th November 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2012/11/scotus-genetic-privacy/ Wired: Supreme Court Weighing Genetic Privacy (8th November 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.thenorthwestern.com/article/20121022/APC0101/310220144/Expanded-DNA-collection-draws-fire?odyssey=tab|mostpopular|text|FRONTPAGE The NorthWestern: Expanded DNA collection draws fire (22nd October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.postcrescent.com/article/20121022/APC0101/310220144/0/wis0110/Expanded-DNA-collection-draws-fire?nclick_check=1 PostCresent.com (Wisconsin): Expanded DNA collection draws fire (21st October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.govtech.com/public-safety/Will-Private-DNA-Services-Replace-State-Crime-Labs.html Government Technology: Will Private DNA Services Replace State Crime Labs? (11th October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/11/us-usa-geneticprivacy-idUSBRE89A06H20121011 Reuters: Citing privacy concerns, U.S. panel urges end to secret DNA testing (11th October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.vvdailypress.com/opinion/dna-36897-felony-sample.html VV Daily Press: No DNA samples without a conviction (2nd October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/amy-macpherson/freemason_b_1906521.html?just_reloaded=1 Huffington Post: Why Are the Freemasons Collecting Our Children's DNA? (26th September 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/security/3381969/fbi-eager-embrace-mobile-rapid-dna-testing/ PC Advisor: FBI eager to embrace mobile 'Rapid DNA' testing (18th September 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/12/nyregion/suspected-dna-link-to-2004-killing-was-the-result-of-a-lab-error.html?_r=1&amp;emc=eta1 New York Times: DNA Match Tying Protest to 2004 Killing Is Doubted (11th July 2012)]<br /> **[http://rt.com/usa/news/dna-collection-kids-dhs-722/ RT: Kids' DNA collection? Possible with Homeland Security (20th May 2012)]<br /> **[http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2012-04-24/news/bs-md-court-ruling-dna-20120424_1_dna-collection-dna-samples-violent-crimes-and-burglaries Baltimore Sun: Md. high court strikes down DNA collection at arrest (24th April 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-15311718 BBC: FBI's DNA database upgrade plans come under fire (17th October 2011)] <br /> **[http://www.officer.com/news/10369150/dna-mix-up-leads-to-rape-case-review-in-florida Officer.com: DNA Mix Up Leads to Rape Case Review in Florida (27th September 2011)]<br /> ** [http://pottsmerc.com/articles/2011/09/20/news/doc4e78b7cfa098e912177915.txt The Pottsdown Mercury: Convicted murderer wins court battle for DNA tests of evidence (20th September 2011)] <br /> ** [http://www.boston.com/Boston/metrodesk/2011/08/appeals-court-says-cape-prosecutors-must-show-they-need-dna-profiles-worthington-witnesses/VDFsHvpTgMJTJLks6UGCuN/index.html Boston Globe: Court says state can't hold DNA (26th August 2011)] <br /> ** [http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/08/04/BALP1KJGRI.DTL San Francisco Chronicle: DNA: Law requiring arrestees' samples struck down (5th August 2011)] <br /> **[http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2011/jul/25/man-wrongly-convicted-after-dna-mix--awarded-15-mi/ Las Vegas Sun: Man wrongly convicted after a DNA mix-up awarded USD1.5 million (25th July 2011)]<br /> ** [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/05/25/illinois-dna-collection_n_867088.html Huffington Post: Illinois Bill Could Allow State To Collect DNA From Those Presumed Innocent, Marking Nationwide Shift (26th May 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.wtvm.com/story/14276777/proposed-law-seeks-dna-from-suspects-before-conviction 9 WTVM: Proposed law seeks DNA from suspects before conviction (18th March 2011)]<br /> **[http://articles.latimes.com/2009/sep/17/local/me-oc-dna17 Los Angeles Times: Arrested in O.C.? A DNA sample could buy freedom (17th September 2009)]<br /> **[http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123810863649052551.html Wall Street Journal: Genes draw likenesses of suspects (27th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://gulfnews.com/about-gulf-news/al-nisr-portfolio/weekend-review/articles/incriminating-proof-1.40842 Washington Post: Incriminating proof (15th January 2009)]<br /> ** [http://www.fas.org/blog/secrecy/2008/11/dna_database.html FAS Project on Government Secrecy: Joint Intelligence DNA Database Described (18th November 2008)] <br /> ** [http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/30574726-b4fe-11dd-b780-0000779fd18c.html#axzz1DJH6xARi Financial Times: Fears over covert DNA database (17th November 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2008/04/17/ST2008041701676.html Washington Post: US to expand collection of crime suspects’ DNA (17th April 2008)]<br /> <br /> ==Detailed analysis==<br /> <br /> The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Combined DNA Index System program (CODIS) enables federal, state and local laboratories to store and compare DNA profiles electronically and thereby link serial crimes to each other and identify suspects by matching DNA from crime scenes to convicted offenders or arrestees (where state legislation allows this). All 50 states and the FBI now collect DNA samples, retain the profiles generated from those samples in the databases, and compare the database entries against DNA profiles of biological evidence. There are obviously differences amongst the states as to collection criteria, sample retention and removal of entries from the databases. It is impossible to give a complete overview of the position in each state in this paper and the aim is merely to briefly summarise the contents of the main pieces of legislation and to highlight trends amongst states.<br /> <br /> <br /> Legislation: <br /> <br /> * '''The DNA Identification Act, 1994,''' allows for DNA identification records to be kept of: (a) Persons convicted of crimes, this will vary from State to State in accordance with the DNA database laws of each State; (b) DNA samples recovered from crime scenes; (c) DNA samples recovered from unidentified human remains; and (d) DNA samples voluntarily contributed from relatives of missing persons. (Refer to See 42 U.S.C.S. §14132(a).).<br /> * The''' Justice for All Act, 2004,''' allows for the retention in the National DNA Index System (NDIS) of DNA profiles from persons who have been charged in an indictment, even if the charges are eventually dropped or not pursued. The Act affects the qualifying offences for entry onto the National DNA database. Previously these were limited to sexual offences and other serious violent crimes, but have been amended to include &quot;any felony&quot;. In terms of the Act, DNA profiles may not be uploaded to the NDIS if: (a) The arrestee has not been charged; or (b) DNA samples have been submitted voluntarily for the purposes of elimination from a crime sample.<br /> * The''' Violence Against Women Act, 2005, '''allows for the uploading of an arrestee's DNA profile into the NDIS at the same time that their fingerprints are taken and uploaded onto the national fingerprint database. Previously DNA could not be uploaded until the arrestee was charged or indicted. The Act removes the burden from the State to remove an arrestee sample from the NDIS if the arrestee was later acquitted or if the charges were dismissed. The burden shifts onto the arrestee, who will be required to file a certified copy of a final court order establishing that all indexable charges have been dismissed, resulted in acquittal or that no charges were filed. The Act allows the Federal Government to take and retain DNA samples from Federal arrestees and from non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are detained under Federal authority. The Act gives the Attorney General the authority to issue regulations requiring the collection of such DNA profiles including requiring other Federal agencies to collect these: e.g. immigration agencies.<br /> <br /> Who must provide a sample:&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn1&quot;&gt; See http://www.ncsl.org/programs/cj/dnadatabanks.htm “State Laws on DNA Data Banks Qualifying Offenses, Others Who must provide sample” (July 2008).<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> * Twelve states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia – now have laws authorizing arrestee sampling.<br /> * All 50 states require that convicted sex offenders provide a DNA sample, and states are increasingly expanding these policies to include all felons or many serious felony offenders. To date (July 2008), 46 states require that all convicted felons provide a DNA sample to the state’s database.<br /> * Eleven states to date specify certain misdemeanors among those who must provide a sample. <br /> * There are 28 states that include DNA from delinquent juveniles in the database, of these there are 12 states that restrict the scope of qualifying offences with regard to juveniles. For example, California provides that qualifying offences are the same for adult convicts and juvenile delinquents, but juvenile arrestees, unlike adults, are excluded from the database.<br /> <br /> Retention of information and samples:&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn2&quot;&gt; See Survey of State DNA Database Statutes (2004) available at www.aslme.org/dna_04/grid/guide.pdf.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> * Thirty-eight states contain statutes that detail expungement criteria and procedure. DNA samples and records are expunged upon a change in the disposition of the case in the convict’s favor, provided that the offender has not been convicted of a separate qualifying offence. The state statutes differ, however, in the extent to which the disposition of the case must change before expungement proceedings begin. Some states only require that the defendant’s conviction be reversed, whereas others require that the conviction be reversed and the case dismissed. Of the 38 statutes that detail the expungement procedure, 33 require the offender to initiate the process. Of these 33 it is only Texas that contains a statutory provision requiring the defendant to be advised after his acquittal of his right to expungement. <br /> * The criteria for retention vary from immediate removal, if a sample is not used, to retention of a sample for at least 35 years, to permanent retention for certain specified offences.<br /> <br /> In general, the statutes authorize use of DNA and the database for law enforcement purposes, and for purposes of maintaining and improving the database. However, in certain states the creation of population statistical databases, tools which allow for the statistical analysis and interpretation of anonymous DNA profiles collected from convicted offenders, are established. DNA databases in the US typically authorize certain uses of offender’s genetic information and prohibit unauthorized uses and are therefore usually exempted from genetic privacy laws. The DNA statutes of the states also differ with regard to the criminal and civil liabilities provided therein for the misuse of the DNA database. Typically criminal penalties are imposed for: a) tampering with the DNA samples or records; b) improper entry of DNA samples and records into the database; c) improper access to and use of DNA samples and records; and d) improper disclosure of DNA samples and records. Only seven states provide for a private cause of action for individuals aggrieved by the misuse of the database and four states explicitly provide immunity from civil and / or criminal liability for misuse of the database.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ----<br /> &lt;references/&gt;</div>

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<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>Ireland plans to establish a DNA database to meet its obligations under the European Union's Pruem Decisions (which require sharing of DNA profile matches across borders in the EU).<br /> A Bill published in 2010 was delayed until after the Irish elections in February 2011, and was substantially revised before publication in September 2013. The Bill includes provisions for collection of DNA and fingerprints on arrest for offences carrying potential sentences of 5 years or more. It also allows for DNA match sharing agreements with other states (likely to mean the USA).<br /> <br /> == Resources ==<br /> * External links<br /> **[https://opac.oireachtas.ie/Data/Library3/Documents%20Laid/2022/pdf/RE9KZG9jc2xhaWQwODA4MjJfMDgwODIyXzE0MzMwMw==.pdf DNA Database System Oversight Committee Annual Report 2021 (24th June 2022)]<br /> **[http://www.oireachtas.ie/documents/bills28/acts/2014/a1114.pdf Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Act 2014] As adopted.<br /> **[http://www.ihrc.ie/download/pdf/final_obs_on_the_dna_crim_justice_bill_2013_doc_ff.pdf IHRC: Observations on the Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill 2013 (March 2014)]<br /> **[https://www.europol.europa.eu/content/memberpage/ireland-767 Europol: Ireland]<br /> ** [http://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates%20authoring/debateswebpack.nsf/takes/dail2013100900016?opendocument Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill 2013: Second Stage (9th October 2013)] Introduction of the Bill and first debate.<br /> ** [http://www.justice.ie/en/JELR/Pages/PR13000335 Department of Justice and Equality: Minister Shatter publishes legislation to establish long-awaited DNA database (11th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.oireachtas.ie/viewdoc.asp?DocID=24305&amp;&amp;CatID=59 Houses of the Oireachtas: Bill Number 93 of 2013] Procedure and documents to download as the Bill is amended.<br /> ** [http://www.iccl.ie/news/2013/09/11/watchdog-calls-for-privacy-guarantees-on-dna-data-sharing.html ICCL: Watchdog calls for privacy guarantees on DNA data sharing (11th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.oireachtas.ie/documents/bills28/bills/2013/9313/b9313d.pdf Ireland: Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill 2013 (11th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.oireachtas.ie/documents/bills28/bills/2013/9313/b9313dmemo.pdf Ireland DNA Bill: Explanatory Memorandum (11th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.justice.ie/en/JELR/Pages/PR13000335 Department of Justice and Equality: Minister Shatter publishes legislation to establish long-awaited DNA database (11th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://ulir.ul.ie/handle/10344/3258 O'Dwyer: DNA and the criminal process: 'striking the right balance': the case for a 'reflective' approach (2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.humanrights.ie/index.php/2011/02/28/guest-post-irish-innocence-project/ Human Rights in Ireland Guest Post: Irish Innocence Project and DNA databases (28th February 2011)]<br /> ** [http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/justice/evidence/dna_evidence.html Citizens Information: DNA evidence (February 2011)]<br /> ** [http://www.oireachtas.ie/viewdoc.asp?DocID=13886 Ireland: CRIMINAL JUSTICE (FORENSIC EVIDENCE AND DNA DATABASE SYSTEM) BILL 2010]<br /> ** [http://aberdeen.academia.edu/LizCampbell/Papers/164283/The_Development_of_a_DNA_Database_in_Ireland_-_Assessing_the_Proposed_Legislation Campbell L (2010) The Development of a DNA Database in Ireland - Assessing the Proposed Legislation. Irish Law Times]<br /> ** [http://humanrights.ie/civil-liberties/blog-carnival-some-pros-and-cons-of-the-dna-database-system-bill-2010/ Blog Carnival - Some Pros and Cons of the DNA Database System Bill 2010 (4th May 2010)]<br /> ** [http://www.iccl.ie/news/2010/01/19/rights-watchdog-to-scrutinise-privacy-safeguards-in-dna-database-bill.html ICCL: Rights watchdog to scrutinise privacy safeguards in DNA Database Bill (19th January 2010)]<br /> ** [http://www.edri.org/edrigram/number8.1/irish-law-dna-database EDRI: An Irish law for a DNA Database (13th January 2010)]<br /> ** [http://www.rte.ie/science/forensic.pdf Irish Council for Bioethics: In your blood: Forensic DNA databases (2007)]<br /> ** [http://www.lawreform.ie/_fileupload/Reports/rDNADatabase.pdf Law Reform Commission: The establishment of a DNA database (2005)]<br /> ** [http://www.iccl.ie/-human-rights-compatibility-of-a-dna-database-.html ICCL: Human Rights Compatibility of a DNA Database (10th October 2003)]<br /> ** [http://www.iccl.ie/-iccl-position-paper-on-the-establishment-of-a-dna-database-2003.html ICCL Position Paper on the Establishment of a DNA Database 2003 (1st October 2003)]<br /> <br /> * Press articles<br /> **[https://www.irishlegal.com/articles/national-dna-database-marks-10th-anniversary Irish Legal News: National DNA database marks 10th anniversary (27th February 2026)]<br /> **[https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41698463.html Irish Examiner: DNA database assisted in 1,000 criminal cases during 2024 (3rd September 20250]<br /> **[https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22131102/ RTE Radio 1: Is Ireland's DNA Database at risk of a cyber attack? (10th August 2022)]<br /> **[https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-30889510.html: Irish Examiner: Ireland joins DNA sharing system in fight against crime (3rd December 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.thejournal.ie/dna-database-3-4030517-May2018/ The Journal: DNA database helped match offenders to at least 30 violent crimes last year (24th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/dna-database-leads-to-backlog-of-drugs-cases-1.3141080 Irish Times: DNA database leads to backlog of drugs cases (3rd July 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/interpol-investigating-mans-remains-that-have-been-kept-in-an-irish-morgue-for-five-years-35709702.html Independent: Interpol investigating man's remains that have been kept in an Irish morgue for five years (14th May 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.limerickleader.ie/news/home/249521/interpol-investigate-identity-of-remains-in-limerick-morgue-for-five-years.html Limerick Leader: Interpol investigate identity of remains in Limerick morgue for five years (11th May 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/state-s-forensic-scientists-get-modern-lab-after-40-year-wait-1.3078264 Irish Times: State’s forensic scientists get modern lab after 40-year wait (10th May 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/new-forensics-laboratory-will-help-future-proof-irelands-justice-infrastructure-789054.html Breaking News: New forensics laboratory 'will help future-proof Ireland's justice infrastructure'(10th May 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.leinsterleader.ie/news/local-news/249132/csi-kildare-sod-turned-this-morning-on-kildare-s-new-criminal-forensic-laboratory.html Leinster Leader: CSI Kildare – Sod turned this morning on Kildare's new criminal forensic laboratory (10th May 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/csi-baile-atha-cliath-inside-irelands-first-dna-database-35681669.html Independent: CSI Baile Atha Cliath: Inside Ireland's first DNA database (7th May 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/almost-400-people-linked-to-crimes-including-murders-sexual-assaults-since-the-new-dna-database-went-live-35686025.html Independent: Almost 400 people linked to crimes - including murders, sexual assaults - since the new DNA database went live (6th May 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/investigators-now-able-to-link-dna-to-suspect-in-20-of-crimes-1.3074311 Irish Times: Investigators now able to link DNA to suspect in 20% of crimes (6th May 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/new-forensics-lab-set-to-bring-dna-analysis-to-international-levels-1.3037964 Irish Times: New forensics lab set to bring DNA analysis to international levels (5th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.irishlegal.com/6820/nearly-11000-samples-now-in-national-dna-database/# Irish Legal News: Nearly 11,000 samples now in national DNA database (14th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/11000-dna-samples-taken-35520932.html Independent: 11,000 DNA samples taken (11th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.bignewsnetwork.com/news/250515595/rape-investigation-hits-new-roadblock-taxi-drivers-might-refuse-to-give-dna-samples Big News Network: Rape investigation hits new roadblock: Taxi drivers might refuse to give DNA samples (29th December 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.thesun.ie/news/356382/84-taxi-drivers-dna-samples-wanted-by-gardai-for-rape-investigation-in-dublin/ The Irish Sun: DNA samples from 84 Dublin taxi drivers as part of rape investigation but many ‘won’t be willing to volunteer’(28th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/dna-database-links-530-crimes-to-suspects-434636.html Irish Examiner: DNA database links 530 crimes to suspects (10th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/trevor-deely-s-father-delighted-search-for-answers-to-continue-1.2896761 The Irish Times: Trevor Deely’s father ‘delighted’ search for answers to continue (7th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/database-of-dna-solved-burglaries-430232.html Irish Examiner: Database of DNA solved burglaries (13th November 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.irishlegal.com/5571/budget-2017-fitzgerald-welcomes-e85m-increase-in-justice-budget/ Irish Legal: Budget 2017: Fitzgerald welcomes €85m increase in justice budget (12th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/building-of-forensic-lab-could-begin-earlier-405976.html Irish Examiner: Building of forensic lab could begin earlier (21th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.ie/opinion/comment/veronica-guerin-20th-anniversary-veronicas-death-taught-us-that-the-pursuit-of-justice-must-be-relentless-34831954.html Independent: Veronica Guerin 20th anniversary: Veronica's death taught us that the pursuit of justice must be relentless (25th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/crime/new-dna-database-helps-garda-to-solve-more-than-200-crimes-34798698.html Independent: New DNA database helps gardaí to solve more than 200 crimes (14th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.herald.ie/news/courts/success-of-dna-database-hailed-as-tests-due-on-missing-boys-schoolbag-34798061.html Herald: Success of DNA database hailed as tests due on missing boy's schoolbag (14th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.irishlegal.com/4517/irish-dna-database-links-over-130-people-to-crimes/ Irish Legal News: Irish DNA database links over 130 people to crimes (14th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.98fm.com/DNA-Database-Helps-Gardai-Solve-More-Than-200-Crimes- 98FM: DNA Database Helps Gardai Solve More Than 200 Crimes (14th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/database-of-dna-helps-to-solve-215-crimes-404376.html Irish Examiner: Database of DNA helps to solve 215 crimes (11th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/governments-decision-to-delay-in-forensic-lab-funds-cynical-391170.html Irish Examiner: Government's decision to delay in forensic lab funds ‘cynical’ (5th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/poor-lab-facilities-are-big-risk-to-evidence-says-forensic-chief-390945.html Irish Examiner: Poor lab facilities are ‘big risk’ to evidence and successful convictions says forensic chief (4th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.irishexaminer.com/viewpoints/analysis/the-state-cant-claim-ignorance-of-dna-disaster-risk-390911.html Irish Examiner: The State can’t claim ignorance of DNA disaster risk (4th April, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.herald.ie/news/suspect-now-linked-to-two-crimes-thanks-to-new-dna-database-34411647.html Herald: Suspect now linked to two crimes thanks to new DNA database (1st February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/tests-on-bags-that-held-limbs-of-kenneth-obrien-may-take-two-weeks-378374.html Irish Examiner: Tests on bags that held limbs of Kenneth O'Brien may take two weeks (27th January, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/making-a-murderer-how-safe-is-our-criminal-justice-system-1.2502296 The Irish Times: ‘Making A Murderer’: How safe is our criminal justice system? (22th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/garda-appeal-in-bid-to-find-murder-scene-after-discovery-a-torso-on-the-grand-canal-376864.html The Irish Examiner: Garda appeal in bid to find murder scene after discovery a torso on the Grand Canal (19th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/forensic-science-ireland-chief-not-impressed-at-building-wait-374579.html Irish Examiner: Forensic Science Ireland chief ‘not impressed’ at building wait (6th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/dna-database-has-linked-burglar-to-14-different-crime-scenes-34332896.html Independent: DNA database has linked burglar to 14 different crime scenes (4th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.herald.ie/news/dna-technicians-link-burglar-to-14-crime-scenes-34332325.html Herald: DNA technicians link burglar to 14 crime scenes (4th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sundayworld.com/news/crimedesk/burglar-linked-to-14-other-crimes-by-dna-technicians Sundayworld: Burglar linked to 14 other crimes by DNA technicians (4th January 2015)].<br /> **[http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/the-hightech-laboratory-putting-killers-behind-bars-34332895.html Independent: The high-tech laboratory putting killers behind bars (4th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/more-than-9000-people-reported-missing-in-ireland-last-year-alone-369355.html Irish Examiner: More than 9,000 people reported missing in Ireland last year alone (3rd December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.rte.ie/news/2015/1120/748138-dna-database/ RTE News: National DNA database for criminals is launched (20th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.laois-nationalist.ie/2015/11/20/new-dna-database-goes-live-samples-to-be-taken-from-criminals/ Laois Nationalist: New DNA database goes live; sample to be taken from criminals (20th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://utv.ie/News/2015/11/19/Gardai-to-begin-storing-criminals-DNA-49179 UTV Ireland: Gardaí to begin storing criminals' DNA (19th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://utv.ie/News/2015/11/16/Rural-crime-North-Tipperary-farms-targeted-by-gangs-48945 UTV Ireland: Rural crime: North Tipperary farms targeted by gangs (16th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.herald.ie/news/dna-database-to-close-the-net-on-serial-offenders-34198984.html Herald: DNA database to 'close the net on serial offenders' (14th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/dna-database-garda%C3%AD-to-take-bodily-samples-from-suspects-1.2428983 The Irish Times: DNA database: gardaí to take bodily samples from suspects (13th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thejournal.ie/new-dna-database-ireland-2443101-Nov2015/ The Journal: New DNA database will ‘close the net’ on serial offenders (13th November 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.newstalk.com/reader/47.301/59214/0/ Newstalk: New Irish DNA database to go live from next Friday (13th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://utv.ie/News/2015/11/13/New-DNA-Database-will-greatly-assist-Gardai-48820 UTV Ireland: 'New DNA Database will greatly assist Gardaí' (13th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/fitzgerald-says-tide-is-now-turning-against-the-criminals-34164596.html Independent: Fitzgerald says tide is now turning against the criminals (3th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/new-dna-database-sex-offenders-6708218 Irish Mirror: New DNA database for sex offenders could lead to up to 1,000 arrests (26th October 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.sundayworld.com/news/crimedesk/sex-offender-dna-database-could-lead-to-thousands-of-follow-up-arrests sundayworld.com: New sex offender DNA database could lead to thousands of follow-up arrests (26th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.ie/business/budget/news/garda-promised-the-resources-to-set-up-special-patrols-to-target-scourge-of-travelling-crime-gangs-31608640.html Independent: Gardaí promised the resources to set up special patrols to target scourge of travelling crime gangs (14 October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/budget-2016-it-would-take-50-years-to-return-to-2011-garda-levels-at-recruitment-rate-358767.html Irish Examiner: Budget 2016: It would take 50 years to return to 2011 garda levels at recruitment rate (12 October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.ie/opinion/comment/action-is-needed-now-to-tackle-the-nationwide-crime-wave-31575847.html Independent: Action is needed now to tackle the nationwide crime wave (2nd October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.irishtimes.com/news/science/in-the-future-dna-could-put-a-face-to-the-crime-1.2261282 Irish Times: In the future, DNA could put a face to the crime (1st July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/still-no-dna-database-12-months-on-31336675.html Independent: Still no DNA database, 12 months on (30th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/sticking-plaster-crisis-at-forensic-body-director-321072.html Irish Examiner: 'Sticking plaster crisis' at forensic body: Director (30th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/forensic-science-agency-in-crisis-mode-320565.html Irish Examiner: Forensic science agency 'in crisis mode' (26th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thejournal.ie/dna-database-garda-resources-pq-1859837-Jan2015/ The Journal: New national DNA database to become operational this year (2nd January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newstalk.ie/Calls-for-DNA-database-following-discovery-of-body-parts NewsTalk: Calls for DNA database as investigation into body parts continues (13th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/dna-database-bill-passed-1.1831530 Irish Times: DNA database Bill passed (16th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/legislation-passed-to-establish-dna-database-271810.html Irish Examiner: Legislation passed to establish DNA database (12th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.newstalk.ie/Legislation-passed-to-establish-Irish-DNA-database Legislation passed to establish Irish DNA database (11th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/lsquoobliviousrsquo-nature-eventually-led-to-shatter-falling-on-his-sword-267997.html Irish Examiner: 'Oblivious' nature eventually led to Shatter falling on his sword (9th May 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.thejournal.ie/oireachtas-agenda-1-may-1441045-May2014/ The Journal: Homelessness and taking DNA samples from suspected criminals (1st May 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/human-rights-body-warns-over-mass-dna-screening-1.1759048 The Irish Times: Human rights body warns over mass DNA screening (11th April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/dna-database-moves-a-step-closer-261786.html Irish Examiner: DNA database moves a step closer (13th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/dna-database-bill-critically-important-says-shatter-1.1722084 Irish Times: DNA database Bill critically important, says Shatter (12th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.ie/business/irish/dna-database-could-help-prevent-500m-in-stock-being-shoplifted-29717304.html Independent: DNA database could help prevent Euros500m in stock being shoplifted (1st November 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/oireachtas/shatter-introduces-landmark-dna-database-bill-1.1555552 Irish Times: Shatter introduces 'landmark' DNA database Bill (9th October 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.thejournal.ie/oireachtas-agenda-gambling-dna-budget-1119693-Oct2013/ The Journal: Overhanging trees, gambling and everything else happening in Leinster House today (9th October 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.thejournal.ie/alan-shatter-dna-database-crime-human-rights-1121319-Oct2013/ The Journal: Shatter: DNA database strikes balance between tackling crime and respecting human rights (9th October 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/gardai-get-power-to-retain-dna-for-six-years-on-new-database-29573185.html Independent: Gardai get power to retain DNA for six years on new database (12th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/dna-data-to-respect-human-rights-29571344.html Belfast Telegraph: DNA data 'to respect human rights' (12th September 2013) ]<br /> ** [http://www.thejournal.ie/readme/considered-and-informed-debate-about-a-dna-database-is-vital-1079611-Sep2013/ The Journal: Column: Considered and informed debate about a DNA database is vital (12th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/reworked-dna-bill-seeks-balance-between-privacy-and-better-crime-detection-1.1524274 The Irish Times: Reworked DNA Bill seeks balance between privacy and better crime detection (12th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.independent.ie/opinion/analysis/planned-law-requires-supervigilance-on-our-part-29573337.html Independent: Planned law requires super-vigilance on our part (12th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.rte.ie/news/2013/0911/473479-dna-database/ RTE: Sex offenders will be required to register DNA profiles for new database (12th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.thejournal.ie/poll-dna-database-1078447-Sep2013/ The Journal: Poll: Is a DNA database a good idea? (11th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.build.ie/national_news.asp?newsid=168878 Build.ie: Minister Publishes Data To Set Up A DNA Database (11th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.independent.ie/videos/irish-news/shatter-publishes-bill-to-allow-setting-up-of-dna-database-29572007.html Irish Independent: Shatter publishes bill to allow setting up of DNA database (11th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.thejournal.ie/dna-database-1079092-Sep2013/ The Journal: DNA database is one more tool that will help catch perpetrators, says RCNI (11th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/new-dna-database-will-have-profiles-of-1000-sex-offenders-29571368.html Independent: New DNA database will have profiles of 1,000 sex offenders (11th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/crime/justice-minister-alan-shatter-introduce-2266149 Irish Mirror: Minister Shatter to introduce DNA criminal database in new bill (11th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-24045905 BBC: DNA database to become operational in Republic of Ireland (11th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.newstalk.ie/DNA-Database:-How-DNA-profiling-works- NewsTalk: DNA profiling: What it is and how it works (11th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/criminals-convicted-of-serious-offences-to-have-dna-taken-1.1523328 The Irish Times: Criminals convicted of serious offences to have DNA taken (11th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/gbaugbojojid/ BreakingNews.ie: Shatter: New DNA database 'will respect human rights' (11th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.independent.ie/opinion/analysis/dna-database-is-welcome-but-it-will-need-safeguards-29563347.html Irish Independent: DNA database is welcome but it will need safeguards (9th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/legislation-on-dna-database-due-next-week-29557182.html Irish Independent: Legislation on DNA database due next week (6th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.build.ie/national_news.asp?newsid=168671 Build.ie: Shatter To Publish DNA Database Bill (6th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/criminals-will-be-forced-to-give-dna-sample-under-new-legislation-1.1517882 Irish Times: Criminals will be forced to give DNA sample under new legislation (6th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.rte.ie/news/2013/0905/472482-dail-reform/ RTE: Cabinet discusses Dail reform and DNA database (5th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.dublinpeople.com/article.php?id=2663&amp;l=100 Dublin People: Minister prepares to bring in DNA database for assault (5th August 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.herald.ie/news/shatter-to-launch-dna-database-29448654.html Herald: Shatter to launch DNA database (25th July 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.rte.ie/news/2013/0725/464571-dna/ RTE: Sentence length 'irrelevant' for DNA database (25th July 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.rte.ie/news/2013/0724/464357-dna-database/ RTE: Legislation to allow for DNA database expected in September (24th July 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.rte.ie/news/2012/1025/missing-campaign-dna.html#video RTE News: Group wants DNA database for missing persons (25th October 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/opinion/2012/0919/1224324160802.html Irish Times: DNA database (19th September 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/finance/2012/0917/1224324089281.html Irish Times: Lack of DNA database is a national disgrace (17th September 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/opinion/2012/0825/1224322962393.html Irish Times: National DNA database needed to tackle crime (25th August 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.independent.ie/national-news/lack-of-dna-database-lets-criminals-off-hook-say-top-investigators-3105455.html Irish Independent: Lack of DNA database lets criminals off hook, say top investigators (12th May 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2012/0511/1224315908049.html Irish Times: State urged to take DNA from remains of unidentified people (11th May 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.herald.ie/news/detectives-get-massive-boost-with-move-to-dna-database-2995989.html Herald: Detectives get massive boost with move to DNA database (21st January 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sciencetoday/2011/0929/1224304927476.html Irish Times: CSI Dublin (29th September 2011)]<br /> ** [http://www.thejournal.ie/prisoners-will-be-forced-to-give-dna-samples-for-national-crime-database-report-129120-Apr2011/ The Journal: Prisoners will be forced to give DNA samples for national crime database - report (30th April 2011)]<br /> ** [http://www.thejournal.ie/shatter-to-prioritise-laws-creating-national-dna-database-124385-Apr2011/ The Journal: Shatter to prioritise laws creating national DNA database (21st April 2011)]<br /> ** [http://www.independent.ie/national-news/anticorruption-law-to-tackle-rogue-bankers-2568382.html Irish Independent: Anti-corruption law to tackle rogue bankers (7th March 2011)]&lt;br/&gt; Reports that the new Irish Government &quot;will press ahead with the long-awaited DNA database to help the investigation of serious sexual and violent offences&quot;.<br /> ** [http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2010/0429/1224269287886.html The Irish Times: Call to destroy DNA profiles of people not charged or acquitted (29th April 2010)]<br /> ** [http://www.sbpost.ie/news/ireland/concerns-over-holding-criminals-dna-data-46688.html The Sunday Business Post: Concerns over holding criminals' DNA data (10th January 2010)]<br /> ** [http://www.independent.ie/national-news/gardai-get-new-powers-to-collect-dna-from-bodies-1983261.html Independent: Gardai get new powers to collect DNA from bodies (21st December 2009)]<br /> ** [http://www.sbpost.ie/news/ireland/new-dna-bill-faces-opposition-46369.html The Post: New DNA bill faces opposition (20th December 2009)]<br /> ** [http://www.sbpost.ie/news/suspects-forced-to-give-dna-samples-under-new-legislation-46388.html The Post: Suspects forced to give DNA samples under new legislation (20th December 2009)]<br /> ** [http://breakingnews.iol.ie/news/ireland/national-dna-database-to-be-created-438989.html IrelandOnline: National DNA database to be created (20th December 2009)]<br /> ** [http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2009/1210/1224260426869.html Irish Times: Pay cuts make up bulk of Gardai saving (10th December 2009)]&lt;br/&gt; Reports 4 million euros allocated to a new DNA database.<br /> ** [http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/1210/justice.html RTE: Bill next week on DNA database (10th December 2009)]<br /> <br /> ==Detailed analysis==<br /> CRG analysis of a previous version of the Bill (from 2010)<br /> <br /> '''I. Law on Point'''<br /> <br /> Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill of 2010&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn2&quot;&gt; Key definitions in subsection (1) include: ‘‘EFÉ’’, ‘‘DNA profile’’, ‘‘intimate sample’’, ‘‘non-intimate sample’’, ‘‘match’’, ‘‘protected person’’. <br /> <br /> ‘‘EFÉ’’ refers to Eolaíocht Fhóiréinseach Éireann — the new name for the Forensic Science Laboratory of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. <br /> <br /> ‘‘DNA profile’’ in relation to a person is confined to information derived from the non-coding part of DNA which refers to the chromosome regions of a person’s DNA that are not known to provide any functional properties of the person. <br /> <br /> ‘‘intimate sample’’ refers to: a sample of blood, pubic hair or urine; a swab from a genital region or a body orifice (other than the mouth), or a dental impression. <br /> <br /> ‘‘non-intimate sample’’ refers to: a sample of saliva, hair other than pubic hair or a nail or any material found under the nail; a swab from any part of the body including the mouth but not from any other body orifice or a genital region; or a skin impression (such as a foot print). Subsection (4) provides that references to the mouth are to be interpreted as including references to the inside of the mouth. <br /> <br /> ‘‘match’’ refers to the relationship between two DNA profiles and ‘‘means that there is such a degree of correspondence between them that they are indistinguishable and it is probable that they relate to the same person, and the degree of probability can be indicated statistically.’’ <br /> <br /> ‘‘protected person’’ refers to a person (including a child) who by reason of a mental or physical disability lacks the capacity to understand the general nature and effect of the taking of a sample from him or her, or to indicate (by speech, sign language or any other means of communication) whether he or she consents to a sample being taken from him or her. Subsection (2) excludes intoxication whether by alcohol, drugs or other substances from the meaning of ‘‘mental or physical disability’’. Subsection (7) provides that the fact that a person is regarded as a protected person for the purposes of the Bill does not have any bearing on whether he or she lacks capacity for other purposes.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> '''II. Entry Criteria'''<br /> <br /> ''Section 56 ''provides that EFÉ shall establish the DNA Database System as soon as may be after commencement of this section. The System shall comprise 2 divisions: the investigation division and the identification division. The investigation division is to contain the following indexes of DNA profiles: the crime scene index, the reference index and the elimination indexes. The identification division is to contain one index of DNA profiles, the missing and unknown persons index. Each index is also to contain information that may be used to identify the sample from which each profile was generated. <br /> <br /> ''Section 57 ''restricts the purposes for which the System may be used to the investigation of criminal offences and the finding or identification of missing persons, the identification of seriously ill, or severely injured, persons who are unable to indicate their identity or the identification of the bodies of unknown deceased persons. Subsection (2) is illustrative of these purposes. <br /> <br /> ''Section 58 ''provides that the crime scene index shall contain DNA profiles generated from samples of biological material found at, or recovered from, crime scenes. Crime scene samples predating the commencement of the Bill are included. Crime scene is defined for the purposes of the Bill. <br /> <br /> ''Section 59 ''provides that the reference index shall contain DNA profiles generated from samples taken from persons under sections 11, 12, and 13 (i.e. from person in Garda custody), section 27 (in accordance with 27(7) to (9) — certain volunteers who specifically consent to the entry of their profiles in the System) and 30, 31, 33, (offenders and former offenders) and 34 (deceased suspects). <br /> <br /> ''Section 60 ''provides that the elimination (Garda Síochána) index shall contain DNA profiles generated from samples taken under sections 39 (from certain Garda personnel). <br /> <br /> ''Section 61 ''provides that the elimination (crime scene investigators) index shall contain DNA profiles generated from samples taken under sections 40 (from certain Garda personnel), 41 (staff members of EFÉ) and 42 (certain prescribed persons). <br /> <br /> ''Section 62 ''provides that the elimination (prescribed persons) index shall contain DNA profiles generated from samples taken under section 42 (from certain prescribed persons). <br /> <br /> ''Section 63 ''provides that the missing and unknown persons index shall contain profiles generated from samples taken under sections 46 (missing persons), 47 (seriously ill or severely injured persons) and 48 (unknown deceased persons). <br /> <br /> Section 64 provides that EFÉ shall establish and operate the DNA Database System in accordance with the Bill. Subsection (2) is illustrative of the functions that EFÉ will be required to perform in relation to the System. Subsection (3) provides that the Director of EFÉ may make arrangements with other laboratories to perform one of its functions in relation to the DNA Database System — the generation of DNA profiles from samples taken under the Bill. Any such arrangements must be in compliance with the requirements of the Bill. <br /> <br /> ''Section 65 ''specifies the rules in accordance with which a DNA profile entered in an index may be compared with another profile in that index or with a DNA profile in another index. The only purpose for which a profile may be compared with another profile other than in accordance with the specified rules is for the purpose of the administration of the System. In all cases a profile entered in an index may be compared with other profiles in the same index. As regards comparisons between profiles entered in different indexes: a profile in the crime scene index may be compared with a profile in the reference index and with profiles in the elimination indexes under certain conditions; a profile in the reference index may be compared with a profile in the crime scene index or in the missing and unknown persons index; a profile entered in the missing and unknown persons index may be compared with a profile in the reference index or the crime scene index but only for the purposes of identification. Searches of the System may only be conducted by a staff member of EFÉ. Profiles entered in the System may not be compared with profiles that are not entered in the System except in accordance with sections 96 and 97 which concern international cooperation. <br /> <br /> <br /> '''III. Sample Collection'''<br /> <br /> <br /> Taking of bodily samples from persons in custody of Garda Síochána <br /> <br /> ''Section 9 ''provides that a sample or samples may be taken from a person who is detained under any of the existing Garda Síochána detention powers: section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939, section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984, section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996, and section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007. Samples may also be taken where a person is detained under any of these powers on the basis of a rearrest warrant issued under section 30A of the 1939 Act, section 10 of the 1984 Act, section 4 of the 1996 Act and section 51 of the 2007 Act. Linking the power to take samples with the detention powers means that in general the offence threshold for the taking of a sample is a maximum sentence of imprisonment of 5 years or more subject to limited exceptions in the case of the Offences Against the State Act 1939 and the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 which contain a small number of offences which do not meet the 5 year threshold. <br /> <br /> A sample or samples may be taken from a person in prison who is arrested by the Garda Síochána under section 42 of the Criminal Justice Act 1999 for the purposes of the investigation of an offence other than the offence in respect of which he or she is in prison and who is detained pursuant to section 4 of the 1984 Act. <br /> <br /> The three categories of samples that may be taken are specified: a sample under section 11 of the Bill i.e. a sample for the purpose of the generation of a DNA profile in respect of the person for entry in the DNA Database System which is to be established under section 56 and intimate and non-intimate samples under sections 12 and 13 for the purpose of proving or disproving the involvement of the person in the offence in respect of which he or she is detained i.e. for evidential purposes. <br /> <br /> ''Section 10 ''provides that it is the responsibility of the member in charge of the Garda station in which a person is detained under any of the Garda detention powers listed in section 9(''a'') through (''d'') to determine whether that person is a protected person. This determination is required because Part 2 of the Bill provides additional safeguards in respect of detained persons who are protected persons. ‘‘Member in charge’’ is defined in section 2 and refers to the member in charge appointed under the Criminal Justice Act 1984 (Treatment in Custody) Regulations 1987. In the event that the taking of an intimate sample is authorised under section 12 the opinion of the member in charge that the person is a protected person must be certified by a medical practitioner. <br /> <br /> ''Section 11 ''permits a member of the Garda Síochána to take a sample from a detained person for the purpose of generating a DNA profile for entry in the reference index of the DNA Database System— the sample is not taken for evidential purposes. A member not below the rank of sergeant must authorise the taking of the sample. Notwithstanding that the consent of the person to the taking of the sample is not required the person is to be informed of various matters before the sample is taken, including (where applicable) that reasonable force may be used in the event that he or she fails or refuses to allow the sample to be taken. Protected persons and children under 14 years of age are excluded from the application of this section. The Minister, by order, shall exclude certain offences from the scope of this section because their nature is such that evidence relating to DNA would not assist with their investigation or prosecution. As regards the application of this section to children who are 14 years or older the Minister is required to review this within 7 years of the commencement of the section and may, having regard to the outcome of the review, vary the application of the section to such children. <br /> <br /> ''Section 12 ''concerns the taking of an intimate sample from a detained person for the purposes of the investigation of the offence in respect of which the person is detained and for evidential purposes in any proceedings. If the sample taken is one which may be used to generate a DNA profile in respect of the person then the sample may also be used for the purpose of the DNA Database System. A sample of this type may only be taken if a member of the Garda Síochána not below the rank of inspector has authorised it and the appropriate written consent has been given by the detained person concerned. Before giving the necessary authorisation the member must be satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for suspecting the involvement of the person in the offence in respect of which the person concerned is detained and for believing that the sample will tend to confirm or disprove the involvement of the person in the offence. Before the detained person is requested to consent he or she must be informed of various matters including the consequences of not consenting which are detailed in section 19. <br /> <br /> ''Section 13 ''concerns the taking of a non-intimate sample from a detained person for the purposes of the investigation of the offence in respect of which the person is detained and for evidential purposes in any proceedings. If the sample taken is one which may be used to generate a DNA profile in respect of the person then the sample may also be used for the purpose of the DNA Database System. A sample of this type may only be taken if a member of the Garda Síochána not below the rank of inspector has authorised it. Unlike in the case of intimate samples under section 12 the consent of the person concerned is not required. Before giving the necessary authorisation the member must be satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for suspecting the involvement of the person in the offence in respect of which the person concerned is detained and for believing that the sample will tend to confirm or disprove the involvement of that person in the offence. Notwithstanding that the person’s consent is not required he or she is to be informed of various matters before the sample is taken including that reasonable force may be used in the event that he or she fails or refuses to allow the sample to be taken. Non-intimate samples are taken or caused to be taken by a member of the Garda Síochána. <br /> <br /> ''Section 15 ''defines the meaning of the ‘‘appropriate consent’’ which is required under section 12 before an intimate sample may be taken. In the case of an adult (i.e. a person aged 18 years or older other than a protected person) his or her consent is required. In the case of a protected person the consent of his or her parent or guardian or an order from a District Court judge under section 16 is required. In the case of a child aged 14 or older, the consent of the child and either a parent or guardian or an order from a District Court judge under section 17 is required. In the case of a child who is below the age of 14 the consent of his or her parent or guardian or an order from a District Court judge under section 17 is required. A parent or guardian may be excluded from giving consent in certain circumstances; namely where he or she is the victim of the offence, has been arrested in respect of the offence or the member in charge has reasonable grounds for suspecting that the parent or guardian is complicit in the offence concerned or is likely to obstruct the course of justice. The exclusion of one parent or guardian on one of these grounds does not prevent another parent or guardian from being asked to give consent. Before consent is sought from a parent or guardian he or she must be given the information that is required to be given to the detained person under section 12. <br /> <br /> ''Sections 16 ''and ''17 ''concern protected persons and children respectively and provide that in certain circumstances a member of the Garda Síochána not below the rank of inspector may apply to a District Court judge for an order to take an intimate sample from a protected person or child. The circumstances in which such an application may be made are where a parent or guardian: cannot be contacted despite reasonable efforts; has been contacted but indicates that he or she cannot or will not attend at the Garda station within a reasonable period of time; is excluded from giving consent under section 15; refuses to give consent in the case of a protected person or in the case of child where the child’s consent is not required (those under 14 years), or where the consent of the child is required (those aged 14 years or older) where the child has consented; or the protected person or child does not have, or it cannot be ascertained, within a reasonable period of time that he or she has a living parent or guardian from whom consent may be sought. <br /> <br /> ''Section 19 ''concerns the consequences that may follow a refusal to consent to the taking of an intimate sample. A refusal to consent without reasonable cause may give rise to an adverse inference being drawn in subsequent criminal proceedings. Such an adverse inference may be treated as corroborating any evidence to which it is relevant — it may not be the sole or main basis of a conviction. The adverse inference may not be drawn if certain steps have not been followed. The steps are that the person was told in ordinary language that a failure to consent could give rise to such an inference being drawn, that he or he was given a reasonable opportunity to consult a solicitor before refusing consent and that the request for consent was video-recorded or the person consented in writing to it not being so recorded. This section does not apply to: a protected person, a child who is under 14 years, or a child who is 14 years or older who gave the necessary consent but whose parent or guardian refused consent unless the child refuses to comply with a District Court order under section 17 authorising the taking of the sample. <br /> <br /> ''Section 20 ''concerns the circumstances in which a sample taken for the purposes of the DNA Database System under section 11 may be treated as a non-intimate sample taken under section 13 for evidential purposes. This may occur where during the same period of detention a sample has been taken under section 11 and a decision is subsequently made that a non-intimate sample under section 13 is required for the purposes of the investigation at hand i.e. to prove or disprove the person’s involvement in the offence in connection with which he or she is detained. Before a section 11 sample may be treated as a section 13 sample similar procedures that apply to the taking of a section 13 sample must be followed — a member not below the rank of inspector must authorise the change of use of the sample and the person must be informed of certain matters including that the result of forensic tests on the sample may be used in evidence. <br /> <br /> ''Section 24 ''sets out the circumstances in which a section 11 or section 13 sample may be taken with the use of reasonable force. The use of force is not permitted to take section 11 samples from children or section 13 samples from children under 12 years. Force does not apply in the case of samples taken under section 12 i.e. intimate samples. Reasonable force must be authorised by a member of the Garda Síochána not below the rank of superintendent. The detained person must be informed in advance of the intention to use reasonable force and that the necessary authorisation has been given. The use of reasonable force must be observed by a member not below the rank of inspector who is to determine the number of members necessary. The taking of a sample with the use of reasonable force must be video-recorded. Special provisions apply in case of protected persons and children (where section 13 samples are required) — a person other than a member of the Garda Síochána must be present when force is being used to take a sample unless the protected person or child indicates that he or she does not wish to have the person present. The person may be the parent/guardian or adult relative or other adult reasonably named by the person who attends at the Garda or in their absence or exclusion under section 21 or 22 another adult nominated by the member in charge. <br /> <br /> <br /> Taking of samples from volunteers to generate DNA profiles <br /> <br /> ''Section 27 ''provides that a member of the Garda Síochána or an authorised person may request a person i.e. a volunteer to have a sample taken for the purpose of generating a DNA profile in respect of him or her in relation to the investigation of a particular offence or an incident that may involve the commission of an offence. This section does not apply to persons in the custody of the Garda Síochána or offenders who may be sampled under section 30 or 31. An authorised person refers to a person appointed in writing under section 104 by a member not below the rank of superintendent for the purposes of sections 39 and 40 and Parts 3 and 6. In the event that the DNA profile of a victim or a person reasonably considered to be a victim is required in relation to the investigation of an offence or incident this section applies i.e. he or she is to be treated as a volunteer. Before seeking the consent of a volunteer to the taking of a sample the member or authorised person must inform the volunteer of certain matters including that he or she is not obliged to provide the sample. The volunteer’s consent must be in writing. <br /> <br /> In general profiles generated from samples taken from volunteers will not be entered in the DNA Database System — they will be retained for use in connection with the particular offence/incident only. Subsections (7) to (9) provide an exception to this general rule. A member not below the rank of sergeant may at the time that a sample is being taken under this section from a volunteer (or afterwards), inform the volunteer (other than a protected person, a child, or a victim or a person reasonably considered to be a victim) that he or she may consent to the entry of his or her profile in the reference index of the DNA Database System. This consent is a separate consent to the consent required to the taking of the sample in relation to a particular investigation or incident but must also be in writing. The person must be informed of certain matters before his or her profile may be entered in the reference index including that he or she is not obliged to consent to its entry, the effect of such entry and the rules governing the destruction of the sample and the removal of the profile from the System. <br /> <br /> ''Section 28 ''sets out the circumstances in which a mass screening of a class of persons defined by certain characteristics may be conducted. It provides that a mass screening must be authorised by a member not below the rank of chief superintendent. In order to authorise a mass screening the member must have reasonable grounds for believing that the mass screening of the target class is likely to further the investigation of the offence and is a reasonable and proportionate measure to be taken in the investigation of that offence. A mass screening may only be conducted in respect of a relevant offence which is defined in section 2(1) as an offence in respect of which a person may be detained under any of the Garda detention powers listed in section 9(''a'')to(''d'') — generally offences which attract a maximum sentence of 5 years or more. The target class may be determined by sex, age, kinship, geographic area, time, or any other matter which the authorising member considers appropriate. A person who comes within the target class is a volunteer and therefore is not obliged to accede to a request to provide a sample. His or her written consent is required. As is the case with all volunteers, he or she must be informed of certain matters before his or her consent is sought. A sample taken as part of a mass screening may not be used for the purposes of the DNA Database System — it is tested and retained for the purposes of the investigation of the relevant offence in respect of which it was taken. <br /> <br /> <br /> Taking of samples from other persons or bodies for reference index of DNA Database System <br /> <br /> ''Section 30 ''concerns adult offenders. It provides that a sample may be taken for the purpose of generating a DNA profile in respect of the person for entry in the reference index of the DNA Database System from offenders who: on commencement of the section are still subject to sentence in connection with a relevant offence, are sentenced after commencement (whether convicted before or after commencement) in respect of a relevant offence, are serving sentences of imprisonment in the State following transfer (whether before or after commencement of the section) under the Transfer of Sentenced Persons Act 1995 or the Transfer of Execution of Sentences Act 2005 in respect of an offence that corresponds to a relevant offence, and persons who (on or after commencement of the section) are subject to the notification requirements of Part 2 of the Sex Offenders Act 2001. <br /> <br /> The sample is to be taken as soon as practicable after a person comes within one of the eligible categories and in any event before expiry of the sentence or the notification requirements. Where the offender is in prison the sample will be taken by a prison officer following authorisation by the prison governor (who may delegate his/her powers under section 107). Where the offender is not in prison the sample may be taken by a member of the Garda Síochána where an authorisation to do so has been given by a member not below the rank of sergeant and the offender attends at a station for that purpose pursuant to ‘‘a notice to attend’’ issued by a member not below the rank of inspector. Non-compliance with the notice to attend without reasonable cause may result in the offender being prosecuted summarily. The section specifies the information that is to be given to the offender by the prison officer or the member, as the case may be, before the sample is taken. <br /> <br /> ''Section 31 ''concerns child offenders. For the purposes of this section ‘‘child’’ is not limited to persons under 18 years of age — a wider definition is required having regard to section 155(2) of the Children Act 2001 which allows certain offenders detained in children detention schools to remain for a period up to six months after attaining the age of 18 years. The section provides that a sample may be taken for the purpose of generating a DNA profile in respect of a child offender for entry in the reference index of the DNA Database System from children who: on commencement of the section are still subject to sentence in connection with a relevant offence, are sentenced to detention after commencement (whether convicted before or after commencement) in respect of a relevant offence, are serving sentences of detention in the State following transfer (whether before or after commencement of the section) under the Transfer of Sentenced Persons Act 1995 or the Transfer of Execution of Sentences Act 2005 in respect of an offence that corresponds to a relevant offence, and child offenders who (on or after commencement of the section) are subject to the notification requirements of Part 2 of the Sex Offenders Act 2001. <br /> <br /> ''Section 32 ''contains the criteria that must be met before a person comes within the term ‘‘former offender’’. A former offender is a person who is no longer subject to a sentence for a relevant offence (or a corresponding offence in the case of convictions in other jurisdictions) or in the case of a sex offender, is no longer subject to notification requirements under the Sex Offenders Act 2001 (or corresponding requirements in the case of convictions in other jurisdictions). A person is not a former offender for the purpose of this section: if his /her DNA profile is already entered in the reference index of the DNA Database (in so far as that can be ascertained) and a member of the Garda Síochána or a judge of the District Court is not satisfied having regard to a range of specified factors that it is appropriate that a sample be taken under section 33; the person concerned is not ordinarily resident in the State or does not have his or her principal residence in the State; and a period of 10 years has elapsed since the expiry of the last sentence for a relevant offence of which the person was convicted or, in the case of a sex offender, since the end of the last notification period to which he or she was subject. Only certain convictions handed down when the person was a child are eligible for consideration — those triable by the Central Criminal Court and any other offences prescribed having regard to their nature and seriousness. <br /> <br /> ''Section 33 ''sets out the procedures to apply in the case of former offenders. Where a member not below the rank of superintendent is satisfied that a person is a former offender and that it is in the interests of the protection of society and desirable for the purpose of assisting in the investigation of offences to have a sample taken from the person under this section the member may authorise the taking of the sample. Where such an authorisation has been given a member may request the former offender concerned to attend at the station for the purpose of having the sample taken. The person shall be put on notice that if he or she does not attend an ''ex parte ''application may be made to a District Court judge for an order authorising the sending of a notice to attend — failure to comply with which without reasonable cause is a summary offence. Should an application to a District Court judge be necessary it must be made by a member not below the rank of superintendent. In the event that the person is prosecuted for not complying with the court order it shall be a defence for him or her to show that he or she is not a former offender. Before a sample is taken under this section the former offender must be given certain information. <br /> <br /> ''Section 34 ''allows a sample to be taken from the body of a deceased person for the purpose of generating a DNA profile in respect of the person to be entered in the reference index of the DNA Database System. The taking of such a sample must be authorised by a District Court judge on the application of a member not below the rank of superintendent. An application may be made where the member has reasonable grounds for suspecting that the person, prior to his or her death, has committed a relevant offence and that the taking of a sample will further the investigation of the offence concerned. The judge may make further orders in relation to entry, search and seizure on the application of the member in order to allow the order to take the sample to be executed. Samples under this section are to be taken by registered medical practitioners or any other prescribed persons. A profile entered in the reference index of the System in accordance with this section may be compared with the other profiles in that index and with the profiles contained in the crime scene index of the System in accordance with section 65(3). Once this exercise has been completed the profile is to be removed from the System and the sample destroyed unless the member in charge of the investigation of the offence concerned is satisfied that the sample and profile should be retained for the purposes of that investigation. This section does not authorise the exhumation of a body. <br /> <br /> ''Section 35 ''sets out the circumstances in which reasonable force may be used to take samples under Part 4. Reasonable force may only be used to take samples under this Part where the person concerned is in prison, a children detention school or other place of detention. Reasonable force must be authorised by the governor of the prison/place of detention or the director of the children detention school. The person must be informed in advance of the intention to use reasonable force and that the necessary authorisation has been given. The use of reasonable force must be observed by the governor/director of the children detention school who is to determine the number of prison officers/staff of the children detention school that is reasonably necessary for the purposes of the section. The taking of a sample with the use of reasonable force must be video-recorded. <br /> <br /> <br /> Taking of samples from persons or bodies for purposes of identification division of DNA Database System<br /> <br /> ''Section 46 ''concerns missing persons, whether they went missing before or after commencement. It provides that a sample may be taken in relation to such a person from his or her clothing or other belongings or from his or her blood relatives for the purposes of the missing and unknown persons index of the DNA Database System. A sample may only be taken for the purposes of the Garda investigation of the disappearance of the person if the circumstances of the disappearance so require or following a natural or other disaster, one or more persons are missing. Authorisation is required at inspector level or above for the taking of the sample. The authorisation may only be given if the member giving it believes that the taking of the sample and the entry of the related DNA profile in the missing and unknown persons index of the DNA Database System may assist with finding or identifying the missing person. Before a sample may be taken from a blood relative his or her consent must be obtained in writing. Such a person is to be given certain information before the sample is taken. A sample, in the case of a blood relative, is restricted to a mouth swab or plucked head hairs (as set out in section 2(3)). A sample relating to a missing person that is in the possession of the Garda Síochána or EFÉ arising from the investigation into the disappearance of the person may be used for the purposes of this section. <br /> <br /> ''Section 47 ''concerns persons who are seriously ill or severely injured and who, by reason of that illness or injury, cannot identify themselves. It provides that a sample (restricted to a mouth swab or plucked head hair) may be taken from such a person for the purposes of the missing and unknown persons index of the DNA Database System on the authorisation of the High Court. A court application may only be made where: a medical practitioner certifies that the person concerned is suffering from a serious illness or has sustained a severe injury by reason of which he or she is unable to identify him or herself and that inability is likely to endure for a prolonged period; and the person concerned (other than a child or a protected person) has been consulted with regard to the making of the application in so far as that is possible. A court application may be made by the Health Services Executive, the owner or manager of a hospital or nursing home or the Garda Commissioner. The matters of which the High Court has to be satisfied before making an order are specified. A sample taken under this section must be taken by a medical practitioner/nurse or any other prescribed person. <br /> <br /> ''Section 48 ''concerns unknown deceased persons. It provides that a coroner to whom the death of the unknown deceased person is reportable may authorise the taking of a sample from the body of the person for the purposes of the missing and unknown persons index of the DNA Database System where he or she has reason to believe that such a course of action may assist with identifying the person. The coroner is to inform the superintendent of the Garda district in which the unknown deceased person was located of the giving of the authorisation. A sample taken under this section must be taken by a medical practitioner or any other prescribed person. A sample taken from the body of the unknown deceased person already in the possession of the coroner may be used for the purposes of this section. <br /> <br /> <br /> '''Removal Criteria and Sample Retention '''<br /> <br /> ''Section 72 ''defines who constitutes an applicant for the purposes of section 74 (i.e. who may apply to the Commissioner for the destruction of his or her sample and removal of a profile (if any) from the System. Subject to certain qualifications an applicant is a person who: was not proceeded against, or if proceeded against was acquitted or the proceedings were dismissed or discontinued; who is subject to an order under section 1 of the Probation of Offenders Act 1907; or whose conviction was quashed or declared to be a miscarriage of justice. In the case of a person who was not proceeded against a period of 12 months must elapse between the taking of the sample concerned and the application. Furthermore the failure to institute proceedings must not be due to the fact that the person absconded or could not be located. <br /> <br /> ''Section 73 ''provides that in exceptional circumstances a person against whom proceedings have not been brought does not have to wait for the usual period of 12 months to elapse before making an application under section 74 to the Commissioner. Subsection (2) is illustrative of what constitutes exceptional circumstances. <br /> <br /> ''Section 74 ''provides that an applicant (within the meaning of section 72) may apply in writing to the Commissioner to have his or her sample destroyed and any profile removed from the System. The Commissioner must determine the application within 12 weeks and provide written reasons. In determining the application the Commissioner must be satisfied that the person is ‘‘an applicant’’ and have regard, in particular to a range of specified matters. The Commissioner may grant the application in full or in part. Where the Commissioner does not grant the application in full or does not make a determination within the 12 weeks the applicant may appeal to the District Court. The appeal is to be on notice and shall be heard in private. <br /> <br /> ''Section 75 ''concerns former offenders. It provides that a person from whom a sample was taken under section 33 may apply to the Commissioner for the destruction of that sample/removal of that profile in the event that any conviction to which regard was had when making a determination as to whether he or she was a former offender under section 32 has been quashed or declared to be a miscarriage of justice. <br /> <br /> ''Section 76, ''subject to certain qualifications, applies a default destruction period of 3 years to samples taken under section 11, 30, 31, or 33 i.e. samples taken under Parts 2 and 4 for the purposes of the DNA Database System. <br /> <br /> ''Section 77 ''subject to certain qualifications, applies a default destruction period of 3 years to samples taken under sections 12 and 13 (intimate and non-intimate samples for evidential purposes). The circumstances in which this section applies include where the person was not proceeded against within the default destruction period, or if proceeded against was acquitted or the proceedings were dismissed or discontinued or who is subject to an order under section 1 of the Probation of Offenders Act 1907. <br /> <br /> ''Section 78 ''subject to certain qualifications, applies default removal periods of 10 years for adults and 5 years for children and protected persons in the case of DNA profiles entered in the System. The circumstances in which this section applies include where the person was not proceeded against within the relevant default removal period, or if proceeded against was acquitted or the proceedings were dismissed or discontinued or who is subject to an order under section 1 of the Probation of Offenders Act 1907. <br /> <br /> ''Section 79 ''makes an exception to the indefinite retention arrangements applicable to the DNA profiles of convicted persons entered in the System. The exception applies in the case of child offenders (other than those convicted of offences triable by the Central Criminal Court or prescribed by the Minister having regard to their nature and seriousness). A default removal period of 10 years applies subject to certain qualifications such as the child offender not being convicted of an offence within the default period. <br /> <br /> ''Section 80 ''specifies the circumstances in which a person who would otherwise come within the meaning of ‘‘applicant’’ in section 72 is excluded and in which the default removal periods in sections 78 and 79 do not apply. The circumstances are: the fact that the person was not proceeded against for an offence other than the offence in connection with which the sample was taken was due to the fact that he or she absconded or could not be located; proceedings for another offence have been instituted against the person and he or she has not been acquitted or the proceedings have not been dismissed or discontinued; the person has been convicted of another offence and that conviction has not been quashed or declared to be a miscarriage of justice. <br /> <br /> ''Section 81 ''deals with the application of the time periods under section 72 and 78 where an opportunity to take a sample from a person arose during the relevant period but was not taken (e.g. where the person was arrested and detained but a sample was not taken because his or her profile was already on the System). Where this is the case the date on which the subsequent sample could have been taken is deemed to be the date on which the first sample was taken i.e. the clock is re-started. <br /> <br /> ''Section 82 ''concerns the destruction/removal arrangements for Part 3 (volunteers). A volunteer (or in the case of a child or protected person the person who gave consent) may request the destruction of his or her sample and any profile by notice in writing to the Commissioner. Pursuant to the request the sample/profile is to be destroyed within 2 months subject to section 88. If a sample/profile has not been destroyed previously it is to be destroyed within 2 months of the completion of the investigation or any proceedings in connection with the offence in respect of which it was taken. Where a volunteer consented to the entry of his or her profile in the DNA Database System a request for destruction is to be construed as including a request for removal. In such a case the Commissioner may request the volunteer to agree to his or her profile being removed from the System but retained in connection with the particular investigation in respect of which it was taken. The written consent of the volunteer is required to such a request. <br /> <br /> ''Section 86 ''sets out the destruction arrangements to apply to a sample taken under section 43 or 44. In general once the necessary comparison between the profile generated from the sample taken under either of those sections with the crime scene sample concerned has been completed the sample and profile are to be destroyed as soon as practicable. An exception may be made where the Commissioner, or the Director, as the case may be, is satisfied that there is good reason relating to the investigation of a particular offence why the sample/profile should be retained. If such is the case the sample/profile is to be destroyed not more than 2 months after the completion of the investigation or any proceedings, which ever is the later. <br /> <br /> ''Section 87 ''concerns the destruction of samples/profiles relating to Part 6 (identification). A blood relative of a missing person (or in the case of a child or protected person the person who gave consent) may request the destruction of his or her sample and the removal of the profile by notice in writing to the Commissioner. Pursuant to the request the sample/profile is to be destroyed within 2 months. A sample/profile taken from a blood relative (if not previously destroyed) or relating to the missing person is to be destroyed and the profile removed within 2 months of the missing person having been located or identified. Similar arrangements apply in the case of samples taken from unknown persons (living or deceased). Certain qualifications apply in all cases. The section does not authorise the destruction of a sample or the removal of a profile where it is required for the purposes of: an investigation into the disappearance of a missing person or into how the unknown living person became ill or was injured or the unknown deceased person died; or an inquest. <br /> <br /> ''Section 88 ''provides that the Commissioner may apply to a District Court judge to retain a sample beyond the default destruction periods or a profile beyond the default removal periods (in sections 76, 77, 78 or 79) where there is good reason to do so. A member not below the rank of superintendent may make an application to a District Court judge to retain a sample/profile taken from a volunteer under section 27 or 28 where there is good reason relating to the investigation of the particular offence in respect of which it was taken. <br /> <br /> An application is to be on notice. The hearing is to be in private. An order may not be made unless the person concerned, where he or she applies to be heard, has been given a reasonable opportunity to be heard. <br /> <br /> ''Section 91 ''provides that the Minister may by order alter (in the main by deceasing) the default destruction periods and default removal periods specified in this Part having regard to a review conducted under section 90. ''Section 92 ''provides that where a sample is to be destroyed or a profile is to be removed the Commissioner shall request or cause to be requested EFÉ to carry out the necessary actions. ''Section 93 ''specifies the circumstances in which a person is to be notified of the destruction of a sample or the removal of a profile from the System. ''Section 94 ''provides that the references in this Part to the Commissioner, for the purposes of the application of this Part, shall be construed as references to the Ombudsman Commission. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ----<br /> &lt;references/&gt;</div>

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<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>== Overview ==<br /> The UK’s National DNA Database (NDNAD) was the first to be established, in 1995. Two changes in the law, made by the Blair Government in 2001 and 2003, led to a massive expansion of the database. DNA samples and records were collected routinely from everyone arrested for any recordable offence, from the age of ten, and retained indefinitely whether or not they were charged or convicted. However, the law on retention was reversed following public controversy and a successful challenge in the European Court of Human Rights.<br /> <br /> The 2008 Interpol survey reports that 329,660 crime scene DNA profiles and 5,093,145 individuals' profiles, plus 163 unknown/deceased DNA profiles were held in the UK at the time of the survey. According to Interpol, the UK's DNA database grew to 400,337 crime scene DNA profiles, 6,547,187 reference DNA profiles from individuals, 97 missing persons' DNA profiles, 35 unidentified human remains DNA profiles and 43,888 other DNA profiles in 2011. As at 31 March 2015, the NDNAD held 5,766,369 DNA profiles from individuals and 486,691 from crime scenes, following removal of DNA profiles from innocent people and some children convicted of minor offences. Removing these people from the database has not reduced crime detection rates. <br /> <br /> At 31st March 2020, the DNA database held 6,568,035 individuals' DNA profiles (taken from 5,604,185 individuals, when duplicates are taken into account) and 647,378 from crime scenes (of which 213,003 had not been matched to an individual's DNA profile).<br /> <br /> Legislation covering police use of DNA is different in Scotland and Northern Ireland from the law in England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland maintain separate DNA databases, but DNA profile records loaded to these databases are also loaded to the UK's NDNAD. Thus, the UK's NDNAD holds DNA profiles from all UK police forces (as well as the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man), but the laws covering the retention of DNA profiles taken in each country differ. At 31st March 2020, individuals' DNA profiles stored on the NDNAD (including duplicates) consisted of 5,615,953 from England, 371,848 from Scotland, 365,965 from Wales, 171, 037 from Northern Ireland, and 43,230 other (this includes those from the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Ministry of Defence police forces, HM Revenue and Customs, prisoners and others).<br /> <br /> Scotland rejected plans to retain DNA records from innocent people indefinitely in 2006. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, public opposition to keeping innocent people on the DNA database grew as more cases emerged of people falsely accused of minor offences who had their DNA stored.<br /> <br /> The European Court of Human Rights ruled that the law in England and Wales breached the European Convention on Human Rights in December 2008 (in the case of [http://hudoc.echr.coe.int/sites/eng/pages/search.aspx?i=001-90051 S. and Marper v. the United Kingdom]).<br /> <br /> The UK’s Coalition Government adopted the Protection of Freedoms Act on 1st of May 2012, which came in to force at the end of October 2013. The DNA profiles and fingerprints of more than 1.7 million innocent people and children have been removed from police databases and more than 7.7 million DNA samples have also been destroyed.<br /> <br /> == Resources ==<br /> *External links<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/forensic-information-databases-annual-report-2023-to-2024/forensic-information-databases-annual-report-2023-to-2024-accessible Forensic Information Databases annual report 2023 to 2024 (11th October 2024)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/forensic-information-databases-annual-report-2022-to-2023 Forensic Information Databases annual report 2022 to 2023 (22nd May 2024)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/forensic-information-databases-annual-report-2021-to-2022 Forensic Information Databases annual report 2021 to 2022 (23rd May 2023)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/forensic-information-databases-annual-report-2020-to-2021 Forensic Information Databases annual report 2020 to 2021 (27 April 2022)] <br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/forensic-information-databases-for-research-purposes-guidance Forensic information databases for research purposes: guidance (25th January 2021)] <br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/international-dna-and-fingerprint-exchange-policy-for-the-uk International DNA and fingerprint exchange policy for the UK (6th January 2021)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/biometrics-commissioner-interim-report-december-2020 Biometrics Commissioner: interim report December 2020]<br /> **[https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/wfs2.1414 WIREs Forensic Science: The effectiveness of the current use of forensic DNA in criminal investigations in England and Wales (February 2021)] <br /> **[https://ec.europa.eu/transparency/regdoc/rep/1/2020/EN/COM-2020-857-F1-EN-ANNEX-1-PART-1.PDF European Commission: TRADE AND COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE EUROPEAN ATOMIC ENERGY COMMUNITY, OF THE ONE PART, AND THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND, OF THE OTHER PART (25th December 2020)]<br /> **[https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/qanda_20_2532 European Commission: Questions &amp; Answers: EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (24th December 2020)]<br /> ** [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/913011/NDNAD_Strategy_Board_AR_2018-2020_Web_Accessible.pdf Home Office: National DNA Database biennial report, 2018 to 2020 (2nd September 2020)]<br /> **[http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/niconsul2020-gw-fin.pdf GeneWatchUK response to the Department of Justice’s consultation on proposals to amend the legislation governing the retention of DNA and fingerprints in Northern Ireland (July 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2020-06-15.HCWS290.h&amp;s=DNA#gHCWS290.0 TheyWorkforYou: Prüm – Data Sharing Update (15th June 2020)]<br /> **[https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/873640/dna-v4.0ext1.pdf Home Office: DNA policy guidance: Version 4.0 (16th March 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.scot/news/biometrics-commissioner/ Scottish Government: Biometrics Commissioner (10th March 2020)]<br /> **[http://hudoc.echr.coe.int/eng?i=001-200817 European Court of Human Rights: CASE OF GAUGHRAN v. THE UNITED KINGDOM. Judgment, Strasbourg (13th February 2020)] Case regarding the disproportionate character of the indefinite retention of the DNA profile of a person convicted of minor offence.<br /> **[https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201719/cmselect/cmsctech/1970/1970.pdf House of Commons Science and Technology Committee: The work of the Biometrics Commissioner and the Forensic Science Regulator. Nineteenth Report of Session 2017–19 (17th July 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/international-dna-and-fingerprint-exchange-policy-for-the-uk Home Office: International DNA and fingerprint exchange policy for the UK (8th July 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-and-eu-law-enforcement-boost-co-operation-on-dna-databases Home Office: UK and EU law enforcement boost co-operation on DNA databases (14th June 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.scot/news/biometrics-commissioner-bill-published/ Scottish Government: Biometrics Commissioner (31st May 2019)]<br /> **[https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/778065/National_DNA_Database_anuual_report_2017-18_print.pdf National DNA Database Strategy Board Annual Report 2017/18]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dna-policy UK Government: DNA policy (immigration)]<br /> **[https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/715318/FINDS-SB-P-002_-_Issue_1_-_FINDS_Strategy_Board_Policy_Access_and_Use_Po....pdf Forensic Information Databases Service (FINDS):The Forensic Information Databases Strategy Board Policy for Access and Use of DNA Samples, DNA Profiles, Fingerprint Images, and Associated Data (7th June 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/mayors-office-policing-and-crime-mopac/governance-and-decision-making/mopac-decisions-0/forensic-services-prum-dna-service-delivery-plan London: Forensic Services Prüm DNA Service Delivery Plan (10th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/biometrics-commissioner-annual-report-2017 Biometrics Commissioner: annual report 2017]<br /> **[https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/713593/government_response_-_annual_report_2017.pdf Response to the Biometrics Commissioner's annual report 2017]<br /> **[http://assets.smartcdn.co.uk.s3-website-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/docs/3911_19012018095152.pdf Forensic Science Regulator: Annual Report: November 2016 - November 2017 (19th January 2018)]<br /> **[https://royalsociety.org/~/media/about-us/programmes/science-and-law/royal-society-forensic-dna-analysis-primer-for-courts.pdf Royal Society: Forensic DNA analysis: A Primer for Courts (November 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/594185/58714_Un-Num_Nat_DNA_DB_Accessible.pdf National DNA Database Strategy Board Annual Report 2015/16]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/568554/Annual_Report_of_the_Ethics_Group_2015.pdf Annual Report of The Ethics Group: National DNA Database 2015 (16th November 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/526232/55843_BC_Report_ACCESSIBLE_01.pdf Further Report by the Biometrics Commissioner on Issues Raised in his 2015 Annual Report (April 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/507104/54496_Biometrics_Commissioners_Report_Print_Ready__3_.pdf Commissioner for the retention and use of biometric material: Annual Report December 2015]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/access-and-use-of-dna-samples-profiles-and-associated-data NDNAD Strategy Board policy for access and use of DNA samples, profiles and associated data: December 2015]<br /> **[http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201516/cmselect/cmeuleg/342-xii/342xii.pdf House of Commons European Scunity Committee: Cross boarder law enforcement cooperation - UK participation in Prüm (4th December 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/484938/52921_NPCC_National_DNA_Database_print_ready.pdf National DNA Database Strategy Board Annual Report 2014/15]. Confirms that removing innocent people's DNA profiles has had no adverse impact on solving crimes.<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/international-dna-exchange-policy-for-the-united-kingdom Policy Paper: International DNA exchange policy for the United Kingdom (23rd October 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/464648/2015_Prum_Business_Case.pdf Prum Business and Implementation Case (30th September 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/463466/ANNEX_H_Prum_Feasibility_Statistical_Analysis.pdf Principle Forensic Services: Prum Feasibility Project. Statistical Study: Report (September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.pharmiweb.com/pressreleases/pressrel.asp?ROW_ID=124939#.VctwhPmYQxJ IntegenX: Rapid DNA Results Uploaded For First Time To United Kingdom’s National DNA Database (11th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.met.police.uk/foi/pdfs/other_information/corporate/early_deletion_process_2015.pdf Metropolitan Police: Early Deletion Requests - Consideration for the deletion of DNA profiles, Fingerprint, PNC Records and Photographic images. (22nd June 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dna-early-deletion-guidance-and-application-form Home Office: Record deletion guidance (27th May 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/publication-of-the-governments-response-to-the-biometrics-commissioners-first-annual-report UK Government response to the Biometrics Commissioner’s first annual report (13th May 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/circular-0092015-provisions-relating-to-dna-samples-in-the-police-amendment-regulations-2015-and-the-special-constabulary-amendment-regulations Circular 009/2015: provisions relating to DNA samples in the Police (Amendment) Regulations 2015 and the Special Constabulary (Amendment) Regulations 2015]<br /> **[http://www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets/documents/raise/deposited-papers/2015/dp1372.pdf: NORTHERN IRELAND DNA DATABASE GOVERNANCE BOARD REPORT 2012-14 (2015)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-dna-database-annual-report-2013-to-2014 National DNA Database: annual report, 2013 to 2014 (16th December 2014)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/biometrics-commissioner-annual-report-2013-2014 Biometrics Commissioner: annual report 2013-2014 (16th December 2014)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/applications-to-the-biometrics-commissioner-under-pace Home Office: Applications to the Biometrics Commissioner under PACE (26th September 2014)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/358653/GuidanceApplicationstotheBC.pdf National DNA Database Strategy Board: Applications to the Biometrics Commissioner under PACE (17th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.familylaw.co.uk/news_and_comment/re-z-application-for-release-of-dna-profiles-2014-ewhc-1999-fam#.U7wiU7Fhvqw Re Z(Application for Release of DNA Profiles) (2014) EWHC 1999 (Fam) (23rd June 2014)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-dna-database-strategy-board-governance-rules National DNA Database strategy board: governance rules (13th June 2014)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dna-early-deletion-guidance-and-application-form Home Office: DNA early deletion guidance and application form (20th January 2014)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/helping-the-police-fight-crime-more-effectively/supporting-pages/national-dna-database National DNA Database]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office/groups/national-dna-database-strategy-board National DNA Database Strategy Board]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/national-dna-database-ethics-group National DNA Database Ethics Group]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/forensic-science-regulator Forensic Science Regulator]<br /> **[https://www.europol.europa.eu/content/memberpage/united-kingdom-817 Europol: United Kingdom]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/254883/Access_And_Use_Of_DNA_Samples_Profiles.pdf Home Office: The NDNAD Strategy Board Policy for Access and Use of DNA Samples, Profiles and Associated Data (4th November 2013)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ndnad-ethics-group-6th-annual-report-2013 NDNAD Ethics Group: 6th annual report (October 2013)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/252678/NDNAD_Annual_Report_2012-13.pdf NATIONAL DNA DATABASE STRATEGY BOARD ANNUAL REPORT 2012-2013]<br /> **[http://www.forensicarchive.com/ Forensic Archive Ltd]<br /> **[http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201314/cmselect/cmsctech/610/610.pdf House of Commons Science and Technology Committee; Forensic Science I (July 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201314/cmselect/cmsctech/610/610vw.pdf House of Commons Science and Technology Committee: Forensic Science II (July 2013)]<br /> **[http://gizmonaut.net/blog/uk/2013/07/commencement_pofa_dna_provisions.html Gizmonaut: Commencement day of DNA provisions of the Protection of Freedom Act in October (22nd July 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1814/made The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Commencement No. 7) Order 2013] Commencement order for the provisions in the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 which relate to the destruction, retention and use of material including fingerprints, DNA samples and DNA profiles. Most provisions will come into force by 31st October 2013, with the destruction of copies coming into force by 31st January 2014.<br /> **[http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1813/made The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Destruction, Retention and Use of Biometric Data) (Transitional, Transitory and Saving Provisions) Order 2013]<br /> **[http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1814/made The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Commencement No. 7) Order 2013]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ndnad-annual-report-2011-to-2012 National DNA Database Annual Report: 2011-12]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ndnad-biennial-report-2009-to-2011 National DNA Database biennial report: 2009 to 2011]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/update-on-protection-of-freedoms-act-implementation-and-national-dna-database-annual-reports-2009-to-2012 Lord Taylor of Holbeach: Update on Protection of Freedoms Act implementation and National DNA Database annual reports 2009 to 2012 (20th May 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/9/pdfs/ukpga_20120009_en.pdf Protection of Freedoms Act 2012]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-dna-database-statistics National DNA Database statistics (23rd April 2013)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/protection-of-freedoms-act-2012-dna-and-fingerprint-provisions/protection-of-freedoms-act-2012-how-dna-and-fingerprint-evidence-is-protected-in-law Home Office: Protection of Freedoms Act 2012: how DNA and fingerprint evidence is protected in law (4th April 2013)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ndnad-strategy-board-minutes NDNAD Strategy Board minutes]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/equality-impact-assessment-of-the-national-dna-database Equality impact assessment of the National DNA Database (28th November 2012)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ndnad-annual-reports National DNA Database Annual Report 2006-07]<br /> **[http://www.statewatch.org/news/2009/nov/uk-dna-human-genetics-commission.pdf Human Genetics Commission: Nothing to hide, nothing to fear? Balancing individual rights and the public interest in the governance and use of the National DNA Database (24th November 2009)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/117784/ndnad-ann-report-2007-09.pdf The National DNA Database Annual Report 2007-08]<br /> **[http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/~rja14/Papers/database-state.pdf Rowntree Database State report (23rd March 2009)]<br /> **[https://rm.coe.int/168067d216 European Court of Human Rights: CASE OF S. AND MARPER v. THE UNITED KINGDOM (4th December 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200708/cmselect/cmhaff/58/58ii.pdf Home Affairs Committee report: A Surveillance Society? (Vol II: Evidence)]<br /> **[http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200708/cmselect/cmhaff/58/58i.pdf Home Affairs Committee Report: A Surveillance Society? (Vol I)]<br /> **[https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal/l_to_o/low_copy_number_dna_testing/ Crown Prosecution Service: DNA: Low Copy Number DNA Testing in the Criminal Justice System (23rd January 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.nuffieldbioethics.org/sites/default/files/The%20forensic%20use%20of%20bioinformation%20-%20ethical%20issues.pdf Nuffield Council on Bioethics: The forensic use of bioinformation: ethical issues (September 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/DNA_report2005_06.pdf The National DNA Database Annual Report 2005/06]<br /> **[http://www.acpo.police.uk/asp/policies/Data/NDNAD_AR_04_051.pdf The National DNA Database Annual Report 2004/05]<br /> **[https://www.dur.ac.uk/resources/sass/WilliamsandJohnsonInterimReport2005-1.pdf Forensic DNA Databasing: A European Perspective – A report from Durham University (June 2005)]<br /> **[http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/NDNAD_AR_04_05.pdf The National DNA Database Annual Report 2004/05]<br /> **[http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/corporate-publications-strategy/home-office-circulars/circulars-2004/058-2004/ Home Office Circular: Charges on Basis of Speculative Search Match on the National DNA Database (September 2004)]<br /> **[http://www.statewatch.org/news/2006/jan/uk-DNA-database.pdf DNA Expansion Programme 2000-2005: Reporting achievement]<br /> **[http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2005/10/PROPS Scottish Executive: Police Retention Of Prints and Samples]<br /> **[http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200405/cmselect/cmsctech/96/96i.pdf The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee’s report on forensics, 2005 (main report)]<br /> **[http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200405/cmselect/cmsctech/96/96ii.pdf The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee’s report on forensics, 2005 (evidence)]<br /> **[http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/NDNAD_AR_3_4.pdf The National DNA Database Annual Report 2003/04]<br /> **[http://www.dur.ac.uk/resources/sass/Williams_Johnson_Martin_NDNAD_report_2004.pdf Williams et al (2004) Genetic Information and Crime Investigation]<br /> **[https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal/assets/uploads/files/lawyers%27%20DNA%20guide%20KSWilliams%20190208%20%28i%29.pdf Forensic Science Service: Guide to DNA for lawyers and investigating officers(2004)]<br /> **[https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal/assets/uploads/files/pdf_000328%20-%20%20DNA%20Charging%20Guidance.pdf Crown Prosecution Service: Guidance on DNA Charging (16th July 2004)]<br /> **[http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/NDNAD_Annual_Report_02_03.pdf The National DNA Database Annual Report 2002/03]<br /> **[http://www.genewatch.org/sub-539478 GeneWatch UK: The UK Police National DNA Database]<br /> **[http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/60/contents Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (as amended)] This law was amended by the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 in order to set up the UK National DNA Database in 1995 by allowing police to collect DNA samples and conduct searches of stored DNA profiles: it has been amended many times since 1994.<br /> <br /> *Press articles<br /> **[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20z882gg07o BBC: Met DNA database missing nearly half of officers (2nd March 2026)]<br /> **[https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/feb/09/police-botch-dna-samples-england-wales The Guardian: Police in England and Wales botch more than 1,500 DNA samples (9th February 2023)]<br /> **[https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/police-failure-to-seal-dna-sample-bags-puts-criminal-cases-at-risk-vdldsqq0p The Times: Police failure to seal DNA sample bags puts criminal cases at risk (29th October 2021)]<br /> **[https://www.thedetail.tv/articles/criticism-for-proposed-changes-to-psni-s-storage-of-public-s-dna-and-fingerprints The Detail: Criticism of proposed changes to PSNI’s storage of public’s DNA and fingerprints (8th July 2021)]<br /> **[https://news.sky.com/story/home-secretary-must-take-responsibility-for-accidental-wiping-of-150-000-arrest-records-12188163 Sky News: 'Human error' blamed for wiping of thousands of police records (16th January 2021)]<br /> **[https://bylinetimes.com/2020/07/14/uk-deal-to-share-dna-and-fingerprints-evades-parliamentary-scrutiny/ Byline Times: UK Deal to Share DNA and Fingerprints Evades Parliamentary Scrutiny (14th July 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/proficiency-testing-guidance-dna-mixture-analysis-and-interpretation Forensic Science Regulator: Proficiency testing guidance: DNA mixture analysis and interpretation (29th June 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8424405/Privacy-row-erupts-plan-log-thousands-innocent-Britons-DNA-controversial-EU-database.html Daily Mail: Privacy row erupts over plan to log thousands of innocent Britons' DNA on controversial EU database (16th June 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.biometricupdate.com/202006/northern-ireland-police-agree-to-delete-biometric-records-after-human-rights-ruling Biometric Update: Northern Ireland police agree to delete biometric records after human rights ruling (4th June 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.ukauthority.com/articles/scotland-to-get-biometrics-commissioner/ UK Authority: Scotland to get biometrics commissioner (13th March 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8000053/European-Court-rule-Northern-Ireland-drink-driver-human-rights-breached-police-kept-fingerprints.html Daily Mail: Drink-driver's privacy rights were breached when police kept his DNA profile, fingerprints and photo indefinitely, European human rights judges rule (13th February 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/feb/13/police-keeping-drink-drivers-dna-breached-his-rights-judges-rule The Guardian: Police keeping drink-driver's DNA breached his rights, judges rule (13th February 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-49361260 BBC: Eurofins Scientific: Cyber-attack leads to backlog of 20,000 forensic samples (16th August 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.governmentcomputing.com/central-government/news/uk-eu-prum-framework Government Computing: UK, EU boost co-operation on DNA databases under Prüm framework (14th June 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-48459890 BBC: New plans to safeguard storage of DNA and fingerprint data (31st May 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.biometricupdate.com/201901/northern-ireland-police-agree-to-publish-biometric-data-retention-policy Biometric Update: Northern Ireland police agree to publish biometric data retention policy (11th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-46803999 BBC: PSNI to publish DNA retention policy after human rights case (9th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://amp.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/oct/25/sajid-javid-apologises-to-migrants-forced-to-give-dna-samples The Guardian: Sajid Javid apologises to immigration applicants forced to give DNA samples (25th October 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/home-office-dna-tests-policy-immigrants-letters-immigration-a8430271.html The Independent: Home Office forcing immigrants to take DNA tests in breach of government's own policy (4th July 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.governmentcomputing.com/applications/news/home-office-issues-tender-biometrics-development Government Computing: Home Office issues tender for biometrics development (14th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://police.community/topic/134543-police-pay-out-millions-after-collapse-of-forensics-firm/ Police Community: Police pay out millions after collapse of forensics firm (5th February 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-42057009 BBC: UK judges to get scientific guides (22nd November 2017)]<br /> **[http://theconversation.com/dna-databases-its-still-far-from-clear-how-effective-they-are-in-fighting-crime-85137 The Conversation: DNA databases: it’s still far from clear how effective they are in fighting crime (10th October 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/new-officers-register-dna-database-13733517 Belfast Live: New officers will have to register on a DNA database, PSNI reveals (8th October 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.piratefm.co.uk/news/latest-news/2289933/brothers-to-appeal-over-wadebridge-murders/ Pirate FM: Brothers to appeal over Wadebridge murders? (16th May 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/15213148.CSI_Strathclyde__how_university_forensic_experts_helped_solve_some_of_the_most_high_profile_crimes_of_the_past_fifty_years/ The Herald: CSI Strathclyde: how university forensic experts helped solve some of the most high-profile crimes of the past fifty years (9th April 017)]<br /> **[http://www.scunthorpetelegraph.co.uk/what-are-your-rights-if-police-arrest-you-the-key-questions-answered-from-handcuffs-to-charges/story-30253882-detail/story.html Scunthorpe Telegraph: What are your rights if police arrest you? The key questions answered, from handcuffs to charges (8th April 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/legal-updates/dna--an-unstoppable-march/5060258.article Law Gazette: DNA – an unstoppable march? (20th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/forensics-expert-john-beckwith-lifts-the-lid-on-how-dna-has-solved-serious-historic-burton-crimes/story-30091644-detail/story.html Burton Mail: Forensics expert John Beckwith lifts the lid on how DNA has solved serious historic Burton crimes (1st March 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.policeoracle.com/news/police_it_and_technology/2017/Feb/23/dna-database-most-effective--since-records-began-_94218.html Police Oracle: DNA database most effective since records began (24th February 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.policeoracle.com/news/investigation/2017/Jan/13/Government-department-to-access-DNA-database-in-bid-to-close-fake-dads-paternity-loophole_93864.html Police Oracle: Government Department to access DNA database in bid to close 'fake dads' paternety loophole. (13th January 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38527830 BBC: Forensic science standards 'at significant risk' (6th January 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.planetbiometrics.com/article-details/i/5180/desc/despite-brexit-uk-committed-to-eu-biometric-database/ Despite Brexit, UK committed to EU biometric database (2nd November 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/jun/07/killer-dna-evidence-genetic-profiling-criminal-investigation The Guardian: Killer breakthrough – the day DNA evidence first nailed a murderer (7th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/27/dna-and-fingerprints-of-50000-repeat-teenage-offenders-deleted-a/ The Telegraph: DNA and fingerprints of 50,000 repeat teenage offenders deleted after software error by police (27th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.thequint.com/hot-wire/2016/05/27/dna-profiles-of-hundreds-of-terror-suspects-destroyed-in-uk The Quint: DNA Profiles of Hundreds of Terror Suspects Destroyed in UK (27th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.planetbiometrics.com/article-details/i/4530/desc/fears-in-uk-over-deletion-of-terror-suspects-biometric-profiles/ Planet Biometrics: Fears in UK over deletion of terror suspects’ biometric profiles (27th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/507017/police-mix-DNA-evidence-errors-98-cases-Adam-Scott-case Daily Star: DNA divvies: Police errors result in evidence mix-ups in 98 cases last year (10th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.biometricupdate.com/201604/documents-reveal-uk-governments-out-of-court-settlements-over-unlawful-biometrics-storage Biometric Update: Documents reveal UK government’s out-of-court settlements over unlawful biometrics storage (9th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/04/05/home_office_settlements/ The Register: Home Office seeks secret settlements over unlawful DNA retention (5th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-35783475 BBC: Wiping of DNA and fingerprint records 'puts public safety at risk' (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/dna-profiles-and-fingerprints-of-7800-on-police-counterterrorism-database-34532285.html Belfast Telegraph: DNA profiles and fingerprints of 7,800 on police counter-terrorism database (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/mar/11/uk-police-hold-dna-profiles-of-7800-terrorism-suspects The Guardian: UK police hold DNA profiles of 7,800 terrorism suspects (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.rt.com/uk/335286-dna-profiles-terror-suspects/ RT: DNA profiles of 7,800 terror suspects held in police database (11th March, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/03/11/potential_terrorists_roam_uk_while_police_lose_their_biometrics_details/ The Register: 7,800 people's biometric data held on police anti-terrorism database (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.ukauthority.com/news/6047/police-national-database-still-holds-illegal-photos UK Authority: Police National Database still holds 'illegal' photos (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.policeprofessional.com/news.aspx?id=25632 Police Professionals: Failure to retain DNA records ‘risking public safety’, says Biometrics Commissioner (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.planetbiometrics.com/article-details/i/4270/desc/britains-biometrics-commissioner-in-dna-warning/ Planet Biometrics (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://home.bt.com/news/uk-news/dna-profiles-of-7800-people-on-police-counter-terrorism-database-11364045522485 BT: DNA profiles and prints of 7,800 people on police counter-terrorism database (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://thejusticegap.com/2016/03/12812/ The Justice Gap: Ministers need to reinstate a national forensic science service – and quickly (21st March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-35254521 BBC News: Paternity test dad Vernon Poppleton used brother's DNA (7th January, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/conservative-berwick-mp-rebels-over-10575572 Chronicle Live: Conservative Berwick MP rebels over plans for UK to join EU crime database (10th December 2015)]<br /> **[https://uk.news.yahoo.com/eurosceptic-theresa-may-calls-mps-160727893.html#dABsF8p Yahoo News: Eurosceptic Theresa May calls for MPs to back EU DNA database in House of Commons debate (8th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.itv.com/news/2015-12-08/uk-to-decide-whether-to-join-bond-esque-eu-dna-database/ ITV: UK to decide whether to join Bond-esque EU DNA database (8th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.planetbiometrics.com/article-details/i/3818/desc/uk-mps-to-vote-on-joining-european-biometric-database/ Planet Biometrics: UK MPs to vote on joining European biometric, DNA database (30th November)]<br /> **[http://www.policeprofessional.com/news.aspx?id=24904 Police Professional: Home Office urges Prüm opt in (27th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/12019174/Britain-should-join-controversial-EU-crime-database-says-Government.html The Telegraph: Britain should join controversial EU crime database, says Government (26th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-34937158 BBC News: UK ministers outline case for joining EU DNA database scheme (26th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/nov/23/mps-vote-joining-european-police-dna-fingerprint-database The Guardian: MPs to vote on joining European police DNA database (23th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/paris-attacks-france-calls-for-britain-to-give-european-police-access-to-dna-database-a6738471.html Independent: Paris attacks: France calls for Britain to give European police access to DNA database (17th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.information-age.com/technology/security/123460503/whos-more-likely-rob-britains-freedom-isis-or-conservative-party Information Age: Who’s more likely to rob Britain’s freedom: ISIS or the Conservative party? (16th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3318975/Big-Brother-tsar-demands-police-wipe-innocent-people-s-photos-database-18-MILLION-mugshots.html Daily Mail: 'Big Brother tsar' demands police wipe innocent people's photos from database of 18 MILLION mugshots (15th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.journalpioneer.com/Opinion/Columnists/2015-11-10/article-4339029/EASTERN-PASSAGES%3A-Hanged-by-a-thread/1 Journal Pioneer: Eastern passages: Hanged by a thread (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/11982516/British-police-face-deluge-of-foreign-DNA-requests-if-UK-joins-EU-crime-database-says-report.html The Telegraph: British police face deluge of foreign DNA requests if UK joins EU crime database, says report (8th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.itv.com/news/granada/2015-11-05/police-use-dna-to-track-down-diners-who-skipped-the-bill/ ITV: Police use DNA to track down diners who skipped the bill (5th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://news.sky.com/story/1572942/rapist-jailed-after-needle-in-a-haystack-hunt Sky News: Rapist Jailed After 'Needle In A Haystack' Hunt (20th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://findbiometrics.com/rapidhit-dna-uk-police-210135/ Find Biometrics: RapidHIT DNA Identification a Hit with UK Police (13th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.planetbiometrics.com/article-details/i/3635/desc/biometrics-commissioner-raises-police-face-database-fears/ Planet Biometrics: Biometrics Commissioner raises police face database fears (13th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.biometricupdate.com/201510/key-forensic-services-purchases-rapid-dna-system-from-integenx Biometric Update: Key Forensic Services purchases rapid DNA system from IntegenX (4th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.planetbiometrics.com/article-details/i/3587/desc/uks-key-forensic-services-buys-rapid-dna-system/ Planet Biometrics: UK’s Key Forensic Services buys Rapid DNA system (1st October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.computerworlduk.com/it-leadership/police-ict-company-ceo-on-austerity-transformation-plans-save-millions-3624427/ Computer World UK: Police ICT Company CEO Martin Wyke on austerity, transformation and plans to save millions (2nd September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.labnews.co.uk/features/building-case-27-08-2015/ Laboratory News: Building a case: (27th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://finance.yahoo.com/news/rapidhit-dna-profile-uploaded-uk-100000828.html BusinessWire: RapidHIT DNA Profile Uploaded to UK National DNA Database Identifies Dangerous Sex Offender While Suspect in Custody (24th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.biometricupdate.com/201508/rapid-dna-results-uploaded-for-the-first-time-to-uks-dna-database Biometric Update: Rapid DNA results uploaded for the first time to UK’s DNA database (19th August 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.policeoracle.com/news/police_it_and_technology/2015/Aug/13/breakthrough-machine-now-being-used-to-upload-genetic-profiles-onto-database_89231.html Police Oracle: Breakthrough machine now being used to upload genetic profiles to database (13th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-33784571 BBC: DNA samples copied and held for Troubles investigations (5th August 2015)] Reports retention of DNA profiles in Northern Ireland.<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3174798/Deadbeat-dads-refuse-pay-offspring-face-DNA-database-checks.html Daily Mail: 'Deadbeat dads' who refuse to pay for their offspring face DNA database checks in child maintenance crackdown (26th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.policeprofessional.com/news.aspx?id=21781 Police Professional: PSNI DNA retention lawful (14th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2015/may/13/retention-of-offenders-dna-does-not-breach-privacy-supreme-court-rules The Guardian: Retention of offenders' DNA profiles not illegal, supreme court rules (13th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Avon-Somerset-Police-s-forensic-spending-falls-40/story-26457785-detail/story.html Avon and Somerset Police's forensic spending falls by 40 per cent in seven years (8th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/unease-over-police-trial-of-hitech-dna-machines-amid-fears-that-civil-liberties-could-be-infringed-10193791.html The Independent: Unease over police trial of hi-tech DNA machines amid fears that civil liberties could be infringed (21st April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.littlehamptongazette.co.uk/news/regional/murder-police-dna-screening-plea-1-6675562 Littlehampton Gazette: Murder police DNA screening plea(7th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.computing.co.uk/ctg/news/2398702/government-has-failed-to-provide-guidelines-on-use-of-biometric-data-warn-mps Government has failed to provide guidelines on use of biometric data, warn MPs (9th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/britain-criticised-for-dna-hold-up-keeping-an-innocent-man-locked-up-in-spanish-prison-10031429.html The Independent: Britain criticised for DNA hold up keeping an innocent man locked up in Spanish prison (8th February 2015)]<br /> **[http://thejusticegap.com/2015/01/police-forensics-risk-criminal-cases-nao-warns/ Police forensics ‘a risk’ to criminal cases, spending watchdog warns (26th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.policeprofessional.com/news.aspx?id=20204 Police Professional: Police spending on forensics 'inconsistent' (21st January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/privatisation-of-forensic-services-a-threat-to-justice-and-putting-the-work-in-police-hands-would-be-disastrous-warn-experts-9991356.html The Independent: Privatisation of forensic services 'threat to justice' and putting the work in police hands would be 'disastrous,' warn experts (21st January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-30909722 BBC: Warning by spending watchdog over forensic science work (21st January 2015)]<br /> **[http://news.stv.tv/scotland/307287-mass-voluntary-dna-screening-in-case-of-valerie-graves-in-bosham/ STV: Mass voluntary DNA screening to find killer of house-sitting Scot (21st January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2914932/The-DNA-photofit-Amazing-breakthrough-means-police-tell-suspect-s-colour-height-age-tiny-speck-blood.html The DNA photofit: Amazing breakthrough means police can tell suspect's colour, height and even age – from a tiny speck of blood (17th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thedetail.tv/articles/genetic-profile-of-123-000-people-on-ni-s-dna-database Genetic profile of 123,000 people on NI's DNA database (14th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/dec/16/foreogn-criminals-data-police-records-biometrics The Guardian: Foreign criminals’ data taken off police records (16th December 2014)]<br /> **[http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/572081/20141107/australia-uk-dna-polce-usa-canada.htm#.VGHb2cnvaSo International Business Times: Australia and UK Sign Pact For DNA Database Sharing Among Police Forces To Check Serious Crimes (7th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://rt.com/uk/202919-uk-australia-dna-database/ RT: UK, Australia to share DNA database to aid international crime solving (6th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/australian-police-in-dna-access-deal-with-british-counterparts/story-fn59niix-1227114004691 The Australian: Australian police in DNA access deal with British counterparts (5th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2014/nov/06/australian-and-british-police-to-share-their-dna-databases The Guardian: Australian and British police to share their DNA databases (5th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://online.wsj.com/articles/spain-threatens-u-k-s-inclusion-in-eu-justice-cooperation-1412881174 Spain Threatens U.K.’s Inclusion in EU Justice Cooperation (9th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/09/30/scrap_human_rights_act_chris_grayling_privacy_freedom_expression/ The Register: Scrapping the Human Rights Act: What about privacy and freedom of expression? (30th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2767453/DNA-blunders-mean-murderers-rapists-convictions-overturned-Home-Office-admits-misleading-evidence-presented-juries.html Daily Mail: DNA blunders mean murderers and rapists could have convictions overturned: Home Office admits misleading evidence has been presented to juries (24th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/european-convention-on-human-rights-what-has-it-ever-done-for-us-9773928.html The Independent: European Convention on Human Rights: What has it ever done for us? (3rd October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.biometricupdate.com/201409/guidelines-for-uk-police-chiefs-on-applications-to-retain-use-biometrics Guidelines for UK police chiefs on applications to retain &amp; use biometric material (29th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.scotsman.com/news/how-dna-fingerprint-left-its-mark-on-justice-1-3533752 The Scotsman: How DNA fingerprint left its mark on justice (8th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/11382557.Commissioner_helps_to_speed_DNA_checks/?ref=rss Lancashire Telegraph: Commissioner helps to speed DNA checks (1st August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2708277/DNA-testing-crime-scene-investigations-soon-identify-criminals-matter-HOURS.html DNA-testing for crime scene investigations will soon identify criminals in a matter of HOURS (28th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/crime-courts/police-storing-dna-samples-of-children-as-young-as-10-x.24764874 Herald: Police storing DNA samples of children as young as 10 (16th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.heraldscotland.com/comment/herald-view/storing-childrens-dna-and-issue-of-civil-liberties.24733748 Herald: Storing children's DNA and issue of civil liberties (16th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2689894/Police-plea-share-DNA-clues-EU-foreign-criminals.html Daily Mail: Police in plea to share DNA clues with EU - because we have so many foreign criminals (12th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.scotsman.com/news/uk/eu-set-for-more-policing-powers-1-3467441 The Scotsman: EU set for ‘more policing’ powers (8th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/486945/Cameron-could-give-more-police-powers-to-Brussels-DNA-database The Express: Now David Cameron 'considers giving POLICING powers to Brussels', leaked documents reveal (5th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/05/david-cameron-eu-talks-police-cooperation The Guardian: David Cameron in talks with EU leaders over international DNA database (5th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-28130767 BBC: Marion Crofts murder: Tony Jasinskyj's appeal refused(2nd July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.labmate-online.com/articles/laboratory-products/3/tracy_alexander/dna_collection_and_interpretation/1590/ Labmate: DNA: Collection and Interpretation (12th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://ampp3d.mirror.co.uk/2014/01/15/nearly-6-million-of-us-are-on-the-dna-database-does-it-make-you-feel-any-safer/ Nearly 6 million of us are on the DNA database. Does it make you feel any safer? (15th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nottinghampost.com/Ex-offender-74-wins-right-provide-sample-DNA/story-19891968-detail/story.html Nottingham Post: Ex-offender from Nottingham wins right not to provide a sample of his DNA (5th October 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24207612 BBC: Operation Nutmeg: Court could force police to destroy DNA (24th September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24224506 BBC: Court rejects ex-prisoner's DNA sample challenge (24th September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24224506 The Guardian: Ex-prisoner fails to halt police DNA-collection programme (24th September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2429637/One-year-old-baby-thousands-children-DNA-taken-police.html Daily Mail: One-year-old baby among thousands of children who have had their DNA taken by police (22nd September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/welsh-police-take-dna-samples-6073851 Wales Online: Welsh police take DNA samples from more than 5,500 children (22nd September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/police-take-dna-children-criminal-2259291 Mirror: Police take DNA from children in criminal investigations (8th September 2013)]<br /> **[http://esciencenews.com/articles/2013/08/14/forensic.familial.search.methods.carry.risk.certain.false.matches e! Science News: Forensic familial search methods carry risk of certain false matches (14th August 2013)] There is a video abstract and general public explanation video available for this research.<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-23683910 BBC: University of Leicester cat DNA database to be used for solving crime (14th August 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-23436303 BBC: Forensics upheaval 'threat to justice', MPs warn (25th July 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/law/2013/jul/08/britain-european-arrest-warrant-reform The Guardian: Britain to keep European arrest warrant but try to reform it (8th July 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/police-told-to-explain-use-of-unregulated-dna-database-8651380.html The Independent: Police told to explain use of unregulated DNA database (9th June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2013/may/20/police-retain-dna-thousands-children The Guardian: Police retain DNA from thousands of children (20th May 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22595835 BBC: Police swabbing of child DNA excessive, says charity (20th May 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/police-bosses-tell-cops-don%E2%80%99t-target-gays-dna-roundup180113 GayStarNews: Police bosses tell cops: don’t target gays in DNA roundup (18th January 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/ipswich_victory_after_man_s_six_year_battle_to_have_dna_records_removed_from_police_records_1_1796207 EADT24: Ipswich: Victory after man’s six-year battle to have DNA records removed from police records (18th January 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.politics.co.uk/news/2013/01/17/outrage-grows-over-gay-dna-witchhunt Politics.co.uk: Outrage grows over gay DNA witchhunt (17th January 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2261239/Stephen-Close-Police-demand-DNA-sample-soldier-gay-relationship-Army.html?ITO=1490&amp;ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ns_campaign=1490 Daily Mail: Police demand DNA sample from former soldier because he had gay relationship in the Army 30 years ago (12th January 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2259319/EU-demands-access-details-UK-drivers-Orwellian-hand-personal-information-foreign-police-forces.html?ito=feeds-newsxml Daily Mail: EU demands access to details of all UK drivers: ‘Orwellian’ move to hand out personal information to foreign police forces (9th January 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/9628235/Rapists-feared-still-at-large-as-police-fail-to-update-DNA-database.html The Telegraph: Rapists feared still at large as police fail to update DNA database (23rd October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2211365/Adam-Scott-Innocent-man-spent-FIVE-MONTHS-prison-forensics-mix-meant-falsely-accused-rape.html Daily Mail: Innocent man spent FIVE MONTHS in prison after forensics mix-up meant he was falsely accused of rape (1st October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19782917 BBC: DNA rape sample procedures ‘not adequate’ (1st October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.littlehamptongazette.co.uk/news/sussex-police-collect-ex-cons-dna-for-national-database-1-4321532 Littlehampton Gazette: Sussex Police collect ex-cons’ DNA for national database (1st October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2012/sep/27/ex-offenders-targeted-dna-database The Guardian: Thousands of ex-offenders targeted in drive to add to DNA database (27th September 2012)]<br /> **[http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/news/s/1588993_police-order-thousands-of-dna-samples-from-ex-convicts-in-greater-manchester Manchester Evening News: Police order thousands of DNA samples from ex-convicts in Greater Manchester (18th September 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.zdnet.com/blog/london/london-police-8216hack-suspects-phones-a-major-blow-to-human-rights/4775 ZDNet: London police ‘hack’ suspects’ phones: A major blow to human rights (18th May 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/privatisation-is-a-catastrophe-warns-godfather-of-forensics-7606789.html The Independent: Privatisation is a catastrophe, warns godfather of forensics (2nd April 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2114252/Teenager-spends-months-bars-DNA-blunder-fingers-rape-city-visited.html Daily Mail: DNA database in doubt after teenager spends three months behind bars for rape in city he has never even visited because gene samples were mixed up (13th March 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/law/2012/mar/08/forensics-blunder-convictions The Guardian: Forensics blunder ‘may endanger convictions’ (8th March 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.economist.com/node/21543121 The Economist: Ignorance is bliss (21st January 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg21128285.500-euro-dna-treaty-risks-false-positives.html?DCMP=OTC-rss&amp;nsref=online-news#.UebhRG3OB0M New Scientist: DNA super-network increases risk of mix-ups (5th September 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13440012 BBC Online: DNA and fingerprint guidelines ‘unlawful’ (18th May 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/guidelines-on-dna-samples-unlawful-2285712.html The Independent: Guidelines on DNA samples unlawful (18th May 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.publicservice.co.uk/news_story.asp?id=15673 Public Service: Police DNA retention policy ‘unlawful’ (18th May 2011)]<br /> **[http://ukhumanrightsblog.com/2011/05/18/retention-of-dna-breaches-article-8-says-supreme-court/ UK Human Rights blog: Retention of DNA breaches human right to privacy, says Supreme Court (18th May 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/libertycentral/2011/may/18/dna-retention-supreme-court-police The Guardian: DNA retention judgment won’t see discriminatory policy destroyed (18th May 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/03/03/ico_freedoms_bill/ The Register: Supreme Court: DNA database retention regs are unlawful (18th May 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2011/may/18/police-dna-database-supreme-court The Guardian: Police breaking law by keeping DNA of the innocent, supreme court rules (18th May 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2011/mar/05/dna-rules-will-restore-trust The Guardian: New DNA rules will restore public trust [Letter] (5th March 2011])<br /> **[http://www.publicservice.co.uk/news_story.asp?id=15673 Public Service: Government store DNA of over 6 million (4th March 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/05/18/supreme_court_dna_database_ruling/ The Register: ICO evidence raises Freedoms Bill data worries (3rd March 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-12536138 BBC: How Protection of Freedoms Bill will work (1st March 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.voice-online.co.uk/content.php?show=18987 ITN: Government to curb DNA database (1st March 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.voice-online.co.uk/content.php?show=18987 The Voice: Innocent black Brits may get their DNA removed from database (22nd February 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/columnists/philipjohnston/8324874/The-Coalitions-Freedom-Bill-is-a-blow-against-the-snoopers-and-clampers.html The Telegraph: The coalition’s Freedom Bill is a blow against the snoopers and clampers (15th February 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.24dash.com/blogs/lynne_featherstone_mp/2011/02/13/Freedoms-Bill/ 24dash.com: Freedoms Bill (13th February 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12433116 BBC: DNA profiles to be deleted from police database (11th February 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1356198/DNA-database-purge-Victory-Mail-records-1m-innocent-people-removed.html#ixzz1DsbppVHm Daily Mail: DNA database purge: Victory for the Mail as records of 1m innocent people removed (11th February 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/law-and-order/8318900/DNA-of-up-to-a-million-to-be-wiped-under-Freedom-Bill.html The Telegraph: DNA of up to a million to be wiped under Freedom Bill (11th February 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2011/feb/11/dna-profiles-deleted-police-database The Guardian: DNA profiles to be deleted from police database (11th February 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/228588/At-last-victory-over-Labour-s-army-of-snoops/ Daily Express: At last, victory over Labour’s army of snoops (11th February 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/law/2011/feb/11/criminal-checks-eased-freedom-bill The Guardian: Criminal checks on people working with children to be eased (11th February 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/leading-articles/leading-article-a-victory-for-civil-liberties-ndash-and-a-challenge-for-labour-2209670.html Independent: A victory for civil liberties – and a challenge for Labour (10th February 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/8317257/Nick-Clegg-were-restoring-hard-won-British-liberties.html The Telegraph: Nick Clegg; we’re restoring hard won British liberties (10th February 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/id-cards-go-up-in-flames-in-first-step-to-tackle-database-state-2209936.html The Independent: ID cards go up in flames in first step to tackle ‘database state’ (10th February 2010)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/8691753.stm BBC: Deputy Prime Minister’s Reform Speech (19th May 2010)]<br /> **[http://www.publicservice.co.uk/news_story.asp?id=15673 Public Service: Government store DNA of over 6 million (4th March 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20527424.700-unreliable-evidence-time-to-open-up-dna-databases.html?full=true New Scientist: Unreliable evidence? Time to open up DNA Databases (6th January 2010)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8434713.stm BBC Online: Innocent people face DNA database ‘shambles’ (31st December 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/uk/crime/article1877525.ece The Times: From schoolboy squabble to DNA database in one easy step – if you’re black (24th November 2009)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8375567.stm BBC Online: New safeguards urged over routine police DNA tests (24th November 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1223688/DNA-innocents-kept-database-years.html The Daily Mail: DNA of innocents will be kept on database for six years (29th October 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/oct/28/dna-database-innocent-profiles The Guardian: Innocent suspects’ profiles still reaching DNA database (28th October 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/uk/crime/article1877336.ece The Times: Record number of DNA samples taken but crimes solved with them are down (22nd October 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/6399228/Crimes-solved-by-DNA-drop-by-a-fifth.html The Telegraph: Crimes solved by DNA drop by a fifth (22nd October 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/oct/21/dna-database-convictions-fall The Guardian: Detections using DNA database fall despite huge rise in profiles (21st October)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/oct/19/innocent-dna-database The Guardian: Home Office climbs down over keeping DNA records of innocent (19th October 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/lawandorder/6056725/Tory-MP-Damian-Green-has-DNA-profile-deleted-from-database.html The Telegraph: Tory MP Damian Green has DNA profile deleted from database (20th August 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/18/science/18dna.html?_r=2&amp;hp New York Times: DNA evidence can be fabricated, scientists show (17th August 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.voice-online.co.uk/content.php?show=16083 The Voice: DNA database is damaging race relations, says expert (17th August 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1205867/300-children-day-added-DNA-database-400-000-15s-Big-Brother-roll.html Daily Mail: 300 children a day added to DNA database (12th August 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/aug/09/police-dna-database-black-children The Observer: ‘Racist bias’ blamed for disparity in police DNA database (9th August 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/aug/07/dna-database-police-advice The Guardian: Police told to ignore human rights ruling over database (7th August 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/5990033/Equality-watchdog-warns-DNA-plans-break-law.html The Telegraph: Equality watchdog warns DNA plans break law (7th August 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/lawandorder/5444332/Police-arrest-innocent-youths-for-their-DNA-officer-claims.html The Telegraph: Police arrest innocent youths for the DNA, officer claims (4th June 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1185060/Driver-thrown-police-cell-DVLA-office-blunder-wrong-shade-green-MOT-certificate.html Daily Mail: Driver thrown in police cell after DVLA office blunder (21st May 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/apr/17/damian-green-arrest-jacqui-smith The Guardian: DPP’s verdict on papers leaked in Damian Green affair – Not a threat to security (17th April 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/apr/15/jeffreys-dna-database-human-rights-police The Guardian: DNA pioneer Alec Jeffreys: drop innocent from database (15th April 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/lawandorder/5109248/Police-will-be-banned-from-keeping-DNA-of-innocent-people-pledge-Tories.html The Telegraph: Police will be banned from keeping DNA of innocent people, pledge Tories (6th April 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.politics.co.uk/news/legal-and-constitutional/tories-promise-to-reform-dna-database-$1285967.htm Politics.co.uk: Tories promise to reform DNA database (6th April 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.crosbyherald.co.uk/news/crosby-news/2009/04/02/teenager-arrested-by-southport-police-for-handing-in-mobile-phone-68459-23291295/ The Crosby Herald: Teen arrested by police for handing in phone (2nd April 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/5078599/Five-million-people-now-on-DNA-database.html The Telegraph: Five million people now on database (31st March 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.computing.co.uk/computing/news/2239421/dna-database-grows-per-cent-two Computing: DNA database grows by 38 per cent in two years (30th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7966641.stm BBC Online: ‘DNA bungle’ haunts German police (28th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/the_daily_politics/7968121.stm BBC Politics Show: Time for a universal DNA database? (27th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/the_daily_politics/7968054.stm BBC Politics Show: MP’s battle over DNA database (27th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/know-feel-Truman/article-848720-detail/article.html The Plymouth Herald: I know how you feel, Mr Truman (26th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/the-big-question-are-there-illegal-government-databases-and-what-can-we-do-about-it-1652623.html The Independent: The Big Question: Are there illegal Government databases and what can we do about it? (24th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-1164291/ROSS-CLARK-As-report-condemns-government-databases--Big-Brother-wasting-billions.html The Daily Mail: As report condemns Government databases…Big Brother is wasting your billions (24th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7955205.stm BBC Online: Call to scrap ‘illegal’ databases (23rd March 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/mar/19/dna-database-comment The Guardian: Mark Thomas: How I got my genes deleted (19th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/libertycentral/2009/mar/16/dna-database-civil-liberties The Guardian: Question Eight: DNA Database (16th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/4966168/DNA-of-one-year-old-baby-stored-on-national-database.html The Telegraph: DNA of one-year-old baby stored on national database (10th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/03/02/dna_dbase_stalling/ The Register: Three months on, you still can’t get off the DNA Database (2nd March 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/feb/27/dna-database-justice The Guardian: Government plans to keep DNA samples of innocent (27th February 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/feb/27/dna-database-children-criminal-record The Guardian: DNA details of 1.1m children on database (27th February 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1137022/Banish-Big-Brother-The-states-surveillance-powers-curbed-say-Lords.html The Daily Mail: Banish Big Brother: The state’s surveillance powers must be curbed, say Lords (6th February 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/12/17/david_mery_reclaim_your_dna/ The Register: Don’t delay: Delete your DNA (17th December 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-1094963/JAMES-SLACK-The-EUs-Big-Brother-database-poses-threat-liberties.html Daily Mail: The EU’s Big Brother database poses a threat to our liberties (16th December 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/leading-articles/leading-article-a-victory-for-civil-liberties-ndash-but-the-larger-war-still-rages-1052547.html The Independent: A victory for civil liberties – but the larger war still rages (5th December 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1091880/One-million-innocent-people-profiles-wiped-Britains-DNA-database-court-ruling.html The Daily Mail: One million innocent people could have their profiles wiped from Britain’s ‘Orwellian’ DNA database after court ruling (5th December 2008)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7765484.stm BBC Online: Europe DNA ruling resonates in UK (4th December 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/3547773/DNA-database-Campaigners-welcome-ruling-that-DNA-holding-breaches-human-rights.html The Telegraph: Campaigners welcome ruling that DNA-holding breaches human rights (4th December 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/11/19/police-order-child-s-dna-to-be-removed-from-database-64375-22290909/ Liverpool Daily Post: Police order child’s DNA to be removed from database (19th November 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/lawandorder/3473483/More-than-one-million-added-to-the-DNA-database-as-children.html The Telegraph: More than one million added to the DNA database as children (17th November 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/lawandorder/3418649/Crimes-solved-by-DNA-evidence-fall-despite-millions-being-added-to-database.html The Telegraph: Crimes solved by DNA evidence fall despite millions being added to database (10th November 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/11/06/dna_database_special/page2.html The Register: The DNA Database and You (6th November 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/2008/10/30/one-in-11-from-north-wales-on-dna-file-55578-22148188/ Daily Post North Wales: One in 11 from North Wales on DNA file (30th October 2008) 30th October 2008]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1078821/New-law-allow-police-collect-DNA-secret-teacups.html The Daily Mail: New law to allow police to collect DNA in secret from teacups (19th October 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.christiantoday.com/article/black.church.leaders.concerned.over.criminal.dna.database/20635.htm Christian Today: Black church leaders concerned over criminal DNA database (18th July 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/06/29/brown_dna_database_innocent_genewatch/ The Register: Gordo’s DNA database claims branded ‘ridiculous’ (29th June 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/main.jhtml?xml=/opinion/2008/06/09/do0902.xml The Telegraph: MPs must act now to set limits on snooping (9th June 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.vision.org/visionmedia/article.aspx?id=4824 Reuters: Watchdog criticises plan to share DNA data (15th May 2008)]<br /> **[http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/joepublic/2008/05/the_scandal_of_criminalising_m.html The Guardian: The scandal of ‘criminalising’ mental health patients (12th May 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1929849/DNA-bank-solves-one-crime-per-800-profiles.html The Telegraph: DNA bank solves one crime per 800 profiles (6th May 2008)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7341251.stm BBC Online: DNA technique ‘fit for purpose’ (11th April 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.sundaymirror.co.uk/news/sunday/2008/04/06/40-000-kids-put-on-dna-crimes-list-98487-20373651/ The Sunday Mirror: 40,000 kids put on DNA crimes list (6th April 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2008/mar/16/youthjustice.children The Observer: Put young children on DNA list urge police (16th March 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=528857&amp;in_page_id=1770 The Daily Mail: 1.5m children will have DNA taken next year amid claims of universal database ‘by stealth’ (9th March 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.computing.co.uk/computing/news/2211158/met-police-chief-calls-european Computing: Met police chief calls for European DNA database (5th March 2008)]<br /> **[http://blackmentalhealth.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&amp;task=view&amp;id=281&amp;Itemid=117 Black Mental Health UK: Sarah Teather tells House of Commons DNA database discriminates (1st March 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/feb/28/ukcrime.forensicscience The Guardian: Mixed results (28th February)]<br /> **[http://www.newstatesman.com/200802280017 New Statesman: Spare pairs of genes (28th February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article3448837.ece The Times: CCTV and DNA advances add to bills but minister calls rises unacceptable (28th February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/technology/technology.html?in_article_id=519568&amp;in_page_id=1965 The Daily Mail: One in eight samples filed under innocent names in Government blunder (27th February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.publictechnology.net/modules.php?op=modload&amp;name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=14351 Public Technology: Home Office Minister rejects call for a national citizen DNA database (25th February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=518416&amp;in_page_id=1770 The Daily Mail: Police in retreat after public backlash over their demands for a DNA database (25th February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=518151&amp;in_page_id=1770 The Daily Mail; Home Office retreat from plans to extend ‘nation of suspects’ DNA database to include litterbugs (24th February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/crime/article3423450.ece The Sunday Times: Should Britain have a compulsory DNA database? (24th February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.theherald.co.uk/news/news/display.var.2067932.0.Police_we_must_keep_DNA_of_everyone_arrested.php The Glasgow Herald: Police: we must keep DNA of everyone arrested (23rd February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2008/feb/23/ukcrime The Guardian: Calls for compulsory DNA database rejected (23rd February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2008/feb/21/conservatives.police The Guardian: Inquiry as Tories attack DNA failure (21st February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/crime/article3401745.ece The Times: Gordon Brown admits assaults committed while DNA data disc lost (20th February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article3399712.ece The Times: Disc listing foreign criminals lost for a year (20th February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2008/feb/13/ukguns.police The Guardian: Stop! Armed police! Put down your MP3 player (13th February 2008)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7230487.stm BBC Online: Clegg attacks surveillance UK (6th February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/01/07/delete_your_dna_profile/print.html The Register: How to delete your DNA Profile (7th January 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=491714&amp;in_page_id=1770 Daily Mail: Big Brother UK: Police now hold DNA ‘fingerprints’ of 4.5 million Britons (5th November 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/11/04/ndna104.xml The Telegraph: Police retain DNA of ‘petty crime suspects’ (5th November 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/law/article2210263.ece The Times: Police told to erase ‘irrelevant’ crime records (1st November 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/health/advice/article1790236.ece The Times: Policing the gene pool (29th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.economist.com/world/international/displaystory.cfm?story_id=9867324 The Economist: Learning to live with Big Brother (27th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v449/n7161/full/449377b.html Nature: Genome abuse (26th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/uk/crime/article1873220.ece The Times: DNA database ‘puts innocent under suspicion’ (18th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/09/17/dna_purge/ The Register: Innocent ‘terror techie’ purges DNA records (17th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/world/europe/article2595861.ece The Times: Inside the world where experts try to unlock DNA clues (15th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23412351-details/Outrage%20as%20DNA%20profile%20of%20seven-month-old%20baby%20is%20added%20to%20register/article.do Evening Standard: Outrage as DNA profile of seven-month old baby is added to DNA database (15th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=482410&amp;in_page_id=1770 Daily Mail: Innocent people’s DNA ‘must not be kept on national database’ (10th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2007/09/11/226664/dna-plan-would-require-san-the-size-of-belgium.htm Computer Weekly: DNA plan would require SAN the size of Belgium (11th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://news.scotsman.com/politics.cfm?id=1419912007 The Scotsman: Judge opens hornets’ nest with call for everyone’s DNA to go on record (6th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6979138.stm BBC Online: All UK ‘must be on DNA database’ (5th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23411070-details/Top+minister+backs+judge%27s+calls+for+DNA+database+registration+for+all/article.do Evening Standard: Ministers accused of trying to build DNA database by stealth (5th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6979490.stm BBC Online: DNA database call prompts concern (5th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23406663-details/Beware:+Minor+offences+could+land+you+on+DNA+database...for+life/article.do Evening Standard: Speeding drivers face DNA swabs under Big Brother powers (1st August 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/uk/crime/article1873007.ece The Times: Police want DNA from speeding drivers and litterbugs on database (2nd August 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/08/02/ndna102.xml The Telegraph: Litter lout DNA samples a step too far (2nd August 2007)]<br /> **[http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/crime/article2826207.ece The Independent: Police DNA database ‘risks criminalising non-offenders’ (2nd August 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=472544&amp;in_page_id=1770 Daily Mail: Government accused on DNA samples (2nd August 2007)]<br /> **[http://politics.guardian.co.uk/homeaffairs/story/0,,2139675,00.html The Guardian: Police may be given powers to take DNA samples on the street (2nd August 2007)]<br /> **[http://politics.guardian.co.uk/homeaffairs/story/0,,2089265,00.html The Observer: Civil rights fears over DNA for everyone (27th May 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=457046&amp;in_page_id=1770 Daily Mail: Police put 100,000 innocent children on DNA Database (23rd May 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/05/23/ndna23.xml The Telegraph: DNA file on 100,000 innocent children]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/humanrights/story/0,,2084290,00.html The Guardian: ‘Orwellian’ CCTV in shires alarms senior police officer (21st May 2001)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/crime/article/0,,2084659,00.html The Guardian: Plan to identify potential offenders condemned (21st May)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/05/19/ncrime19.xml The Telegraph: DNA police revisit high profile murder cases (19th May 2007)]<br /> **[http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/crime/article2556459.ece The Independent: DNA database blunder ‘could have resulted in 200 crimes’ (18th May 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/localnews/display.var.1404197.0.youths_warned_not_to_use_fake_id.php The Argus: Youths warned not to use fake ID (17th May 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.thisisthenortheast.co.uk/display.var.1404576.0.peer_calls_for_babies_dna_to_stored.php The Northern Echo: Peer calls for babies’ DNA to be stored (17th May 2007)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/6665267.stm BBC Online: DNA failings ‘missed 183 crimes’ (17th May 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/story/0,,2079721,00.html The Guardian: A database of prejudice (15th May 2007)]<br /> **[http://new.edp24.co.uk/content/news/story.aspx?brand=EDPOnline&amp;category=News&amp;tBrand=EDPOnline&amp;tCategory=news&amp;itemid=NOED10%20May%202007%2008%3A09%3A49%3A133 EDP-24 (Norfolk): Car crime victims must foot the bill (10th May 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=453739&amp;in_page_id=1770 Daily Mail: Fears over innocent Britons’ DNA being given to European police forces (9th May)]<br /> **[http://www.blink.org.uk/pdescription.asp?key=14682&amp;grp=30&amp;cat=138 Black Information Link: Chained by our genes (3rd May 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.computerworlduk.com/technology/applications/databases/news/index.cfm?newsid=2669 Computer World: EU police data-sharing plan draws criticism (19th April 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=445902&amp;in_page_id=1766&amp;in_a_source=&amp;ito=1490 Mail on Sunday: Five civil servants suspended over ‘DNA espionage’ (1st April 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.yorkshiretoday.co.uk/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleID=2194926&amp;SectionID=55 Yorkshire Post: Yorkshire cases to test DNA sampling policy (31st March 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/crime/article/0,,2044296,00.html?gusrc=rss&amp;feed=11 The Guardian: Every child to be screened for risk of turning criminal under Blair justice plan (28th March 2007)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/1/hi/uk/6452795.stm BBC Online: ‘Retail jails’ could ease police burden (15th March 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml;jsessionid=GAUE2T1MP0CL5QFIQMGCFGGAVCBQUIV0?xml=/news/2007/02/16/ndna16.xml The Telegraph: DNA data deal ‘will create big brother Europe’ (18th February 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.voice-online.co.uk/content.php?show=10830 The Voice: Mayor urged to support DNA profiling curb (9th February 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/news/uk_news/article209046.ece The Sunday Times: Reid ‘buries’ news that police hold DNA of 1m innocent people (17th December 2006)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/south_yorkshire/6174877.stm BBC: New DNA clue in 1964 murder hunt (13th December 2006)]<br /> **[http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/crime/article2016134.ece The Independent: DNA of suspects’ families to be held on police files (26th November 2006)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2006/11/05/nrace05.xml The Telegraph: Three in four young black men on the DNA database (5th November 2006)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/6104876.stm BBC Online: Fear that DNA use ‘gone too far’ (1st November 2006)]<br /> **[http://observer.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,,1821676,00.html The Observer: Police DNA database is ‘spiraling out of control’(16th July 2006)]<br /> **[http://www.lookingglassnews.org/viewstory.php?storyid=5722 The Independent: More Britons have DNA held by police than rest of world (14th April 2006)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2006/01/09/ndna09.xml The Telegraph: Huge rise in juvenile DNA samples kept by the police]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/frontpage/story/0,16518,1678168,00.html The Guardian: DNA of 37% of black men held by police]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2006/01/09/ndna09.xml The Telegraph: Freedom fears as the DNA database expands]<br /> **[http://news.scotsman.com/scitech.cfm?id=680402005 The Scotsman article: Keep DNA of innocent and guilty alike]<br /> **[http://www.voice-online.co.uk/content.php?show=6549 The Voice: 1 in 3 black men are DNA profiled]<br /> **[http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=mg18624944.900 New Scientist: Will DNA profiling fuel prejudice?]<br /> **[http://newswww.bbc.net.uk/1/low/uk_politics/4166559.stm BBC Online: DNA database Big Brother warning]<br /> <br /> == Detailed Analysis ==<br /> '''Note: This section has not yet been updated to include the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012.'''<br /> <br /> Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) 1984 and amendments to PACE : Criminal Justice and Public Order Act (CJPOA) 1994;Criminal Evidence.<br /> <br /> <br /> (Amendment) Act 1997;Criminal Justice and Police Act (CJPA) 001;Criminal Justice Act (CJA) 2003. Changes in the Data Protection Act (DPA) 1998, the Human Rights Act (HRA) 1998 and case law.&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn0&quot;&gt;E.U. 9445/1/06 at 9.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> Persons convicted of any recordable offence, arrested for any recordable offense, and all crime scene stains&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn7&quot;&gt;See EU Current Practices at 80-81.&lt;/ref&gt; The Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c.28) increased police powers for the stated purpose of countering terrorism. It allows speculative searches against DNA profiles held on behalf of the Security Service or Secret Intelligence Service and allows matches to be used “for purposes related to the identification . . . of the person from whom the material came.” In other words, a valid match can be obtained from a reference sample that did not originate from a crime scene.<br /> <br /> <br /> For Scotland: Persons convicted of any recordable offence, arrested for any recordable offense, and all crime scene stains&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn6&quot;&gt;See EU Current Practices at 81-83.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> England &amp; Wales: The Justice and Public Order Act 1994 allows for the entry of the DNA profiles of all individuals who are charged with any recordable offence or who are convicted of such an offence. All DNA profiles that are derived from crime scene stains are also stored in the NDNAD.<br /> <br /> <br /> Scotland: The Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 allows for the entry of the DNA profiles of those arrested of any recordable offence or who are convicted of such an offence. All DNA profiles that are derived from unidentified crime scene stains are also stored in the database.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;nowiki&gt;England &amp; Wales: Whereas the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) allowed for the coercive taking of ‘non-intimate samples’ such as hair shafts, the Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (JPOA) changed the definition of ‘non-intimate samples’ to include buccal swabs by which police sampling powers were seriously extended. [4]&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn5&quot;&gt;JPOA (1994), § 58.&lt;/ref&gt; This provision applies to both crime suspects and convicted offenders who are arrested or convicted of any recordable offence.&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn4&quot;&gt;Id. at § 55.&lt;/ref&gt; The police are allowed to take a DNA sample from minors who have reached the age of ten and from mentally ill persons. There are no restrictions to the collection of crime scene samples.<br /> <br /> <br /> Scotland: A constable or a police custody and security officer at a constable’s direction can collect a mouth swab from those arrested of any recordable offence.&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn8&quot;&gt;Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2003, Art. 55, § 2&lt;/ref&gt; They may use reasonable force in exercising this power.&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn3&quot;&gt;Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995, Art. 18, § 7.&lt;/ref&gt; A constable or a police custody and security officer at a constable’s direction can also coercively collect a mouth swab from those convicted of any recordable offence.&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn2&quot;&gt;Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2003, Art. 55, § 3.&lt;/ref&gt; They are allowed to take a DNA sample from minors who have reached the age of ten and from mentally ill persons. There are no restrictions to the collection of unidentified crime scene samples.<br /> <br /> <br /> Convicted persons’ and suspects’ profiles are retained indefinitely and crime scene stains are kept until they have been identified&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn1&quot;&gt;See EU Current Practices at 81.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> For Scotland: Convicted persons’ profiles are retained indefinitely, suspects’ profiles are retained until the underlying proceeding is abandoned or the individual is acquitted, and crime scene stains are kept until they have been identified&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn9&quot;&gt;See EU Current Practices at 83.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> England &amp; Wales: The Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 (CJPA) allows for the indefinite retention of the DNA profiles of both crime suspects and convicted offenders who are arrested or convicted of any recordable offence.&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn10&quot;&gt;CJPA (2001), § 82.&lt;/ref&gt; This provision also applies to crime suspects who are subsequently acquitted or freed of charges. The DNA profiles which are derived from unidentified crime scene stains are stored in the database until a match is found.<br /> <br /> <br /> Scotland: The DNA profiles of those who are arrested of any recordable offence have to be removed from the database as soon as possible following the decision not to institute criminal proceedings against the person concerned or upon acquittal.&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn11&quot;&gt;Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995, Art. 18, § 3.&lt;/ref&gt; The DNA profiles of those convicted of any recordable offence can be retained indefinitely. The DNA profiles which are derived from unidentified crime scene stains are stored in the database until they are identified.<br /> <br /> <br /> All samples are retained indefinitely&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn12&quot;&gt;See EU Current Practices at 81.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> For Scotland: Convicted persons’ samples are retained indefinitely, but suspects’ samples must be destroyed upon their acquittal or when no criminal proceedings are initiated&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn13&quot;&gt;See EU Current Practices at 83.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> England &amp; Wales: The CJPA 2001 allows for the indefinite retention of the DNA samples of both crime suspects and convicted offenders who are arrested or convicted of any recordable offence. This provision also applies to crime suspect who are subsequently acquitted or freed of charges.<br /> <br /> <br /> Scotland: The DNA samples of those who are convicted of any recordable offence can be retained indefinitely. Those taken from persons who are arrested of any recordable offence have to be destroyed as soon as possible following the decision not to institute criminal proceedings against the person concerned or upon acquittal.&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn15&quot;&gt;Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995, Art. 18, § 3.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> The Forensic Science Service, an Executive Designated staff employed by the Custodian Security clearance to Counter Terrorism Kingdom Agency of the Home Office, was responsible for the management of the National DNA Database since 1995, through the office of its Chief Scientist as Custodian of the Database, under a Memorandum of Understanding between the FSS and the Association of Chief Police Officers, revised in 2000, 2003 and again in 2005, and the oversight of the National DNA Database Board, chaired by ACPO. In July 2005, the Custodianship was transferred to the Home Office, then shortly thereafter to National Policing Improvement Agency.<br /> <br /> <br /> Scotland: Although they can largely develop their own policies regarding the treatment of profiles and samples which are collected in the course of criminal investigations, it is not entirely correct to consider the databases of Scotland and England &amp; Wales as two separate entities.&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn16&quot;&gt;P. Johnson &amp; R. Williams, DNA and crime investigation: Scotland and the “UK National DNA Database,” 10 Scottish J. Crim. Justice Stds. 74 (2004).&lt;/ref&gt; As Scotland exports all its profiles and unidentified crime scene stains to the NDNAD, the latter in fact contains nearly all UK profiles. As Scotland does not retain the profiles of suspects who are acquitted and against whom no criminal proceedings are instituted, these are the only profiles that stay in the custody of the Scottish police.<br /> <br /> <br /> Oracle platform with Loader (input) and Match reporting database (repository for match information) It is an Oracle 9i database. Profiles are loaded electronically but from CSV files submitted as a batch rather than messaging.<br /> <br /> <br /> All new profiles added to the Database are automatically searched on loading against all profiles held. The search regime uses 4 SGM discriminator loci to identify a matching sub-set which is then searched again using the remaining SGM Plus loci. Both exact and partial matches between Subject/crime scene and crime scene/crime scene are reported immediately (failed or rare alleles are treated as wild ‘cards’). Subject/subject matches are reported periodically.<br /> <br /> <br /> One-off ‘snapshot’ speculative searches of sample profiles that do not meet the criteria for loading to the Database are also carried out using the same search regime. ‘Familial searches’ are also carried out to help identify potential relatives of offenders whose profiles are not on the Database A monthly search is also carried out for ‘near matches’ that differ by only 1 allele; these are then investigated to see if there has been an error in the profiling.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> &lt;references/&gt;</div>

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<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>Plans to build a DNA database in the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda were announced by Prince Andrew in 2005. The contract to establish and maintain a Bermuda criminal DNA database and a Bermudian general population database was with Florida-based firm Trinity DNA solutions. Bermuda began to implement a DNA database of arrested persons and to keep samples and DNA profiles indefinitely from innocent people. In early March 2011 there were 2,500 people on Bermuda's DNA database. The company involved was later found to have conducted flawed DNA testing, leading to an innocent man spending 10 years in jail.<br /> <br /> == Resources ==<br /> *External links<br /> **[http://www.gov.bm/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_12224_0_0_43/http;/ptpublisher.gov.bm;7087/publishedcontent/publish/ministry_of_legislative_affairs/additional_documents/police_and_criminal_evidence_act_4.pdf?qid=1881822&amp;rank=1 Police and Criminal Evidence Act 2006: Codes of Practice]<br /> **[http://www.bermudalaws.bm/Laws/Consolidated%20Laws/Police%20and%20Criminal%20Evidence%20Act%202006.pdf Police and Criminal Evidence Act 2006]<br /> * Press articles<br /> ** [https://www.royalgazette.com/crime/news/article/20251202/dna-expert-whose-methods-were-flawed-was-paid-2-79m/ The Royal Gazette: DNA expert whose methods were flawed was paid $2.79m (2nd December 2025)]<br /> ** [http://bermudasun.bm/Content/NEWS/News/Article/Shadow-AG-sets-record-straight-on-police-powers-/24/270/63654 Bermuda Sun: Shadow AG sets record straight on police powers (19th February 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20121211/NEWS01/712119915 The Royal Gazette: Where the parties stand on crime (10th December 2012)]<br /> ** [http://bermudasun.bm/main.asp?Search=1&amp;ArticleID=59298&amp;SectionID=65&amp;SubSectionID=187&amp;S=1 Bermuda Sun: Government Contracts Awarded For The Month Ended March 31, 2012 (27th June 2012)]&lt;br/&gt;Contract Awarded To Trinity DNA Solutions. Total Value of Contract USD550,000.00 (March 27, 2012).<br /> ** [http://bermudasun.bm/main.asp?SectionID=24&amp;SubSectionID=270&amp;ArticleID=50824 Bermuda Sun: Forensic experts detail tests helping cops win the war against gun crime (3rd February 2011)]&lt;br/&gt; Reports that there are about 2,500 DNA profiles on the database.<br /> ** [http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20100830/NEWS/308309985 The Royal Gazette: DNA database links 10 suspects to past crimes (30th August 2010)]&lt;br/&gt; Reports that between January 1 and July 31 2010, a total of 1,190 DNA samples have been received by the Forensic Support Unit of the Bermuda Police Service from 1,155 people detained under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 2006. Starting in September 2008, everyone detained by Police for a recordable offence is required to provide a DNA sample.<br /> ** [http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20100213/NEWS/302139972 Royal Gazette: Island courts are set to use newly created Bermuda DNA database (13th February 2010)]<br /> ** [http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20090918/NEWS/309189993 Royal Gazette: DNA expert gives presentation on local statistics (18th September 2009)]<br /> ** [http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20090604/NEWS/306049948 The Royal Gazette: DNA samples to stay on Police database, says Burch (4th June 2009)]<br /> ** [http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20090702/NEWS/307029977 Royal Gazette: People line up in the rain for DNA swab, $40 (2nd June 2009)]<br /> ** [http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20090507/NEWS/305079984 Royal Gazette: Crime-fighting DNA database is to be set up in Bermuda (7th May 2009)]&lt;br/&gt; Reports that last week, the Police signed a 987,000 dollar three-year contract with Florida-based firm, Trinity DNA Solutions, to set up the project and do the profiling work.<br /> ** [http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20090507/NEWS/305079982 Royal Gazette: Unsolved murder cases could be cracked, detectives hope (7th May 2009)]<br /> ** [http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20090502/NEWS/305029988 Royal Gazette: GlobalHue to get $28m to promote Island (2nd May 2009)]&lt;br/&gt; Reports that the Ministry of Labour, Home Affairs and Housing handed out a $987,000 contract to Trinity DNA Solutions to establish and maintain a Bermuda criminal DNA database and a Bermudian general population database.<br /> ** [http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20080909/NEWS/309099952 Royal Gazette: Police get increase in fingerprint and DNA powers (9th September 2008)]<br /> ** [http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20080421/NEWS/304219940 Royal Gazette: Police: DNA database ready as early as next year (21st April 2008)]<br /> ** [http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20080421/NEWS/304219941 Royal Gazette: At a glance - bringing in the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (21st April 2008)]<br /> ** [http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20051213/NEWS/312139970 Royal Gazette: PACE: A long time coming? (13th December 2005)]&lt;br/&gt; Reports Cole Simons, Shadow Minister of the Environment, asking what happens when an accused person is found innocent: is that person's DNA profile removed from the database?<br /> ** [http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20051105/NEWS/311059989 Royal Gazette: A Bermuda for everyone (5th November 2005)]&lt;br/&gt; The Duke of York's speech at the Cabinet Office includes: &quot;Throughout Bermuda's history, crime detection and evidence analysis has faced numerous challenges.To ameliorate current conditions, the Government will bring forward legislation to establish a DNA database in Bermuda.&quot;</div>

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<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>China set up a DNA database in 2004. DNA samples are collected by regional police forces and it is unclear to what extent DNA profiles are shared nationally. A DNA database has been set up to track missing and abducted children.<br /> <br /> Within China, [http://wiki.dnapolicyinitiative.org/index.php?title=China_%28Hong_Kong%29 Hong Kong] has had a separate database since 2001, using the US CODIS profiling system.<br /> <br /> The 2008 Interpol survey reports that 126,000 crime scene DNA profiles and 1,065,000 individuals' profiles, plus 9600 unknown/deceased DNA profiles were held in China at the time of the survey (Total: 1,200,600 DNA profiles). Hong Kong had 4,161 crime scene DNA profiles and 16,235 individuals' profiles. According to Interpol, China's DNA database grew to 461,513 crime scene DNA profiles, 7,701,745 reference DNA profiles from individuals, 22,718 missing persons' DNA profiles, 65,115 unidentified human remains DNA profiles and 279,999 other DNA profiles in 2011 (Total: 8,531,099 DNA profiles).<br /> <br /> Reportedly, China's DNA database contained 20 million DNA profiles by May 2013, and 40 million by 2016, making it the largest in the world.<br /> <br /> == Resources ==<br /> * External links<br /> **[https://www.aspi.org.au/report/genomic-surveillance Australian Strategic Policy Institute: Genomic surveillance: Inside China's DNA Dragnet (June 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.hrw.org/news/2017/05/15/china-police-dna-database-threatens-privacy Human Rights Watch: China: Police DNA Database Threatens Privacy (15th May 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.xueshu.com/xsjs/201604/26016051.html Ge Baichuan et al. (2016)]<br /> **[http://www.pkulaw.cn/fulltext_form.aspx?Db=qikan&amp;Gid=1510153504&amp;keyword=DNA&amp;EncodingName= Ji Mei-jun (2015): A Study of Several Problems on DNA Evidence and Its Review and Determination]<br /> **[http://www.pkulaw.cn/fulltext_form.aspx?Db=qikan&amp;Gid=1510144477&amp;keyword=DNA&amp;EncodingName= Shanxi Police Academy (2014) Application of DNA Identification Technique on Criminal Case Detection]<br /> **[http://www.pkulaw.cn/fulltext_form.aspx?Db=qikan&amp;Gid=1510140882&amp;keyword=DNA&amp;EncodingName= (2014) Empirical Study on the DNA Dragnet by Investigative Organizations]<br /> **[http://www.pkulaw.cn/fulltext_form.aspx?Db=qikan&amp;Gid=1510140885&amp;keyword=DNA&amp;EncodingName= (2014) Reflection after Solving a Murder Case Committed Nine Years Ago by the DNA Database]<br /> **[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4009716/ Ge et al. (2014). Future directions of forensic DNA databases]<br /> **[http://www.pkulaw.cn/fulltext_form.aspx?Db=qikan&amp;Gid=1510129428&amp;keyword=DNA&amp;EncodingName= (2013) New Ways to Find Unjust Case：Inspirations from U. S. Legislation of Post Conviction DNA Examination]<br /> **[http://www.promega.co.uk/~/media/files/resources/conference%20proceedings/ishi%2023/poster%20abstracts/114%20poster.pdf?la=en Bin Li et al. (2012). CONCORDANCE STUDY ON MAJOR STR MULTIPLEX KITS AND THE EFFECT OF USING MULTIPLE KITS ON THE CHINA NATIONAL DNA DATABASE]<br /> **[http://www.pkulaw.cn/fulltext_form.aspx?Db=qikan&amp;Gid=1510112428&amp;keyword=DNA&amp;EncodingName= (2012) Influencing Factors and Guarantee Measures in the Quality of DNA Identification]<br /> **[http://www.lawinfochina.com/DisplayJourn.aspx?lib=qikan&amp;Gid=1510120260&amp;keyword=DNA (2012) Risk and Legal Regulation of Forensic DNA Database]<br /> **[http://www.pkulaw.cn/fulltext_form.aspx?Db=qikan&amp;Gid=1510140830&amp;keyword=DNA&amp;EncodingName= (2010) Application of DNA Evidence in Criminal Procedure]<br /> **[http://www.pkulaw.cn/fulltext_form.aspx?Db=qikan&amp;Gid=1510098203&amp;keyword=DNA&amp;EncodingName= (2008) Science Studies on Fingerprinting and DNA Typing]<br /> **[http://www.pkulaw.cn/fulltext_form.aspx?Db=qikan&amp;Gid=1510068794&amp;keyword=DNA&amp;EncodingName= (2008) An Analysis of Gene Privacy of Criminal DNA Database]<br /> **[http://www.pkulaw.cn/fulltext_form.aspx?Db=qikan&amp;Gid=1510152510&amp;keyword=DNA&amp;EncodingName= (2004) On the Technique of DNA And the Fulfillment of its Legal Function]<br /> **[http://www.pkulaw.cn/fulltext_form.aspx?Db=qikan&amp;Gid=1510065201&amp;keyword=DNA&amp;EncodingName= (2002) The Legal Problems of DNA PFLP Database]<br /> **[http://www.promega.com/~/media/files/resources/conference%20proceedings/ishi%2011/poster%20abstracts/jiang.pdf?la=en Xianhua Jiang et al. (2000). STUDY OF ESTABLISHMENT MODE OF DNA DATABASE IN CHINA]<br /> **[http://www.promega.co.uk/~/media/files/resources/profiles%20in%20dna/203/dna%20analysis%20in%20china.pdf?la=en Hu Lan: DNA Analysis in China (1999)]<br /> <br /> * Press articles<br /> **[https://www.scmp.com/news/article/3329140/why-police-plan-dna-data-bank-china-has-sparked-privacy-worries South China Morning Post: Why a police plan for a DNA data bank in China has sparked privacy worries (16th October 2025)]<br /> **[https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/tracking-dna-chinas-dna-database-could-have-chilling-future-consequences/2016589/ Tracking DNA: China’s DNA database could have chilling future consequences (8th July 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.news.com.au/world/asia/aspi-report-calls-for-chinese-government-to-cease-dna-collection-immediately/news-story/208dea8a66ae5ddcf67f2ea5aa1fafdb News.com.au: ASPI report calls for Chinese government to ‘cease’ DNA collection immediately (18th June 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/17/world/asia/China-DNA-surveillance.html New York Times: China Is Collecting DNA From Tens of Millions of Men and Boys, Using U.S. Equipment (19th June 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.npr.org/2019/12/07/785804791/uighurs-and-genetic-surveillance-in-china?t=1576160521007 NPR: Uighurs And Genetic Surveillance In China (7th December 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-03775-y Nature: Science publishers review ethics of research on Chinese minority groups (6th December 2019)]<br /> **[https://bdnews24.com/science/2019/12/05/chinas-genetic-research-on-ethnic-minorities-sets-off-science-backlash BDNews: China’s genetic research on ethnic minorities sets off science backlash (5th December 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/03/business/china-dna-uighurs-xinjiang.html?action=click&amp;module=Top%20Stories&amp;pgtype=Homepage New York Times: China Uses DNA to Map Faces, With Help From the West (3rd December 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/report-us-company-to-stop-sales-of-genetic-tech-in-xinjiang/2019/02/21/a91abb52-359f-11e9-8375-e3dcf6b68558_story.html?utm_term=.351cb362e6f7 Report: US company to stop sales of genetic tech in Xinjiang (21st February 2019)]<br /> **[http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1094161.shtml Global Times: Yunnan organizations to build ethnic minority DNA database (19th March 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/2136782/would-you-give-government-your-dna-may-be-step-too-far-quest South China Morning Post: Would you give the government your DNA? That may be a step too far in the quest for a hi-tech future (12th March 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.engadget.com/2018/02/22/china-xinjiang-surveillance-tech-spread/ Engadget: China's Xinjiang surveillance is the dystopian future nobody wants (22nd February 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.rfa.org/english/news/uyghur/china-dna-02092018164148.html Radio Free Asia: Senator Questions US Firm on DNA Sequencer Sales to China (9th February 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/03/opinion/sunday/china-surveillance-state-uighurs.html New York Times: What It’s Like to Live in a Surveillance State (3rd February 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.nature.com/news/china-expands-dna-data-grab-in-troubled-western-region-1.22033 China expands DNA data grab in troubled western region (24th May 2017)]<br /> **[https://en.qantara.de/content/china-moves-to-expand-dna-testing-in-muslim-region Qantera: China moves to expand DNA testing in Muslim region (17th May 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.thestandard.com.hk/section-news.php?id=182926 Hong Kong Standard: Xinjiang clampdown widens to collection of DNA samples (17th May 2017)]<br /> **[http://malaysiandigest.com/world/675600-privacy-concerns-as-china-expands-dna-database.html Malaysian Digest: Privacy Concerns As China Expands DNA Database (17th May 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.arabnews.com/node/1100751/world Arab News: China moves to expand DNA testing in Muslim region (17th May 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/china-expands-dna-testing-xinjiang-muslims-security-crackdown-human-rights-watch-a7739791.html The Independent: China sparks human rights outcry by ramping up DNA testing in Muslim-dominated region (17th May 2017)]<br /> **[https://mic.com/articles/177267/china-is-preparing-to-mass-collect-dna-samples-from-muslims#.nLVjrS8Jr Mic: China is preparing to mass collect DNA samples from Muslims (16th May 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.ifex.org/china/2017/05/16/police-dna-database/ IFEX: China: Police DNA database threatens privacy (16th May 2017)]<br /> **[http://chinadigitaltimes.net/2017/05/china-expected-expand-dna-collection-xinjiang/ China Digital Times: China Expected to Expand DNA Collection in Xinjiang (16th May 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-39945220 BBC: Privacy concerns as China expands DNA database (17th May 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/shaoshuminzu/nu-05162017104706.html RFA: 中国拟在新疆穆斯林地区扩大DNA 样本采集 (16th May 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.voanews.com/a/china-moves-to-expand-dna-testing-in-muslim-region/3853040.html Voice of America: China Moves to Expand DNA Testing in Muslim Region (16th May 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/AJ201705160045.html Asahi Shimbun: Rights group: China moves to amass DNA in Muslim region (16th May 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/china-set-to-expand-dna-testing-in-muslim-region/article18468479.ece The Hindu: China set to expand DNA testing in Muslim region (16th May 2017)]<br /> **[http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/rights-group-china-moves-amass-dna-muslim-region-47432841 ABC: China moves to expand DNA testing in Muslim region (16th May 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/05/16/rights-group-china-moves-to-amass-dna-in-muslim-region.html Fox News: China moves to expand DNA testing in Muslim region (16th May 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.mo.be/nieuws/chinese-dna-database-dreiging-voor-privacy MO: 'Chinese DNA-database bedreiging voor privacy' (16th May 2017)]<br /> **[https://qz.com/984400/china-is-creating-a-massive-orwellian-dna-database-to-construct-harmonic-society/ Quartz: China is creating a massive “Orwellian” DNA database (16th May 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.haaretz.com/world-news/asia-and-australia/1.789542 Haaretz: China Reportedly Creating Extensive DNA Database in Muslim Region (16th May 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.newsweek.com/china-muslim-dna-testing-uighurs-610065 Newsweek: China Subjects Muslims to Mass DNA Collection, ‘Moving Orwellian System to Genetic Level’ (16th May 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-4510124/Rights-group-China-moves-amass-DNA-Muslim-region.html Associated Press/Daily Mail: China moves to expand DNA testing in Muslim region (16th May 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1019261.shtml Global Times: Adults abandoned as babies and sent across China search for lost families (21st November 2016)]<br /> **[http://macaudailytimes.com.mo/briefs-tourist-police-officers-will-patrol-streets.html Macau Daily Times: Briefs | More Tourist Officers Will Patrol Streets (15th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1006024.shtml Global Times: Full text: New Progress in the Judicial Protection of Human Rights in China (9) (12th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sixthtone.com/news/jiangsu’s-abandoned-girls Sixth Tone: Jiangsu’s Abandoned Girls (17th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://dailycaller.com/2016/08/13/more-than-missing-why-chinas-child-trafficking-problem-isnt-going-away/ Daily Caller: More Than Missing: Why China’s Child Trafficking Problem Isn’t Going Away (13th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.womenofchina.cn/womenofchina/html1/features/health/1608/903-1.htm Women of China: DNA Database to Help Doctors Identify Genetic Diseases in Babies (8th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.china.org.cn/china/2016-06/09/content_38638328.htm China.org: DNA test helps police find 6 kids abducted 20 yrs ago (9th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-36472103 BBC News: Chinese police require DNA for passports in Xinjiang (7th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.shanghaidaily.com/feature/Rescue-efforts-to-find-and-save-missing-children/shdaily.shtml Shanghai Daily: Rescue efforts to find and save missing children (3rd June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.ecns.cn/2016/05-16/210559.shtml Ecns: Web system to help find missing kids (16th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.thestar.com.my/news/regional/2016/04/14/man-abducted-19-years-ago-reunites-with-family/ The Star: Man abducted 19 years ago reunites with family (14th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.ecns.cn/2016/02-25/200538.shtml Ecns: DNA database helps son reunite with parents (25th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2016-02/19/content_23547236.htm China Daily: Demand surges for DNA tests after population policy change (19th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.shanghaidaily.com/national/Poverty-relief-is-key-in-childtrafficking-fight/shdaily.shtml Shanghai Daily: Poverty relief is key in child-trafficking fight (27th January, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.ecns.cn/voices/2016/01-24/196898.shtml Ecns: Infant trafficking rooted in poverty, ignorance of law (24th January, 2016)]<br /> **[http://english.cri.cn/12394/2015/12/12/2743s908059.htm CRJ English: 440 Trafficked Children Find Way Home in 2015 (12th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://news.kuwaittimes.net/pdf/2015/jun/28/p06.pdf Ecns: Remains of 347 expeditionary soldiers to return China (29th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.globalpost.com/article/6676941/2015/10/28/china-exclusive-remains-347-expeditionary-soldiers-return-china Xinhua News Agency: China Exclusive: Remains of 347 expeditionary soldiers to return China (28th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/peoplesdaily/article-3273956/Chinese-man-abducted-four-year-old-finally-reunited-parents-20-years-snatched-school-sold-family-1-400-miles-home.html Daily Mail: Chinese man abducted as a four-year-old is finally reunited with his parents 20 years after he was snatched in front of his school and sold to a family 1,400 miles from home (15 October 2015)]<br /> ** [https://beijingtoday.com.cn/2015/10/buyers-of-trafficked-children-to-face-prosecution/ Beijing Today: Buyers of Trafficked Children to Face Prosecution (7 October 2015)]<br /> **[http://sinosphere.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/09/21/china-children-abducted-reunited/?_r=0 Sinosphere: Campaign in China Seeks to Reunite Abducted Children With Their Families (21st September 2015)]<br /> **[http://english.cri.cn/12394/2015/09/18/3685s896548.htm CRIEnglish.com: China Launches DNA Collection Drive to Find Missing Children (18th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.globalpost.com/article/6651400/2015/09/17/national-database-open-bringing-abducted-children-home GlobalPost: National database to open for bringing abducted children home (17th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://english.anhuinews.com/system/2015/09/22/006961374.shtml Anhui News: National database opens to bring abducted children home (15 September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.globalpost.com/article/6641146/2015/09/02/china-focus-police-urge-surrender-buyers-abducted-women-children Xinhua News Agency: China Focus: Police urge surrender of buyers of abducted women, children (September 2nd 2015)]<br /> **[http://english.cri.cn/12394/2015/07/30/4161s889532.htm CRI English: Children Face Legal Hurdles to be Adopted (30th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/chinese-citizens-step-battle-child-kidnappings-1508189 International Business Times: Chinese citizens step up to battle child kidnappings (27th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3062929/Emotional-moment-Chinese-father-reunited-son-abducted-18-years-ago-identifying-mole-arm.html Daily Mail: Emotional moment Chinese father is reunited with son who was abducted 18 years ago - after identifying him by a mole on his arm (1st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2909652/Incredible-moment-man-abducted-four-year-old-reunited-father-24-YEARS-snatched-market-China.html Daily Mail: incredible moment kidnapped boy is reunited with his father - 24 YEARS after he was snatched in a market as a four-year-old and sold to childless couple (14th January 2015)]<br /> 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<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>The US federal DNA database (CODIS) was established in 1998. It is the largest in the world.<br /> <br /> The 2008 Interpol survey reported that 245,171 crime scene DNA profiles and 6,454,770 individuals' profiles, plus 519 missing persons' DNA profiles and 2,283 unknown/deceased DNA profiles were held in the US at the time of the survey. According to Interpol, these numbers grew to 375,375 crime scene DNA profiles, 9,748,870 reference DNA profiles from individuals, 973 missing persons' DNA profiles, 5,066 unidentified human remains DNA profiles and 10,360 other DNA profiles in 2011. <br /> Since the 2008 Interpol survey, the size of the database has doubled. According to [http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/lab/biometric-analysis/codis/ndis-statistics FBI statistics], the National DNA Index (NDIS) contained over 12,113,810 offender profiles, 2,201,763 arrestee profiles and 674,150 forensic profiles as of December 2015. <br /> <br /> The federal database includes DNA profiles submitted under laws which vary state by state. The Justice for All Act, 2004, expanded the national database by allowing the retention of DNA profiles from anyone charged with a felony offence. The Violence Against Women Act, 2005, allows DNA profiles to be uploaded on arrest, rather than on charge. <br /> <br /> By end 2013, 28 US states had changed their laws to allow collection of DNA prior to conviction for a range of offences (Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin). Of these 28 states, 10 require collection and/or analysis to occur only after changing, arraignment, indictment, or judicial determination of probable cause.<br /> <br /> In March 2013, the Supreme Court made a 5-4 decision upholding Maryland's DNA testing law (which collects DNA on charge for some felonies and requires automatic expungement of innocent people's DNA profiles). In most states, DNA profiles taken from arrested persons are not automatically removed if the person is innocent, although the individual can request removal. Automatic expungement processes exist in 7 of the 28 states which collect DNA prior to conviction. However, in California in 2025, the courts ordered automatic expungement of DNA profiles taken from people never convicted of a crime.<br /> <br /> == Resources ==<br /> * External links (Federal)<br /> **[https://www.thehastingscenter.org/collecting-migrant-childrens-dna-a-troubling-but-predictable-trend-in-the-u-s/ The Hastings Center for Bioethics: Collecting Migrant Children's DNA: A Troubling, but Predictable, Trend in the U.S. (7th July 2025)]<br /> **[https://www.aclunc.org/blog/court-requires-california-clear-its-massive-dna-database-people-never-convicted-crime ACLU Northern California: Court Requires California to Clear Its Massive DNA Database of People Never Convicted of a Crime (12th March 2025)]<br /> **[https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/11/12/us-proposal-collect-dna-detained-immigrants-violates-privacy-rights Human Rights Watch: US Proposal to Collect DNA from Detained Immigrants Violates Privacy Rights (12th November 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/department-justice-announces-interim-policy-emerging-method-generate-leads-unsolved-violent Department of Justice: Department of Justice Announces Interim Policy on Emerging Method to Generate Leads for Unsolved Violent Crimes (24th September 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/department-justice-publish-notice-proposed-rulemaking-comply-fully-dna-fingerprint-act-2005 Department of Justice to Publish Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Comply Fully with DNA Fingerprint Act of 2005 (20th October 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.geneticsandsociety.org/biopolitical-times/forensic-dna-and-golden-state-killer Center for Genetics and Society: Forensic DNA and the &quot;Golden State Killer&quot; (2nd May 2018)] <br /> **[https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/249805.pdf National Institute of Justice: Down the Road: Testing Evidence in Sexual Assaults (June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.swgdam.org/ Scientific Working Group on DNA Analysis Methods (SWGDAM)]<br /> **[http://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/05745c84-afa7-4f7f-b7a7-aa17315e5497/Rapid%20DNA%20Act%20-%20One-Pager.pdf Rapid DNA Act of 2015: One Page Summary]<br /> **[http://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/e6f48584-7489-40f8-bf7f-cbfdb6823032/SIL15926.pdf Rapid DNA Act of 2015: Full Text]<br /> **[http://manhattanda.org/press-release/district-attorney-vance-awards-38-million-grants-help-32-jurisdictions-20-states-test- DISTRICT ATTORNEY VANCE AWARDS $38 MILLION IN GRANTS TO HELP 32 JURISDICTIONS IN 20 STATES TEST BACKLOGGED RAPE KITS (10th September 2015)] Grant recipients are listed [http://manhattanda.org/sites/default/files/Manhattan%20DA%20Grant%20Recipients.pdf here]<br /> **[https://www.fbi.gov/news/testimony/fbis-plans-for-the-use-of-rapid-dna-technology-in-codis FBI: FBI's plans for the use of Rapid DNA in CODIS (18th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/opinions/2014/03/20/10-15152.pdf United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit: Haskell v. Harris (20th March 2014)] Allows California's arrestee DNA testing law to continue but also grants leave to seek to narrow its application.<br /> **[http://www.justice.gov/oig/reports/codis-ext.htm US Department of Justice Office of Inspector General: Combined DNA Index System External Reports]<br /> **[http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/2014/January/14-at-029.html Press Release: U.S. Departments of Justice and Commerce Name Experts to First-ever National Commission on Forensic Science (10th January 2014)]<br /> **[https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/243347.pdf National Institute of Justice: Making Sense of DNA Backlogs, 2012 - Myths vs. Reality (December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.urban.org/uploadedpdf/412831-Collecting-DNA-at-Arrest-Policies-Practices-and-Implications-Report.pdf The Urban Institute: Collecting DNA at Arrest: Policies, Practices, and Implications (3rd June 2013)]<br /> **[https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/238484.pdf The Urban Institute: Collecting DNA From Arrestees: Implementation Lessons (June 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.urban.org/research/publication/post-conviction-dna-testing-and-wrongful-conviction The Urban Institute: Post-Conviction DNA Testing and Wrongful Conviction (18th June 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.urban.org/sites/default/files/alfresco/publication-pdfs/412487-Collecting-DNA-from-Juveniles.PDF The Urban Institute: Collecting DNA from Juveniles (April 2011)]<br /> **[http://forensicdnaconsulting.wordpress.com/ Forensic DNA Consulting Blog]<br /> **[http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/lab/biometric-analysis/codis FBI: Combined DNA Index System (CODIS)]<br /> **[http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/lab/biometric-analysis/codis/codis_expungement FBI: CODIS - Expungement Policy]<br /> **[http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/lab/biometric-analysis/federal-dna-database/legislation-affecting-the-federal-dna-database-unit FBI: Legislation Affecting the Federal DNA Database Unit]<br /> **[http://www.gao.gov/assets/660/656454.pdf GAO: DOJ Could Improve Decision - Making Documentation and Better Assess Results of DNA Backlog Reduction Program Funds (July 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.aclu.org/blog/womens-rights-prisoners-rights-technology-and-liberty/supreme-court-ruling-blow-genetic-privacy ACLU: Supreme Court Ruling a Blow to Genetic Privacy (3rd June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/12pdf/12-207_d18e.pdf US Supreme Court: Maryland v. King (3rd June 2013)]<br /> **[http://erepository.law.shu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1160&amp;context=student_scholarship Mandara (2013) Compulsory collection and retention of DNA upon arrest: Fourth Amendment Implications (1st May 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.councilforresponsiblegenetics.org/pageDocuments/WG7KWC5KDR.pdf US Supreme Court brief by Council for Responsible Genetics (February 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R41800.pdf Congressional Research Service: DNA Testing in Criminal Justice: Background, Current Law, Grants, and Issues (6th December 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.afmes.mil/index.cfm?pageid=afdil.afrssir.overview Armed Forces Repository of Specimen Samples for the Identification of Remains (AFRSSIR)]<br /> **[http://www.promega.co.uk/~/media/files/resources/conference%20proceedings/ishi%2023/oral%20presentations/03-hares.pdf?la=en Hares DR (2012): Overview of the FBI's CODIS Program]<br /> **[http://www.promega.co.uk/~/media/files/resources/conference%20proceedings/ishi%2023/oral%20presentations/24-kreikemeier.pdf?la=en Kreikemeier MA (2012) Touch DNA: A National Survey of Submission Policies and Laboratory Procedures]<br /> **[https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2012/04/dhs-considers-collecting-dna-kids-dea-and-us-marshals-already-do Electronic Frontier Foundation: DHS Considers Collecting DNA From Kids; DEA and US Marshals Already Do (14th May 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.dnaresource.com/unitedstates.html DNA Resource: United States] &lt;br/&gt; State by state laws, on the DNAResource website, run by Gordon Thomas Honeywell Governmental Affairs and sponsored by DNA testing company Life Technologies.<br /> **[https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/232197.pdf National Institute of Justice: Making Sense of DNA Backlogs, 2010 — Myths vs. Reality (February 2011)]<br /> **[http://nij.gov/topics/forensics/lab-operations/evidence-backlogs/pages/backlog-reduction-program.aspx National Institute of Justice: DNA Backlog Reduction Program]<br /> **[http://www.fas.org/irp/agency/dod/jason/hundred.pdf JASON: The USD100 genome: implications for the DoD (December 2010)]<br /> **[http://www.justice.gov/oig/reports/FBI/a0632/final.pdf US Department of Justice: Combined DNA Index System Operational and Laboratory Vulnerabilities (May 2006)]<br /> **[http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-109hr3402enr/pdf/BILLS-109hr3402enr.pdf Violence against Women Act 2005]<br /> **[https://www.congress.gov/108/plaws/publ405/PLAW-108publ405.pdf Justice for All Act 2004]<br /> **[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/chapter-136/subchapter-IX/part-A DNA Identification Act 1994]<br /> <br /> * External links (States)<br /> * Arizona<br /> **[https://legiscan.com/AZ/text/SB1475/2019 Bill Text: AZ SB1475 (2019)] Bill failed.<br /> * Arkansas<br /> **[http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2015/2015R/Acts/Act731.pdf Act 731 - AN ACT FOR THE STATE CRIME LABORATORY APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR.] <br /> **[http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2015/2015R/Acts/Act1168.pdf Act 1168 - CONCERNING A STATEWIDE ACCOUNTING OF ALL UNSUBMITTED RAPE KITS.]<br /> **[http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2015/2015R/Acts/Act543.pdf Act 543 - CONCERNING THE COLLECTION OF A DNA SAMPLE FROM A PERSON ARRESTED FOR A FELONY OFFENSE; AND CONCERNING REMOVAL AND DESTRUCTION OF A DNA RECORD AND DNA SAMPLE.] <br /> **[http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2015/2015R/Acts/Act1022.pdf Act 1022 - TO CLARIFY THE RIGHTS OF PUTATIVE PARENTS IN PROCEEDINGS REGARDING JUVENILES WHO ARE THE SUBJECTS OF PUTATIVE PARENT CLAIMS.]<br /> **[http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2015/2015R/Acts/Act1084.pdf Act 1084 - TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENT FOR DRAWING DNA SAMPLES FROM JUVENILES ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT.]<br /> * California<br /> **[https://www.aclunc.org/our-work/legal-docket/center-genetics-and-society-et-al-vs-rob-bonta-et-al Center for Genetics and Society, et al. vs. Rob Bonta, et al. 10th February 2025]<br /> **[https://www.eff.org/cases/center-genetics-and-society-v-becerra EFF: Center for Genetics and Society v. Becerra]<br /> * Idaho<br /> **[https://www.legislature.idaho.gov/idstat/Title19/T19CH55.htm TITLE 19 CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: CHAPTER 55 THE IDAHO DNA DATABASE ACT OF 1996]<br /> * Maryland<br /> **[http://goccp.maryland.gov/dna/legislation.php Maryland DNA Legislation]<br /> **[http://law.justia.com/codes/maryland/2010/public-safety/title-2/subtitle-5/ 2010 Maryland Code: PUBLIC SAFETY TITLE 2 - DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE: Subtitle 5 - Statewide DNA Data Base System]<br /> **[http://www.goccp.maryland.gov/dna/documents/legislation.pdf Senate Bill 211, effective 1st January 2009]<br /> * Missouri<br /> **[http://www.moga.mo.gov/mostatutes/stathtml/65000000551.HTML Missouri Revised Statutes. Chapter 650. Department of Public Safety. Section 650.055.1. August 28, 2015. Felony convictions for certain offenses to have biological samples collected, when--use of sample--highway patrol and department of corrections, duty--DNA records and biological materials to be closed record, disclosure, when--expungement of record, when.]<br /> **[http://www.moga.mo.gov/mostatutes/stathtml/54700000351.HTML Missouri Revised Statutes. Chapter 547. Appeals, New Trials and Exceptions. Section 547.035.1. August 28, 2015. Postconviction DNA testing for persons in the custody of the department--motion, contents--procedure.]<br /> * Nevada<br /> **[https://www.leg.state.nv.us/law1.cfm Nevada Revised Statutes]<br /> * North Carolina<br /> **[http://law.justia.com/codes/north-carolina/2013/chapter-15a/article-13/ 2013 North Carolina General Statutes. Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act. Article 13 - DNA Database and Databank.]<br /> * Oklahoma<br /> **[http://www.oklegislature.gov/osstatuestitle.html OKLAHOMA STATUTES: Title 22. Criminal Procedure]<br /> * Tennessee<br /> **[https://www.lawserver.com/law/state/tennessee/tn-code/tennessee_code_40-35-321 Tennessee Code 40-35-321. Collection of biological specimens for DNA analysis -- Persons convicted of certain offenses -- Condition of release from imprisonment.]<br /> **[https://www.lawserver.com/law/state/tennessee/tn-code/tennessee_code_title_40_chapter_30_part_3 Tennessee Code § 40-30-304 (2015). Post-Conviction DNA Analysis Act of 2001.]<br /> *Vermont<br /> **[http://legislature.vermont.gov/assets/Documents/2018/WorkGroups/House%20Judiciary/Bills/H.422/W~John%20Treadwell~State%20v%20Medina~3-14-2017.pdf State v. Medina (Vt. 2014) 102 A.3d 661, 663.]<br /> * Wisconsin<br /> **[https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/165/77 Wisconsin Statutes: 165.77 Deoxyribonucleic acid analysis and data bank.]<br /> <br /> <br /> * Press articles<br /> **[https://www.biometricupdate.com/202509/genetic-privacy-erodes-as-millions-of-dna-profiles-are-entered-into-us-database Biometric Update: Genetic privacy erodes as millions of DNA profiles are entered into US database (24th September 2025)]<br /> **[https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/sep/23/us-border-patrol-dna-data The Guardian: US border patrol collected DNA from thousands of US citizens for years, data shows (23rd September 2025)]<br /> **[https://reason.com/2025/09/26/dhs-collected-dna-from-2000-u-s-citizens-without-due-process-its-now-in-a-law-enforcement-database/ Reason: DHS Collected DNA from 2,000 U.S. Citizens Without Due Process. It's Now in a Law Enforcement Database (26th September 2025)]<br /> **[https://newjerseymonitor.com/2025/07/23/nj-public-defenders-office-sues-over-secret-state-police-dna-database/ New Jersey Monitor: NJ public defender’s office sues over ‘secret’ state police DNA database (23rd July 2025)]<br /> **[https://www.wired.com/story/cbp-dna-migrant-children-fbi-codis/ Wired: The US Is Storing Migrant Children’s DNA in a Criminal Database (29th May 2025)]<br /> **[https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/privacy/nypd-lawsuit-claims-department-maintains-dna-database-with-no-warrant/ Top Class Actions: NYPD lawsuit claims department maintains DNA database with no warrant (4th April 2023)]<br /> **[https://theintercept.com/2021/07/03/orange-county-prosecutors-dna-surveillance/ The Intercept: ORANGE COUNTY PROSECUTORS OPERATE “VAST, SECRETIVE” GENETIC SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM (3rd July 2021)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/31/science/dna-police-laws.html The New York Times: Two New Laws Restrict Police Use of DNA Search Method (31st May 2021)]<br /> **[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/mar/29/maryland-lawmakers-restrict-police-genealogical-da/ The Washington Times: Maryland lawmakers restrict cops from tapping family-tree DNA kits to crack cold cases (29th March 2021)]<br /> **[https://missionlocal.org/2022/03/police-explain-how-rape-kit-ended-up-in-a-database/ Mission Local: Police explain how rape kit ended up in DNA database (3rd March 2022)]<br /> **[https://www.vice.com/en/article/4ade3g/why-are-prosecutors-keeping-a-huge-secretive-dna-database-in-orange-county Vice: Why Are Prosecutors Keeping a Huge, Secretive DNA Database in Orange County? (22nd February 2021)]<br /> **[https://www.theregister.com/2021/02/04/dna_testing_software/ The Register: Accused murderer wins right to check source code of DNA testing kit used by police (4th February 2021)]<br /> **[https://futurehuman.medium.com/deleted-dna-data-just-reappeared-on-a-popular-database-e1f43587f7ec Future Human: ‘Deleted’ DNA Data Just Reappeared on a Popular Database (22nd January 2021)]<br /> **[https://queenseagle.com/all/nycs-dna-database-swells-even-as-some-samples-are-removed Queens Daily Eagle: NYC's DNA database swells, even as some samples are removed (14th January 2021)]<br /> **[https://dailygazette.com/2020/12/14/editorial-limit-police-ability-to-retain-our-dna/ The Daily Gazette: EDITORIAL: Limit police ability to retain our DNA (14th December 2020)]<br /> **[https://legalaidnyc.org/news/nypd-2000-people-removed-city-dna-index%E2%80%8B/ The Legal Aid Society: NYPD Admits Almost 2,000 People Should be Removed From City DNA Index (15th October 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.thecity.nyc/2020/10/13/21515424/bill-would-clamp-down-on-cops-collecting-dna-from-kids#:~:text=A%20bill%20that%20would%20curb,hit%20the%20City%20Council%20Thursday.&amp;text=The%20new%20legislation%2C%20co%2Dsponsored,scenes%20and%20victims%20of%20crimes The City NY: Bill Would Clamp Down on Cops Collecting DNA From Kids (13th October 2020)]<br /> **[https://inhomelandsecurity.com/podcast-using-genetic-genealogy-dna-databases-solve-cold-cases/: In Homeland Security Podcast: Using Genetic Genealogy DNA Databases to Solve Cold Cases (24th September 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-02545-5 Nature: The controversial company using DNA to sketch the faces of criminals: (9th September 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.pe.com/2020/08/26/no-on-proposition-20-a-heavy-handed-reaction-to-justice-reforms/ The Press Enterprise: No on Proposition 20, a heavy-handed reaction to justice reforms (26th August 2020)]<br /> **[https://bronxjusticenews.com/citys-unregulated-dna-database-keeps-growing-attorneys Bronx Justice News: City’s Unregulated DNA Database Keeps Growing: Attorneys (20th August 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.techtimes.com/articles/251222/20200719/gedmatch-briefly-down-company-probes-police-accessing-dna-database.htm TechTimes: Gedmatch Briefly Down as Company Probes on Police Accessing Its DNA Database (19th July 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/national/hackers-attack-genetic-genealogy-website-gedmatch-exposing-dna-profiles-to-law-enforcement The Denver Channel: Hackers attack genetic genealogy website GEDmatch, exposing DNA profiles to law enforcement (24th July 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/peteraldhous/hackers-gedmatch-dna-privacy BuzzFeed news: A Security Breach Exposed More Than One Million DNA Profiles On A Major Genealogy Database (22nd July 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/second-circuit-oks-use-of-now-defunct-11097/ Second Circuit OKs Use of Now-Defunct DNA Testing Method (21st July 2020)]<br /> **[https://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/ethics/dna-databases-in-china-and-the-us-are-tools-of-racial-oppression IEEE Spectrum: DNA Databases in the U.S. and China Are Tools of Racial Oppression (30th June 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/26/us/louisiana-dna-washing-machine.html New York Times: A DNA Mix-Up Involving a Washing Machine Kept a Man in Jail for 3 Years (26th June 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.miragenews.com/two-new-forensic-dna-standards-added-to-osac-registry/ Mirage News: Two New Forensic DNA Standards Added to OSAC Registry (13th May 2020)]<br /> **[https://wjactv.com/news/local/new-state-data-shows-97-drop-in-backlogged-rape-kits-lowest-total-in-4-years WJAC: New PA data shows 97% drop in backlogged rape kits, lowest total in 4 years (5th May 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/genealogy-helps-track-another-colorado-cold-case-suspect-the-oldest-one-yet The Denver Channel: Genealogy helps track another Colorado cold case suspect, the oldest one yet (23rd April 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2020/03/13/Gross-overreach-Ancestry-block-access-DNA-database/stories/202003050077 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Gross overreach: Ancestry.com was right to block access to DNA database (13th March 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.politico.com/states/new-york/albany/story/2020/02/25/cops-take-heat-from-council-over-dna-despite-planned-reforms-1263552 Politico: Cops take heat from Council over DNA, despite planned reforms (25th February 2020)]<br /> **[https://edition.cnn.com/2020/02/22/us/nypd-dna-datebase-review/index.html CNN: NYPD says it will remove some non-convicts from its local DNA database (22nd February 2020)]<br /> **[https://queenseagle.com/all/council-public-safety-nypd-dna-database The Queens Eagle: Council committee to examine city’s controversial DNA database (7th February 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/peteraldhous/ancestry-dna-database-search-warrant Buzz Feed News: A Court Tried To Force Ancestry.com To Open Up Its DNA Database To Police. The Company Said No. (3rd February 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/14/21063627/dna-detained-immigrants-fbi-codis-bias-crime-database The Verge:: DNA from detained immigrants will change the nature of the FBI’s genetic database (14th January 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1226362/britons-holidaymakers-us-border-control-dna-arrest-travel-news Daily Express: Britons detained at US border control may need to hand over DNA or face arrest - new rules (9th January 2020)]<br /> **[https://onezero.medium.com/the-u-s-governments-mass-collection-of-immigrant-dna-hints-at-surveillance-future-93a11767b3c0 OneZero: The U.S. Government’s Mass Collection of Immigrant DNA Hints at Surveillance Future (8th January 2020)]<br /> **[https://theconversation.com/dna-database-sold-to-help-law-enforcement-crack-cold-cases-128674 The Conversation: DNA database sold to help law-enforcement crack cold cases (22nd December 2019)]<br /> **[https://slate.com/technology/2019/12/gedmatch-verogen-genetic-genealogy-law-enforcement.html Slate: We’re Entering a New Phase in Law Enforcement’s Use of Consumer Genetic Data (19th December 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.wired.com/story/a-dna-firm-that-caters-to-police-just-bought-a-genealogy-site/ Wired: A DNA Firm That Caters to Police Just Bought a Genealogy Site (9th December 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/07/us/dna-bone-marrow-transplant-crime-lab.html New York Times: When a DNA Test Says You’re a Younger Man, Who Lives 5,000 Miles Away (7th December 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.voiceofsandiego.org/topics/public-safety/dozens-of-rape-kits-from-sdpds-backlog-have-yielded-dna-database-hits/ Voice of San Diego: Dozens of Rape Kits From SDPD's Backlog Have Yielded DNA Database Hits (4th November 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.technologyreview.com/s/614642/dna-database-gedmatch-golden-state-killer-security-risk-hack/amp/?utm_source=newsletters&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=weekend_reads.unpaid.engagement&amp;__twitter_impression=true MIT Technology Review: The DNA database used to find the Golden State Killer is a national security leak waiting to happen (30th October 2019)]<br /> **[https://science.sciencemag.org/content/366/6462/155 Science: Responsible genetic genealogy (11th October 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/09/new-federal-rules-limit-police-searches-family-tree-dna-databases Science: New federal rules limit police searches of family tree DNA databases (25th September 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/15/nyregion/nypd-dna-database.html?action=click&amp;module=Top%20Stories&amp;pgtype=Homepage New York Times: N.Y.P.D. Detectives Gave a Boy, 12, a Soda. He Landed in a DNA Database. (15th August 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/02/us/dna-testing-immigrants.html?action=click&amp;module=Top%20Stories&amp;pgtype=Homepage# New York Times: U.S. Government Plans to Collect DNA From Detained Immigrants (2nd October 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/16/science/hair-dna-murder.html?action=click&amp;module=Top%20Stories&amp;pgtype=Homepage New York Times: Why This Scientist Keeps Receiving Packages of Serial Killers’ Hair (16th September 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/15/nyregion/nypd-dna-database.html New York Times: N.Y.P.D. Detectives Gave a Boy, 12, a Soda. He Landed in a DNA Database (15th August 2019)]<br /> **[https://news.sky.com/story/how-researching-your-family-tree-could-solve-a-murder-11775060 Sky News: How researching your family tree could solve a murder (August 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/26/rapid-dna-testing-market-takes-off-as-kentucky-police-test-new-technology.html CNBC: Kentucky police use new technology to nab suspects in hours instead of weeks as rapid DNA market takes off (28th July 2019)]<br /> **[https://thehill.com/opinion/criminal-justice/451024-think-twice-before-giving-dna-to-the-police The Hill: Think twice before giving results of your home DNA kit to the police (30th June 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.princegeorgematters.com/national-business/texas-says-dna-technology-jeopardizes-cases-1515448 Prince George Matters: Texas says DNA technology jeopardizes cases (20th June 2019)]<br /> **[https://www-pbs-org.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.pbs.org/newshour/amp/nation/use-of-online-dna-databases-by-law-enforcement-leads-to-backlash-and-website-changes PBS: Use of online DNA databases by law enforcement leads to backlash and website changes (17th June 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.newscientist.com/article/2203857-dna-database-opts-a-million-people-out-from-police-searches/ New Scientist: DNA database opts a million people out from police searches (20th May 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.legalgenealogist.com/2019/05/19/gedmatch-reverses-course The Legal Genealogist: GEDmatch reverses course (19th May 2019)]<br /> **[https://edition.cnn.com/2019/05/09/opinions/dangers-of-government-dna-testing-eidelman/index.html CNN: The dangers of the government's DNA testing program (9th May 2019)]<br /> **[https://queencreekindependent.com/opinion/bisson-activist-encourages-leadership-communication/ Queen Creek Independent: Bisson: Activist encourages leadership communication (7th May 2019)] Re failed Arizona DNA Bill that may be reintroduced.<br /> **[https://www.biometricupdate.com/201905/trial-of-rapid-dna-biometrics-to-investigate-false-family-claims-by-migrants-at-u-s-mexico-border Biometric Update: Trial of rapid DNA biometrics to investigate false family claims by migrants at U.S.-Mexico border (6th May 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.courthousenews.com/judge-poised-to-advance-suit-over-california-dna-collection/ Court House News Service: Judge Poised to Advance Suit Over California DNA Collection (1st May 2019)]<br /> **[https://eu.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2019/02/19/arizona-bill-would-create-massive-statewide-dna-database/2873930002/ AZ Central: You may soon have to give your DNA to the state and pay $250 for the privilege (19th February 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-02-01/major-dna-testing-company-is-sharing-genetic-data-with-the-fbi Bloomberg: Major DNA Testing Company Sharing Genetic Data With the FBI (1st February 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/salvadorhernandez/family-tree-dna-fbi-investigative-genealogy-privacy BuzzFeed: One Of The Biggest At-Home DNA Testing Companies Is Working With The FBI (31st January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2019/01/30/A-slippery-slope-Casual-DNA-collection-erodes-constitutional-rights/stories/201901300061 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: A slippery slope: Casual DNA collection erodes constitutional rights (30th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.citynews1130.com/2019/01/24/maryland-bill-would-further-curb-police-use-of-dna-databases/ CityNews: Maryland bill would further curb police use of DNA databases (24th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/editorials/article/Editorial-California-shouldn-t-keep-DNA-from-13467258.php San Francisco Chronicle: Editorial: California shouldn’t keep DNA from hundreds of thousands of innocent people (14th December 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/12/10/watchdogs-sue-california-over-dna-retention-for-non-convicted-arrestees/ Mercury News: Watchdogs sue California over keeping DNA from arrests with no conviction (10th Dcember 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/california-police-cold-case-murder-solved-with-dna-database/ The Seattle Times: California police: Cold case murder solved with DNA database (21st November 2018)]<br /> **[http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2018/10/dna-tests-bad-for-finding-identity-great-for-surveillance.html New York Magazine: DNA Testing Can’t Tell Us Who We Really Are. It Can Tell the Cops. (17th October 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/15/science/gedmatch-genealogy-cold-cases.html?action=click&amp;module=Well&amp;pgtype=Homepage&amp;section=Science New York Times: How an Unlikely Family History Website Transformed Cold Case Investigations (15th October 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-06997-8?utm_source=briefing-wk&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=briefing&amp;utm_content=20181012 Nature: Supercharged crime-scene DNA analysis sparks privacy concerns (11th October 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.medicalbag.com/ethics/golden-state-killer-deangelo-dna-analysis-genetic-forensics/article/788270/ Medical Bag: Is Using Genealogy Data to Solve Crimes Taking DNA Analysis a Step Too Far? (14th August 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-44731119 BBC: DNA tests ordered to reunite separated migrant families (5th July 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.buzzfeed.com/peteraldhous/parabon-genetic-genealogy-cold-cases?utm_term=.eiQDpQo9d#.pyNwp5LAG BuzzFeed: DNA Data From 100 Crime Scenes Has Been Uploaded To A Genealogy Website — Just Like The Golden State Killer (17th May 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.ballstatedaily.com/article/2018/05/news-dna-law-leads-to-arrest Ball State Daily: Indiana sees progress on criminal investigations thanks to new DNA law (15th May 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/national/congress-a-decade-behind-in-overseeing-dna-testing--20180513 Watertown Daily Times: Congress a decade behind in overseeing DNA testing (13th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2018/05/fallen_through_the_cracks_overdue_dna_swabs_link_to_murders_sexual_assaults.html Cleveland.com: 'Fallen through the cracks:' Overdue DNA swabs link to murders, sexual assaults (13th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2018/05/georgia-law-enforcement-is-dna-testing-fetal-remains-found-in-wastewater.html Slate: Georgia Law Enforcement Is DNA-Testing Fetal Remains Found In Wastewater (11th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/10/17340666/dna-testing-georgia-fetus-codis-abortion-genetics-investigation The Verge: Police are using DNA testing to track down a fetus’s mother (10th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://queencreekindependent.com/opinion/bisson-activist-encourages-leadership-communication/ Bisson: Activist encourages leadership communication (7th May 2019)] Re failed Arizona DNA Bill that may be reintroduced.<br /> **[https://slate.com/technology/2018/05/consumer-genetic-databases-arent-the-only-side-door-for-police-to-get-your-dna.html Slate: You Can’t Hide Your Genes (4th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/how-accurately-can-scientists-reconstruct-persons-face-from-dna-180968951/ The Smithsonian: How Accurately Can Scientists Reconstruct A Person’s Face From DNA? (4th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20180502/14342239763/cops-arent-just-submitting-dna-samples-to-genealogy-services-theyre-also-obtaining-customer-info.shtml Tech Dirt: Cops Aren't Just Submitting DNA Samples To Genealogy Services; They're Also Obtaining Customer Info (3rd May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/03/us/golden-state-killer-genealogy.html?hp&amp;action=click&amp;pgtype=Homepage&amp;clickSource=story-heading&amp;module=first-column-region&amp;region=top-news&amp;WT.nav=top-news New York Times: The Cold Case That Inspired the 'Golden State Killer' Detective to Try Genealogy (3rd May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.laboratoryequipment.com/article/2018/05/massively-parallel-sequencing-future-dna-sequencing Laboratory Equipment: Massively Parallel Sequencing: The Future of DNA Sequencing (2nd May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.buzzfeed.com/peteraldhous/family-tree-dna-subpoena-golden-state-killer?utm_term=.mjAG214am#.dvgo3dRNM Buzz Feed: Cops Forced A Company To Share A Customer’s Identity For The Golden State Killer Investigation (1st May 2018)]<br /> **[http://theconversation.com/is-your-genome-really-your-own-the-public-and-forensic-value-of-dna-95786 The Conversation: Is your genome really your own? The public and forensic value of DNA (1st May 2018)]<br /> **[https://siliconangle.com/blog/2018/05/01/graphing-sensitive-boundary-personally-identifiable-information-publicly-inferable-insights/ SiliconANGLE: Graphing the sensitive boundary between personally identifiable information and publicly inferable insights (1st May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.sciencenews.org/article/golden-state-killer-suspect-dna-genetics-genealogy Science News: New genetic sleuthing tools helped track down the Golden State Killer suspect (29th April 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/27/health/dna-privacy-golden-state-killer-genealogy.html New York Times: The Golden State Killer Is Tracked Through a Thicket of DNA, and Experts Shudder (27th April 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.rte.ie/news/us/2018/0427/958588-golden-state-killer-us/ RTE: Genealogy websites led police to 'Golden State Killer'(27th April 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/framed-for-murder-by-his-own-dna/ PBS Frontline: Framed for Murder By His Own DNA (19th April 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.biometricupdate.com/201804/social-media-databases-behavioral-identifiers-said-future-of-law-enforcement-biometrics Biometric Update: Social media, databases, behavioral identifiers said future of law enforcement biometrics (5th April 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-dna-supreme-court-20180402-story.html Los Angeles Times: California Supreme Court lets stand controversial law allowing DNA collection upon arrest (2nd April 2018)]<br /> **[http://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/new-system-can-identity-people-from-their-dna-in-minutes-4965794/ Indian Express: New system can identity people from their DNA in minutes (3rd December 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/state/parents-of-slain-uva-students-advocate-for-bipartisan-effort-to/article_ef569702-d57a-11e7-9078-4b7514d07d84.html The Daily Progress: Parents of slain UVa students advocate for bipartisan effort to collect more criminal DNA (29th November 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article181745126.html The Sacramento Bee: Violent crime list, DNA collection would increase under California initiative (30th October 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.ajc.com/news/national/can-police-legally-obtain-your-dna-from-23andme-ancestry/8eZ24WN7VisoQiHAFbcmjP/ AJC: Can police legally obtain your DNA from 23andMe, Ancestry? (17th November 2017)]<br /> **[http://cumberlink.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/bill_tracker/bill-tracker-expanding-state-s-dna-database/article_73837d3e-3fd7-5525-a355-5095f05511b8..html The Sentinel: Bill Tracker: Expanding state's DNA database (16th November 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.correctionsone.com/products/police-technology/investigation/biometrics-identification/articles/456766187-Hidden-in-prison-Thousands-of-inmates-not-in-DNA-databases/ Corrections One: Hidden in prison: Thousands of inmates not in DNA databases (7th November 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/your-genealogy-research-could-land-your-dna-in-a-criminal-investigation/641099598 KIRO: Your genealogy research could land your DNA results in a criminal investigation (6th November 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.voiceofsandiego.org/topics/public-safety/teenager-sued-sdpd-documented-gang-member-soon/ Voice of San Diego: A Teenager Sued SDPD, and Was Documented as a Gang Member Soon After (31st October 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/19/nyregion/dna-phenotyping-new-york-police.html New York Times: Using DNA to Sketch What Victims Look Like; Some Call It Science Fiction (19th October 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/04/nyregion/dna-analysis-evidence-new-york-disputed-techniques.html?hp&amp;action=click&amp;pgtype=Homepage&amp;clickSource=story-heading&amp;module=second-column-region&amp;region=top-news&amp;WT.nav=top-news&amp;_r=0 New York Times: Traces of Crime: How New York’s DNA Techniques Became Tainted (4th September 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/nyc-expands-controversial-dna-testing-seized-guns-article-1.3349461 New York Daily News: NYC expands controversial DNA testing on seized guns to help charges stick (24th July 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.athensnews.com/news/local/advanced-dna-science-cracks-rape-case/article_23e87968-3599-11e7-8255-0ba7508bfe52.html Athens News: Advanced DNA science cracks rape case (10th May 2017)] <br /> **[http://www.oc-breeze.com/2017/05/03/100828_rapid-dna-leads-rapid-conviction-carjacker/ Orange County Beeze: Rapid DNA program leads to rapid conviction for carjacker (3rd May 2017)]<br /> **[http://wwmt.com/news/i-team/special-report-dna-delay WWMT: Special Report - DNA Delay (1st May 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/2017/04/25/sex-crimes-detective-relieved-duty/100878668/ Commercial Appeal: Sex crimes detective relieved of duty (25th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.govtech.com/public-safety/Louisiana-State-Police-Crime-Lab-Considers-Controversial-Familial-DNA-Tool.html GT: Louisiana State Police Crime Lab Considers Controversial Familial DNA Tool (18th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/courts/2017/04/17/more-women-join-lawsuit-over-rape-kits/100175080/ Commercial Appeal: More women join lawsuit over rape kits (17th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/news/crime_police/article_0dd1fd72-1b0c-11e7-829a-1be06412d0c8.html The New Orleans Advocate: State Police Crime Lab eyes familial DNA searching, a controversial crime-solving tool (16th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-dna-of-a-killer-who-murdered-idaho-teen-angie-dodge/ CBS News: The DNA of a Killer (15th April 2017)]<br /> **[https://insiderlouisville.com/metro/police-begin-reopening-rape-cases-as-kentucky-tests-old-dna-evidence/ Insider Louisville: Police begin reopening rape cases as Kentucky tests old DNA evidence (13th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.postregister.com/articles/chris-tapp-coverage-featured-news-daily-email/2017/04/13/look-efforts-catch-dodge-killer Post Register: A look at efforts to catch the Dodge killer (13th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/indiana-may-create-dna-record-on-every-person-arrested-for/article_6ca8971a-da48-53f5-a18c-ef3db909912b.html NWI Times: Indiana may create DNA record on every person arrested for felony (13th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.wibc.com/news/local-news/legislature-gives-green-light-dna-sampling-after-felony-arrests WIBC: Legislature Gives Green Light to DNA Sampling After Felony Arrests (13th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2017/04/13/dna-collection-bill-heads-governors-desk/100414548/ INDYSTAR: DNA collection bill heads to governor's desk (13th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/government/sexual-assault-kits-testing-would-be-mandated-by-nevada-legislature-bills/ Nevada Appeal: Sexual assault kits’ testing would be mandated by Nevada Legislature bills (12th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/state-forensic-panel-delays-vote-on-familial-dna-1.13446340 Newsday: State forensic panel delays vote on familial DNA (12th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.syracuse.com/crime/index.ssf/2017/04/new_state_policy_on_expanding_dna_search_not_adopted_more_study_underway.html Syracuse: New state policy on expanding DNA search continues development (12th April 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-york-panel-to-vote-on-family-dna-searches-in-criminal-cases-1491908402 The Wall Street Jounal: New York Panel to Vote on Family DNA Searches in Criminal Cases (11th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.theeagle.com/news/local/dna-based-sketch-to-be-released-in-college-station-killing/article_c5a75edd-cbbf-514e-acd0-a949438d975c.html The Eagle: DNA-based sketch to be released in 1981 College Station killing (11th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.wtxl.com/news/rape-kits-tested-more-to-go/article_f53c5a84-1e29-11e7-be37-e7327dcda136.html WTXL: 2,300 Rape Kits Tested, 6,300 More to Go (10th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/04/prweb14224244.htm Prweb: Impact Study of Mandatory Evidence Submission Law for Sexual Assault Kits Shows Law Hasn't Led to More Reporting (10th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://ideastations.org/radio/news/crime-commission-agrees-study-dna-expansion The Community Idea Stations: Crime Commission Agrees to Study DNA Expansion (10th April 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.muckrock.com/news/archives/2017/may/10/san-jose-backlogged-rape-kits/ MuckRock: San Jose’s rape kit backlog is over twice the official count (10th April 2017)|<br /> **[http://wric.com/2017/04/07/state-will-study-whether-to-expand-dna-database/ WRIC: State will study whether to expand DNA database (7th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.syracuse.com/crime/index.ssf/2017/04/what_the_ny_commission_on_forensic_science_is_considering_for_familial_searching.html Syracuse: What the NY Commission on Forensic Science is considering for familial searching of DNA (6th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.nbc29.com/story/35081850/state-crime-commission-to-study-enhancing-dna-collections NBC29: State Crime Commission to Study Enhancing DNA Collections (6th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://thestatehousefile.com/bill-calls-giving-dna-felony-arrest/30934/ The Statehouse File: Bill calls for giving up DNA with a felony arrest (6th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://fox59.com/2017/04/06/bill-calling-for-dna-swabs-to-be-taken-from-suspects-arrested-for-felonies-passes-house/ FOX 59: Bill calling for DNA swabs to be taken from suspects arrested for felonies passes House (6th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/sun-investigates/bs-md-rape-kit-testing-debate-20170403-story.html The Baltimore Sun: Lawmakers set to pass rape kit retention bill, but not mandatory testing (3rd April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2017/04/01/untested-detroit-rape-kits/99845762/ Detroit Free Press: What happened to Detroit's untested rape kits? (1st April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4366442/DNA-database-sex-worker-samples.html Mail Online: Preparing for the worst: DNA database is made up of collected samples from sex workers to identify their bodies in case they are murdered (31st March 2017)]<br /> **[http://gizmodo.com/dna-is-being-collected-to-protect-sex-workers-but-it-c-1793719386 Gizmodo: DNA Is Being Collected to Protect Sex Workers, But It Could Also Be Used Against Them (28th March 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2017/03/sex-workers-dna/520626/ The Atlantic: Collecting DNA From Sex Workers to One Day Identify Their Bodies (27th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/state-panel-of-dna-experts-approve-of-familal-searching-in-n-y-1.13321976 Newsday: State panel of DNA experts approve of ‘familial searching’ in NY (27th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.amny.com/opinion/don-t-allow-genetic-stop-and-frisk-1.13321716 Amnewyork: Don’t allow genetic stop-and-frisk (27th March 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/michigan/articles/2017-03-26/2nd-backlog-of-untested-detroit-rape-kits-found-in-storage U.S.News: 2nd Backlog of Untested Detroit Rape Kits Found in Storage (26th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/news/article_8fd7bdd6-1263-11e7-be2d-3bc688a63f2a.html The New Orleans Advocate: Relatives of Louisiana soldier missing from Korean War still hope for identification of his remains (26th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.tucsonnewsnow.com/story/34977458/the-first-criminal-case-from-testing-old-rape-kits-in-tucson Tucson News Now: The first criminal case from testing old rape kits in Tucson (23rd March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2017/03/22/how-long-should-state-keep-your-dna/99487884/ Indystar: How long should the state keep your DNA? (22nd March 2017)]<br /> **[http://levittownnow.com/2017/03/17/bucks-county-police-pioneering-90-minute-rapid-dna-system/ Levit Town Now: Bucks County Police Pioneering 90-Minute Rapid DNA Testing System (17th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.abc15.com/news/state/arizona-roughly-20-of-the-way-through-testing-rape-kit-backlog abc15: Arizona roughly 20% of the way through testing rape kit backlog (16th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.theintell.com/news/local/bensalem-police-first-local-department-in-u-s-to-use/article_07cf68d7-cb04-507f-9011-409931b18cb6.html The Intelligencer: Bensalem police first local department in U.S. to use rapid DNA testing (16th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.abc10.com/news/local/crime-victims-families-plead-for-action-on-dna-collection-bill/422330502 abc10: Crime victims' families plead for action on DNA collection bill (14th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.kcra.com/article/californias-dna-database-gets-fewer-hits-due-to-prop-47/9133391 KCRA: California's DNA database gets fewer hits due to Prop. 47 (14th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.providencejournal.com/news/20170314/acquitted-on-rape-charge-man-says-im-trying-to-get-everything-back-together Providence Journal: Acquitted on rape charge, man says: ‘I’m trying to get everything back together’ (14th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://qctimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/state-report-davenport-has-untested-rape-kits-in-evidence/article_2c40f87c-c703-543b-a05c-9d09e2b37915.html Quad City Times: State report: Davenport has 463 untested rape kits in evidence (13th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.satprnews.com/2017/03/13/publicly-funded-forensic-crime-laboratories-resources-and-services-2014-13/ SATPRNEWS: Publicly Funded Forensic Crime Laboratories: Resources and Services, 2014 (13th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.familysecuritymatters.org/publications/detail/new-dna-technology-aids-in-fighting-crime-and-thwarting-terrorism Family Security Matters: New DNA technology aids in fighting crime and thwarting terrorism (12th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa/iowa-analyzing-untested-rape-kits/article_97fc42a4-f320-5c2b-9952-12f0bf63034b.html Sioux City Journal: Iowa analyzing 4,200 untested rape kits (8th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2017/03/07/untested-sexual-assault-evidence-kits-in-iowa/98852660/ The Des Moines Register: What Iowa's 4,265 untested rape kits mean for victims (8th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.wbur.org/news/2017/03/07/twin-dna-crime-tech WBUR: Standard DNA Testing Can’t Differentiate Between Identical Twins. A New Test Challenges That (7th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/government/iowa-making-plans-for-4200-untested-sexual-assault-kits-20170307 The Gazette: Iowa making plans for 4,200 untested rape kits (7th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.networkworld.com/article/3177244/security/should-police-departments-be-able-to-have-their-own-dna-databases.html Network World: Should police departments be able to have their own DNA databases? (6th March 2017)]<br /> **[https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2017/03/06/dozens-of-police-departments-maintain-private-dna-databases/ Naked Security: ‘Dozens’ of police departments maintain private DNA databases (6th March 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.genomeweb.com/scan/databases-their-own Genomeweb: Databases of Their Own (6th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-police-dna-databases-20170304-story.html Chicago Tribune: As police agencies build DNA databases, debate stirs over regulations (4th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-4281590/US-police-agencies-DNA-databases-stir-debate.html Daily Mail: US police agencies with their own DNA databases stir debate (4th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://sdvoice.info/san-diego-police-target-african-american-children-for-unlawful-dna-collection/ Voice and Viewpoint: San Diego Police Target African American Children for Unlawful DNA Collection (28th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/bill-in-olympia-dies-convicted-criminals-dna-still-untested-in-seattle/498416229 Kiro7: Bill in Olympia dies; convicted criminals' DNA still untested in Seattle (28th Feburary 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.gazettextra.com/20170224/man_accused_in_cold_sex_assault_case_appears_in_court GazetteXtra: Man accused in cold sex assault case appears in court (24th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2017-02-24/whos-testing-apds-backlog-of-evidence/ The Austin Chronicle: Who’s Testing APD’s Backlog of Evidence? (24th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.king5.com/news/politics/bill-would-expand-how-police-can-collect-dna/412904155 K5: Bill would expand how police can collect DNA (23rd February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.masslive.com/news/worcester/index.ssf/2017/02/amid_dna_testing_in_cases_like.html MassLive: Amid DNA testing in cases like Vanessa Marcotte's murder, Massachusetts senator Bruce Tarr pushes for expanded database (23rd March 2017)]<br /> **[http://wislawjournal.com/2017/02/23/divided-wisconsin-supreme-court-upholds-dna-fee/ Wisconsin Law Journal: Divided state Supreme Court upholds DNA fee (UPDATE) (23rd February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/more-rape-kits-being-tested-in-utah-according-to-byu/article_2d9c4aa7-c83b-5fe3-b2c9-1eece988edc8.html Daily Herald: More rape kits being tested in Utah, according to BYU research (23rd February 2017)]<br /> **[http://cbs4indy.com/2017/02/21/house-approves-bill-calling-for-dna-swabs-to-be-taken-from-those-arrested-for-felonies/ CBS4indy: House approves bill calling for DNA swabs to be taken from those arrested for felonies (21st February 2017)]<br /> **[http://wibqam.com/news/articles/2017/feb/21/indiana-lawmakers-support-dna-testing-plans/ WBIQ: Indiana Lawmakers Support DNA Testing Plans (21st February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/courts/sd-me-dna-lawsuit-20170217-story.html The San Diego Union Tribune: ACLU sues San Diego police over how it collects DNA from juveniles (20th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/4220847-thousands-sexual-assault-evidence-kits-across-minnesota-sit-untested Duluth News Tribune: Thousands of sexual assault evidence kits across Minnesota sit untested (18th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.13newsnow.com/news/local/13news-now-investigates/virginia-beach-kits-get-hits-in-codis-dna-database/409402059 13 News Now: Va. Beach rape kits get hits in CODIS DNA database (17th February 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/10/nyregion/dna-familial-searching-police-new-york.html?_r=0 The New York Times: Conflicting Views on a Wider Police Use of DNA (10th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://myfox8.com/2017/02/06/murdered-queens-joggers-family-pushes-for-enhanced-dna-testing-tmwsp/ Fox8: Murdered jogger’s family pushing for enhanced DNA testing (6th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.thestarpress.com/story/opinion/contributors/2017/02/04/dna-database-offers-best-tool-solve-crimes/97424474/ The Star Press: DNA database offers best tool to solve crimes (4th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.roanoke.com/townnews/crime/raised-toward-state-dna-database-expansion-study/article_50314376-20c1-5d6b-8f51-caf71e3f533d.html The Roanoke Times: $33,000 raised toward state DNA database expansion study (2nd February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.richmond.com/news/local/crime/article_7dcde8f7-b388-5e4d-bd4d-9fbd1065428b.html Richmond Times-Dispatch: $33,000 raised toward cost of state DNA database expansion study (31st January 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/27/nyregion/familial-dna-searching-karina-vetrano.html?hp&amp;action=click&amp;pgtype=Homepage&amp;clickSource=story-heading&amp;module=first-column-region&amp;region=top-news&amp;WT.nav=top-news&amp;_r=0&amp;mtrref=www.nytimes.com New York Times: Family DNA Searches Seen as Crime-Solving Tool, and Intrusion on Rights (27th January 2017)]<br /> **[http://wric.com/2017/01/27/parents-of-hannah-graham-urge-lawmakers-to-expand-dna-database/ WRIC: Parents of Hannah Graham urge lawmakers to expand DNA database (27th January 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.bctv.org/special_reports/government/auditor-general-says-huge-strides-being-made-in-testing-pa/article_5e78e426-c7b4-11e6-9215-0fa6ee0ff889.html BCTV: Auditor General Says Huge Strides Being Made in Testing PA’s Backlog of Untested Rape Kits(22nd December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.qchron.com/editions/queenswide/pushing-for-familial-dna-testing-in-ny/article_671a7a09-d792-5605-8046-44bda2c84ece.html Queens Chronicle: Pushing for familial DNA testing in NY (22nd December 2016)]<br /> **[http://triblive.com/local/allegheny/11677264-74/kits-depasquale-lab Trib Live: Allegheny County making 'swift progress' on rape kit backlog (21st December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wearecentralpa.com/news/states-crime-labs-making-progress-testing-backlogged-rape-kits/624503556 WTAJTV: State's crime labs making progress testing backlogged rape (21st December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sltrib.com/news/4710391-155/utah-lawmaker-pledges-bill-to-mandate The Salt Lake Tribune: Utah lawmaker pledges bill to mandate rape-kit testing (13th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/bronx-woman-dna-stays-database-pending-gun-conviction-article-1.2903668 Daily News: Bronx woman accused of having two loaded guns wins right to keep DNA out of city database — unless she's convicted (8th December 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20161208/howard-beach/richard-brown-karina-vetrano-james-oneill DNAInfo: Queens DA Seeks Broader DNA Testing To Help Identify Suspects in Cold Cases (8th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/da-asks-state-to-ok-new-dna-analysis-for-karina-vetrano-case-1.12721869 Newsday: DA asks state to OK new DNA analysis for Karina Vetrano case (8th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.portlandmercury.com/feature/2016/12/07/18732402/justice-delayed The Portland Mercury: Justice Delayed (7th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://nypost.com/2016/12/07/a-mislabeled-dna-sample-led-to-my-rape-arrest/ New York Post: A mislabeled DNA sample led to my rape arrest (7th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.newsnet5.com/news/local-news/what-is-familial-dna-and-how-did-it-help-officers-catch-the-alleged-cleveland-elyria-abductor News 5: What is familial DNA and how did it help officers catch the alleged Cleveland, Elyria abductor?(5th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2016/12/arrest_of_cleveland_serial_abd.html Cleveland.com: Familial-DNA testing used for first time in Ohio in suspected serial-abductor case: Q&amp;A (5th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.ideastream.org/news/new-dna-software-helps-identify-suspect-in-child-abduction-case Idea Stream: New DNA Software Helps Identify Suspect in Child Abduction Case (5th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://cnycentral.com/news/local/new-law-will-require-onondaga-county-to-test-8-rape-evidence-kits-from-closed-cases CNYCentral: County to test 8 rape evidence kits from closed cases (2nd December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nhregister.com/general-news/20161105/branford-police-build-voluntary-dna-database-but-aclu-says-its-bad-public-policy New Haven Register: Branford police build voluntary DNA database; but ACLU says it’s bad public policy (5th November 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.allgov.com/news/controversies/reliability-questions-raised-over-algorithm-analysis-of-murky-dna-evidence-in-criminal-cases-161105?news=859721 AllGov.com: Reliability Questions Raised Over Algorithm Analysis of Murky DNA Evidence in Criminal Cases (5th November 2016)]<br /> **[http://fair.org/home/its-about-embracing-a-different-way-of-life/ FAIR: ‘It’s About Embracing a Different Way of Life’ (4th November 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2016/11/04/should-police-take-dna-sample-when-making-arrests/93125252/ IndyStar: Should police take a DNA sample when making arrests?(4th November 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.correctionsone.com/arrests-and-sentencing/articles/235123187-Controversial-DNA-search-that-helped-nab-Grim-Sleeper-is-winning-over-skeptics/ Corrections One: Controversial DNA search that helped nab 'Grim Sleeper' is winning over skeptics (25th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.13newsnow.com/news/local/13news-now-investigates/testthekits-codis-hit-on-newly-tested-rape-kits-from-va-beach/338370938 13 News Now: #TestTheKits: CODIS hit on newly tested rape kits from Va. Beach (19th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://wtvr.com/2016/10/19/rape-kit-dna-testing/ WTVR: How 110 untested rape kits could expose Chesterfield sexual predators (19th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.ktbs.com/story/33371586/dna-advancements-creating-more-leads-for-crime-fighters KTBS: DNA Advancements Creating More Leads for Crime Fighters (12th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-3831437/New-U-S-rape-survivors-law-encourage-press-charges-experts-say.html Daily Mail: New U.S. rape survivors law may encourage more to press charges, experts say (10th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/governor-tours-crime-lab-but-hasnt-reviewed-untested-dna-problem/455875816 Kiro7: Governor tours crime lab, but hasn't reviewed untested DNA problem (10th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.governing.com/topics/finance/tt-forensic-autopsies-texas-border.html Governing: Hundreds of Dead Migrants Remain Unidentified Near Texas Border (6th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/investigations/2016/10/05/baldwin-calls-more-urgency-rape-kits/91609462/ The Post-Crescent: Schimel: State will begin testing rape kits (5th October 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.texastribune.org/2016/10/05/lack-money-bureaucratic-hurdles-slowing-migrant-id/ The Texas Tribune: Lack of Money Hinders Effort to ID Remains of Migrants Near the Border (5th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://smnewsnet.com/archives/409303/marylands-dna-database-records-5000th-hit/ Southern Maryland News Net: Maryland’s DNA Database Records 5,000th Hit (1st October 2016)]<br /> **[http://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/maryland-dna-database-achieves-5000th-hit Fox45: Maryland DNA database achieves 5,000th ‘hit’ (30th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.vice.com/read/rape-survivors-are-suing-to-have-their-rape-kits-processed VICE: Rape Survivors Are Suing to Have Their Rape Kits Processed (28th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://wamc.org/post/dna-used-produce-suspects-image-unsolved-murder WAMC: DNA Used To Produce Suspect's Image In Unsolved Murder (28th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.phillymag.com/news/2016/09/21/dna-exoneration-lawsuit-anthony-wright/ Philadelphia: After DNA Exoneration, Anthony Wright Sues City and Police (21st September 2016)]<br /> **[http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2016/09/19/woman-say-area-program-saved-her-from-life-of-prostitution/ CBS DFW: Woman Says Area Program Saved Her From Life Of Prostitution (19th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_5bed6c36-7ae3-11e6-8616-e39b2c52e2bc.html Kentucky New Era: Untested rape kits spur new law in Kentucky (18th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.heraldonline.com/news/local/article102659752.html The Herald: New software will help York County crime lab untangle complex DNA mixtures (18th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://fox40.com/2016/09/17/officials-california-criminal-dna-database-dwindling-because-of-prop-47/ Fox40: Officials: California Criminal DNA Database Dwindling Because of Prop 47 (17th September 2016)]<br /> **[https://midweekwire.com/2016/09/16/safety-director-harran-defends-dna-database/ The Wire: Safety Director Harran defends DNA database (16th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wnyc.org/story/unregulated-databases-local-dna/ WNYC: The Unregulated Databases of Local DNA (15th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://qz.com/780895/local-us-police-departments-are-creating-their-own-dna-databases-of-unsuspecting-and-innocent-citizens/ Quartz: Local US police departments are creating their own DNA databases of unsuspecting (and innocent) citizens (15th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wnyc.org/story/the-takeaway-2016-09-15/ WNYC: Policing DNA, Digital Government, &quot;Super Gang&quot; Trial (15th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.allgov.com/news/top-stories/nations-police-increasingly-collect-dna-samples-from-people-not-criminally-charged-or-even-suspects-160914?news=859479 AllGov: Nation’s Police Increasingly Collect DNA Samples from People Not Criminally Charged or Even Suspects (14th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.huntingtonnews.net/141920 Huntington News: DNA Dragnet: In Some Cities, Police Go From Stop-and-Frisk to Stop-and-Spit (14th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.businessinsider.de/police-are-routinely-building-up-private-dna-databases-2016-9?r=UK&amp;IR=T Business Insider: Police are routinely building up private DNA databases (13th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.salon.com/2016/09/13/dna-dragnet-in-some-cities-police-go-from-stop-and-frisk-to-stop-and-spit_partner/ Salon: DNA dragnet: In some cities, police go from stop-and-frisk to stop-and-spit (13th September 2016)]<br /> **[https://midweekwire.com/2016/09/13/bensalems-dna-program-gets-national-spotlight/ Midweek Wire: Bensalem’s DNA program gets national spotlight (13th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.thegleaner.com/story/news/2016/09/13/untested-rape-kits-spur-new-law-kentucky-indiana-may-next/89712710/ The Gleaner: Untested rape kits spur new law in Kentucky; Indiana may be next (13th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/state-whalen-dna-testing-could-result-in-federal-sanctions/article_968c32f2-aa73-5ca8-aa71-117b172ae8c7.html Pantagraph: State: Whalen DNA testing could result in federal sanctions (10th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://patch.com/new-york/whiteplains/westchester-forensic-sciences-division-receives-national-grant Patch: Westchester Forensic Sciences Division Receives National Grant (9th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.claremoreprogress.com/news/no-funding-in-place-for-dna-collection-law/article_3352afac-7610-11e6-96a8-eb1edf61f76f.html The Daily Progress: No funding in place for DNA collection law (9th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-lehighvalley/pennsylvania-auditor-general-calls-for-action-on-untested-rape-kits/41567892 WFMZ 69News: Pennsylvania auditor general calls for action on untested rape kits (7th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.arklatexhomepage.com/news/local-news/special-report-the-wrong-man ArkLaTex: Special Report: The Wrong Man (1st September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.ebony.com/news-views/detroit-rape-kit-490-challenge#axzz4KEefwPdg Ebony: Raped, Then Forgotten Until a Community Intervened (28th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.startribune.com/old-rape-kits-no-statewide-rush-to-test/391208701/ StarTribune: Citing victims' wishes, cost, agencies aren't rushing to test old rape kits (28th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://science.kjzz.org/content/356440/arizonas-border-beacon-system-turns-15-tucson-group-works-id-remains-migrants Arizona Science &amp; Innovation Desk: As Arizona's Border Beacon System Turns 15, Tucson Group Works To ID Remains Of Migrants (26th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://kawc.org/post/human-rights-org-creates-dna-database-dead-migrants-border-patrol-rescue-beacons-mark-15th-year KAWC: Human Rights Org Creates DNA Database for Dead Migrants; Border Patrol Rescue Beacons Mark 15th Year (26th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.11alive.com/news/local/10-of-recently-tested-rape-kits-reveal-matches/308141148 11alive: 10% of recently tested rape kits reveal matches (25th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.pharmiweb.com/pressreleases/pressrel.asp?ROW_ID=179970#.V9lTXWUw2YF Pharmiweb: Rapid DNA System by IntegenX a Key Factor in the Arrest of a Murder Suspect in South Carolina Case (25th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wsj.com/articles/fbis-new-dna-process-produces-more-matches-1472117404 The Wall Street Journal: FBI’s New DNA Process Produces More Matches in Suspect Database (25th August 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.meritalk.com/the-situation-report-pentagon-evolves-identity-management/ MeriTalk: The Situation Report: Pentagon Evolves Identity Management (24th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.click2houston.com/news/dna-evidence-from-burglaries-goes-untested-in-harris-county Click2Houston: DNA evidence from burglaries goes untested in Harris County (23th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wsaz.com/content/news/Hundreds-of-backlogged-rape-kits-tested-positive-matches-found-391094282.html WSAZ: Hundreds of backlogged rape kits tested; positive matches found (23th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/194849626-story Fox5: GBI: number of 'warehoused' rape kits nears 3500 (22th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.charlestonscene.com/20160820/160829993/sex-crime-evidence-ignored-several-hundred-charleston-area-kits-remain-untested The Post and Courier: Sex-crime evidence ignored? Several hundred Charleston-area kits remain untested (20th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.denverpost.com/2016/08/18/hickenlooper-responds-advocacy-groups-rape-kit-testing/ The Denver Post: Hickenlooper responds to national advocacy group’s request on rape kit testing, tracking (18th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/lawmakers-pledge-to-fix-criminal-dna-problem-after-kiro-7-investigation/424440014 KIRO 7: Lawmakers pledge to fix criminal DNA problem after KIRO 7 investigation (16th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/dna-of-sexually-motivated-criminals-not-being-entered-into-database/419053215 KIRO 7: DNA of sexually motivated criminals not being entered into database (16th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.realclearmarkets.com/articles/2016/08/16/dna_databases_deter_crime_without_filling_prisons_102308.html Real Clear Markets: DNA Databases Deter Crime, Without Filling Prisons (16th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.afcea.org/content/?q=Blog-ohio-crime-lab-using-battelle-dna-technology-solve-cold-cases AFCEA: Blog: Ohio Crime Lab Using Battelle DNA Technology to Solve Cold Cases (8th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://tucson.com/news/local/border/new-efforts-identify-border-crosser-remains-help-those-in-trouble/article_74dcabde-1c37-5c8d-9b75-ef7659345b79.html Tucson: New efforts identify border-crosser remains, help those in trouble (7th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/184419659-story Fox5: GBI confirms ten CODIS matches in warehoused rape kits (2nd August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.afcea.org/content/?q=Article-new-tools-find-dna-needles-genetic-haystack AFCEA: New Tools Find DNA Needles in Genetic Haystack (1st August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.myajc.com/news/news/local/childrens-rape-kits-languished-at-hospitals-for-ye/nr6wN/ myAJC: Children’s rape kits kept at Atlanta hospitals for years, never tested (29th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.mydaytondailynews.com/news/news/opinion/rape-kit-testing-nets-suspects-gets-results/nr3MB/ Dayton Daily News: Mike DeWine: Rape-kit testing nets suspects, gets results (21th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.logandaily.com/comment/columns/sak-testing-initiative-delivers-th-indicted-defendant/article_1f2cde4d-f26d-5bae-8646-b56f9d1e6e07.html The Logan Daily News: SAK testing initiative delivers 500th indicted defendant (19th July 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.cpr.org/news/newsbeat/authorities-closer-closing-hundreds-colorado-rape-cases Colorado Public Radio: Authorities Closer To Closing Hundreds Of Colorado Rape Cases (15th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.chieftain.com/news/crime/4945324-119/rape-kits-colorado-kit The Pueblo Chieftain: Colorado officials say they have eliminated rape kit backlog (15th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/investigations/dna-match-found-in-20-of-backlogged-rape-kits The Denver Channel: DNA match found in 20% of backlogged rape kits (15th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-36783515 BBC: Privacy row over FBI iris scan 'trial' (13th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2016/07/the-cost-of-monetary-sanctions-for-prisoners/489026/ The Atlantic: The Fines and Fees That Keep Former Prisoners Poor (5th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://wshu.org/post/court-upholds-use-force-obtain-inmates-dna-samples WSHU: Court Upholds Use Of Force To Obtain Inmates' DNA Samples (27th June 2016)]<br /> **[https://riponadvance.com/stories/hatch-bill-enable-local-police-access-fbi-dna-database-clears-senate/ The Ripon Advance: Hatch bill to enable local police access to FBI DNA database clears Senate (21st June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20160619/NEWS01/160619129 Herald Net: Rape kit tests yield suspects but not necessarily convictions (19th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/national-institute-of-justice-releases-special-report-on-testing-evidence-in-sexual-assaults-300285115.html PR Newswire: National Institute of Justice Releases Special Report on Testing Evidence in Sexual Assaults (15th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160614006438/en/SmallPond-Selected-Bermuda’s-National-DNA-Database Business Wire: SmallPond Selected for Bermuda’s National DNA Database (14th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://coosavalleynews.com/2016/06/gbi-crime-lab-milestones-25-years-using-dna-and-codis-reaches-over-5000-confirmed-hits/ Coosa Valley News: GBI Crime Lab Milestones: 25 Years using DNA and CODIS Reaches over 5,000 Confirmed Hits (12th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://mynews4.com/news/local/update-addressing-backlog-of-unprocessed-sexual-assault-kits News4: 'Rape kits' no longer collecting dust (8th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.dailynews.com/opinion/20160603/the-evidence-says-dna-collection-threatens-privacy-rights-adam-b-summers Los Angeles Daily News: The evidence says DNA collection threatens privacy rights: Adam B. Summers (6th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sfexaminer.com/sfpd-shouldnt-oversee-crime-lab-report-recommends/ San Francisco Examiner: SFPD shouldn’t oversee crime lab, report recommends (June 1st 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.oc-breeze.com/2016/05/28/86488_ocda-honors-late-pioneer-dna-evidence-expert-ada-camille-hill/ Orange County Breeze: OCDA honors late pioneer, DNA evidence expert ADA Camille Hill (28th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://news3lv.com/news/local/first-results-of-backlogged-sex-assault-kits-should-arrive-next-month News3LV: First results of backlogged sex assault kits should arrive next month (27th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.laboratorynetwork.com/doc/nms-labs-and-smallpond-announce-commitment-to-join-forces-in-delivering-0001 Laboratory Network: NMS Labs And SmallPond Announce Commitment To Join Forces In Delivering Total Property Crimes Testing And Local DNA Databasing Solution For Law Enforcement (24th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2016/06/a-reasonable-doubt/480747/ The Atlantic: The False Promise of DNA Testing (May 17th 2016)]<br /> **[http://surfky.com/index.php/hopkins/hopkins-county-news/182-video/video-all-counties/108804-advocating-for-victims-rights-legislation Surfky: Advocating for Victims Rights Legislation (16th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wlky.com/news/ksp-to-receive-45-million-to-deal-with-rape-kit-backlog/39460636 WLKY: KSP to receive $4.5 million to deal with rape kit backlog (9th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://news.softpedia.com/news/fbi-seeks-to-keep-its-biometrics-database-above-the-law-503805.shtml Softpedia: FBI Seeks to Keep Its Biometrics Database Above the Law (7th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://journalistsresource.org/studies/government/criminal-justice/rape-kit-testing-backlog-victim-relationship Journalsit's Resource: Should rape kit testing be prioritized by victim-offender relationship? (6th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wptz.com/news/vermont-lawmakers-edge-closer-to-adjournment/39402952 WPTZ: Vermont lawmakers edge closer to adjournment (6th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://news10.com/2016/05/05/vt-house-approves-dna-database-bill/ News10: VT House approves DNA database bill (5th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.myfoxboston.com/news/mass-prosecutor-wants-to-collect-dna-from-anyone-under-arrest/255194326 FOX25: Mass. prosecutor wants to collect DNA from anyone under arrest (3rd May 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.ocregister.com/articles/dna-713187-database-crime.html The Organge County Register: OC DNA database closing cases (25th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.currentargus.com/story/news/2016/04/24/q-dna/83433908/ Current-Argus: Q&amp;A: DNA (24th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kdlt.com/news/local-news/dna-database-helping-south-dakota-solve-more-crimes/39168512 KDLT: DNA Database Helping Solve More Crimes In South Dakota (22nd April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.ktrh.com/articles/houston-news-121300/should-we-worry-about-a-federal-14627775/ KTRH: Should We Worry about a Federal DNA Database? (21st April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.news4jax.com/news/florida/governor-scott-will-sign-rape-kit-legislation-thursday News4Jax: Gov. Scott signs law to test all rape kits (21st April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.twcnews.com/tx/austin/news/2016/04/21/apd-gets-help-clearing-dna-testing-backlog.html TWC News: APD Gets Help Clearing DNA Testing Backlog (21st April 2016)]<br /> **[http://kfor.com/2016/04/20/some-oklahomans-arrested-might-have-to-submit-dna/ KFOR: Some Oklahomans arrested might have to submit DNA (20th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20160420/NEWS/160419463 The Daily Ardmoreite: Senate approves measure requiring DNA samples upon felony arrests (20th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://kxan.com/2016/04/16/families-hope-dna-can-help-find-missing-military-members/ KXAN: Families hope DNA can help find missing military members (16th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.citynews.ca/2016/04/14/florida-police-turn-to-dna-phenotyping-to-solve-toronto-couples-murder/ City News: Florida police turn to DNA phenotyping to solve Toronto couple's murder (14th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/id=1202754739116/Delayed-DNA-Match-Did-Not-Deny-Man-Speedy-Trial-Court-Rules?slreturn=20160402105459 New York Law Journal: Delayed DNA Match Did Not Deny Man Speedy Trial, Court Rules (13th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nanalyze.com/2016/04/codis-the-worlds-largest-dna-database/ Nanalyze: CODIS – The World’s Largest DNA Database (13th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/state-objections-put-whalen-dna-testing-on-hold/article_ae5a6f54-3b85-5387-b6f8-70511a7fbd98.html Pantgraph: State objections put Whalen DNA testing on hold (8th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.koreatimesus.com/mixed-race-adoptees-seek-to-reunite-families-through-dna-bank/ The Korea Times: Mixed-race adoptees seek to reunite families through DNA bank (7th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/to-catch-a-rapist/Content?oid=3759726 Boise Weekly: To Catch a Rapist - Law attempts to address Idaho's 'rape myth' (6th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.inquisitr.com/2968139/rape-kits-thousands-untested-justice-delayed/ Inquisitr: Rape Kits: Thousands untested, justice delayed (April 6th 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/crime/la-me-sd-innocence-20160404-story.html Los Angeles Times: San Diego County district attorney launches team to review possible wrongful convictions (5th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/new-testing-further-supports-case-taken-on-by-innocence-project/article_90a7660a-fa02-11e5-aaf5-ef9feb44ad07.html The Daily Progress: New testing further supports case taken on by Innocence Project (3rd April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/editorials/article69940212.html The News Tribute: Expand DNA tests so justice, hope can thrive (3rd April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2016/04/three_oregon_counties_to_send.html The Oregonian: Three Oregon counties to ship untested sexual assault kits to private Utah lab (1st April 2016)]<br /> **[http://scvnews.com/2016/03/31/around-the-district-with-sen-sharon-runner/ SCV News: Around the District with Sen. Sharon Runner (31th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nhregister.com/opinion/20160329/forum-connecticut-needs-to-repair-flawed-law-allowing-dna-samples-from-arrestees New Haven Register: Forum: Connecticut needs to repair flawed law allowing DNA samples from arrestees (29th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.dailycal.org/2016/03/28/berkeley-police-department-responds-backlog-rape-kit-processing/ The Daily Californian: Berkeley Police Department responds to backlog in rape kit processing (28th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.rebootillinois.com/2016/03/28/editors-picks/kevin-hoffmanrebootillinois-com/budget-impasse-compounding-illinois-state-polices-backlog-of-dna-tests/55131/ Reboot Illinois: Illinois State Police Crime Lab Face Massive Backlog of DNA Tests (28th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/illinois-state-police-dna-tests-rape-murder-backlog/ Chicago Suntimes: Illinois State Police swamped with DNA tests on rapes, murders (27th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2016/03/27/ancestory-firms-dna-database-use-suspect/82329306/ The Clarion-Ledger: Ancestory firms’ DNA database use suspect (27th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.idahopress.com/members/rape-kit-testing-bill-signed-into-law/article_d22e8314-b6e6-5702-9535-8006c645de1f.html Idaho Press-Tribune: Rape kit testing bill signed into law (23rd March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wlky.com/news/push-for-justice-for-rape-victims-continues-with-new-bill/38657402 WLKY: Push for justice for rape victims continues with new bill (23rd March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/Berkeley-mayor-asks-for-info-on-police-rape-kit-6974942.php SFGate: Berkeley mayor asks for details on police delay in rape kit (23rd March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/courier/news/state-briefs-police-rape-kit-analysis-has-yielded-few-matches/article_a3fbf015-d5ac-5028-ad6a-dd1fb2215b9b.html The Courier: State briefs: Police: Rape kit analysis has yielded few matches (19th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/watchdogs-how-2-rape-suspects-ided-by-dna-stayed-free-for-years/ Chicago Suntimes: WATCHDOGS: How rape suspect IDed by DNA stayed free for years (19th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://reason.com/blog/2016/03/18/the-biggest-sexual-assault-news-youre-no Reason: States Make Good Progress on Rape-Kit Testing, But Other Efforts To Secure Justice for Victims May Go Too Far (18th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://amarillo.com/news/crime-and-courts/2016-03-17/police-rape-kit-testing-yields-few-results-matches Amarillo: Police: Backlog testing of rape kits yields few matches (17th March 2016)]<br /> **[https://bostonreview.net/us/brandon-garrett-dna-crime-lab-forensics Bosto Review: The Genetic Panopticon (17th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/Rape-kit-backlog-DNA-matches-suspect-to-teens-6886780.php San Francisco Chronicle: Rape kit backlog: DNA matches suspect to teens’ rape 6 years later (March 12th 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.buzzfeed.com/stephaniemlee/dna-software-code Buzzfeed News: People Are Going To Prison Thanks To DNA Software — But How It Works Is Secret (12th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kvue.com/news/local/rape-kit-reform-floods-state-legislatures/78444874 KVUE: Rape-kit reform floods state legislatures (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/local/2016/03/11/reality-montana-state-crime-lab/81630194/ Great Falls Tribune: The reality of the Montana State Crime Lab (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article65246947.html Herald Leader: Senate panel approves bills to expand DNA collection, set deadline for testing rape kits (10th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wlky.com/news/bill-requiring-dna-sampling-for-every-felony-arrest-moves-forward/38446482 WLKY: Bill requiring DNA sampling for every felony arrest moves forward (10th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/mar/10/bills-would-speed-up-rape-kit-tests-add-to-dna-dat/ The Washington Times: Bills would speed up rape kit tests, add to DNA database (10th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sfgate.com/opinion/editorials/article/Delaying-rape-kit-testing-denies-justice-for-6872854.php SFGate: Delaying rape-kit testing denies justice for victims (7th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2016/03/when-dna-snares-innocent Science: Forensics gone wrong: When DNA snares the innocent (7th March, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/bill-to-prevent-future-rape-kit-backlogs-clears-florida-legislature/2267668 Tampa Bay Times: Bill to prevent future rape kit backlogs clears Florida Legislature (2nd March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/mixed-race-korean-adoptees-use-dna-search-roots-n525586 NBC News: Mixed-Race Korean Adoptees Use DNA to Search For Roots (2nd March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.abqjournal.com/731819/news/debate-rages-over-highsensitivity-dna-analysis.html Albuquerque Journal: Debate rages over ‘high-sensitivity’ DNA analysis (29th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.allgov.com/usa/ca/news/top-stories/california-lawmakers-push-6-bills-to-improve-rape-laws-and-testing-of-backlogged-rape-kits-160229?news=858390 AllGov: California Lawmakers Push 6 Bills to Improve Rape Laws and Testing of Backlogged Rape Kits (29th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/Lawmakers-focus-on-untested-rape-kits-6859587.php San Francisco Chronicle: Lawmakers focus on untested rape kits (28th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.cdapress.com/news/local_news/article_11bd4228-dd25-11e5-bcf3-bf8172625ad2.html CDA Press: Bill would address sexual assault kits (27th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/27/science/dna-under-the-scope-and-a-forensic-tool-under-a-cloud.html?_r=0 New York Times: DNA Under the Scope, and a Forensic Tool Under a Cloud (26th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://vtdigger.org/2016/02/26/senate-approves-bill-to-expand-dna-database/ VT Digger: Senate Approves Bill to Expand DNA Database (26th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.fortmorgantimes.com/fort-morgan-editorials/ci_29563969/colorado-should-expand-reach-dna-testing Fort Morgan Times: Colorado should expand the reach of DNA testing (26th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.idahopress.com/members/untested-rape-kit-tracking-bill-moves-forward/article_c399caa8-4ef0-56b7-bb01-2c8d8e1f509e.html Idaho Press-Tribune: Untested rape kit tracking bill moves forward (25th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/feb/25/dna-data-hacking-top-concern-of-obamas-precision-m/?page=all The Washington Times: Obama’s DNA database raises fears of medical identity theft, breaches of privacy (25th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://viconsortium.com/featured/bill-mandating-dna-testing-for-charges-of-felony-sexual-offense-or-violent-crime-wins-committee-approval/ The Virgin Island Consortium: Bill mandating DNA testing for charges of felony, sexual offense or violent crime wins committee approval (25th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://america.aljazeera.com/articles/2016/2/24/the-rapid-dna-revolution.html Aljazeera America: The rapid DNA revolution (24th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.herald-dispatch.com/opinion/editorial-agencies-need-timelines-standards-on-testing-rape-kits/article_3be825bd-be37-5a8d-8c83-da062d395451.html Herald-Dispatch: Editorial: Agencies need timelines, standards on testing rape kits (24th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.rhinotimes.com/Content/Social/Social/Article/Project-Kudzu-Crime-Fighting-Coalition-All-Over-Criminals/-2/-2/1055 Rhino Times: Project Kudzu Crime Fighting Coalition All Over Criminals (24th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.rexburgstandardjournal.com/news/idaho/idaho-committee-unanimously-backs-rape-kit-legislation/article_b6666526-db12-11e5-8cf7-8b799e408ff5.html Rexburg Standard Journal: Idaho committee unanimously backs rape kit legislation (24th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.allgov.com/news/unusual-news/10000-backlogged-rape-kits-finally-tested-lead-to-hundreds-of-indictments-in-ohio-160222?news=858347 All Gov:10,000 Backlogged Rape Kits Finally Tested Lead to Hundreds of Indictments in Ohio (22th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.krgv.com/story/31248635/authorities-reveal-process-for-bodies-found-in-brooks-co KRGV: Authorities Reveal DNA Identification Process for Bodies Found in Brooks Co. (18th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://legacynewspaper.com/news/2016/feb/17/va-begins-testing-long-ignored-sex-assault-evidenc/ Legacy: Va. begins testing long-ignored sex assault evidence kits (17th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-grim-sleeper-serial-killer-trial-20160216-story.html Los Angeles Times: Grim Sleeper serial killer trial begins, years after slayings terrorized South L.A. (16th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.idahopress.com/members/legislator-proposes-change-in-rape-kit-testing-policy/article_1a194e7e-b231-53bb-b428-4dfae32c85da.html Idaho Press Tribune: Legislator proposes change in rape kit testing policy (15th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.currentargus.com/story/news/local/new-mexico/2016/02/15/katies-law--ten-years-later/80422634/ Current-Argus: Katie’s Law- Ten Years Later (15th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.thelegalintelligencer.com/id=1202749652635/ACLU-Drops-Opposition-to-DNA-Database-Bill?slreturn=20160122042506 The Intelligencer: ACLU Drops Opposition to DNA Database Bill (13th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/news/14632844-70/it-smells-of-big-brother-some-question-legality-effectiveness-of-louisianas-expansive-dna-database The New Orleans Advocate: ‘It smells of Big Brother’: Some question legality, effectiveness of Louisiana’s expansive DNA database (13th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.news9.com/story/31183183/family-upset-over-dna-match-delay-in-2000-case News9: Family Upset Over DNA Match Delay In 2000 Case (10th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.tbo.com/list/news-opinion-editorials/editorial-a-reasonable-path-to-reducing-floridas-backlog-of-rape-kits-20160208/ TBO: Editorial: A reasonable path to reducing Florida’s backlog of rape kits (8th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://wtvr.com/2016/02/04/virginias-backlogged-rape-kits-will-be-tested-added-to-national-database/ Wtvr: Virginia’s backlogged rape kits will be tested, added to national database (4th February)]<br /> **[http://www.newsleader.com/story/news/local/2016/02/04/herring-announces-tests-2000-sexual-assault-kits/79815684/ News Leader: Herring announces tests of 2,000 sexual assault kits (4th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.alexandrianews.org/testing-to-begin-on-backlog-of-sexual-assault-evidence-kits/ Alexandria News: Testing To Begin On Backlog Of Sexual Assault Evidence Kits (4th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.arklatexhomepage.com/news/local-news/arkansas-state-crime-lab-submits-untested-rape-kits-data Arklatex: Arkansas State Crime Lab submits untested rape kits data (2nd February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2016/01/45_untested_rape_kits_in_sagin.html Mlive: 45 untested rape kits in Saginaw, Midland uncovered by AG probe (28th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.dailybusinessreview.com/law-news/id=1202747972061/Senators-Support-SteppedUp-Efforts-to-Test-Rape-Kits?mcode=1202617860989&amp;curindex=170&amp;slreturn=20160129092618 Daily Business Review: Senators Support Stepped-Up Efforts to Test Rape Kits (27th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://lexch.com/news/regional/proposal-to-collect-dna-upon-arrest-is-personal/article_a588a1d6-c480-11e5-9ec4-c76423bd9e52.html Lexch: Proposal to collect DNA upon arrest is personal (26th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2016/01/26/florida-senators-support-stepped-up-efforts-to.html Jacksonville Business Journal: Florida Senators support stepped-up efforts to test rape kits (26th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.vnews.com/opinion/20719469-95/editorial-vermont-needs-thorough-review-of-privacy-laws Valley News: Editorial: Vermont Needs Thorough Review of Privacy Laws (26th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://hudsonreporter.com/view/full_story/27055639/article-Sacco-Sarlo-bill-to-expand-DNA-database-now-law?instance=top_story Hudson Reporter: Sacco-Sarlo bill to expand DNA database now law (25th January, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2016/01/christie_signs_law_expanding_dna_database_for_diso.html NJ: Minor crimes could land your DNA in N.J. database (19th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://investigations.blog.ajc.com/2016/01/19/untested-grady-memorial-hospital-rape-kits-slated-for-dna-analysis/ AJC: Untested Grady Memorial Hospital rape kits slated for DNA analysis (19th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.vnews.com/news/20608579-95/vt-senator-resurrects-dna-database-bill Valley News: Vt. Senator Resurrects DNA Database Bill (19th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.king5.com/story/news/local/2016/01/19/bill-would-require-dna-swabs-after-some-arrests/79031332/ King5: Bill would require DNA swabs after some arrests (19th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2016/01/16/cold-case-police-hope-dna-leads-parents-abandoned-baby/78762376/ Argus Leader: Cold case: Police hope DNA leads to parents of abandoned baby (16th January, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.app.com/story/news/politics/new-jersey/chris-christie/2016/01/15/christie-sign-veto-legislation/78858094/ Asbury Park Press: WATCH: Sign or veto? 20 bills before Christie (15th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.northjersey.com/news/n-j-legislature-wraps-up-business-1.1489560?page=all North Jersey: N.J. Legislature wraps up business (11th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article53624935.html Miami Herald: How fines to N.Y. banks will pay to test Miami’s old rape kits (8th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://flcourier.com/2016/01/fdle-thousands-of-rape-kits-untested-statewide/ Florida Courier: FDLE: Thousands of rape kits untested statewide (7th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://rhrealitycheck.org/article/2016/01/07/new-mexico-police-massive-rape-kit-backlog-audit-finds/ RH Reality Check: New Mexico Police Have Massive Rape Kit Backlog, Audit Finds (7th January, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/miami-beach/article53173195.html Miami Herald: Miami Beach police expect to test 229 untested rape kits later this year (5th January, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/13-435-untested-rape-kits-found-in-florida-27-percent-are-in-miami-dade-8152700 Miami New Times: 13,435 Untested Rape Kits Found In Florida; 27 Percent Are In Miami-Dade (4th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/backlog-of-untested-rape-kits-in-florida-far-worse-than-earlier-estimates/2259973 Tampa Bay Times: Backlog of untested rape kits in Florida far worse than earlier estimates (4th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article53023735.html Miami Herald: Miami PD to begin work on state’s largest backlog of untested rape kits (4th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.chronline.com/crime/washington-lab-needs-more-money-to-clear-rape-kit-backlog/article_dcedb1f6-afe6-11e5-9f5d-bf7fc9eb651c.html The Chronicle: Washington Lab Needs More Money to Clear Rape Kit Backlog (31th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/id=1202745845486/Lippmans-Initiatives?mcode=0&amp;curindex=0&amp;curpage=ALL&amp;slreturn=20160004133855 The New York Law Journal: Lippman's Initiatives (30th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://wknofm.org/post/tennessee-reduces-backlog-untested-rape-kits-sets-new-rules-police#stream/0 WKNO: Tennessee Reduces Backlog Of Untested Rape Kits, Sets New Rules For Police (21st December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.trentonian.com/general-news/20151220/nj-weedman-dna-data-banks-no-need-to-march-people-into-ovens The Trentonian: NJ WEEDMAN: DNA data banks = no need to march people into ovens (20th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.scsun-news.com/story/news/2015/12/20/state-auditor-helps-complete-count-rape-kit-backlog/77667206/ Silver City Sun-News: State Auditor helps complete count of ‘rape kit’ backlog (20th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://fusion.net/story/245643/dna-expungement/ Fusion: It is ridiculously hard for Californians to get their DNA out of the FBI’s genetic database (18th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://nmpoliticalreport.com/23405/state-auditor-announces-actual-number-of-backlogged-rape-kits/ NM Political Report: State Auditor announces actual number of backlogged rape kits (18th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.myajc.com/news/news/local/prosecutors-want-to-collect-dna-at-arrest-not-afte/nphRg/ Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Prosecutors want to collect DNA at arrest, not after conviction (11th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/featured-articles/7920-fbi-director-hatch-bill-will-increase-law-enforcement-efficiency-and-accuracy Utah Policy: FBI Director: Hatch Bill Will Increase Law Enforcement Efficiency and Accuracy (10th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dl-online.com/opinion/editorials/3890408-time-consider-testing-all-rape-kits DL-Online: Time to consider the testing of all rape kits (26th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.daily-times.com/story/news/crime/2015/11/21/san-juan-county-rape-kits-go-untested/76108314/ Daily Times: San Juan County 'rape kits' go untested (21th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.tampabay.com/news/courts/criminal/ignored-for-years-tampa-teenagers-rape-kit-is-linked-to-a-serial-offender/2254797 Tampa Bay Times: Ignored for years, Tampa teenager's rape kit is linked to a previous offender (20th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.14news.com/story/30561436/the-dna-database-linking-the-past 14 News: Special Report: The DNA Database (19th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.northescambia.com/2015/11/scott-wants-more-funding-for-fdle-crime-labs North Escambia: Scott Wants More Funding For FDLE Crime Labs (19th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://crime.blogs.news-journalonline.com/11272/gov-scott-seeks-funding-to-test-rape-kit-backlog/ Daytona Beach News-Journal: Gov. Scott seeks funding to test rape-kit backlog (19th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wwmt.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/Special-Report-Cold-Case-Crackdown-233829.shtml#.VlOHe7SfzbI WWMT: Special Report: Cold Case Crackdown (19th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/South-Bend-Rep-Bauer-files-inmate-DNA-bill/36526152 WBST: South Bend Rep. Bauer files inmate DNA bill (18th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.news4jax.com/news/gov-proposes-85m-for-states-crime-labs/36525868 News4Jax: Gov. proposes $8.5M for state's crime labs (18th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wsj.com/articles/defense-attorneys-demand-closer-look-at-software-used-to-detect-crime-scene-dna-1447842603 The Wall Street Journal: Defense Attorneys Demand Closer Look at Software Used to Detect Crime-Scene DNA (18t November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.njlawjournal.com/id=1202742529943/NJ-Expands-DNA-Testing-for-Criminal-Defendants?slreturn=20151017182615 New Jerseay Law Journal: NJ Expands DNA Testing for Criminal Defendants (16th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://yubanet.com/usa/EFF-to-Court-California-s-DNA-Law-Violates-Privacy-Protections-Guaranteed-by-State.php#.VkuvIrSfzbJ Yuba Net: EFF to Court: California’s DNA Law Violates Privacy Protections Guaranteed by State (16th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.eastidahonews.com/2015/11/many-rape-kits-go-untested-in-canyon-county/ East Idaho News: Many Rape Kits go Untested in Canyon County (14th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/11/12/minnesota-untested-rape-kits MPR News: BCA finds nearly 3,500 untested rape kits across MN (12th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/news/investigations/2015/11/07/untested-sexual-assault-evidence-kits-pile-up/71637214/ Poughkeepsie Journal: VIDEO: Sex assault evidence kits remain untested in Dutchess, NY state (12th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.winknews.com/2015/11/10/untested-rape-kits-lee-sheriffs-office-comments-on-498-untested-kits/ Wink News: Untested rape kits: LSCO comments on 498 untested kits (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.rexburgstandardjournal.com/news/idaho/untested-rape-kits-in-idaho-raise-concerns/article_ee4f5bee-87db-11e5-b9b5-4b6495a84e53.html Standard Journal: Untested rape kits in Idaho raise concerns (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/nov/10/sexual-assault-rape-kit-backlog-ignored-destroyed The Guardian: Victims' hopes for justice fade as rape kits are routinely ignored or destroyed (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.idahopress.com/news/many-rape-kits-go-untested-in-canyon-county/article_c4cc7ff8-7e9f-5eee-afaf-881087d006d6.html Idaho Press-Tribune: Many rape kits go untested in Canyon County (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/11/us/west-virginia-ruling-could-clarify-the-rights-of-criminal-defendants.html?_r=0 The New York Times: West Virginia Ruling Could Clarify the Rights of Criminal Defendants (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://dcourier.com/main.asp?SectionID=36&amp;SubSectionID=73&amp;ArticleID=151764 The Daily Courier: Editorial: Don't let your DNA betray you (9th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/get-real-on-floridas-untested-rape-kits/2252947 Tampa Bay Times: Carlton: Get real on Florida's untested rape kits (6th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.buzzfeed.com/stephaniemlee/law-enforcement-requests-for-users-health-and-biometric-data#.noj7QEgwM Buzzfeed: As Companies Collect More Health Data, Cops Will Ask To See It (5th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.texaslawyer.com/id=1202741043367/GC-of-Forensic-Science-Commission-Focuses-on-Collaboration?mcode=0&amp;curindex=0&amp;curpage=ALL&amp;slreturn=20151009154927 Texas Lawyer: GC of Forensic Science Commission Focuses on Collaboration (2nd November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2015/10/brenda_tracy_melissa_bittlers.html Oregon Live: Brenda Tracy, Melissa Bittler's family work to protect rape victims with 'Melissa's Bill' (31th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://kut.org/post/after-dna-database-correction-travis-county-preps-review-cases KUT: After DNA Database Correction, Travis County Preps for Review of Cases (28th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newrepublic.com/article/123177/how-dna-evidence-incriminated-impossible-suspect New Republic: How DNA Evidence Incriminated an Impossible Suspect (26th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/oct/25/sexual-assault-victim-advocate-says-state-lab-is-a/ Washington Times: Sexual assault victim advocate says state lab is a model (25th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.twcnews.com/tx/austin/news/2015/10/21/hundreds-of-dna-samples-may-need-retesting.html TWC News: Hundreds of DNA Samples May Need Retesting (21st October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.arkansasmatters.com/news/local-news/arkansas-pushing-to-test-all-untested-rape-kits Arkansas matters: Arkansas Pushing To Test All Untested Rape Kits (21st October 2015)]<br /> **[http://fusion.net/story/218726/23andme-transparency-report/ Fusion: 3andMe releases transparency report, revealing how often cops ask for customers’ DNA (21st October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wbiw.com/state/archive/2015/10/-indiana-state-police-laboratory-achieves-major-milestone-with-5000th-codis-match.php WBIW: Indiana State Police Laboratory Achieves Major Milestone With 5,000th CODIS Match (20th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wnd.com/2015/10/cops-want-customer-dna-from-geneology-sites/ WND: Cops want customer DNA from genealogy sites (17th October 2015)]<br /> **[https://boingboing.net/2015/10/17/23andme-ancestry-com-aggrega.html Boingboing: 23andme &amp; Ancestry.com aggregated the world's DNA; the police obliged them by asking for it (17th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://fusion.net/story/215204/law-enforcement-agencies-are-asking-ancestry-com-and-23andme-for-their-customers-dna/ Fusion: Cops are asking Ancestry.com and 23andMe for their customers’ DNA (16th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.popsci.com/could-submitting-your-dna-to-private-genetics-companies-land-you-in-court Popular Science: Could having your DNA tested land you in court? (16th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/oct/15/prop-47-dna-juvenile-petition-denied/ The San Diego Union-Tribune: High court declines to hear Prop 47 DNA case (15th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wired.com/2015/10/familial-dna-evidence-turns-innocent-people-into-crime-suspects/ Wired: Your Relative’s DNA Could Turn You Into a Suspect (13th october 2015)]<br /> **[http://midweekwire.com/2015/10/12/bucks-unveils-new-countywide-crime-fighting-dna-program/ The Midweek Wire: Bucks unveils new countywide crime-fighting DNA program (12th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.news4jax.com/politics/Bill-would-set-rules-for-DNA-evidence-processing/35792134 News4Jax: Bill would set rules for DNA evidence processing (12th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.cincinnati.com/story/opinion/editorials/2015/10/10/editorial-use-backlog-rape-evidence-solve-crimes/73732602/ Cincinnati: Editorial: Use backlog of rape evidence to solve crimes (10th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://radio.wpsu.org/post/police-departments-bucks-county-launch-dna-database WPSU: Police Departments In Bucks County Launch DNA Database (9th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2015/10/the-dark-side-of-dna-databases/408709/ The Atlantic: The Dark Side of DNA Databases (8th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/oct/8/dakota-county-resumes-dna-collection-effort-is-cha/ The Washington Times: Dakota County resumes pre-conviction DNA collection (8th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/10/07/dna-at-the-fringes-twins-chimerism-and-synthetic-dna.html The Daily Beast: DNA At the Fringes: Twins, Chimerism, and Synthetic DNA (7th October 2015)]<br /> **[https://kutv.com/news/local/results-back-on-hundreds-of-rape-kits-tested-by-state-crime-lab KUTV: Results back on hundreds of rape kits tested by State Crime Lab (7th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20151007_New_Bucks_DNA_database_is_the_first_of_its_kind_nationally.html Philly.com: New Bucks DNA database is the first of its kind nationally (7th October 2015)]<br /> **[NYU Law News: Testing DNA: In her new book, Erin Murphy investigates how the criminal justice system misuses genetic identification (7th October 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/editorials/article38012553.html The News Tribune: Too much evidence locked away in untested rape kits (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://6abc.com/news/dna-database-program-announced-in-bucks-county/1019920/ Action News: DNA Database program announced in Bucks County (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20151007_Bucks_set_to_collect_DNA_from_crime_suspects.html Philly.com: Bucks collecting DNA from crime suspects (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://philadelphia.suntimes.com/phi-news/7/96/208187/bucks-county-forms-dna-database-for-its-police-departments Sun Times Philadelphia: Bucks County Forms DNA Database For Its Police Departments (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2015/10/06/bucks-county-forms-dna-database-for-its-police-departments/ CBS Philly: Police Share DNA Evidence Throughout Bucks County In New Program (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-southeasternpa/a-first-of-its-kind-nationwide-coming-to-bucks-county/35690454 69 News: A first of its kind, nationwide, coming to Bucks County (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.norwalkreflector.com/article/news/8217731 Norwalk Reflector: State's cold-case initiative pays off with convictions in rape cases (5th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.seacoastonline.com/article/20151005/NEWS/151009642 Seacoastonline: Hampton lawmaker calls for N.H. audit of untested rape kits (5th October 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.toledoblade.com/Courts/2015/10/05/State-s-cold-case-initiative-pays-off-with-convictions-in-rape-cases.html The Blade: State’s cold-case initiative pays off with convictions in rape cases (5th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.delcotimes.com/general-news/20151004/murder-mystery-of-gary-drais-remains-unsolved-after-10-years Delaware County Daily Times: Murder mystery of Gary Drais remains unsolved after 10 years (4th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2015/10/state_police_urge_police_sheri.html Oregon Live: State police urge police, sheriffs to send sexual assault kits to lab within 14 days of receipt (1st October 2015)] <br /> **[http://www.wcbi.com/local-news/dna-samples-taken-from-people-arrested-for-violent-crimes/ WCBI: Video: DNA Samples Taken From People Arrested For Violent Crimes (1st October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailytimesleader.com/content/new-dna-sampling-law-takes-effect-oct-1 Daily Times Leader: New DNA sampling law takes effect Oct. 1 (30th September 2015)]<br /> **[https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2015/09/30/your-personal-cloud-of-microbes-could-one-day-be-used-to-profile-you/ Naked Security: Your personal cloud of microbes could one day be used to profile you (30th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/09/28/tv-s-john-walsh-trump-is-my-friend-but-he-s-one-crazy-bastard.html The Daily Beast: TV’s John Walsh: Trump Is My Friend, but He’s ‘One Crazy Bastard’ (28th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/sep/27/prop-47-dna-database-supreme-court/ The San Diego Union-Tribune: Prop 47 could purge DNA database (27th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://wncn.com/2015/09/24/state-rape-kit-backlog-deters-some-victims-from-reporting/ WNCN: State rape kit backlog deters some victims from reporting (24th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://wjon.com/st-cloud-joining-tri-county-crime-lab-hope-to-solve-crimes-faster/ WJON: St. Cloud Joining Tri-County Crime Lab, Hope to Solve Crimes Faster (24th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2015/09/24/old-lmpd-rape-kit-tests-may-reveal-new-leads/72629790/ The Courier-Journal: Old LMPD rape-kit tests may reveal new leads (24th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-34346802 BBC: Millions of fingerprints stolen in US government hack (24th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/andy-drath-john-wayne-gacy_5602f7f6e4b08820d91b5aad Huffington Post: The John Wayne Gacy Investigation Just Solved An Unrelated Cold Case (23th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.fox19.com/story/30081113/state-auditor-3000-rape-kits-never-tested-in-ky Fox19 Now: State Auditor: 3,000 rape kits never tested in KY (21st September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.kentucky.com/2015/09/21/4049206_adam-edelen-a-stomach-turning.html?rh=1 Kentucky.com: State auditor: A 'stomach-turning' 3,090 sexual assault kits remain untested in Kentucky (21st September 2015)]<br /> **[http://wkyufm.org/post/kentucky-law-agencies-have-3000-untested-rape-kits WKU: Kentucky Law Agencies Have 3,000 Untested Rape Kits (21st September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wdrb.com/story/30080074/auditor-edelen-releases-special-report-on-sexual-assault-evidence-in-ky WDRB: Auditor Edelen Releases Special Report on Sexual Assault Evidence in Ky. (21st September 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/09/16/prosecutor-backs-expanded-dna-testing/0xs4g7SETzXNnTKiKdP6cN/story.html Boston Globe: Prosecutor backs expanded DNA testing (17th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newsplex.com/home/headlines/Links-Between-Matthew-Cases-Highlights-Need-for-DNA-Collection-327940001.html NewsPlex.com: Links Between Matthew Cases Highlights Need for DNA Collection (16th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://registerguard.com/rg/news/local/33504222-75/untested-rape-kits-pile-up-in-portland.html.csp The Register Guard: Untested rape kits pile up in Portland (16th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://registerguard.com/rg/opinion/33510452-78/justice-denied.html.csp The Register Guard: Justice denied (16th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.pe.com/articles/cases-780322-dna-agencies.html The Press-Enterprise: CASSIE MACDUFF: Rape kits should never be allowed to pile up again (15th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://wbay.com/2015/09/15/dna-links-repeat-offenders-to-unsolved-crimes/ WBAY.com: DNA Links Repeat Offenders to Unsolved Crimes (15th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://crimeblog.dallasnews.com/2015/09/dallas-county-das-office-gets-1-5-million-grant-to-handle-rape-kit-backlog.html/ The Dallas Morning News: Dallas County DA’s office gets $1.5 million grant to handle rape kit backlog (15 September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.policeone.com/officer-misconduct-internal-affairs/articles/9499531-Thousands-of-untested-Ore-sexual-assault-kits-could-have-helped-solve-500-crimes/ PoliceOne.com: Thousands of untested Ore. sexual assault kits could have helped solve 500 crimes (15th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/uva/area-to-mark-a-year-since-graham-s-disappearance/article_a39cb788-598a-11e5-b665-27cc0848d42a.html The Daily Progress: Area to mark a year since Graham's disappearance (12th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wave3.com/story/30012978/grant-could-ease-rape-kit-testing-backlog-bring-more-victims-forward WAVE: Grant could ease rape-kit testing backlog, bring more victims forward (11th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://foxct.com/2015/09/11/state-to-test-100s-of-rape-kits-some-decades-old/ FOX CT: State to test 100s of rape kits, some decades old (11th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-bondi-makes-right-call-on-rape-kits/2245169 Tampa Bay Times: Editorial: Bondi makes right call on rape kits (11th September 2015)]<br /> **[https://reason.com/blog/2015/09/11/rape-kit-backlog-gets-boost-from-biden Reason: Rape Kit Backlog Testing Gets $41 Million Boost From Obama Administration (11th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.india.com/news/world/white-house-and-new-york-city-prosecutor-pledge-usd-79-million-to-test-rape-kits-544453/ India.com: White House and New York City prosecutor pledge USD 79 million to test rape kits (11th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.allgov.com/news/unusual-news/fbi-errors-lead-to-discovery-that-dna-evidence-may-be-far-less-foolproof-when-it-includes-more-than-one-person-150910?news=857388 AllGov: FBI Errors Lead to Discovery that DNA Evidence May be Far Less Foolproof When It Includes More than One Person (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thv11.com/story/news/local/2015/09/11/arkansas--receive-grant-money--untested-rape-kits/72045420/ THV11: Arkansas to receive grant money for untested rape kits (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.13newsnow.com/story/news/local/13news-now-investigates/2015/09/10/13news-now-investigates-vp-announces-funds--testthekits/72031072/ 13News Now:13News Now Investigates: VP announces #TestTheKits funds (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/11/nyregion/city-prosecutor-using-millions-seized-from-banks-for-rape-kit-testing.html The New York Times: New York City Prosecutor Using Millions Taken From Banks for Rape-Kit Testing (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.westkentuckystar.com/News/State/Kentucky/KSP-Receives-1-9-Million-in-Sexual-Assault-Kits.aspx West Kentucky Star: KSP Receives $1.9 Million in Sexual Assault Kits (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://jacksonville.com/news/crime/2015-09-10/story/state-attorneys-office-receives-2-million-federal-grant-clear-rape-test The Florida Times Union: State Attorney's Office receives $2 million federal grant to clear rape test-kit backlog (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2015/09/10/kentucky-gets-19m-process-rape-kits/72017088/ The Courier-Journal: Kentucky gets $1.9M to process rape kits (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://nenewsroom.com/new-tx-laws-in-effect-september-p2417-1.htm Northeast News: New TX Laws in effect September 1, 2015 (8th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nextgov.com/defense/2015/09/dhs-delays-dna-tests-refugee-camps-aimed-stemming-human-trafficking/120356/ Nextgov: DHS Delays Refugee Rapid DNA Tests Aimed at Stemming Human Trafficking (4th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.cjr.org/local_news/rape_kit_reporting.php Columbia Journalism Review: How an Ohio reporter helped convict more than 100 rapists (2nd September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/politics/la-me-prop-47-appeal-20150903-story.html LA Times: DNA database imperiled by Prop. 47 ruling on juveniles, San Diego D.A. says (2nd September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.kxxv.com/story/29935263/new-dna-database-law-seeks-to-prevent-solve-crimes KXXV News Channel 25: New DNA database law seeks to prevent, solve crimes (1st September 2015)]<br /> **[http://azdailysun.com/news/local/officers-lose-appeal-of-warrantless-dna-samples/article_aee4a716-0faf-5c00-920b-8ad1730ae26f.html Arizona Daily Sun: Officers lose appeal of warrantless DNA samples (31st August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.saukvalley.com/2015/08/26/sterling-lee-county-law-enforcement-have-few-untested-rape-kits/a7u2kdb/ SaukValley.com: Sterling, Lee County law enforcement have few untested rape kits (31st August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nuvo.net/indianapolis/study-committee-takes-up-issue-of-dna-sampling-for-arrestees/Content?oid=3422883 NUVO: Study committee takes up issue of DNA sampling for arrestees (21st August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courthousenews.com/2015/08/20/info-sought-on-fbis-rapid-dna-database.htm Courthouse News Service: Info Sought on FBI's Rapid DNA Database (20th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.journalgazette.net/opinion/editorials/DNA-database-8336955 Fort Wayne Journal Gazette: DNA database ‎(20th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wchstv.com/news/features/eyewitness-news/stories/Partnership-Between-Multiple-Agencies-Seeks-To-Reduce-Untested-Rape-Kits-Solve-Crimes-187659.shtml#.Ve32nJeYQxI WCHS8: Partnership Between Multiple Agencies Seeks To Reduce Untested Rape Kits, Solve Crimes (19th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courierpress.com/news/state/indiana-considering-dna-tests-for-all-felony-arrests_80239051 Evansville Courier &amp; Press: Indiana considering DNA tests for all felony arrests (19th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wbrz.com/news/investigative-unit-hundreds-of-cases-remain-open-despite-dna-match/ WBRZ2: Investigative Unit: Hundreds of cases remain open, despite DNA match (19th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ibj.com/articles/54516-indiana-lawmakers-to-consider-expanding-dna-testing Indianapolis Business Journal: Indiana lawmakers to consider expanding DNA testing (19th August 2015‎)]<br /> **[http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_28662110/katies-law-results-500th-hit-denver-linking-dna The Denver Post: Katie's Law results in 500th hit in Denver linking DNA to a suspect (18th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/lawmakers-study-dna-arrestee-testing-law WFYI: Lawmakers Study 'DNA Arrestee Testing' Law (18th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://indianapublicmedia.org/news/police-dna-samples-felony-arrestees-86290/ Indiana Public Media: Should The Police Take DNA Samples Of Felony Arrestees? (18th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2015/08/18/indiana-lawmakers-studying-expanded-dna-testing/31946987/ IndyStar: Indiana lawmakers studying expanded DNA testing (18th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/proposal-would-allow-police-to-take-dna-sample-from-felony-arrestees/34792394 WSBT-TV: Proposal would allow police to take DNA sample from felony suspects (18th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://fox59.com/2015/08/18/indiana-lawmakers-reconsider-proposal-to-require-dna-sample-on-felony-arrests/ Fox59: Indiana lawmakers reconsider proposal to require DNA sample on felony arrests (18th August 2015‎)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/maryland-high-court-rules-police-can-use-volunteered-dna-in-other-cases/2015/08/16/f02cdd24-4294-11e5-8e7d-9c033e6745d8_story.html Washington Post: Maryland high court rules police can use volunteered DNA in other cases (16th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/111472/ Gainesville Times: Evidence in past assault cases will get fresh scrutiny (15th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/commentary/commentary-innocence-not-always-a-defense/article_02176d9a-609d-501c-9f32-1ae01c5b1165.html Santa Fe New Mexican: Commentary: Innocence not always a defense (15th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.officer.com/news/12102497/maryland-court-allows-dna-to-be-used-in-future-cases Officer.com: Court Allows DNA to be Used in Future Cases (13th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/bs-md-police-dna-20150812-story.html Baltimore Sun:Court ruling allows DNA to be used in future cases (12th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/12/opinion/when-innocence-is-no-defense.html?_r=0 New York Times: When Innocence Is No Defense (12th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2823610-155/editorial-rape-kit-backlog-must-never-happen Editorial: Rape-kit backlog must never happen again (11th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.cleveland.com/rape-kits/index.ssf/2015/08/has_your_police_department_sub.html Has your police department submitted rape kits for testing and gotten results? Search our database to find out (10th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thelegalintelligencer.com/latest-news/id=1202733726482/DNA-Sample-Requirement-Is-Approved-by-Senate?mcode=1395262324557&amp;curindex=87&amp;slreturn=20150713040441 The Legal Intelligencer: DNA Sample Requirement Is Approved by Senate (4th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://fcir.org/2015/08/03/the-fbi-built-a-database-that-can-catch-rapists-almost-nobody-uses-it/ FCIR: THE FBI BUILT A DATABASE THAT CAN CATCH RAPISTS; ALMOST NOBODY USES IT (3rd August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.islandpacket.com/2015/08/03/3864116_down-to-a-science-dna-lab-increases.html?rh=1 Hilton Head Island Packet: Down to a science: DNA lab increases efficiency after 5 years (3rd August 2015)]<br /> **[http://tbo.com/news/crime/bay-area-joins-movement-to-process-critical-rape-evidence-20150802/ TBO.com: Bay area joins movement to process critical rape evidence (1st August 2015)]<br /> **[http://globegazette.com/news/iowa/midwest-killers-identified-only-about-half-the-time/article_7fc86bc7-6fbd-5474-8b22-fdacafcefad9.html Mason City Globe Gazette: Midwest killers identified only about half the time (29th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://watchdog.org/231629/bill-dna-collection-powers/ Watchdog: CA Dem introduces bill to renovate state’s DNA collection powers (28th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wowktv.com/story/29644342/wv-forensic-experts-analyzing-dna-in-connection-to-possible-serial-murderer WOWKTV: WV forensic experts analyzing DNA in connection to possible serial killer (28th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/wendy-kramer/sperm-donors-who-wish-to-_b_7878688.html Huffington Post: Sperm Donors Who Wish to Remain Anonymous Just Shouldn't Donate (28th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2015/07/28/rape-kits-investigation-law-enforcement-editorials-debates/30789145/ USA TODAY: Let crime fighters do our job: Another view (28th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/politics/la-me-prop47-juveniles-20150727-story.html Los Angeles Times: Prop. 47 also reduces some juvenile offenses, state court rules (27th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/half-of-midwest-deaths-unsolved/article_421ad159-d22e-50eb-9554-258e64dd6374.html Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier: Half of Midwest deaths unsolved (27th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://savannahnow.com/news/2015-07-27/police-scramble-test-old-rape-kits-leads-crime-backlog Savannah Morning News: Police scramble to test old rape kits leads to crime backlog (26th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://news.wgcu.org/post/state-attorney-candidate-calls-jacksonville-lawmakers-prioritize-unprocessed-rape-kits WGCU News: State Attorney Candidate Calls On Jacksonville Lawmakers To Prioritize Unprocessed Rape Kits (24th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thetimesnews.com/article/20150723/news/150729458 The Times News: Alamance sheriff, Gibsonville police endorse regional crime lab proposal(23rd July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wwltv.com/story/news/local/orleans/2015/07/22/dna-matches-also-backlogged-in-state/30540895/ WWL: DNA matches also backlogged in state (23rd July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.pri.org/stories/2015-07-21/korean-adoptees-are-using-dna-kits-get-glimpse-their-ancestry PRI: Korean adoptees are using DNA kits to get a glimpse of their ancestry (21st July 2015)]<br /> **[http://bluenationreview.com/if-you-rape-kym-worthy-is-after-your-sorry-ass/ Blue Nation Review: If You Rape, Kym Worthy is After Your Sorry Ass (21st July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thetowntalk.com/story/news/local/2015/07/18/state-law-prompt-dna-backlog/30356791/ Alexandria Town Talk: State law could prompt DNA backlog (19th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://tvnewsroom.org/newslines/u-s/work-continues-to-test-detroit-rape-kits-found-in-2009-48018/ TV Newsroom: Work continues to test Detroit rape kits found in 2009 (18th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2015/07/16/audit-spurs-action-lmpd-rape-kits/30266947/ The Courier Journal: Audit spurs action on LMPD rape kits (17th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/story/news/crime/2015/07/16/cold-case-rape-kits-producing-convictions-years-after-crime/30238829/ First Coast News: Cold Case Rape Kits Producing Convictions Years After Crime (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ktvb.com/story/news/local/2015/07/17/unprocessed-rape-kits-in-idaho-waiting-in-the-cue/30222299/ KTVB: 7 Investigates: Processing rape kits a priority in Idaho (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wwltv.com/story/news/local/investigations/katie-moore/2015/07/16/wendys-story-one-rape-victims-20-year-journey-for-justice/30253299/ WWL: Investigation shows sex assault kits often underreported (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.kare11.com/story/news/investigations/2015/07/16/minnesota-rape-kits-untested/30187419/ KARE: Minnesota rape kits go untested (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wusa9.com/story/news/local/2015/07/16/testthekits-untested-rape-kits/30230447/ W USA: #TesttheKits: Thousands of rape kits go untested (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://host.madison.com/news/local/writers/steven_elbow/usa-today-uncovers-tens-of-thousands-of-untested-rape-kits/article_cf9b0eed-d94c-5d09-bfdf-f535a39d249a.html Madison.com: USA Today uncovers tens of thousands of untested rape kits (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.whas11.com/story/news/local/on-your-side/2015/07/16/testthekits-more-than-1k-lmpd-rape-kit-cases-in-question/30255699/ WHAS: #TesttheKits: LMPD has unknown number of untested rape kits (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sacbee.com/opinion/editorials/article27354568.html Sacramento Bee: Democrats line up against police use of DNA (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wfmynews2.com/story/news/local/2-wants-to-know/2015/07/15/2wtk-a-2-wants-to-know-investigation-untested-rape-kits/30214221/ WFMY News: A 2 Wants to Know Investigation: Untested Rape Kits (15th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://chaddsfordlive.com/2015/07/13/senate-passes-dna-bill-aimed-at-cutting-crime/ Chadd's Ford Live: Senate passes DNA bill aimed to cut crime (13th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://harlandaily.com/opinion/1040/vbs-making-a-difference Harland Daily: Making this audit count for something (12th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2015/07/08/outrage-consistent-untested-rape-kits/29886949/ The Courier-Journal: 'Outrage is consistent' over untested rape kits (8th July 2015]<br /> **[http://fusion.net/story/162922/scientists-are-struggling-to-identify-more-than-100-mummified-migrant-bodies-in-texas/ Fusion: Scientists are struggling to identify more than 100 mummified migrant bodies in Texas (8th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wset.com/story/29495539/report-thousands-of-rape-kits-left-untested-in-virginia WSET: Report: Thousands of Rape Kits Left Untested in Virginia (7th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.providencejournal.com/article/20150705/NEWS/150709632 The Providence Journal: Police praise R.I.'s new DNA sampling law for violent crimes; civil libertarians say it erodes presumption of innocence (5th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2015/07/more_than_5000_untested_sex_as.html OregonLive.com: More than 5000 untested sex assault kits languish in Oregon (3rd July 2015)]<br /> **[http://wvtf.org/post/new-public-safety-laws-pertain-dna-collection-sexual-violence WVTF: New Public Safety Laws Pertain to DNA Collection, Sexual Violence (2nd July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.njlawjournal.com/id=1202731237939/NJ-Bill-Would-Expand-DNA-Testing-for-Criminal-Defendants?slreturn=20150606071542 new Jersey Law Journal: NJ Bill Would Expand DNA Testing for Criminal Defendants (2nd July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/New-law-expands-Virginia-s-DNA-database/33927458 WDBJ7: New law expands Virginia's DNA database (1st July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/20150628-editorial-justice-for-victims-as-dallas-rape-kit-backlog-eases.ece Dallas Morning News: Editorial: Justice for victims as Dallas' rape-kit backlog eases (28th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.eastcountymagazine.org/why-are-137-rape-kits-untested-el-cajon East County Magazine: WHY ARE 137 RAPE KITS UNTESTED IN EL CAJON? (25th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://crimeblog.dallasnews.com/2015/06/whats-the-status-of-dallas-rape-kit-backlog-these-charts-explain.html/ Dallas Morning News (blog): What’s the status of Dallas’ rape kit backlog? These charts explain (25th Jun 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dallasobserver.com/news/das-office-adds-staff-in-anticipation-of-influx-in-rape-cases-from-dna-testing-7343931 Dallas Observer: DA's Office Adds Staff In Anticipation of Influx in Rape Cases from DNA Testing (25th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/story/29392480/dakota-county-to-start-collecting-dna-from-some-charged-with-crime Fox 9: Dakota County to start collecting DNA from some charged with crime (24th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.startribune.com/dakota-county-to-begin-collecting-dna-from-people-charged-with-violent-crimes/309429201/ Minneapolis Star Tribune: Dakota County to begin collecting DNA from people charged with violent crimes (23rd June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.pantagraph.com/news/rare-dna-process-allowed-in-whalen-murder-case/article_a13a6bb6-7535-5792-9c8e-47923aa36a52.html Pantagraph: Rare DNA process allowed in Whalen murder case (23rd June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.medgadget.com/2015/06/human-identification-market-global-industry-analysis-and-forecast-2014-2020-by-persistence-market-research.html Medgadget.com (blog): Human Identification Market – Global Industry Analysis and Forecast 2014-2020, by Persistence Market Research (22nd June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.lawofficer.com/articles/2015/06/rapid-dna-analysis.html Law Officer.com: Rapid DNA Analysis (18th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ktvz.com/news/bend-police-have-113-untested-rape-kits-in-storage/33642656 KTVZ: Bend police have 113 untested rape kits in storage (17th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2015/06/police_agencies_across_oregon.html OregonLive.com: Police agencies across Oregon counting their untested sexual assault kits (17th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://erstarnews.com/2015/06/14/wright-wont-have-sherburnes-back-on-this-one/ Star News: Wright won’t have Sherburne’s back on this one (14th June 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.takepart.com/article/2015/06/11/colibri-center-human-rights Takepart: Migrants Gone Missing: Healing and Closure for Families, Thanks to Forensic Science (11th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://bergendispatch.com/articles/36398840/Bill-to-Expand-Access-to-DNA-Testing-Exonerate-the-Wrongfully-Convicted-Passes-Assembly.aspx Bergen Dispatch: Bill to Expand Access to DNA Testing &amp; Exonerate the Wrongfully convicted passes Assembly (11th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/henry-louis-gates-jr/the-wonders-of-dna_b_7556386.html Huffington Post: The Wonders of DNA (10th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-lehighvalley/-McDonald-s-baby-uses-DNA-to-advance-his-search-for-birth-mother/33504626 69 WFMZ: : &quot;McDonald's baby&quot; uses DNA to advance his search for birth mother (10th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nbc29.com/story/29286543/tracci-joins-race-for-albemarle-county-commonwealths-attorney NBC 29: Tracci Joins Race for Albemarle County Commonwealth's Attorney (10th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steven-blumenfeld/dna-forensics-policy-considerations_b_7546672.html Huffington Post: Policymakers Must Help Unleash the Potential of DNA Forensics (9th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.egcitizen.com/articles/2015/06/09/news/doc5571e9e793e3d634715366.txt Elk Grove Citizen: Cooper’s criminal DNA bill gets Assembly approval (9th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Opinion&amp;title=human-dna-databasebrrace-to-the-clouds&amp;id=109331 Reuters: HUMAN DNA DATABASE RACE TO THE CLOUDS (8th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://kdminer.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&amp;subsectionID=797&amp;articleID=66222 Daily Miner: An innocent man on death row in Arizona - First of a series (7th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.lockportjournal.com/opinion/chief-s-corner-dna-in-modern-police-work/article_beb4f786-8f3d-5d5c-8914-6711f08543c4.html Lockport Journal: CHIEF'S CORNER: DNA in modern police work (7th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://jacksonville.com/news/crime/2015-06-03/story/rape-test-kits-backlogged-across-country-jacksonville-addresses-issue Florida Times-Union Jacksonville.com: Rape-test kits backlogged across country; Jacksonville addresses the issue (3rd June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.trivalleycentral.com/casa_grande_dispatch/national_news/focus-on-rape-tests-could-send-thousands-to-prison/article_d1a1307c-0873-11e5-b809-3b19ea62d252.html Casa Grande Dispatch: Focus on rape tests could send thousands to prison (1st June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oneidadispatch.com/general-news/20150531/rapists-free-as-1000s-of-rape-kits-gather-dust Oneida Dispatch: Rapists free as 1,000s of rape kits gather dust (31st May 2015))]<br /> **[http://americanlivewire.com/2015-05-30-4000th-hit-recorded-in-marylands-dna-records/ American Live Wire: 4000th Hit Recorded in Maryland's DNA Records (30th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/national_world/2015/05/30/police-prosecutors-push-for-rape-kit-tests-funds.html Columbus Dispatch: Police, prosecutors push for rape-kit tests, funds (30th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ibtimes.com/national-dna-testing-effort-old-rape-kits-sees-success-indicting-sexual-predators-1945258 International Business Times National DNA Testing Effort On Old Rape Kits Sees Success In Indicting Sexual Predators (30th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/fbi-notifies-crime-labs-of-errors-used-in-dna-match-calculations-since-1999/2015/05/29/f04234fc-0591-11e5-8bda-c7b4e9a8f7ac_story.html Washington Post: FBI notifies crime labs of errors used in DNA match calculations since 1999 (30th May 2015]<br /> **[http://www.cbs8.com/story/29142088/sdpd-has-nearly-3000-untested-rape-kits CBS 8 San Diego: SDPD has nearly 3000 untested rape kits (23rd May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oc-breeze.com/2015/05/22/71618_independent-consultant-completes-ocda-audit/ Orange County Breeze: Independent consultant completes OCDA audit (22nd May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wset.com/story/29130476/dna-found-on-pizza-crust-local-sheriff-says-testing-significantly-progressing WSET: DNA Found on Pizza Crust, Local Sheriff Says Testing Significantly Progressing (21st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.biometricupdate.com/201505/u-s-special-operations-command-testing-rapid-dna-readers Biometric Update: US Special Operations Command testing rapid DNA readers (21st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://sputniknews.com/us/20150522/1022435556.html Sputnik International: US Special Ops Forces Test Rapid DNA Readers for 'Juicy Missions'(21st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.jsonline.com/news/crime/appeals-court-dna-surcharges-unlawful-for-some-defendants-b99504413z1-304564731.html Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Appeals court: DNA surcharges unlawful for some defendants(21st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/SDPD-Explains-2800-Untested-Rape-Kits-304571261.html NBC 7 San Diego: SDPD Explains 2800+ Untested Rape Kits (21st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/2800-Rape-Kits-Sit-Untested-in-San-Diego-304325311.html NBC San 7 Diego: 2,800 Rape Kits Sit Untested in San Diego (19th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.marieclaire.com/culture/news/a14467/testing-rape-kits-houston/ Marie Claire: Rapists Are Going Free Because Kits Are Going Untested (19th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ctlawtribune.com/id=1202726775428/Editorial-Forensic-Examiner-Scandal-Should-Prompt-Conn-Action?mcode=0&amp;curindex=0 Connecticut Law Tribune: Editorial: Forensic Examiner Scandal Should Prompt Conn. Action (18th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ctlawtribune.com/id=1202726765951/Attorney-Finds-Evidence-in-Paper-Bag-Wins-Exoneration-for-Inmate Connecticut Law Tribune: Attorney Finds Evidence in Paper Bag, Wins Exoneration for Inmate (18th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bioedge.org/bioethics/hands-off-my-dna/11441 BioEdge: Hands off my DNA! (16th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.phillymag.com/news/2015/05/14/philadelphia-rape-kit-backlog/ Philadelphia Magazine: Will Philly End Its Rape Kit Backlog? (14th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://thecourier.com/opinion/couriers-view/2015/05/14/sex-crimes/ The Courier: Sex Crimes (14th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.scpr.org/news/2015/05/13/51656/orange-county-budget-battle-to-watch-is-over-d-a-s/ The Courier: DA's office comes up short in Orange County budget (13th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2015/05/12/rape-cases-get-five-more-years.html The Columbus Dispatch: State preparing to extend window to prosecute old rape cases (13th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.desertsun.com/story/news/crime_courts/2015/05/12/michael-hayes-conviction-cold-case/27217701/ The Desert Sun: 43-year-old DHS cold case murder conviction rare (12th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.examiner.com/article/ancestry-com-shares-dna-with-police-without-warrant Examiner: Ancestry.com shares DNA with police without warrant(8th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.businessinsider.com.au/its-terrifying-that-prosecutors-are-relying-on-hair-microscopy-2015-5 Business Insider: Prosecutors around the US are relying on shady science to convict people of crimes -- and it's terrifying (8th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://personalliberty.com/how-private-dna-data-led-idaho-cops-on-a-wild-goose-chase-and-linked-an-innocent-man-to-a-20-year-old-murder-case/ Personal Liberty: How private DNA data led Idaho cops on a wild goose chase and linked an innocent man to a 20-year-old murder case (7th May 2015)] <br /> **[http://sputniknews.com/us/20150507/1021836741.html Sputnik News: Ancestry.com in the Dock for Handing DNA to Police in Murder Case(7th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wnd.com/2015/05/ancestry-com-shares-dna-with-police/ WND: Ancestry.com shares DNA with police (6th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/2542095 Human Identification Market - Industry Size, Share, Trends Analysis and Global Forecast to 2020 (4th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wsj.com/articles/dna-leads-to-mans-arrest-in-1995-rape-1430522448 The Wall Street Journal: DNA Leads to Man’s Arrest in 1995 Rape (1st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/02/nyregion/suspect-is-identified-and-arrested-in-a-manhattan-rape-from-1995-after-a-dna-match.html?_r=0 New York Times: Suspect Is Identified and Arrested in a Manhattan Rape From 1995 After a DNA Match (1st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/local/2015/04/29/dna-arrest-law-takes-hold-fox-cities/26618315/ Post Crescent: DNA-on-arrest law takes hold in Fox Cities(29th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/missing-woman-s-daughter-wants-dna-test-to-see-if-winnipeg-jane-doe-is-a-match-1.3044936 CBC News: Missing woman's daughter wants DNA test to see if Winnipeg Jane Doe is a match (22nd April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2015/04/22/phoenix-police-apply-for-grant-to-help-with-dna-analysis/26202469/ The Republic: Phoenix Police seek grant to help with DNA analysis (22nd April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.journal-times.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-justice-delayed-may-not-be-justice-denied/article_03badfe0-e8ee-11e4-9916-2f2e82edb6d1.html Journal-Times: Editorial: Justice delayed may not be justice denied (22nd April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/fbi-overstated-forensic-hair-matches-in-nearly-all-criminal-trials-for-decades/2015/04/18/39c8d8c6-e515-11e4-b510-962fcfabc310_story.html Washington Post: FBI admits flaws in hair analysis over decades (18th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://triblive.com/usworld/world/8196467-74/nhan-dna-vietnam#axzz3Xwx0b79Y Washington Post: DNA matches child born in Vietnam, father in Texas after 40 years (18th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://fox43.com/2015/04/17/state-lawmakers-considering-law-to-require-dna-samples-after-arrest-for-serious-crimes/ Fox43: State lawmakers considering law to require DNA samples after arrest for serious crimes (17th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.kentucky.com/2015/04/15/3802420/adam-edelen-launches-statewide.html The Courier-Journal: Auditor to count number of untested rape kits (15th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.koaa.com/story/28804021/states-dna-database-could-be-expanding KOAA5: State's DNA database could be expanding (15th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://denver.cbslocal.com/2015/04/14/aclu-calls-dna-collection-on-misdemeanors-a-serious-privacy-invasion/ CBS Denver: ACLU Calls DNA Collection On Misdemeanors A ‘Serious Privacy Invasion’ (14th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.whsv.com/home/headlines/Va-DNA-Database-Reaches-10000th-Hit-299755581.html WHSV3: Va. DNA Database Reaches 10,000th Hit(14th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://chaddsfordlive.com/2015/04/14/pileggi-bill-would-update-dna-use-to-fight-crime/ Chadds Ford Live: Pileggi: Bill would update DNA use to fight crime (14th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://wtvr.com/2015/04/13/dna-database-10000th-cold-hit/ WTVR: Virginia forensic scientists achieve 10,000th ‘cold hit’(13th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.fredericknewspost.com/your_life/life_news_collection/real_life/buried-secrets-study-of-skeletal-remains-may-hold-key-to/article_587f3e81-55c3-52ef-b2e0-96ab11990f76.html the Frederick News Post: Buried secrets: Study of skeletal remains may hold key to slave history (12th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wisconsinrapidstribune.com/story/news/local/2015/04/11/state-changes-double-county-dna-workload/25618917/ Wisconsin Rapids Tribune: State changes double county DNA workload (11th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.lawofficer.com/articles/print/volume-11/issue-4/features/rapid-dna-technology.html Law Officer: Rapid DNA Technology (7th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/report-law-enforcement-cut-corners-with-untested-detroit-rape-kits/32234636 lick On Detroit: Law enforcement 'cut corners' with untested Detroit rape kits (7th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://denver.cbslocal.com/2015/04/03/lawmakers-push-for-more-dna-samples-from-offenders/ CBS Local: Lawmakers Push For More DNA Samples From Offenders (3rd April 2015)]<br /> **[http://voiceofoc.org/2015/04/supervisors-assert-themselves-against-da-on-aclu-loss-and-dna-collection/ Voice of OC: Supervisors Assert Themselves Against DA on ACLU Loss and DNA Collection (2nd April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wkow.com/story/28643799/2015/03/29/new-state-dna-law-aims-to-close-unsolved-cases-like-zimmermann-murder WKOW: Digging Deeper: New state DNA law aims to close unsolved cases like Zimmermann murder (30th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.biometricupdate.com/201503/duke-university-instructor-recommends-dna-database-to-track-unaccompanied-alien-children Biometric Update: Duke University instructor recommends DNA database to track unaccompanied alien children (27th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sfchronicle.com/crime/article/DNA-lab-irregularities-may-endanger-hundreds-of-6165643.php San Francisco Chronicle: DNA lab irregularities may endanger hundreds of SFPD cases (28th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.belgrade-news.com/opinion/columnists/john_w_whitehead/article_8a6c22aa-cdab-11e4-acf7-e3aad6308397.html Belgrade News: DNA is turning us into a nation of suspects (18th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.buzzfeed.com/azeenghorayshi/most-parents-dont-know-their-babys-blood-is-given-to-scienti#.bwJO77Ja7 Buzz Feed News: Most Parents Don’t Know Their Babies’ Blood Is Given To Scientists - But That May Change (17th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://wvtf.org/post/governor-considers-bill-expanding-states-dna-database WVTF: Governor Considers Bill Expanding the State's DNA Database (17th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.610kvnu.com/politics/a5db5cd5dce3da88d98f7feb1283368c 610KNVU: Vice President Biden Touts Funding for Rape Kit Testing (16th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.kboi2.com/news/local/DNA-triple-murder-crime-lab-296301901.html KBOI2: New DNA technology is helping authorities in several cases (13th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.westernjournalism.com/how-dna-is-turning-us-into-a-nation-of-suspects/#YJAkmKVOIpeMpqTY.97 Western Journalism: How DNA Is Turning Us Into A Nation Of Suspects (13th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ocregister.com/articles/dna-654098-court-california.html Orange County Register: Should your DNA be collected, entered into state database when arrested, but not convicted? California Supreme Court to weigh privacy rights (13th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.cleveland.com/opinion/index.ssf/2015/03/dna_testing_could_help_address.html Cleveland.com: DNA testing could help address humanitarian crisis at the border: Sara Huston Katsanis (opinion)(13th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/news/11707192-123/new-orleans-filmmaker-cleared-in The New Orleans Advocate: New Orleans filmmaker cleared in cold-case murder; false positive highlights limitations of familial DNA searching (12th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg22530125.200-us-rape-test-backlog-down-to-mindset-not-just-money.html#.VQm58-H3ExI New Scientist: US rape test backlog down to mindset, not just money (12th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/opinion/editorials/la-ed-rape-kits-backlog-20150310-story.html LA Times: Victims deserve better than nationwide rape kit backlog (10th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/story/28362045/bill-looks-to-gather-dna-samples-from-suspected-felons-at-booking FOX 9 News: Should suspected felons have DNA samples taken? (10th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_27663726/ruben-rosario-bill-would-help-track-number-untested TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press: Rubén Rosario: Number of untested rape kits? No one knows (8th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article12550802.html Capitol Alert: Government DNA collection under microscope in California (5th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/op-ed/article12523220.html The News and Observer: In Darryl Howard’s case, still waiting for justice (4th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.egcitizen.com/articles/2015/03/03/news/doc54f0b2ab2d8f6535201518.txt Elk Grove Citizen: Cooper calls for Prop 47 reform (3rd March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bendbulletin.com/opinion/2915475-151/sunday-reader-building-a-case-and-a-face# Bend Bulletin: Sunday Reader: Building a case and a face on DNA (1st March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.chron.com/opinion/outlook/article/Morton-DNA-testing-access-must-be-fairly-applied-6107581.php Houston Chronicle: Morton: DNA testing access must be fairly applied (28th February 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/local/2015/02/28/dna-testing-opens-new-avenues-unsolved-murders/24180435/ PostCrescent.com: DNA testing opens new avenues for unsolved murders (28th February 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/24/science/building-face-and-a-case-on-dna.html New York Times: Building a Face, and a Case, on DNA (23rd February 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/24/science/dna-generated-faces.html?hp&amp;action=click&amp;pgtype=Homepage&amp;module=photo-spot-region&amp;region=top-news&amp;WT.nav=top-news&amp;_r=0 New York Times: I’ve Just Seen a (DNA-Generated) Face (23rd February 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.lawofficer.com/articles/2015/02/parabon-announces-collaboratio.html LawOfficer.com: Parabon Announces Collaboration with Dr. Bruce Budowle at the American Academy of Forensic Sciences 67th Annual Scientific Meeting (17th February 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/01/19/new-dna-technique-could-put-face-on-unsolved-double-murder/ Fox News: New DNA technique may reveal face of killer in unsolved double-murder (19th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailypress.com/news/crime/dp-nws-crime-notebook-0118-20150118-story.html Daily Press: Crime &amp; Legal Issues: Legislation could expand Virginia's DNA database (18th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courierpostonline.com/story/news/local/south-jersey/2015/01/17/assemblyman-pushes-dna-testing-freed-inmates/21940101/ Courier Post: Assemblyman pushes DNA testing for freed inmates (17th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.9and10news.com/story/27832926/new-mi-dna-laws-could-shed-light-on-cold-cases-improve-police-work 9&amp;10News: New MI DNA Laws Could Shed Light On Cold Cases, Improve Police-Work (13th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyprogress.com/bill-would-expand-dna-data-bank/article_62b56912-9b36-11e4-b468-dbbc04a0da65.html The Daily Progress: Bill would expand DNA data bank (11th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.macroinsider.com/technology/the-future-ofcriminal-dna-collection-in-2015-h37632.html MacroInsider: The Future of Criminal DNA Collection in 2015 (6th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wdrb.com/story/27724329/dna-samples-being-used-to-find-out-who-isnt-picking-up-after-their-pets WDRB: DNA samples being used to find out who isn't picking up after their pets (29th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-dna-court-ruling-20141203-story.html Los Angeles Times: Mandatory DNA collection during arrest is unconstitutional, court says (3rd December 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.newsleader.com/story/opinion/editorials/2014/11/27/expand-dna-database/19589705/ News Leader: Expand the DNA database (27th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://whbl.com/news/articles/2014/nov/24/expanded-dna-collection-by-law-enforcement-starts-april-1/ WHBL: Expanded DNA collection by law enforcement starts April 1 (24th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/albemarle-sheriff-advocates-for-expansion-of-virginia-dna-databank/article_f848bc9c-6bfa-11e4-a246-2bbbe7851125.html?mode=jqm The Daily Progress: Albemarle Sheriff advocates for expansion of Virginia DNA databank (24th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2844764/The-hi-tech-DNA-testing-machine-identify-criminals-ninety-MINUTES.html Daily Mail: The hi-tech DNA-testing machine that can identify criminals in ninety MINUTES (21st November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/11/cops-have-a-new-scanner-that-decodes-dna-in-90-minutes-and-they-cant-wait-to-use-it-on-you/ Raw Story: Cops have a new scanner that decodes DNA in 90 minutes — and they can’t wait to use it on you (20th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2014/11/rapid-dna-profiles-database-fbi-police Mother Jones: The FBI Is Very Excited About This Machine That Can Scan Your DNA in 90 Minutes (20th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/science/2014/11/02/01-busted.html The Columbus Dispatch: New DNA analysis could provide complete description of a suspect (2nd November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.vox.com/2014/10/28/7078151/body-farm-texas-freeman-ranch-decay Vox: The science of human decay (28th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://politickernj.com/2014/10/weinberg-bill-to-expand-access-to-dna-analysis-in-criminal-cases-clears-budget-panel/ Politicker NJ: Weinberg Bill to Expand Access to DNA Analysis in Criminal Cases Clears Budget Panel (27th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://wvtf.org/post/dna-database-tool-good-or-evil WVTF: DNA Database: A Tool for Good or Evil? (23rd October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/las-vegas/new-nevada-dna-swab-law-sees-little-pushback Las Vegas Review Journal: New Nevada DNA swab law sees little pushback (19th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/15/opinion/a-missed-opportunity-to-find-rapists.html?_r=1 New York Times: A Missed Opportunity to Find Rapists (15th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.ktvn.com/story/26787374/washoe-county-sheriffs-office-receives-dna-grant KTVN 2 News: Washoe County Sheriff's Office Receives DNA Grant (15th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/58525007-78/kits-rape-dna-utah.html.csp The Salt Lake Tribune: Group urges Utah lawmakers to fund DNA analysis of all rape kits (15th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2014/10/closing_time_with_pa_legislati.html Closing Time: With Pennsylvania's legislative session entering its last week, here's 5 fights you may want to know more about (13th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.cleveland.com/court-justice/index.ssf/2014/10/with_more_than_600_suspected_r.html Cleveland.com: With more than 500 suspected rapists at large, how can more attacks be prevented? (13th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/10/13/dna-science-key-for-law-enforcement/ Lethbridge Herald: DNA science key for law enforcement (13th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://humanevents.com/2014/10/10/fbi-expands-spying-powers-with-new-dna-database/ Human Events: FBI expands spying powers with new DNA database (10th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/10/08/stopping-the-next-campus-kidnapper.html The Daily Beast: Stopping the Next Campus Kidnapper (8th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://kgou.org/post/oklahoma-lawmaker-wants-dna-samples-gathered-beginning-investigations KGOU: Oklahoma Lawmaker Wants DNA Samples Gathered At Beginning Of Investigations (7th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/oct/7/expansion-of-oklahoma-dna-database-to-be-studied/ Washington Times: Lawmaker wants to expand Oklahoma’s DNA database (7th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.annistonstar.com/news/article_ee165ddc-4c52-11e4-993b-db885b274227.html Anniston Star: Oxford police considering rapid DNA analysis system (5th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://myfox8.com/2014/10/03/dna-helps-police-solve-six-cases/ Fox8: DNA helps police solve six breaking and entering case (3rd October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.bucyrustelegraphforum.com/story/news/state/2014/10/04/dewine-rape-kits-tested-dna/16714661/ Bucyrus telegraph: DeWine: More than 5,000 rape kits tested for DNA (4th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.biometricupdate.com/201410/fbi-seeks-to-add-rapid-dna-to-biometric-database Biometric Update: FBI seeks to add Rapid DNA to biometric database (1st October 2014)]<br /> **[https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20140925/08400128639/fbi-wants-speedy-dna-analysis-added-to-its-biometric-dragnet.shtml TechDirt: The FBI Wants Speedy DNA Analysis Added To Its Biometric Dragnet (30th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.mercurynews.com/california/ci_26619555/political-blotter-former-challenger-praises-brown-dna-law San Jose Mercury News: Political Blotter: Former challenger praises Brown for DNA law (29th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sacbee.com/2014/09/27/6737277/viewpoints-state-needs-to-fix.html The Sacramento Bee: Viewpoints: New law will fix handling of DNA testing cases (27th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/investigations/call7-exclusive-dna-analysis-labs-across-the-country-testing-backlog-of-colorado-rape-kits09242014 The Dever Channel: CALL7 exclusive: DNA analysis labs across the country testing backlog of Colorado rape kits (24th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nextgov.com/emerging-tech/2014/09/fbi-plans-rapid-dna-dragnets/94892/ NextGov: FBI plans rapid DNA dragnets (23rd September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2014/09/assembly_bill_aims_to_facility_the_use_of_dna_to_exonerate_the_wrongfully_convicted.html New Jersey.com: Assembly bill aims to facilitate the use of DNA to exonerate the wrongfully convicted (18th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://insurancenewsnet.com/oarticle/2014/09/14/workers-try-to-put-names-on-migrants-who-die-near-border-a-555215.html#.VDVCzRbp-So Insurance News Net: Workers try to put names on migrants who die near border (14th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://mynorthwest.com/11/2585684/Investigators-defend-use-of-DNA-sweep-in-Jenise-Wright-case My North West: Investigators defend use of DNA sweep in Jenise Wright case (12th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.normantranscript.com/content/tncms/live/ The Washington Times: 1M people listed in U.S. terrorism database (7th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.capitalgazette.com/news/ph-ac-conviction-upheld-20140804,0,1647580.story Capital Gazette: Appellate court upholds conviction in burglary DNA case (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://hamptonroads.com/2014/08/high-bar-reopening-old-case Pilot Online: High bar for reopening an old case (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/58250556-90/analysis-dna-evidence-group.html.csp The Salt Lake Tribune: New short-cut analysis could cut Utah’s rape kit backlog (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://swtimes.com/news/study-expansion-oklahoma-dna-database-set Times Record: Study On Expansion Of Oklahoma DNA Database Set (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://publicradiotulsa.org/post/study-expansion-oklahoma-dna-database-set Public Radio Tulsa: Study on Expansion of Oklahoma DNA Database is Set (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/aug/3/study-on-expansion-of-oklahoma-dna-database-is-set/?page=1 Study on Expansion of Oklahoma DNA Database is Set (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://news.gnom.es/news/dallas-man-exonerated-by-dna-in-24-year-old-rape-case Gnomes: Dallas man exonerated by DNA in 24-year-old rape case (3rd August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/03/us/victims-pressure-cities-to-test-old-rape-kits.html New York Times: No Longer Ignored, Evidence Solves Rape Cases Years Later (2nd August 2014)]<br /> **[http://journalstar.com/news/local/911/statewide-dna-database-helps-lincoln-police-make-robbery-arrest/article_83f9fbf5-37d3-5c06-b8e6-3a209d83efc3.html Lincoln Star Journal: Statewide DNA database helps Lincoln police make robbery arrest (1st August 2014)]<br /> **[http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2014-07-30/news/bs-md-dna-ruling-20140730_1_dna-database-dna-samples-special-appeals Baltimore Sun: Appeals court upholds retention of volunteered DNA (30th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.stardem.com/opinion/columns/article_5701dd79-93bd-52ca-9cf3-daca03a2b5ec.html The Star Democrat: Driving down crime in the age of DNA (27th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20140713/LOCAL06/307139940/1002/LOCAL Journal Gazette: State storing newborns’ blood minus parents’ OK (13th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_26167196/colorado-bureau-investigation-finds-24-dna-matches-previously Denver Post: CBI finds 24 DNA matches from 150 untested rape kits (17th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.vnews.com/home/12767800-95/editorial-dna-and-privacy-in-vermont Editorial: DNA and Privacy in Vermont (17th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.houmatoday.com/article/20140716/ARTICLES/140719628/-1/rss?Title=DNA-evidence-helps-connect-inmates-to-other-crimes Houma Today: DNA evidence helps connect inmates to other crimes (16th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.8newsnow.com/story/25992277/new-law-uses-dna-to-find-criminals-but-raises-worries-about-rights KLAS-TV: New law used to find criminals raises concerns about rights (11th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.fox19.com/story/25991027/rape-kit-testing-becoming-political-debate Fox19: Rape kit testing becoming political debate (10th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/editorials/2014/07/09/justice-is-catching-up.html The Columbus Dispatch: Justice is catching up (9th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://news.heartland.org/newspaper-article/2014/07/09/rhode-island-using-dna-track-students-federal-bill-passes-house Heartland: Rhode Island May Use DNA to Track Students (9th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.wcax.com/story/25996188/vermont-court-no-dna-collection-until-conviction WCAX: Vermont court rules no DNA collection until conviction (12th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/ohio-leads-the-way-on-breaking-through-the-rape-kit-backlog/2014/07/06/81f4f4de-03ae-11e4-8572-4b1b969b6322_story.html Washington Post: Ohio leads the way on breaking through the rape kit backlog (6th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.thetimesnews.com/news/top-news/match-game-1.342278?page=0 The Times News: Match Game(5th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.cbs2iowa.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/connects-against-crime-dna-database-expansion-28135.shtml CBS: CONNECTS AGAINST CRIME: DNA Database Expansion (3rd July 2014)]<br /> **[http://blogs.rgj.com/politics/2014/07/01/briannas-law-or-dna-testing-for-felony-arrests-begins-in-nevada/ Inside Nevada Politics: Brianna's Law, or DNA testing for felony arrests, begins in Nevada (1st July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/27/us/florida-court-overturns-death-sentence-for-1985-killing.html?_r=0 New York Times: Florida Court Overturns Death Sentence for 1985 Killing (26th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://myfox8.com/2014/06/23/greensboro-police-eye-dna-evidence-for-burglaries-car-break-ins/ Fox 8: Greensboro police eye DNA evidence for burglaries, car break-ins (23rd June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.thebaynet.com/news/index.cfm/fa/viewstory/story_ID/37735?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SouthernMarylandNews+%28Southern+Maryland+News+-+Brought+To+You+By+TheBayNet.com%29 BayNet.com Maryland's DNA database records 3,500th hit (20th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2014/06/nj_should_collect_dna_swabs_just_like_fingerprints_editorial.html NJ.com: NJ should collect DNA swabs just like fingerprints: Editorial (20th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.politickernj.com/74926/sacco-sarlo-bill-improve-public-safety-expanding-dna-database-approved-law-and-public-safety-c Politiker NJ: SACCO-SARLO BILL TO IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY BY EXPANDING DNA DATABASE APPROVED BY LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (19th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sdjewishworld.com/2014/06/13/das-dna-program-receives-award/ San Diego Jewish World: DA’s DNA program receives award (13th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://campbell.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/defense-seeks-to-chip-away-at-prosecutions-dna-evidence-in-exsupe-shirakawa-case Campbell Patch: Defense Seeks To Chip Away at Prosecution's DNA Evidence in Ex-Supe Shirakawa Case (11th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2014/06/reacting_to_wrongly_imprisoned_man_fix_njs_dna_testing_law.html NJ.com: Reacting to wrongly imprisoned man: Fix NJ's DNA testing law (9th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.providencejournal.com/opinion/editorials/20140601-over-sampling-dna.ece Providence Journal: Over-sampling DNA (1st June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.kpho.com/story/25508997/new-dna-testing-machine-to-help-rapidly-catch-suspects CBS5AZ: New DNA testing machine to help 'rapidly' catch suspects (14th May 2014)]<br /> **[http://hamptonroads.com/2014/05/expanding-dna-database-used-solve-lesser-crimes PilotOnline: Expanding DNA database used to solve lesser crimes (9th May 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sheboyganpress.com/article/20140508/SHE0101/305080554/Wisconsin-turns-controversial-familial-DNA-testing-solve-old-murders-rapes?nclick_check=1 Sheboygan Press: Wisconsin turns to controversial familial DNA testing to solve old murders, rapes(8th May 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20140506/NEWS/405060325 Cape Cod Times: DNA deal reached in Christa Worthington murder case (6th May 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nextgov.com/cio-briefing/2014/05/its-hard-say-if-baltimore-crime-lab-whittled-down-its-dna-sample-backlog/83791/ NextGov: It's Hard to Say If This Baltimore Crime Lab Whittled Down Its DNA Sample Backlog (5th May 2014)]<br /> **[http://fox5sandiego.com/2014/04/30/dna-database-boosting-convictions-and-jail-time-for-repeat-offenders/#axzz313Hu7V8V Fox 5 San Diego: DNA database boosting convictions and jail time for repeat offenders (30th April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2609599/Serial-rapists-walk-free-Detroit-9-000-rape-kits-remain-untested-5-YEARS-discovered-abandoned-police-warehouse.html Daily Mail: Serial rapists walk free in Detroit as up to 9,000 rape kits remain untested 5 YEARS after being discovered abandoned in a police warehouse (21st April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/04/21/detroit-rape-kits-backlog/7954957/ USA Today: Detroit rape kit testing backlog lingers (21st April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.freep.com/article/20140421/NEWS06/304210022/old-rape-kits-not-tested-Detroit-police Detroit Free Press: As Detroit rape kits sit untested, justice for victims is denied (21st April 2014)]<br /> **[http://nypost.com/2014/04/20/dna-swab-kits-to-help-mta-bus-drivers-bust-spitters/ New York Post: DNA swab kits to help MTA bus drivers bust spitters (20th April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.bestofneworleans.com/gambit/rape-kit-testing-in-louisiana/Content?oid=2416575 Rape kit testing in Louisiana (7th April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.psmag.com/navigation/politics-and-law/identity-online-77848/ Pacific Standard: Do You Own Your Identity Online? (4th April 2014)]<br /> **[http://newark.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/congressman-asks-fbi-to-reduce-backlog-of-untested-rape-kits Newark Patch: Congressman Asks FBI to Reduce Backlog of Untested Rape Kits (3rd April 2014)]<br /> **[http://midweekwire.com/2014/04/02/the-science-of-safety/ The Midweek Wire: The science of safety (2nd April 2014)]<br /> **[http://blog.al.com/wire/2014/04/dna_testing_could_become_part.html Al.com: DNA testing could become part of security clearance procedure for federal workers (1st April 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.ktvb.com/news/politics/New-law-limits-DNA-collection-253488391.html KTVB: New law limits DNA collection in Idaho (1st April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.navytimes.com/article/20140331/NEWS/303310047/Hagel-orders-overhaul-remains-recovery-mission Navy Times: Hagel orders overhaul of remains recovery mission (31st March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.genomicslawreport.com/index.php/2014/03/31/judicial-and-legislative-reactions-in-california-to-maryland-v-king/ Genomics Law Report: Judicial and Legislative Reactions in California to Maryland v. King, 133 S. Ct. 158 (2013) (31st March 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.eastbayexpress.com/SevenDays/archives/2014/03/26/mike-honda-asks-house-committee-to-remove-barriers-for-reducing-rape-kit-backlog East Bay Express: Mike Honda Asks House Committee to Remove Barriers for Reducing Rape Kit Backlog (26th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/2014/03/26/columbus-crime-lab-problems-found-DNA-reporting.html WBNS-10TV: 3,000 DNA Test Results To Be Reviewed At Columbus Crime Lab (26th March 2014)]<br /> **[https://blogs.law.stanford.edu/lawandbiosciences/2014/03/21/breaking-news-ninth-circuit-en-banc-opinion-affirms-haskell-v-harris/ Stanford Law School Blog: Breaking News - Ninth Circuit En Banc Opinion “Affirms” Haskell v. Harris (21st March 2014)]<br /> **[http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304026304579453581126722834?mg=reno64-wsj&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fonline.wsj.com%2Farticle%2FSB10001424052702304026304579453581126722834.html Wall Street Journal: California DNA Collection Law Upheld by Court (21st March 2014)]<br /> **[http://blog.sfgate.com/crime/2014/03/20/court-keeps-dna-law-but-suit-still-alive/ Court keeps DNA law, but suit still alive (20th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://alpenhornnews.com/san-bernardino-countys-dna-backlog-p4832-139.htm The Alpenhorn News: San Bernardino County’s DNA backlog (18th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.jsonline.com/news/opinion/assembly-should-join-senate-to-adjust-dna-collection-law-b99224564z1-250250051.html Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel: Assembly should join Senate to adjust DNA collection law (13th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/senate-tuesday-to-make-changes-to-dnr-collection-law-b99222877z1-249573181.html Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel: Senate quickly makes unexpected changes to DNA-collection law (11th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2014/03/11/firm-to-help-police-analyze-dna-found-in-east-liberty-double-murder/ CBS Pittsburgh: Firm To Help Police Analyze DNA Found In East Liberty Double Murder (11th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://siouxcityjournal.com/lee-wire/law-enforcement-sees-new-iowa-dna-law-as-crime-fighting/article_6fb68352-7136-51d8-987c-87f01cd43165.html Sioux City Journal: Law enforcement sees new Iowa DNA law as crime-fighting tool (11th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20140310/NEWS01/303100055/Cases-illustrate-possible-pitfalls-untested-kits?nclick_check=1 LSJ: Cases illustrate possible pitfalls of untested kits (10th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://motherboard.vice.com/read/genetic-profiling-and-predictive-policing-are-taking-us-to-the-pre-crime-future Mother Board: Genetic Profiling and Predictive Policing Are Taking Us to the Pre-Crime Future (6th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/capitol_report/oklahoma-house-rejects-bill-to-expand-dna-database/article_2c7b9258-a498-11e3-9aaf-001a4bcf6878.html AP: Oklahoma House rejects bill to expand DNA database (5th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.post-gazette.com/local/region/2014/03/01/Crime-lab-to-address-mixtures-of-DNA/stories/201403010085 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Allegheny County crime lab vying to use more advanced DNA database (28th February 2014)]<br /> **[http://kgab.com/committee-narrows-katies-law-dna-testing-bill/ Associated Press: Committee Narrows &quot;Katie's Law&quot; DNA Testing Bill (19th February 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sfgate.com/opinion/openforum/article/Rape-kit-testing-backlog-undermines-justice-for-5242949.php SFGate: Rape kit testing backlog undermines justice for victims (17th February 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.marshallparthenon.com/news/mu-forensic-science-center-collects-dna-of-criminals-across-the-country-1.2856637#.UwtVvIWadMR The Parthenon: MU Forensic Science Center collects DNA of criminals across the country (17th February 2014)]<br /> **[http://motherboard.vice.com/blog/why-criminal-dna-records-should-be-public MotherBoard: Why Criminal DNA Records Should Be Public (3rd February 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.omaha.com/article/20140203/NEWS/140209633/1694 Omaha.com: Iowa law means more must give DNA samples (3rd February 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.usatoday.com/story/nation/2014/01/27/rapid-dna-scanning-technology/4828285/ USA Today: Pentagon, scientists closing in on rapid DNA technology (27th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://members.jacksonville.com/news/georgia/2014-01-27/story/federal-grant-could-fund-dna-database-could-solve-cold-cases-free The Florida Times-Union: Federal grant could fund DNA database that could solve cold cases, free wrongly convicted (27th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/law-enforcement-sees-new-iowa-dna-law-as-crime-fighting/article_171184c5-d882-5ee3-b891-2a123892659a.html Sioux City Journal: Genes and crime scenes (25th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.upi.com/Science_News/Technology/2014/01/25/166-errors-found-in-national-DNA-database/UPI-99611390684302/?spt=rln&amp;or=1 UPI: 166 errors found in national DNA database (25th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/25/nyregion/fbi-audit-of-database-that-indexes-dna-finds-errors-in-profiles.html?_r=0 New York Times: F.B.I. Audit of Database That Indexes DNA Finds Errors in Profiles (24th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_24887979/problem-dna-robot-led-denver-police-dna-mix Problem with DNA robot led to Denver police DNA mix-up (10th January 2014]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-grim-sleeper-20140108,0,493058.story#axzz2ppLlLKJM DNA evidence in Grim Sleeper case was taken legally, judge rules (7th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.govtech.com/public-safety/DNA-Registry-Would-Help-Solve-Crimes-in-Pennsylviania-Police-Prosecutors-Say.html DNA Registry Would Help Solve Crimes in Pennsylviania, Police, Prosecutors Say (6th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.theverge.com/2014/1/2/5266196/is-dna-analysis-stuck-in-the-past The Verge: Is DNA analysis stuck in the past? (2nd January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/57325569-78/rape-kits-lab-police.html.csp The Salt Lake Tribune: Utah Police Agencies Have Stockpiles of Unprocessed Rape Kits (1st January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.bristolpress.com/articles/2013/12/28/news/doc52bf99acd5e1e127118620.txt A look at why it took 6 years for ‘Jane Doe 2’ to be identified (28th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://surfky.com/index.php/news/kentucky/42190-department-of-corrections-issues-comprehensive-action-plan-to-improve-felon-dna-collection SurfKY.com: Department of Corrections Issues Comprehensive Action Plan to Improve Felon DNA Collection (11th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.journalnow.com/news/local/article_796709b4-ff8a-50f2-9747-7e4234af44cc.html Winston-Salem Journal: Computers work overtime in crime lab (26th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.miamiok.com/news/article_850c69ff-be25-5516-889c-04dec9bbe26e.html Miami OK.com: Should Oklahoma Collect DNA from Arrestees? (20th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.newsreview.com/chico/in-the-dark-no-longer/content?oid=12196692 In the dark no longer: Butte County streamlines DNA-testing process in cases of sexual violence (5th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.theledger.com/article/20131130/NEWSCHIEF/131139971?tc=ar The Ledger: Forensic DNA Use Has Exploded as Agencies Use It Even in Everyday Crimes (2nd December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.homelandsecuritynewswire.com/pentagon-maintains-dna-database-80000-dna-profiles Homeland Security News Wire: Pentagon maintains a DNA database with 80,000 DNA profiles (15th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.mercurynews.com/crime-courts/ci_24672342/californias-dna-collection-law-key-legal-test San Jose Mercury News: California's DNA Collection Law in Key Legal Test (9th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/Nov/27/dna-sample-police-settlement/ U-T San Diego: DNA sample concerns spur new police system (3rd December 2013)]<br /> **[http://washingtonexaminer.com/new-questions-raised-about-mandatory-dna-swabbing-by-police/article/2539523 Washington Examiner: New questions raised about mandatory DNA swabbing by police (20th November 2013)]<br /> **[http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/government/2013-11-11/senator-says-bill-will-boost-dna-hits Augusta Chronicle: Senator says bill will boost DNA hits (11th November 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.dailygazette.com/weblogs/foss/2013/oct/19/public-debates-dna-issue-and-so-do-i/ Daily Gazette: Public debates the DNA issue - and so do I (19th October 2013)]<br /> **[http://iowapublicradio.org/post/das-office-asks-dna-exchange-dropped-charges Iowa Public Radio: DA's Office Asks For DNA In Exchange For Dropped Charges (9th October 2013)]<br /> **[http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323893004579059760205212256.html Democratic Underground: More DNA Samples, More Debate (23rd September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/17/science/dna-double-take.html?pagewanted=all&amp;_r=0 New York Times: Double Take (16th September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/DNA-test-put-on-trial-4815368.php#page-1 Times Union: DNA test put on trial (16th September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.genomicslawreport.com/index.php/2013/08/19/ninth-circuit-orders-rehearing-of-haskell-v-harris/ Genomics Law Report: Ninth Circuit Orders Rehearing of Haskell v. Harris (19th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/18/us/some-worry-over-a-law-to-increase-dna-testing.html Texas Tribune: Some Worry Over a Law to Increase DNA Testing (17th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.slate.com/blogs/crime/2013/08/14/dick_hickock_perry_smith_dna_testing_doesn_t_link_in_cold_blood_killers.html Slate: Why DNA Testing Failed to Link the In Cold Blood Killers to a Gruesome Murder in Florida (14th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://esciencenews.com/articles/2013/08/14/forensic.familial.search.methods.carry.risk.certain.false.matches e! Science News: Forensic familial search methods carry risk of certain false matches (14th August 2013)] There is a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpmlVuRPiRA video abstract] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DO5-Ah1dr5s general public explanation video] available for this research<br /> **[http://www.fiercegovernment.com/story/justice-department-lacks-information-dna-backlog-report-says/2013-08-12 Fierce Government: Justice Department lacks information on DNA backlog, report says (12th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://forensicpsychologist.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/new-analyses-undermine-perception-of.html ForensicPsychologistBlogspot: New analyses undermine perception of DNA infallibility (2nd August 2013)]<br /> **[http://rt.com/usa/clerk-fired-dna-evidence-innocence-875/ RT: Clerk who helped inmate exonerate himself with DNA evidence fired (1st August 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/25/opinion/high-tech-high-risk-forensics.html?smid=tw-share&amp;_r=1&amp; New York Times: High-Tech, High-Risk Forensics (24th July 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/07/11/family-albert-desalvo-angry-that-police-secretly-obtained-dna-sample-from-relative/uWTghWSakCKJO8Ee3SEARI/story.html Boston Globe: Family of confessed Boston Strangler angry over DNA sample (11th July 2013)]<br /> **[http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2013/06/28/south-bay-paramedics-likely-brought-innocent-mans-dna-to-crime-scene/ CBS: SF Bay Area: South Bay Paramedics Likely Brought Innocent Man's DNA To Murder Scene (28th June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/How-innocent-man-s-DNA-was-found-at-killing-scene-4624971.php SFGate: How innocent man's DNA was found at killing scene (26th June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/13/us/police-agencies-are-assembling-records-of-dna.html?_r=0 New York Times: Police Agencies Are Assembling Records of DNA (12th June 2013)]<br /> **[http://cen.acs.org/articles/91/i23/DNA-Ruling-Raises-Science-Concerns.html Chemical and Engineering News: DNA Ruling Raises Science Concerns (10th June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-06-03/routine-dna-testing-after-arrest-upheld-by-u-s-supreme-court.html Bloomberg: Routine DNA Testing After Arrest Upheld by Top U.S. Court (3rd June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-06-03/court-s-dna-ruling-brings-u-s-a-step-closer-to-gattaca-.html Bloomberg: Court's DNA Ruling Brings U.S. a Step Closer to 'Gattaca' (3rd June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/dna-testing-pioneer-resigns-medical-examiner-office-article-1.1345383 New York Daily News: Pioneer in DNA testing quits Medical Examiner's Office over lab violations (16th May 2013)]<br /> **[http://physics.scsu.edu/~dscott/gen/ScientificAmerican/The%20Government%20Wants%20Your%20DNA.pdf Scientific American: The Government wants your DNA (March 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130227/POLITICS03/302270368/Justices-mixed-DNA-database?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Entertainment|p Detroit News: Justices mixed on DNA database (27th February 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.genengnews.com/insight-and-intelligence/dna-collection-v-dna-privacy/77899774/ Genetic Engineering News: DNA Collection v. DNA Privacy (27th February 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.wfpl.org/post/supreme-court-considers-if-warrantless-dna-swab-violates-constitution WFPL News: Supreme Court Considers If Warrantless DNA Swab Violates Constitution (26th February 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.fiercegovernment.com/story/justice-proposes-forensic-science-governing-body/2013-02-25 Fierce Government: Justice proposes forensic science governing body (25th February 2013)]<br /> **[http://mcalesternews.com/offbeatnews/x964904200/Why-collecting-DNA-from-people-who-are-arrested-wont-solve-more-crimes McAlester News: Why collecting DNA from people who are arrested won't solve more crimes (16th February 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/01/nyregion/more-dna-problems-found-in-new-york-city-crime-lab.html?_r=1&amp; New York Times: Mishandling of DNA Evidence Is Found in Over 50 Cases at Crime Lab (31st January 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/11/nyregion/new-york-reviewing-over-800-rape-cases-for-possible-mishandling-of-dna-evidence.html?smid=tw-nytimesscience&amp;seid=auto&amp;_r=1&amp; New York Times: New York Examines Over 800 Rape Cases for Possible Mishandling of Evidence (10th January 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.rightsidenews.com/2013010731709/us/homeland-security/rapid-dna-coming-soon-to-a-police-department-or-immigration-office-near-you.html Right Side News: Rapid DNA: Coming Soon to a Police Department or Immigration Office Near You (7th January 2013)]<br /> **[http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2012-11-09/news/bs-md-scotus-dna-20121109_1_maryland-s-dna-dna-samples-king-s-dna Baltimore Sun: Supreme Court will review Md. DNA law (9th November 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2012/11/scotus-genetic-privacy/ Wired: Supreme Court Weighing Genetic Privacy (8th November 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.thenorthwestern.com/article/20121022/APC0101/310220144/Expanded-DNA-collection-draws-fire?odyssey=tab|mostpopular|text|FRONTPAGE The NorthWestern: Expanded DNA collection draws fire (22nd October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.postcrescent.com/article/20121022/APC0101/310220144/0/wis0110/Expanded-DNA-collection-draws-fire?nclick_check=1 PostCresent.com (Wisconsin): Expanded DNA collection draws fire (21st October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.govtech.com/public-safety/Will-Private-DNA-Services-Replace-State-Crime-Labs.html Government Technology: Will Private DNA Services Replace State Crime Labs? (11th October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/11/us-usa-geneticprivacy-idUSBRE89A06H20121011 Reuters: Citing privacy concerns, U.S. panel urges end to secret DNA testing (11th October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.vvdailypress.com/opinion/dna-36897-felony-sample.html VV Daily Press: No DNA samples without a conviction (2nd October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/amy-macpherson/freemason_b_1906521.html?just_reloaded=1 Huffington Post: Why Are the Freemasons Collecting Our Children's DNA? (26th September 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/security/3381969/fbi-eager-embrace-mobile-rapid-dna-testing/ PC Advisor: FBI eager to embrace mobile 'Rapid DNA' testing (18th September 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/12/nyregion/suspected-dna-link-to-2004-killing-was-the-result-of-a-lab-error.html?_r=1&amp;emc=eta1 New York Times: DNA Match Tying Protest to 2004 Killing Is Doubted (11th July 2012)]<br /> **[http://rt.com/usa/news/dna-collection-kids-dhs-722/ RT: Kids' DNA collection? Possible with Homeland Security (20th May 2012)]<br /> **[http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2012-04-24/news/bs-md-court-ruling-dna-20120424_1_dna-collection-dna-samples-violent-crimes-and-burglaries Baltimore Sun: Md. high court strikes down DNA collection at arrest (24th April 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-15311718 BBC: FBI's DNA database upgrade plans come under fire (17th October 2011)] <br /> **[http://www.officer.com/news/10369150/dna-mix-up-leads-to-rape-case-review-in-florida Officer.com: DNA Mix Up Leads to Rape Case Review in Florida (27th September 2011)]<br /> ** [http://pottsmerc.com/articles/2011/09/20/news/doc4e78b7cfa098e912177915.txt The Pottsdown Mercury: Convicted murderer wins court battle for DNA tests of evidence (20th September 2011)] <br /> ** [http://www.boston.com/Boston/metrodesk/2011/08/appeals-court-says-cape-prosecutors-must-show-they-need-dna-profiles-worthington-witnesses/VDFsHvpTgMJTJLks6UGCuN/index.html Boston Globe: Court says state can't hold DNA (26th August 2011)] <br /> ** [http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/08/04/BALP1KJGRI.DTL San Francisco Chronicle: DNA: Law requiring arrestees' samples struck down (5th August 2011)] <br /> **[http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2011/jul/25/man-wrongly-convicted-after-dna-mix--awarded-15-mi/ Las Vegas Sun: Man wrongly convicted after a DNA mix-up awarded USD1.5 million (25th July 2011)]<br /> ** [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/05/25/illinois-dna-collection_n_867088.html Huffington Post: Illinois Bill Could Allow State To Collect DNA From Those Presumed Innocent, Marking Nationwide Shift (26th May 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.wtvm.com/story/14276777/proposed-law-seeks-dna-from-suspects-before-conviction 9 WTVM: Proposed law seeks DNA from suspects before conviction (18th March 2011)]<br /> **[http://articles.latimes.com/2009/sep/17/local/me-oc-dna17 Los Angeles Times: Arrested in O.C.? A DNA sample could buy freedom (17th September 2009)]<br /> **[http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123810863649052551.html Wall Street Journal: Genes draw likenesses of suspects (27th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://gulfnews.com/about-gulf-news/al-nisr-portfolio/weekend-review/articles/incriminating-proof-1.40842 Washington Post: Incriminating proof (15th January 2009)]<br /> ** [http://www.fas.org/blog/secrecy/2008/11/dna_database.html FAS Project on Government Secrecy: Joint Intelligence DNA Database Described (18th November 2008)] <br /> ** [http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/30574726-b4fe-11dd-b780-0000779fd18c.html#axzz1DJH6xARi Financial Times: Fears over covert DNA database (17th November 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2008/04/17/ST2008041701676.html Washington Post: US to expand collection of crime suspects’ DNA (17th April 2008)]<br /> <br /> ==Detailed analysis==<br /> <br /> The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Combined DNA Index System program (CODIS) enables federal, state and local laboratories to store and compare DNA profiles electronically and thereby link serial crimes to each other and identify suspects by matching DNA from crime scenes to convicted offenders or arrestees (where state legislation allows this). All 50 states and the FBI now collect DNA samples, retain the profiles generated from those samples in the databases, and compare the database entries against DNA profiles of biological evidence. There are obviously differences amongst the states as to collection criteria, sample retention and removal of entries from the databases. It is impossible to give a complete overview of the position in each state in this paper and the aim is merely to briefly summarise the contents of the main pieces of legislation and to highlight trends amongst states.<br /> <br /> <br /> Legislation: <br /> <br /> * '''The DNA Identification Act, 1994,''' allows for DNA identification records to be kept of: (a) Persons convicted of crimes, this will vary from State to State in accordance with the DNA database laws of each State; (b) DNA samples recovered from crime scenes; (c) DNA samples recovered from unidentified human remains; and (d) DNA samples voluntarily contributed from relatives of missing persons. (Refer to See 42 U.S.C.S. §14132(a).).<br /> * The''' Justice for All Act, 2004,''' allows for the retention in the National DNA Index System (NDIS) of DNA profiles from persons who have been charged in an indictment, even if the charges are eventually dropped or not pursued. The Act affects the qualifying offences for entry onto the National DNA database. Previously these were limited to sexual offences and other serious violent crimes, but have been amended to include &quot;any felony&quot;. In terms of the Act, DNA profiles may not be uploaded to the NDIS if: (a) The arrestee has not been charged; or (b) DNA samples have been submitted voluntarily for the purposes of elimination from a crime sample.<br /> * The''' Violence Against Women Act, 2005, '''allows for the uploading of an arrestee's DNA profile into the NDIS at the same time that their fingerprints are taken and uploaded onto the national fingerprint database. Previously DNA could not be uploaded until the arrestee was charged or indicted. The Act removes the burden from the State to remove an arrestee sample from the NDIS if the arrestee was later acquitted or if the charges were dismissed. The burden shifts onto the arrestee, who will be required to file a certified copy of a final court order establishing that all indexable charges have been dismissed, resulted in acquittal or that no charges were filed. The Act allows the Federal Government to take and retain DNA samples from Federal arrestees and from non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are detained under Federal authority. The Act gives the Attorney General the authority to issue regulations requiring the collection of such DNA profiles including requiring other Federal agencies to collect these: e.g. immigration agencies.<br /> <br /> Who must provide a sample:&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn1&quot;&gt; See http://www.ncsl.org/programs/cj/dnadatabanks.htm “State Laws on DNA Data Banks Qualifying Offenses, Others Who must provide sample” (July 2008).<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> * Twelve states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia – now have laws authorizing arrestee sampling.<br /> * All 50 states require that convicted sex offenders provide a DNA sample, and states are increasingly expanding these policies to include all felons or many serious felony offenders. To date (July 2008), 46 states require that all convicted felons provide a DNA sample to the state’s database.<br /> * Eleven states to date specify certain misdemeanors among those who must provide a sample. <br /> * There are 28 states that include DNA from delinquent juveniles in the database, of these there are 12 states that restrict the scope of qualifying offences with regard to juveniles. For example, California provides that qualifying offences are the same for adult convicts and juvenile delinquents, but juvenile arrestees, unlike adults, are excluded from the database.<br /> <br /> Retention of information and samples:&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn2&quot;&gt; See Survey of State DNA Database Statutes (2004) available at www.aslme.org/dna_04/grid/guide.pdf.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> * Thirty-eight states contain statutes that detail expungement criteria and procedure. DNA samples and records are expunged upon a change in the disposition of the case in the convict’s favor, provided that the offender has not been convicted of a separate qualifying offence. The state statutes differ, however, in the extent to which the disposition of the case must change before expungement proceedings begin. Some states only require that the defendant’s conviction be reversed, whereas others require that the conviction be reversed and the case dismissed. Of the 38 statutes that detail the expungement procedure, 33 require the offender to initiate the process. Of these 33 it is only Texas that contains a statutory provision requiring the defendant to be advised after his acquittal of his right to expungement. <br /> * The criteria for retention vary from immediate removal, if a sample is not used, to retention of a sample for at least 35 years, to permanent retention for certain specified offences.<br /> <br /> In general, the statutes authorize use of DNA and the database for law enforcement purposes, and for purposes of maintaining and improving the database. However, in certain states the creation of population statistical databases, tools which allow for the statistical analysis and interpretation of anonymous DNA profiles collected from convicted offenders, are established. DNA databases in the US typically authorize certain uses of offender’s genetic information and prohibit unauthorized uses and are therefore usually exempted from genetic privacy laws. The DNA statutes of the states also differ with regard to the criminal and civil liabilities provided therein for the misuse of the DNA database. Typically criminal penalties are imposed for: a) tampering with the DNA samples or records; b) improper entry of DNA samples and records into the database; c) improper access to and use of DNA samples and records; and d) improper disclosure of DNA samples and records. Only seven states provide for a private cause of action for individuals aggrieved by the misuse of the database and four states explicitly provide immunity from civil and / or criminal liability for misuse of the database.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ----<br /> &lt;references/&gt;</div>

Admin https://dnapolicyinitiative.org/wiki/index.php?title=Pakistan 2026-01-08T17:21:49Z

<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>Pakistan is planning to set up a DNA database. According to Interpol, Paktistan held 68 reference DNA profiles from individuals, 103 crime scene DNA profiles, 302 unidentified human remains DNA profiles, plus 104 other DNA profiles in 2011 and is planning a national DNA database legislation.<br /> <br /> == Resources ==<br /> *External links<br /> **[http://omicsonline.org/an-overview-of-crimes-terrorism-and-dna-forensics-in-pakistan-%202157-7145.1000201.pdf Zar et al. (2013) An Overview of Crimes, Terrorism and DNA Forensics in Pakistan]<br /> **[http://www.nfsa.gov.pk/ National Forensic Science Agency (Pakistan)]<br /> **[http://pfsa.gop.pk/ Punjab Forensic Science Agency]<br /> **[http://www.omicsonline.org/2157-7145/2157-7145-3-170.php?aid=10374 Akram &amp; Farooqi (2012): DNASF: A Statistical Package to Analyze the Distribution and Polymorphism of CODIS STR Loci in a Heterogeneous Population]<br /> **[http://www.defence.pk/forums/pakistan-defence-industry/109764-world-forensic-science-laboratory-project-lahore-new.html Pakistan Defence: Forensic science laboratory project near completion (7th May 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.promega.com/~/media/files/resources/conference%20proceedings/ishi%2019/poster%20abstracts/poster56.pdf?la=en Hussain et al (2008): ANALYSIS OF CODIS AND Y-STR LOCI IN DIFFERENT PAKISTANI ETHNIC GROUPS] <br /> <br /> * Press articles<br /> **[https://www.dawn.com/news/1906920 Dawn:Punjab govt to create central DNA database to enhance criminal justice system (27th April 2025)]<br /> **[https://nation.com.pk/14-Sep-2020/dna-databases-bane-or-boon The Nation: DNA databases: bane or boon? (14th September 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/671342-pfsa-2nd-largest-reliable-forensic-lab-in-world The News: ‘PFSA 2nd largest, reliable forensic lab in world’(12th June 2020)]<br /> **[https://dailytimes.com.pk/192212/making-dna-admissible/ Pakistan: Making DNA admissible (31st January 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/183580-DNA-tests-now-mandatory-in-rape-cases The News: DNA tests now mandatory in rape cases (3rd February 2017)]<br /> **[http://tribune.com.pk/story/931480/baseless-speculation-govt-dismisses-rumours-of-replacing-army-chief/ The Express Tribune: 'Baseless speculation': Govt dismisses rumours of replacing army chief (3rd August 2015)]<br /> **[http://news.kuwaittimes.net/in-pakistan-vaccinating-kids-becoming-a-deadly-battle/ Kuwait Times: In Pakistan, vaccinating kids becoming a deadly battle (19th February 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.rferl.org/content/pakistan-islamic-council-rape/25112750.html Radio Free Europe: Pakistani Clerics Reportedly Reverse Course On DNA Evidence In Rape Cases (25th September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/pakistan-doctor-who/823262.html Channel News Asia: Pakistan doctor who helped track down Osama set for retrial (23rd September 2013)]<br /> **[http://tribune.com.pk/story/592093/denied-the-right-to-identity/ The Express Tribune: Invisible Pakistanis: Denied the right to identity (19th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://dawn.com/news/1023045 DAWN: Rapes cases: Bill calls for making DNA tests mandatory (6th July 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.khaleejtimes.com/kt-article-display-1.asp?section=international&amp;xfile=data/international/2013/january/international_january1154.xml Khaleej Times: Policeman protecting Pak polio team killed (29th January 2013)] Vaccination shooting linked to concern about surreptitious DNA collection.<br /> ** [http://news.yahoo.com/ap-newsbreak-kashmir-wont-dna-test-mass-graves-112723438.html AP: Kashmir Won't Test Mass DNA Graves (6th Sept 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.khaleejtimes.com/kt-article-display-1.asp?section=newsmakers&amp;xfile=data/newsmakers/2012/june/newsmakers_june27.xml Khaleej Times: Pakistan's Dr Afridi, from CIA asset to solitary cell (25th June 2012)]<br /> ** [http://tribune.com.pk/story/394801/forensic-science-agency-hiring-of-consultant-scientists-irregular-say-auditors/ Express Tribune: Pakistan Forensic Science Agency Charged with Irregular Hiring (18th June 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/jul/11/cia-fake-vaccinations-osama-bin-ladens-dna The Guardian: CIA organised fake vaccination drive to get Osama bin Laden's family DNA (11th July 2011)] <br /> ** [http://tribune.com.pk/story/182544/big-guns-new-head-at-forensics-department-says-facelift-needed/ Express Tribune: Big guns: New head at forensics department says facelift needed (5th June 2011)] <br /> ** [http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/Politics/08-Apr-2010/Govt-planning-to-have-citizens-DNA-database-Malik The Nation: Govt planning to have citizens' DNA database (8th April 2010)] <br /> ** [http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&amp;item_no=353998&amp;version=1&amp;template_id=41&amp;parent_id=23 Gulf Times: Pak government plans citizens' DNA database (8th April 2010)] <br /> ** [http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2010%5C04%5C08%5Cstory_8-4-2010_pg7_26 Daily Times: Gwadar airport to cost Rs 7.6bn, Mukhtar tells Senate (8th April 2010)]</div>

Admin https://dnapolicyinitiative.org/wiki/index.php?title=Belize 2025-11-25T11:42:43Z

<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>== Overview ==<br /> Belize proposed establishing a DNA database in 2025.<br /> <br /> ==Resources==<br /> <br /> *External links<br /> [https://www.nationalassembly.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Deoxyribonucleic-Acid-DNA-Bill-2025.pdf Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Bill 2025]<br /> <br /> *Press articles<br /> **[https://www.greaterbelize.com/house-passes-dna-bill-amid-privacy-concerns/ Greater Belize: House Passes DNA Bill Amid Privacy Concerns (21st November 2025)]<br /> **[https://amandala.com.bz/news/belize-will-see-dna-testing/ Amandala: Belize will see DNA testing (22nd October 2025)]<br /> **[https://www.sanpedrosun.com/government/2025/10/10/belize-moves-toward-national-dna-database-with-cabinets-approval/ The San Pedro Sun: Belize Moves Toward National DNA Database with Cabinet’s Approval (10th October 2025)]</div>

Admin https://dnapolicyinitiative.org/wiki/index.php?title=Belize 2025-11-25T11:31:06Z

<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>== Overview ==<br /> Belize proposed establishing a DNA database in 2025.<br /> <br /> ==Resources==<br /> <br /> *External links<br /> <br /> *Press articles<br /> **[https://amandala.com.bz/news/belize-will-see-dna-testing/ Amandala: Belize will see DNA testing (22nd October 2025)]<br /> **[https://www.sanpedrosun.com/government/2025/10/10/belize-moves-toward-national-dna-database-with-cabinets-approval/ The San Pedro Sun: Belize Moves Toward National DNA Database with Cabinet’s Approval (10th October 2025)]</div>

Admin https://dnapolicyinitiative.org/wiki/index.php?title=Belize 2025-11-25T11:28:31Z

<p>Admin: Created page with &quot;== Overview == Belize proposed establishing a DNA database in 2025. ==Resources== *External links *Press articles **[https://www.sanpedrosun.com/government/2025/10/10/beliz...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>== Overview ==<br /> Belize proposed establishing a DNA database in 2025.<br /> <br /> ==Resources==<br /> <br /> *External links<br /> <br /> *Press articles<br /> **[https://www.sanpedrosun.com/government/2025/10/10/belize-moves-toward-national-dna-database-with-cabinets-approval/ The San Pedro Sun: Belize Moves Toward National DNA Database with Cabinet’s Approval (10th October 2025)]</div>

Admin https://dnapolicyinitiative.org/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page 2025-11-25T11:26:01Z

<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>The [http://dnapolicyinitiative.org/ Forensic Genetics Policy Initiative], a collaboration of GeneWatch UK, Privacy International, and the Council for Responsible Genetics, seeks to achieve a direct impact on the human rights standards adopted for DNA databases across the world.<br /> <br /> On this wiki, you are encouraged to engage and contribute to our knowledge of national DNA databases. These entries are based on our current knowledge of affairs in each country and we welcome your assistance in keeping them up to date and relevant. Below are links to entries for each country presently engaging in DNA databanking, or considering developing capacity or legislation. <br /> <br /> See also the [[global summary]] of DNA databases worldwide and the 2014 journal article [http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2090536X14000239 Forensic DNA databases: Ethical and legal standards: A global review].<br /> <br /> You can also find pages on [[Europe]] and [[Interpol]] and [[International resources]]. These pages include information about the growing number of treaties and agreements to share DNA profile matches across international borders.<br /> <br /> In addition to country-specific information, we welcome any related discussion. Each page has a discussion link and a dedicated discussion page.<br /> <br /> Please do not hesitate to [http://dnapolicyinitiative.org/contact-2/ contact us] if you have questions, concerns, or would like to share further information.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[File:Map.png]]<br /> <br /> '''DNA Policy Info by Country'''<br /> <br /> * [[Afghanistan]]<br /> * [[Albania]]<br /> * [[Algeria]]<br /> * [[Antigua and Barbuda]]<br /> * [[Argentina]]<br /> * [[Armenia]]<br /> * [[Australia]]<br /> * [[Austria]]<br /> * [[Azerbaijan]]<br /> * [[Bahamas]]<br /> * [[Bahrain]]<br /> * [[Bangladesh]]<br /> * [[Barbados]]<br /> * [[Belarus]]<br /> * [[Belgium]]<br /> * [[Belize]]<br /> * [[Bermuda]]<br /> * [[Bolivia]]<br /> * [[Bosnia and Herzegovenia]]<br /> * [[Botswana]]<br /> * [[Brazil]]<br /> * [[Brunei]]<br /> * [[Bulgaria]]<br /> * [[Burundi]]<br /> * [[Canada]]<br /> * [[Cayman Islands]]<br /> * [[Chile]]<br /> * [[China]]<br /> * [[China (Hong Kong)]]<br /> * [[Colombia]]<br /> * [[Costa Rica]]<br /> * [[Croatia]]<br /> * [[Cuba]]<br /> * [[Cyprus]]<br /> * [[Czech Republic]]<br /> * [[Denmark]]<br /> * [[Ecuador]]<br /> * [[Egypt]]<br /> * [[Estonia]]<br /> * [[Fiji]]<br /> * [[Finland]]<br /> * [[France]]<br /> * [[Georgia]]<br /> * [[Germany]]<br /> * [[Ghana]]<br /> * [[Gibraltar]]<br /> * [[Greece]]<br /> * [[Guatemala]]<br /> * [[Guyana]]<br /> * [[Honduras]]<br /> * [[Hong Kong]]<br /> * [[Hungary]]<br /> * [[Iceland]]<br /> * [[India]]<br /> * [[Indonesia]]<br /> * [[Iraq]]<br /> * [[Iran]]<br /> * [[Ireland]]<br /> * [[Israel]]<br /> * [[Italy]]<br /> * [[Jamaica]]<br /> * [[Japan]]<br /> * [[Jordan]]<br /> * [[Kazakhstan]]<br /> * [[Kenya]]<br /> * [[Korea (South)]]<br /> * [[Kosovo]]<br /> * [[Kuwait]]<br /> * [[Latvia]]<br /> * [[Lebanon]]<br /> * [[Lesotho]]<br /> * [[Libya]]<br /> * [[Liechtenstein]]<br /> * [[Lithuania]]<br /> * [[Luxembourg]]<br /> * [[Macedonia (FYR)]]<br /> * [[Malaysia]]<br /> * [[Malta]]<br /> * [[Mauritius]]<br /> * [[Mexico]]<br /> * [[Montenegro]]<br /> * [[Morocco]]<br /> * [[Namibia]]<br /> * [[Nepal]]<br /> * [[Netherlands]]<br /> * [[New Zealand]]<br /> * [[Nigeria]]<br /> * [[Norway]]<br /> * [[Oman]]<br /> * [[Pakistan]]<br /> * [[Panama]]<br /> * [[Paraguay]]<br /> * [[Peru]]<br /> * [[Philippines]]<br /> * [[Poland]]<br /> * [[Portugal]]<br /> * [[Qatar]]<br /> * [[Romania]]<br /> * [[Russia]]<br /> * [[Rwanda]]<br /> * [[Saint Kitts and Nevis]]<br /> * [[Saudi Arabia]]<br /> * [[Senegal]]<br /> * [[Serbia]]<br /> * [[Seychelles]]<br /> * [[Singapore]]<br /> * [[Slovakia]]<br /> * [[Slovenia]]<br /> * [[Somalia]]<br /> * [[South Africa]]<br /> * [[South Korea]]<br /> * [[Spain]]<br /> * [[Sri Lanka]]<br /> * [[St Lucia]]<br /> * [[Sudan]]<br /> * [[Sweden]]<br /> * [[Switzerland]]<br /> * [[Syria]]<br /> * [[Taiwan]]<br /> * [[Tanzania]]<br /> * [[Thailand]]<br /> * [[Trinidad and Tobago]]<br /> * [[Tunisia]]<br /> *[[Turkey]]<br /> * [[Uganda]]<br /> * [[Ukraine]]<br /> * [[United Arab Emirates]]<br /> * [[United Kingdom]]<br /> * [[United States]]<br /> * [[Uruguay]]<br /> * [[Uzbekistan]]<br /> * [[Venezuela]]<br /> * [[Vietnam]]<br /> * [[Yemen]]<br /> *[[Zambia]]<br /> * [[Zimbabwe]]</div>

Admin https://dnapolicyinitiative.org/wiki/index.php?title=Morocco 2025-11-25T11:17:28Z

<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>The results of a survey conducted by INTERPOL in 2010 indicate the existence of a Nation-wide DNA Database.&lt;ref&gt;INTERPOL Global DNA Profiling Survey (2010).&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> However, Morocco is not listed elsewhere as having a DNA database.<br /> <br /> ==Resources==<br /> *External links<br /> **[http://www.forensicmag.com/articles/2011/10/seven-days-morocco#.Ukm3lhAfj3U Forensic Magazine: Seven Days in Morocco (18th October 2011)]<br /> <br /> *Press articles<br /> **[https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2025/03/183797/justice-minister-criminal-law-code-open-to-change-dna-database-raises-concerns/ Morocco World News: Justice Minister: Criminal Law Code Open to Change, DNA Database Raises Concerns (14th March 2025)]<br /> **[https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2025/02/164687/morocco-plans-dna-database-to-track-criminals-address-forensic-shortages/ Morocco World News: Morocco Plans DNA Database to Track Criminals, Address Forensic Shortages (10th February 2025)]<br /> <br /> ----<br /> &lt;references/&gt;</div>

Admin https://dnapolicyinitiative.org/wiki/index.php?title=United_States 2025-11-25T11:14:01Z

<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>The US federal DNA database (CODIS) was established in 1998. It is the largest in the world.<br /> <br /> The 2008 Interpol survey reported that 245,171 crime scene DNA profiles and 6,454,770 individuals' profiles, plus 519 missing persons' DNA profiles and 2,283 unknown/deceased DNA profiles were held in the US at the time of the survey. According to Interpol, these numbers grew to 375,375 crime scene DNA profiles, 9,748,870 reference DNA profiles from individuals, 973 missing persons' DNA profiles, 5,066 unidentified human remains DNA profiles and 10,360 other DNA profiles in 2011. <br /> Since the 2008 Interpol survey, the size of the database has doubled. According to [http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/lab/biometric-analysis/codis/ndis-statistics FBI statistics], the National DNA Index (NDIS) contained over 12,113,810 offender profiles, 2,201,763 arrestee profiles and 674,150 forensic profiles as of December 2015. <br /> <br /> The federal database includes DNA profiles submitted under laws which vary state by state. The Justice for All Act, 2004, expanded the national database by allowing the retention of DNA profiles from anyone charged with a felony offence. The Violence Against Women Act, 2005, allows DNA profiles to be uploaded on arrest, rather than on charge. <br /> <br /> By end 2013, 28 US states had changed their laws to allow collection of DNA prior to conviction for a range of offences (Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin). Of these 28 states, 10 require collection and/or analysis to occur only after changing, arraignment, indictment, or judicial determination of probable cause.<br /> <br /> In March 2013, the Supreme Court made a 5-4 decision upholding Maryland's DNA testing law (which collects DNA on charge for some felonies and requires automatic expungement of innocent people's DNA profiles). In most states, DNA profiles taken from arrested persons are not automatically removed if the person is innocent, although the individual can request removal. Automatic expungement processes exist in 7 of the 28 states which collect DNA prior to conviction. However, in California in 2025, the courts ordered automatic expungement of DNA profiles taken from people never convicted of a crime.<br /> <br /> == Resources ==<br /> * External links (Federal)<br /> **[https://www.thehastingscenter.org/collecting-migrant-childrens-dna-a-troubling-but-predictable-trend-in-the-u-s/ The Hastings Center for Bioethics: Collecting Migrant Children's DNA: A Troubling, but Predictable, Trend in the U.S. (7th July 2025)]<br /> **[https://www.aclunc.org/blog/court-requires-california-clear-its-massive-dna-database-people-never-convicted-crime ACLU Northern California: Court Requires California to Clear Its Massive DNA Database of People Never Convicted of a Crime (12th March 2025)]<br /> **[https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/11/12/us-proposal-collect-dna-detained-immigrants-violates-privacy-rights Human Rights Watch: US Proposal to Collect DNA from Detained Immigrants Violates Privacy Rights (12th November 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/department-justice-announces-interim-policy-emerging-method-generate-leads-unsolved-violent Department of Justice: Department of Justice Announces Interim Policy on Emerging Method to Generate Leads for Unsolved Violent Crimes (24th September 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/department-justice-publish-notice-proposed-rulemaking-comply-fully-dna-fingerprint-act-2005 Department of Justice to Publish Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Comply Fully with DNA Fingerprint Act of 2005 (20th October 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.geneticsandsociety.org/biopolitical-times/forensic-dna-and-golden-state-killer Center for Genetics and Society: Forensic DNA and the &quot;Golden State Killer&quot; (2nd May 2018)] <br /> **[https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/249805.pdf National Institute of Justice: Down the Road: Testing Evidence in Sexual Assaults (June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.swgdam.org/ Scientific Working Group on DNA Analysis Methods (SWGDAM)]<br /> **[http://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/05745c84-afa7-4f7f-b7a7-aa17315e5497/Rapid%20DNA%20Act%20-%20One-Pager.pdf Rapid DNA Act of 2015: One Page Summary]<br /> **[http://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/e6f48584-7489-40f8-bf7f-cbfdb6823032/SIL15926.pdf Rapid DNA Act of 2015: Full Text]<br /> **[http://manhattanda.org/press-release/district-attorney-vance-awards-38-million-grants-help-32-jurisdictions-20-states-test- DISTRICT ATTORNEY VANCE AWARDS $38 MILLION IN GRANTS TO HELP 32 JURISDICTIONS IN 20 STATES TEST BACKLOGGED RAPE KITS (10th September 2015)] Grant recipients are listed [http://manhattanda.org/sites/default/files/Manhattan%20DA%20Grant%20Recipients.pdf here]<br /> **[https://www.fbi.gov/news/testimony/fbis-plans-for-the-use-of-rapid-dna-technology-in-codis FBI: FBI's plans for the use of Rapid DNA in CODIS (18th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/opinions/2014/03/20/10-15152.pdf United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit: Haskell v. Harris (20th March 2014)] Allows California's arrestee DNA testing law to continue but also grants leave to seek to narrow its application.<br /> **[http://www.justice.gov/oig/reports/codis-ext.htm US Department of Justice Office of Inspector General: Combined DNA Index System External Reports]<br /> **[http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/2014/January/14-at-029.html Press Release: U.S. Departments of Justice and Commerce Name Experts to First-ever National Commission on Forensic Science (10th January 2014)]<br /> **[https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/243347.pdf National Institute of Justice: Making Sense of DNA Backlogs, 2012 - Myths vs. Reality (December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.urban.org/uploadedpdf/412831-Collecting-DNA-at-Arrest-Policies-Practices-and-Implications-Report.pdf The Urban Institute: Collecting DNA at Arrest: Policies, Practices, and Implications (3rd June 2013)]<br /> **[https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/238484.pdf The Urban Institute: Collecting DNA From Arrestees: Implementation Lessons (June 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.urban.org/research/publication/post-conviction-dna-testing-and-wrongful-conviction The Urban Institute: Post-Conviction DNA Testing and Wrongful Conviction (18th June 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.urban.org/sites/default/files/alfresco/publication-pdfs/412487-Collecting-DNA-from-Juveniles.PDF The Urban Institute: Collecting DNA from Juveniles (April 2011)]<br /> **[http://forensicdnaconsulting.wordpress.com/ Forensic DNA Consulting Blog]<br /> **[http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/lab/biometric-analysis/codis FBI: Combined DNA Index System (CODIS)]<br /> **[http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/lab/biometric-analysis/codis/codis_expungement FBI: CODIS - Expungement Policy]<br /> **[http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/lab/biometric-analysis/federal-dna-database/legislation-affecting-the-federal-dna-database-unit FBI: Legislation Affecting the Federal DNA Database Unit]<br /> **[http://www.gao.gov/assets/660/656454.pdf GAO: DOJ Could Improve Decision - Making Documentation and Better Assess Results of DNA Backlog Reduction Program Funds (July 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.aclu.org/blog/womens-rights-prisoners-rights-technology-and-liberty/supreme-court-ruling-blow-genetic-privacy ACLU: Supreme Court Ruling a Blow to Genetic Privacy (3rd June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/12pdf/12-207_d18e.pdf US Supreme Court: Maryland v. King (3rd June 2013)]<br /> **[http://erepository.law.shu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1160&amp;context=student_scholarship Mandara (2013) Compulsory collection and retention of DNA upon arrest: Fourth Amendment Implications (1st May 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.councilforresponsiblegenetics.org/pageDocuments/WG7KWC5KDR.pdf US Supreme Court brief by Council for Responsible Genetics (February 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R41800.pdf Congressional Research Service: DNA Testing in Criminal Justice: Background, Current Law, Grants, and Issues (6th December 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.afmes.mil/index.cfm?pageid=afdil.afrssir.overview Armed Forces Repository of Specimen Samples for the Identification of Remains (AFRSSIR)]<br /> **[http://www.promega.co.uk/~/media/files/resources/conference%20proceedings/ishi%2023/oral%20presentations/03-hares.pdf?la=en Hares DR (2012): Overview of the FBI's CODIS Program]<br /> **[http://www.promega.co.uk/~/media/files/resources/conference%20proceedings/ishi%2023/oral%20presentations/24-kreikemeier.pdf?la=en Kreikemeier MA (2012) Touch DNA: A National Survey of Submission Policies and Laboratory Procedures]<br /> **[https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2012/04/dhs-considers-collecting-dna-kids-dea-and-us-marshals-already-do Electronic Frontier Foundation: DHS Considers Collecting DNA From Kids; DEA and US Marshals Already Do (14th May 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.dnaresource.com/unitedstates.html DNA Resource: United States] &lt;br/&gt; State by state laws, on the DNAResource website, run by Gordon Thomas Honeywell Governmental Affairs and sponsored by DNA testing company Life Technologies.<br /> **[https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/232197.pdf National Institute of Justice: Making Sense of DNA Backlogs, 2010 — Myths vs. Reality (February 2011)]<br /> **[http://nij.gov/topics/forensics/lab-operations/evidence-backlogs/pages/backlog-reduction-program.aspx National Institute of Justice: DNA Backlog Reduction Program]<br /> **[http://www.fas.org/irp/agency/dod/jason/hundred.pdf JASON: The USD100 genome: implications for the DoD (December 2010)]<br /> **[http://www.justice.gov/oig/reports/FBI/a0632/final.pdf US Department of Justice: Combined DNA Index System Operational and Laboratory Vulnerabilities (May 2006)]<br /> **[http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-109hr3402enr/pdf/BILLS-109hr3402enr.pdf Violence against Women Act 2005]<br /> **[https://www.congress.gov/108/plaws/publ405/PLAW-108publ405.pdf Justice for All Act 2004]<br /> **[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/chapter-136/subchapter-IX/part-A DNA Identification Act 1994]<br /> <br /> * External links (States)<br /> * Arizona<br /> **[https://legiscan.com/AZ/text/SB1475/2019 Bill Text: AZ SB1475 (2019)] Bill failed.<br /> * Arkansas<br /> **[http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2015/2015R/Acts/Act731.pdf Act 731 - AN ACT FOR THE STATE CRIME LABORATORY APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR.] <br /> **[http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2015/2015R/Acts/Act1168.pdf Act 1168 - CONCERNING A STATEWIDE ACCOUNTING OF ALL UNSUBMITTED RAPE KITS.]<br /> **[http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2015/2015R/Acts/Act543.pdf Act 543 - CONCERNING THE COLLECTION OF A DNA SAMPLE FROM A PERSON ARRESTED FOR A FELONY OFFENSE; AND CONCERNING REMOVAL AND DESTRUCTION OF A DNA RECORD AND DNA SAMPLE.] <br /> **[http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2015/2015R/Acts/Act1022.pdf Act 1022 - TO CLARIFY THE RIGHTS OF PUTATIVE PARENTS IN PROCEEDINGS REGARDING JUVENILES WHO ARE THE SUBJECTS OF PUTATIVE PARENT CLAIMS.]<br /> **[http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2015/2015R/Acts/Act1084.pdf Act 1084 - TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENT FOR DRAWING DNA SAMPLES FROM JUVENILES ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT.]<br /> * California<br /> **[https://www.aclunc.org/our-work/legal-docket/center-genetics-and-society-et-al-vs-rob-bonta-et-al Center for Genetics and Society, et al. vs. Rob Bonta, et al. 10th February 2025]<br /> **[https://www.eff.org/cases/center-genetics-and-society-v-becerra EFF: Center for Genetics and Society v. Becerra]<br /> * Idaho<br /> **[https://www.legislature.idaho.gov/idstat/Title19/T19CH55.htm TITLE 19 CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: CHAPTER 55 THE IDAHO DNA DATABASE ACT OF 1996]<br /> * Maryland<br /> **[http://goccp.maryland.gov/dna/legislation.php Maryland DNA Legislation]<br /> **[http://law.justia.com/codes/maryland/2010/public-safety/title-2/subtitle-5/ 2010 Maryland Code: PUBLIC SAFETY TITLE 2 - DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE: Subtitle 5 - Statewide DNA Data Base System]<br /> **[http://www.goccp.maryland.gov/dna/documents/legislation.pdf Senate Bill 211, effective 1st January 2009]<br /> * Missouri<br /> **[http://www.moga.mo.gov/mostatutes/stathtml/65000000551.HTML Missouri Revised Statutes. Chapter 650. Department of Public Safety. Section 650.055.1. August 28, 2015. Felony convictions for certain offenses to have biological samples collected, when--use of sample--highway patrol and department of corrections, duty--DNA records and biological materials to be closed record, disclosure, when--expungement of record, when.]<br /> **[http://www.moga.mo.gov/mostatutes/stathtml/54700000351.HTML Missouri Revised Statutes. Chapter 547. Appeals, New Trials and Exceptions. Section 547.035.1. August 28, 2015. Postconviction DNA testing for persons in the custody of the department--motion, contents--procedure.]<br /> * Nevada<br /> **[https://www.leg.state.nv.us/law1.cfm Nevada Revised Statutes]<br /> * North Carolina<br /> **[http://law.justia.com/codes/north-carolina/2013/chapter-15a/article-13/ 2013 North Carolina General Statutes. Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act. Article 13 - DNA Database and Databank.]<br /> * Oklahoma<br /> **[http://www.oklegislature.gov/osstatuestitle.html OKLAHOMA STATUTES: Title 22. Criminal Procedure]<br /> * Tennessee<br /> **[https://www.lawserver.com/law/state/tennessee/tn-code/tennessee_code_40-35-321 Tennessee Code 40-35-321. Collection of biological specimens for DNA analysis -- Persons convicted of certain offenses -- Condition of release from imprisonment.]<br /> **[https://www.lawserver.com/law/state/tennessee/tn-code/tennessee_code_title_40_chapter_30_part_3 Tennessee Code § 40-30-304 (2015). Post-Conviction DNA Analysis Act of 2001.]<br /> *Vermont<br /> **[http://legislature.vermont.gov/assets/Documents/2018/WorkGroups/House%20Judiciary/Bills/H.422/W~John%20Treadwell~State%20v%20Medina~3-14-2017.pdf State v. Medina (Vt. 2014) 102 A.3d 661, 663.]<br /> * Wisconsin<br /> **[https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/165/77 Wisconsin Statutes: 165.77 Deoxyribonucleic acid analysis and data bank.]<br /> <br /> <br /> * Press articles<br /> **[https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/sep/23/us-border-patrol-dna-data The Guardian: US border patrol collected DNA from thousands of US citizens for years, data shows (23rd September 2025)]<br /> **[https://reason.com/2025/09/26/dhs-collected-dna-from-2000-u-s-citizens-without-due-process-its-now-in-a-law-enforcement-database/ Reason: DHS Collected DNA from 2,000 U.S. Citizens Without Due Process. It's Now in a Law Enforcement Database (26th September 2025)]<br /> **[https://newjerseymonitor.com/2025/07/23/nj-public-defenders-office-sues-over-secret-state-police-dna-database/ New Jersey Monitor: NJ public defender’s office sues over ‘secret’ state police DNA database (23rd July 2025)]<br /> **[https://www.wired.com/story/cbp-dna-migrant-children-fbi-codis/ Wired: The US Is Storing Migrant Children’s DNA in a Criminal Database (29th May 2025)]<br /> **[https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/privacy/nypd-lawsuit-claims-department-maintains-dna-database-with-no-warrant/ Top Class Actions: NYPD lawsuit claims department maintains DNA database with no warrant (4th April 2023)]<br /> **[https://theintercept.com/2021/07/03/orange-county-prosecutors-dna-surveillance/ The Intercept: ORANGE COUNTY PROSECUTORS OPERATE “VAST, SECRETIVE” GENETIC SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM (3rd July 2021)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/31/science/dna-police-laws.html The New York Times: Two New Laws Restrict Police Use of DNA Search Method (31st May 2021)]<br /> **[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/mar/29/maryland-lawmakers-restrict-police-genealogical-da/ The Washington Times: Maryland lawmakers restrict cops from tapping family-tree DNA kits to crack cold cases (29th March 2021)]<br /> **[https://missionlocal.org/2022/03/police-explain-how-rape-kit-ended-up-in-a-database/ Mission Local: Police explain how rape kit ended up in DNA database (3rd March 2022)]<br /> **[https://www.vice.com/en/article/4ade3g/why-are-prosecutors-keeping-a-huge-secretive-dna-database-in-orange-county Vice: Why Are Prosecutors Keeping a Huge, Secretive DNA Database in Orange County? (22nd February 2021)]<br /> **[https://www.theregister.com/2021/02/04/dna_testing_software/ The Register: Accused murderer wins right to check source code of DNA testing kit used by police (4th February 2021)]<br /> **[https://futurehuman.medium.com/deleted-dna-data-just-reappeared-on-a-popular-database-e1f43587f7ec Future Human: ‘Deleted’ DNA Data Just Reappeared on a Popular Database (22nd January 2021)]<br /> **[https://queenseagle.com/all/nycs-dna-database-swells-even-as-some-samples-are-removed Queens Daily Eagle: NYC's DNA database swells, even as some samples are removed (14th January 2021)]<br /> **[https://dailygazette.com/2020/12/14/editorial-limit-police-ability-to-retain-our-dna/ The Daily Gazette: EDITORIAL: Limit police ability to retain our DNA (14th December 2020)]<br /> **[https://legalaidnyc.org/news/nypd-2000-people-removed-city-dna-index%E2%80%8B/ The Legal Aid Society: NYPD Admits Almost 2,000 People Should be Removed From City DNA Index (15th October 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.thecity.nyc/2020/10/13/21515424/bill-would-clamp-down-on-cops-collecting-dna-from-kids#:~:text=A%20bill%20that%20would%20curb,hit%20the%20City%20Council%20Thursday.&amp;text=The%20new%20legislation%2C%20co%2Dsponsored,scenes%20and%20victims%20of%20crimes The City NY: Bill Would Clamp Down on Cops Collecting DNA From Kids (13th October 2020)]<br /> **[https://inhomelandsecurity.com/podcast-using-genetic-genealogy-dna-databases-solve-cold-cases/: In Homeland Security Podcast: Using Genetic Genealogy DNA Databases to Solve Cold Cases (24th September 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-02545-5 Nature: The controversial company using DNA to sketch the faces of criminals: (9th September 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.pe.com/2020/08/26/no-on-proposition-20-a-heavy-handed-reaction-to-justice-reforms/ The Press Enterprise: No on Proposition 20, a heavy-handed reaction to justice reforms (26th August 2020)]<br /> **[https://bronxjusticenews.com/citys-unregulated-dna-database-keeps-growing-attorneys Bronx Justice News: City’s Unregulated DNA Database Keeps Growing: Attorneys (20th August 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.techtimes.com/articles/251222/20200719/gedmatch-briefly-down-company-probes-police-accessing-dna-database.htm TechTimes: Gedmatch Briefly Down as Company Probes on Police Accessing Its DNA Database (19th July 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/national/hackers-attack-genetic-genealogy-website-gedmatch-exposing-dna-profiles-to-law-enforcement The Denver Channel: Hackers attack genetic genealogy website GEDmatch, exposing DNA profiles to law enforcement (24th July 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/peteraldhous/hackers-gedmatch-dna-privacy BuzzFeed news: A Security Breach Exposed More Than One Million DNA Profiles On A Major Genealogy Database (22nd July 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/second-circuit-oks-use-of-now-defunct-11097/ Second Circuit OKs Use of Now-Defunct DNA Testing Method (21st July 2020)]<br /> **[https://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/ethics/dna-databases-in-china-and-the-us-are-tools-of-racial-oppression IEEE Spectrum: DNA Databases in the U.S. and China Are Tools of Racial Oppression (30th June 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/26/us/louisiana-dna-washing-machine.html New York Times: A DNA Mix-Up Involving a Washing Machine Kept a Man in Jail for 3 Years (26th June 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.miragenews.com/two-new-forensic-dna-standards-added-to-osac-registry/ Mirage News: Two New Forensic DNA Standards Added to OSAC Registry (13th May 2020)]<br /> **[https://wjactv.com/news/local/new-state-data-shows-97-drop-in-backlogged-rape-kits-lowest-total-in-4-years WJAC: New PA data shows 97% drop in backlogged rape kits, lowest total in 4 years (5th May 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/genealogy-helps-track-another-colorado-cold-case-suspect-the-oldest-one-yet The Denver Channel: Genealogy helps track another Colorado cold case suspect, the oldest one yet (23rd April 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2020/03/13/Gross-overreach-Ancestry-block-access-DNA-database/stories/202003050077 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Gross overreach: Ancestry.com was right to block access to DNA database (13th March 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.politico.com/states/new-york/albany/story/2020/02/25/cops-take-heat-from-council-over-dna-despite-planned-reforms-1263552 Politico: Cops take heat from Council over DNA, despite planned reforms (25th February 2020)]<br /> **[https://edition.cnn.com/2020/02/22/us/nypd-dna-datebase-review/index.html CNN: NYPD says it will remove some non-convicts from its local DNA database (22nd February 2020)]<br /> **[https://queenseagle.com/all/council-public-safety-nypd-dna-database The Queens Eagle: Council committee to examine city’s controversial DNA database (7th February 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/peteraldhous/ancestry-dna-database-search-warrant Buzz Feed News: A Court Tried To Force Ancestry.com To Open Up Its DNA Database To Police. The Company Said No. (3rd February 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/14/21063627/dna-detained-immigrants-fbi-codis-bias-crime-database The Verge:: DNA from detained immigrants will change the nature of the FBI’s genetic database (14th January 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1226362/britons-holidaymakers-us-border-control-dna-arrest-travel-news Daily Express: Britons detained at US border control may need to hand over DNA or face arrest - new rules (9th January 2020)]<br /> **[https://onezero.medium.com/the-u-s-governments-mass-collection-of-immigrant-dna-hints-at-surveillance-future-93a11767b3c0 OneZero: The U.S. Government’s Mass Collection of Immigrant DNA Hints at Surveillance Future (8th January 2020)]<br /> **[https://theconversation.com/dna-database-sold-to-help-law-enforcement-crack-cold-cases-128674 The Conversation: DNA database sold to help law-enforcement crack cold cases (22nd December 2019)]<br /> **[https://slate.com/technology/2019/12/gedmatch-verogen-genetic-genealogy-law-enforcement.html Slate: We’re Entering a New Phase in Law Enforcement’s Use of Consumer Genetic Data (19th December 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.wired.com/story/a-dna-firm-that-caters-to-police-just-bought-a-genealogy-site/ Wired: A DNA Firm That Caters to Police Just Bought a Genealogy Site (9th December 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/07/us/dna-bone-marrow-transplant-crime-lab.html New York Times: When a DNA Test Says You’re a Younger Man, Who Lives 5,000 Miles Away (7th December 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.voiceofsandiego.org/topics/public-safety/dozens-of-rape-kits-from-sdpds-backlog-have-yielded-dna-database-hits/ Voice of San Diego: Dozens of Rape Kits From SDPD's Backlog Have Yielded DNA Database Hits (4th November 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.technologyreview.com/s/614642/dna-database-gedmatch-golden-state-killer-security-risk-hack/amp/?utm_source=newsletters&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=weekend_reads.unpaid.engagement&amp;__twitter_impression=true MIT Technology Review: The DNA database used to find the Golden State Killer is a national security leak waiting to happen (30th October 2019)]<br /> **[https://science.sciencemag.org/content/366/6462/155 Science: Responsible genetic genealogy (11th October 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/09/new-federal-rules-limit-police-searches-family-tree-dna-databases Science: New federal rules limit police searches of family tree DNA databases (25th September 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/15/nyregion/nypd-dna-database.html?action=click&amp;module=Top%20Stories&amp;pgtype=Homepage New York Times: N.Y.P.D. Detectives Gave a Boy, 12, a Soda. He Landed in a DNA Database. (15th August 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/02/us/dna-testing-immigrants.html?action=click&amp;module=Top%20Stories&amp;pgtype=Homepage# New York Times: U.S. Government Plans to Collect DNA From Detained Immigrants (2nd October 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/16/science/hair-dna-murder.html?action=click&amp;module=Top%20Stories&amp;pgtype=Homepage New York Times: Why This Scientist Keeps Receiving Packages of Serial Killers’ Hair (16th September 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/15/nyregion/nypd-dna-database.html New York Times: N.Y.P.D. Detectives Gave a Boy, 12, a Soda. He Landed in a DNA Database (15th August 2019)]<br /> **[https://news.sky.com/story/how-researching-your-family-tree-could-solve-a-murder-11775060 Sky News: How researching your family tree could solve a murder (August 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/26/rapid-dna-testing-market-takes-off-as-kentucky-police-test-new-technology.html CNBC: Kentucky police use new technology to nab suspects in hours instead of weeks as rapid DNA market takes off (28th July 2019)]<br /> **[https://thehill.com/opinion/criminal-justice/451024-think-twice-before-giving-dna-to-the-police The Hill: Think twice before giving results of your home DNA kit to the police (30th June 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.princegeorgematters.com/national-business/texas-says-dna-technology-jeopardizes-cases-1515448 Prince George Matters: Texas says DNA technology jeopardizes cases (20th June 2019)]<br /> **[https://www-pbs-org.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.pbs.org/newshour/amp/nation/use-of-online-dna-databases-by-law-enforcement-leads-to-backlash-and-website-changes PBS: Use of online DNA databases by law enforcement leads to backlash and website changes (17th June 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.newscientist.com/article/2203857-dna-database-opts-a-million-people-out-from-police-searches/ New Scientist: DNA database opts a million people out from police searches (20th May 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.legalgenealogist.com/2019/05/19/gedmatch-reverses-course The Legal Genealogist: GEDmatch reverses course (19th May 2019)]<br /> **[https://edition.cnn.com/2019/05/09/opinions/dangers-of-government-dna-testing-eidelman/index.html CNN: The dangers of the government's DNA testing program (9th May 2019)]<br /> **[https://queencreekindependent.com/opinion/bisson-activist-encourages-leadership-communication/ Queen Creek Independent: Bisson: Activist encourages leadership communication (7th May 2019)] Re failed Arizona DNA Bill that may be reintroduced.<br /> **[https://www.biometricupdate.com/201905/trial-of-rapid-dna-biometrics-to-investigate-false-family-claims-by-migrants-at-u-s-mexico-border Biometric Update: Trial of rapid DNA biometrics to investigate false family claims by migrants at U.S.-Mexico border (6th May 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.courthousenews.com/judge-poised-to-advance-suit-over-california-dna-collection/ Court House News Service: Judge Poised to Advance Suit Over California DNA Collection (1st May 2019)]<br /> **[https://eu.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2019/02/19/arizona-bill-would-create-massive-statewide-dna-database/2873930002/ AZ Central: You may soon have to give your DNA to the state and pay $250 for the privilege (19th February 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-02-01/major-dna-testing-company-is-sharing-genetic-data-with-the-fbi Bloomberg: Major DNA Testing Company Sharing Genetic Data With the FBI (1st February 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/salvadorhernandez/family-tree-dna-fbi-investigative-genealogy-privacy BuzzFeed: One Of The Biggest At-Home DNA Testing Companies Is Working With The FBI (31st January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2019/01/30/A-slippery-slope-Casual-DNA-collection-erodes-constitutional-rights/stories/201901300061 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: A slippery slope: Casual DNA collection erodes constitutional rights (30th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.citynews1130.com/2019/01/24/maryland-bill-would-further-curb-police-use-of-dna-databases/ CityNews: Maryland bill would further curb police use of DNA databases (24th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/editorials/article/Editorial-California-shouldn-t-keep-DNA-from-13467258.php San Francisco Chronicle: Editorial: California shouldn’t keep DNA from hundreds of thousands of innocent people (14th December 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/12/10/watchdogs-sue-california-over-dna-retention-for-non-convicted-arrestees/ Mercury News: Watchdogs sue California over keeping DNA from arrests with no conviction (10th Dcember 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/california-police-cold-case-murder-solved-with-dna-database/ The Seattle Times: California police: Cold case murder solved with DNA database (21st November 2018)]<br /> **[http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2018/10/dna-tests-bad-for-finding-identity-great-for-surveillance.html New York Magazine: DNA Testing Can’t Tell Us Who We Really Are. It Can Tell the Cops. (17th October 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/15/science/gedmatch-genealogy-cold-cases.html?action=click&amp;module=Well&amp;pgtype=Homepage&amp;section=Science New York Times: How an Unlikely Family History Website Transformed Cold Case Investigations (15th October 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-06997-8?utm_source=briefing-wk&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=briefing&amp;utm_content=20181012 Nature: Supercharged crime-scene DNA analysis sparks privacy concerns (11th October 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.medicalbag.com/ethics/golden-state-killer-deangelo-dna-analysis-genetic-forensics/article/788270/ Medical Bag: Is Using Genealogy Data to Solve Crimes Taking DNA Analysis a Step Too Far? (14th August 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-44731119 BBC: DNA tests ordered to reunite separated migrant families (5th July 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.buzzfeed.com/peteraldhous/parabon-genetic-genealogy-cold-cases?utm_term=.eiQDpQo9d#.pyNwp5LAG BuzzFeed: DNA Data From 100 Crime Scenes Has Been Uploaded To A Genealogy Website — Just Like The Golden State Killer (17th May 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.ballstatedaily.com/article/2018/05/news-dna-law-leads-to-arrest Ball State Daily: Indiana sees progress on criminal investigations thanks to new DNA law (15th May 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/national/congress-a-decade-behind-in-overseeing-dna-testing--20180513 Watertown Daily Times: Congress a decade behind in overseeing DNA testing (13th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2018/05/fallen_through_the_cracks_overdue_dna_swabs_link_to_murders_sexual_assaults.html Cleveland.com: 'Fallen through the cracks:' Overdue DNA swabs link to murders, sexual assaults (13th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2018/05/georgia-law-enforcement-is-dna-testing-fetal-remains-found-in-wastewater.html Slate: Georgia Law Enforcement Is DNA-Testing Fetal Remains Found In Wastewater (11th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/10/17340666/dna-testing-georgia-fetus-codis-abortion-genetics-investigation The Verge: Police are using DNA testing to track down a fetus’s mother (10th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://queencreekindependent.com/opinion/bisson-activist-encourages-leadership-communication/ Bisson: Activist encourages leadership communication (7th May 2019)] Re failed Arizona DNA Bill that may be reintroduced.<br /> **[https://slate.com/technology/2018/05/consumer-genetic-databases-arent-the-only-side-door-for-police-to-get-your-dna.html Slate: You Can’t Hide Your Genes (4th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/how-accurately-can-scientists-reconstruct-persons-face-from-dna-180968951/ The Smithsonian: How Accurately Can Scientists Reconstruct A Person’s Face From DNA? (4th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20180502/14342239763/cops-arent-just-submitting-dna-samples-to-genealogy-services-theyre-also-obtaining-customer-info.shtml Tech Dirt: Cops Aren't Just Submitting DNA Samples To Genealogy Services; They're Also Obtaining Customer Info (3rd May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/03/us/golden-state-killer-genealogy.html?hp&amp;action=click&amp;pgtype=Homepage&amp;clickSource=story-heading&amp;module=first-column-region&amp;region=top-news&amp;WT.nav=top-news New York Times: The Cold Case That Inspired the 'Golden State Killer' Detective to Try Genealogy (3rd May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.laboratoryequipment.com/article/2018/05/massively-parallel-sequencing-future-dna-sequencing Laboratory Equipment: Massively Parallel Sequencing: The Future of DNA Sequencing (2nd May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.buzzfeed.com/peteraldhous/family-tree-dna-subpoena-golden-state-killer?utm_term=.mjAG214am#.dvgo3dRNM Buzz Feed: Cops Forced A Company To Share A Customer’s Identity For The Golden State Killer Investigation (1st May 2018)]<br /> **[http://theconversation.com/is-your-genome-really-your-own-the-public-and-forensic-value-of-dna-95786 The Conversation: Is your genome really your own? The public and forensic value of DNA (1st May 2018)]<br /> **[https://siliconangle.com/blog/2018/05/01/graphing-sensitive-boundary-personally-identifiable-information-publicly-inferable-insights/ SiliconANGLE: Graphing the sensitive boundary between personally identifiable information and publicly inferable insights (1st May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.sciencenews.org/article/golden-state-killer-suspect-dna-genetics-genealogy Science News: New genetic sleuthing tools helped track down the Golden State Killer suspect (29th April 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/27/health/dna-privacy-golden-state-killer-genealogy.html New York Times: The Golden State Killer Is Tracked Through a Thicket of DNA, and Experts Shudder (27th April 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.rte.ie/news/us/2018/0427/958588-golden-state-killer-us/ RTE: Genealogy websites led police to 'Golden State Killer'(27th April 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/framed-for-murder-by-his-own-dna/ PBS Frontline: Framed for Murder By His Own DNA (19th April 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.biometricupdate.com/201804/social-media-databases-behavioral-identifiers-said-future-of-law-enforcement-biometrics Biometric Update: Social media, databases, behavioral identifiers said future of law enforcement biometrics (5th April 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-dna-supreme-court-20180402-story.html Los Angeles Times: California Supreme Court lets stand controversial law allowing DNA collection upon arrest (2nd April 2018)]<br /> **[http://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/new-system-can-identity-people-from-their-dna-in-minutes-4965794/ Indian Express: New system can identity people from their DNA in minutes (3rd December 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/state/parents-of-slain-uva-students-advocate-for-bipartisan-effort-to/article_ef569702-d57a-11e7-9078-4b7514d07d84.html The Daily Progress: Parents of slain UVa students advocate for bipartisan effort to collect more criminal DNA (29th November 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article181745126.html The Sacramento Bee: Violent crime list, DNA collection would increase under California initiative (30th October 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.ajc.com/news/national/can-police-legally-obtain-your-dna-from-23andme-ancestry/8eZ24WN7VisoQiHAFbcmjP/ AJC: Can police legally obtain your DNA from 23andMe, Ancestry? (17th November 2017)]<br /> **[http://cumberlink.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/bill_tracker/bill-tracker-expanding-state-s-dna-database/article_73837d3e-3fd7-5525-a355-5095f05511b8..html The Sentinel: Bill Tracker: Expanding state's DNA database (16th November 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.correctionsone.com/products/police-technology/investigation/biometrics-identification/articles/456766187-Hidden-in-prison-Thousands-of-inmates-not-in-DNA-databases/ Corrections One: Hidden in prison: Thousands of inmates not in DNA databases (7th November 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/your-genealogy-research-could-land-your-dna-in-a-criminal-investigation/641099598 KIRO: Your genealogy research could land your DNA results in a criminal investigation (6th November 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.voiceofsandiego.org/topics/public-safety/teenager-sued-sdpd-documented-gang-member-soon/ Voice of San Diego: A Teenager Sued SDPD, and Was Documented as a Gang Member Soon After (31st October 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/19/nyregion/dna-phenotyping-new-york-police.html New York Times: Using DNA to Sketch What Victims Look Like; Some Call It Science Fiction (19th October 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/04/nyregion/dna-analysis-evidence-new-york-disputed-techniques.html?hp&amp;action=click&amp;pgtype=Homepage&amp;clickSource=story-heading&amp;module=second-column-region&amp;region=top-news&amp;WT.nav=top-news&amp;_r=0 New York Times: Traces of Crime: How New York’s DNA Techniques Became Tainted (4th September 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/nyc-expands-controversial-dna-testing-seized-guns-article-1.3349461 New York Daily News: NYC expands controversial DNA testing on seized guns to help charges stick (24th July 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.athensnews.com/news/local/advanced-dna-science-cracks-rape-case/article_23e87968-3599-11e7-8255-0ba7508bfe52.html Athens News: Advanced DNA science cracks rape case (10th May 2017)] <br /> **[http://www.oc-breeze.com/2017/05/03/100828_rapid-dna-leads-rapid-conviction-carjacker/ Orange County Beeze: Rapid DNA program leads to rapid conviction for carjacker (3rd May 2017)]<br /> **[http://wwmt.com/news/i-team/special-report-dna-delay WWMT: Special Report - DNA Delay (1st May 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/2017/04/25/sex-crimes-detective-relieved-duty/100878668/ Commercial Appeal: Sex crimes detective relieved of duty (25th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.govtech.com/public-safety/Louisiana-State-Police-Crime-Lab-Considers-Controversial-Familial-DNA-Tool.html GT: Louisiana State Police Crime Lab Considers Controversial Familial DNA Tool (18th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/courts/2017/04/17/more-women-join-lawsuit-over-rape-kits/100175080/ Commercial Appeal: More women join lawsuit over rape kits (17th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/news/crime_police/article_0dd1fd72-1b0c-11e7-829a-1be06412d0c8.html The New Orleans Advocate: State Police Crime Lab eyes familial DNA searching, a controversial crime-solving tool (16th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-dna-of-a-killer-who-murdered-idaho-teen-angie-dodge/ CBS News: The DNA of a Killer (15th April 2017)]<br /> **[https://insiderlouisville.com/metro/police-begin-reopening-rape-cases-as-kentucky-tests-old-dna-evidence/ Insider Louisville: Police begin reopening rape cases as Kentucky tests old DNA evidence (13th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.postregister.com/articles/chris-tapp-coverage-featured-news-daily-email/2017/04/13/look-efforts-catch-dodge-killer Post Register: A look at efforts to catch the Dodge killer (13th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/indiana-may-create-dna-record-on-every-person-arrested-for/article_6ca8971a-da48-53f5-a18c-ef3db909912b.html NWI Times: Indiana may create DNA record on every person arrested for felony (13th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.wibc.com/news/local-news/legislature-gives-green-light-dna-sampling-after-felony-arrests WIBC: Legislature Gives Green Light to DNA Sampling After Felony Arrests (13th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2017/04/13/dna-collection-bill-heads-governors-desk/100414548/ INDYSTAR: DNA collection bill heads to governor's desk (13th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/government/sexual-assault-kits-testing-would-be-mandated-by-nevada-legislature-bills/ Nevada Appeal: Sexual assault kits’ testing would be mandated by Nevada Legislature bills (12th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/state-forensic-panel-delays-vote-on-familial-dna-1.13446340 Newsday: State forensic panel delays vote on familial DNA (12th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.syracuse.com/crime/index.ssf/2017/04/new_state_policy_on_expanding_dna_search_not_adopted_more_study_underway.html Syracuse: New state policy on expanding DNA search continues development (12th April 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-york-panel-to-vote-on-family-dna-searches-in-criminal-cases-1491908402 The Wall Street Jounal: New York Panel to Vote on Family DNA Searches in Criminal Cases (11th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.theeagle.com/news/local/dna-based-sketch-to-be-released-in-college-station-killing/article_c5a75edd-cbbf-514e-acd0-a949438d975c.html The Eagle: DNA-based sketch to be released in 1981 College Station killing (11th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.wtxl.com/news/rape-kits-tested-more-to-go/article_f53c5a84-1e29-11e7-be37-e7327dcda136.html WTXL: 2,300 Rape Kits Tested, 6,300 More to Go (10th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/04/prweb14224244.htm Prweb: Impact Study of Mandatory Evidence Submission Law for Sexual Assault Kits Shows Law Hasn't Led to More Reporting (10th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://ideastations.org/radio/news/crime-commission-agrees-study-dna-expansion The Community Idea Stations: Crime Commission Agrees to Study DNA Expansion (10th April 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.muckrock.com/news/archives/2017/may/10/san-jose-backlogged-rape-kits/ MuckRock: San Jose’s rape kit backlog is over twice the official count (10th April 2017)|<br /> **[http://wric.com/2017/04/07/state-will-study-whether-to-expand-dna-database/ WRIC: State will study whether to expand DNA database (7th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.syracuse.com/crime/index.ssf/2017/04/what_the_ny_commission_on_forensic_science_is_considering_for_familial_searching.html Syracuse: What the NY Commission on Forensic Science is considering for familial searching of DNA (6th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.nbc29.com/story/35081850/state-crime-commission-to-study-enhancing-dna-collections NBC29: State Crime Commission to Study Enhancing DNA Collections (6th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://thestatehousefile.com/bill-calls-giving-dna-felony-arrest/30934/ The Statehouse File: Bill calls for giving up DNA with a felony arrest (6th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://fox59.com/2017/04/06/bill-calling-for-dna-swabs-to-be-taken-from-suspects-arrested-for-felonies-passes-house/ FOX 59: Bill calling for DNA swabs to be taken from suspects arrested for felonies passes House (6th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/sun-investigates/bs-md-rape-kit-testing-debate-20170403-story.html The Baltimore Sun: Lawmakers set to pass rape kit retention bill, but not mandatory testing (3rd April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2017/04/01/untested-detroit-rape-kits/99845762/ Detroit Free Press: What happened to Detroit's untested rape kits? (1st April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4366442/DNA-database-sex-worker-samples.html Mail Online: Preparing for the worst: DNA database is made up of collected samples from sex workers to identify their bodies in case they are murdered (31st March 2017)]<br /> **[http://gizmodo.com/dna-is-being-collected-to-protect-sex-workers-but-it-c-1793719386 Gizmodo: DNA Is Being Collected to Protect Sex Workers, But It Could Also Be Used Against Them (28th March 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2017/03/sex-workers-dna/520626/ The Atlantic: Collecting DNA From Sex Workers to One Day Identify Their Bodies (27th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/state-panel-of-dna-experts-approve-of-familal-searching-in-n-y-1.13321976 Newsday: State panel of DNA experts approve of ‘familial searching’ in NY (27th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.amny.com/opinion/don-t-allow-genetic-stop-and-frisk-1.13321716 Amnewyork: Don’t allow genetic stop-and-frisk (27th March 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/michigan/articles/2017-03-26/2nd-backlog-of-untested-detroit-rape-kits-found-in-storage U.S.News: 2nd Backlog of Untested Detroit Rape Kits Found in Storage (26th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/news/article_8fd7bdd6-1263-11e7-be2d-3bc688a63f2a.html The New Orleans Advocate: Relatives of Louisiana soldier missing from Korean War still hope for identification of his remains (26th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.tucsonnewsnow.com/story/34977458/the-first-criminal-case-from-testing-old-rape-kits-in-tucson Tucson News Now: The first criminal case from testing old rape kits in Tucson (23rd March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2017/03/22/how-long-should-state-keep-your-dna/99487884/ Indystar: How long should the state keep your DNA? (22nd March 2017)]<br /> **[http://levittownnow.com/2017/03/17/bucks-county-police-pioneering-90-minute-rapid-dna-system/ Levit Town Now: Bucks County Police Pioneering 90-Minute Rapid DNA Testing System (17th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.abc15.com/news/state/arizona-roughly-20-of-the-way-through-testing-rape-kit-backlog abc15: Arizona roughly 20% of the way through testing rape kit backlog (16th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.theintell.com/news/local/bensalem-police-first-local-department-in-u-s-to-use/article_07cf68d7-cb04-507f-9011-409931b18cb6.html The Intelligencer: Bensalem police first local department in U.S. to use rapid DNA testing (16th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.abc10.com/news/local/crime-victims-families-plead-for-action-on-dna-collection-bill/422330502 abc10: Crime victims' families plead for action on DNA collection bill (14th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.kcra.com/article/californias-dna-database-gets-fewer-hits-due-to-prop-47/9133391 KCRA: California's DNA database gets fewer hits due to Prop. 47 (14th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.providencejournal.com/news/20170314/acquitted-on-rape-charge-man-says-im-trying-to-get-everything-back-together Providence Journal: Acquitted on rape charge, man says: ‘I’m trying to get everything back together’ (14th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://qctimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/state-report-davenport-has-untested-rape-kits-in-evidence/article_2c40f87c-c703-543b-a05c-9d09e2b37915.html Quad City Times: State report: Davenport has 463 untested rape kits in evidence (13th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.satprnews.com/2017/03/13/publicly-funded-forensic-crime-laboratories-resources-and-services-2014-13/ SATPRNEWS: Publicly Funded Forensic Crime Laboratories: Resources and Services, 2014 (13th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.familysecuritymatters.org/publications/detail/new-dna-technology-aids-in-fighting-crime-and-thwarting-terrorism Family Security Matters: New DNA technology aids in fighting crime and thwarting terrorism (12th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa/iowa-analyzing-untested-rape-kits/article_97fc42a4-f320-5c2b-9952-12f0bf63034b.html Sioux City Journal: Iowa analyzing 4,200 untested rape kits (8th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2017/03/07/untested-sexual-assault-evidence-kits-in-iowa/98852660/ The Des Moines Register: What Iowa's 4,265 untested rape kits mean for victims (8th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.wbur.org/news/2017/03/07/twin-dna-crime-tech WBUR: Standard DNA Testing Can’t Differentiate Between Identical Twins. A New Test Challenges That (7th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/government/iowa-making-plans-for-4200-untested-sexual-assault-kits-20170307 The Gazette: Iowa making plans for 4,200 untested rape kits (7th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.networkworld.com/article/3177244/security/should-police-departments-be-able-to-have-their-own-dna-databases.html Network World: Should police departments be able to have their own DNA databases? (6th March 2017)]<br /> **[https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2017/03/06/dozens-of-police-departments-maintain-private-dna-databases/ Naked Security: ‘Dozens’ of police departments maintain private DNA databases (6th March 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.genomeweb.com/scan/databases-their-own Genomeweb: Databases of Their Own (6th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-police-dna-databases-20170304-story.html Chicago Tribune: As police agencies build DNA databases, debate stirs over regulations (4th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-4281590/US-police-agencies-DNA-databases-stir-debate.html Daily Mail: US police agencies with their own DNA databases stir debate (4th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://sdvoice.info/san-diego-police-target-african-american-children-for-unlawful-dna-collection/ Voice and Viewpoint: San Diego Police Target African American Children for Unlawful DNA Collection (28th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/bill-in-olympia-dies-convicted-criminals-dna-still-untested-in-seattle/498416229 Kiro7: Bill in Olympia dies; convicted criminals' DNA still untested in Seattle (28th Feburary 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.gazettextra.com/20170224/man_accused_in_cold_sex_assault_case_appears_in_court GazetteXtra: Man accused in cold sex assault case appears in court (24th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2017-02-24/whos-testing-apds-backlog-of-evidence/ The Austin Chronicle: Who’s Testing APD’s Backlog of Evidence? (24th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.king5.com/news/politics/bill-would-expand-how-police-can-collect-dna/412904155 K5: Bill would expand how police can collect DNA (23rd February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.masslive.com/news/worcester/index.ssf/2017/02/amid_dna_testing_in_cases_like.html MassLive: Amid DNA testing in cases like Vanessa Marcotte's murder, Massachusetts senator Bruce Tarr pushes for expanded database (23rd March 2017)]<br /> **[http://wislawjournal.com/2017/02/23/divided-wisconsin-supreme-court-upholds-dna-fee/ Wisconsin Law Journal: Divided state Supreme Court upholds DNA fee (UPDATE) (23rd February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/more-rape-kits-being-tested-in-utah-according-to-byu/article_2d9c4aa7-c83b-5fe3-b2c9-1eece988edc8.html Daily Herald: More rape kits being tested in Utah, according to BYU research (23rd February 2017)]<br /> **[http://cbs4indy.com/2017/02/21/house-approves-bill-calling-for-dna-swabs-to-be-taken-from-those-arrested-for-felonies/ CBS4indy: House approves bill calling for DNA swabs to be taken from those arrested for felonies (21st February 2017)]<br /> **[http://wibqam.com/news/articles/2017/feb/21/indiana-lawmakers-support-dna-testing-plans/ WBIQ: Indiana Lawmakers Support DNA Testing Plans (21st February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/courts/sd-me-dna-lawsuit-20170217-story.html The San Diego Union Tribune: ACLU sues San Diego police over how it collects DNA from juveniles (20th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/4220847-thousands-sexual-assault-evidence-kits-across-minnesota-sit-untested Duluth News Tribune: Thousands of sexual assault evidence kits across Minnesota sit untested (18th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.13newsnow.com/news/local/13news-now-investigates/virginia-beach-kits-get-hits-in-codis-dna-database/409402059 13 News Now: Va. Beach rape kits get hits in CODIS DNA database (17th February 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/10/nyregion/dna-familial-searching-police-new-york.html?_r=0 The New York Times: Conflicting Views on a Wider Police Use of DNA (10th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://myfox8.com/2017/02/06/murdered-queens-joggers-family-pushes-for-enhanced-dna-testing-tmwsp/ Fox8: Murdered jogger’s family pushing for enhanced DNA testing (6th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.thestarpress.com/story/opinion/contributors/2017/02/04/dna-database-offers-best-tool-solve-crimes/97424474/ The Star Press: DNA database offers best tool to solve crimes (4th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.roanoke.com/townnews/crime/raised-toward-state-dna-database-expansion-study/article_50314376-20c1-5d6b-8f51-caf71e3f533d.html The Roanoke Times: $33,000 raised toward state DNA database expansion study (2nd February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.richmond.com/news/local/crime/article_7dcde8f7-b388-5e4d-bd4d-9fbd1065428b.html Richmond Times-Dispatch: $33,000 raised toward cost of state DNA database expansion study (31st January 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/27/nyregion/familial-dna-searching-karina-vetrano.html?hp&amp;action=click&amp;pgtype=Homepage&amp;clickSource=story-heading&amp;module=first-column-region&amp;region=top-news&amp;WT.nav=top-news&amp;_r=0&amp;mtrref=www.nytimes.com New York Times: Family DNA Searches Seen as Crime-Solving Tool, and Intrusion on Rights (27th January 2017)]<br /> **[http://wric.com/2017/01/27/parents-of-hannah-graham-urge-lawmakers-to-expand-dna-database/ WRIC: Parents of Hannah Graham urge lawmakers to expand DNA database (27th January 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.bctv.org/special_reports/government/auditor-general-says-huge-strides-being-made-in-testing-pa/article_5e78e426-c7b4-11e6-9215-0fa6ee0ff889.html BCTV: Auditor General Says Huge Strides Being Made in Testing PA’s Backlog of Untested Rape Kits(22nd December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.qchron.com/editions/queenswide/pushing-for-familial-dna-testing-in-ny/article_671a7a09-d792-5605-8046-44bda2c84ece.html Queens Chronicle: Pushing for familial DNA testing in NY (22nd December 2016)]<br /> **[http://triblive.com/local/allegheny/11677264-74/kits-depasquale-lab Trib Live: Allegheny County making 'swift progress' on rape kit backlog (21st December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wearecentralpa.com/news/states-crime-labs-making-progress-testing-backlogged-rape-kits/624503556 WTAJTV: State's crime labs making progress testing backlogged rape (21st December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sltrib.com/news/4710391-155/utah-lawmaker-pledges-bill-to-mandate The Salt Lake Tribune: Utah lawmaker pledges bill to mandate rape-kit testing (13th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/bronx-woman-dna-stays-database-pending-gun-conviction-article-1.2903668 Daily News: Bronx woman accused of having two loaded guns wins right to keep DNA out of city database — unless she's convicted (8th December 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20161208/howard-beach/richard-brown-karina-vetrano-james-oneill DNAInfo: Queens DA Seeks Broader DNA Testing To Help Identify Suspects in Cold Cases (8th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/da-asks-state-to-ok-new-dna-analysis-for-karina-vetrano-case-1.12721869 Newsday: DA asks state to OK new DNA analysis for Karina Vetrano case (8th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.portlandmercury.com/feature/2016/12/07/18732402/justice-delayed The Portland Mercury: Justice Delayed (7th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://nypost.com/2016/12/07/a-mislabeled-dna-sample-led-to-my-rape-arrest/ New York Post: A mislabeled DNA sample led to my rape arrest (7th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.newsnet5.com/news/local-news/what-is-familial-dna-and-how-did-it-help-officers-catch-the-alleged-cleveland-elyria-abductor News 5: What is familial DNA and how did it help officers catch the alleged Cleveland, Elyria abductor?(5th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2016/12/arrest_of_cleveland_serial_abd.html Cleveland.com: Familial-DNA testing used for first time in Ohio in suspected serial-abductor case: Q&amp;A (5th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.ideastream.org/news/new-dna-software-helps-identify-suspect-in-child-abduction-case Idea Stream: New DNA Software Helps Identify Suspect in Child Abduction Case (5th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://cnycentral.com/news/local/new-law-will-require-onondaga-county-to-test-8-rape-evidence-kits-from-closed-cases CNYCentral: County to test 8 rape evidence kits from closed cases (2nd December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nhregister.com/general-news/20161105/branford-police-build-voluntary-dna-database-but-aclu-says-its-bad-public-policy New Haven Register: Branford police build voluntary DNA database; but ACLU says it’s bad public policy (5th November 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.allgov.com/news/controversies/reliability-questions-raised-over-algorithm-analysis-of-murky-dna-evidence-in-criminal-cases-161105?news=859721 AllGov.com: Reliability Questions Raised Over Algorithm Analysis of Murky DNA Evidence in Criminal Cases (5th November 2016)]<br /> **[http://fair.org/home/its-about-embracing-a-different-way-of-life/ FAIR: ‘It’s About Embracing a Different Way of Life’ (4th November 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2016/11/04/should-police-take-dna-sample-when-making-arrests/93125252/ IndyStar: Should police take a DNA sample when making arrests?(4th November 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.correctionsone.com/arrests-and-sentencing/articles/235123187-Controversial-DNA-search-that-helped-nab-Grim-Sleeper-is-winning-over-skeptics/ Corrections One: Controversial DNA search that helped nab 'Grim Sleeper' is winning over skeptics (25th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.13newsnow.com/news/local/13news-now-investigates/testthekits-codis-hit-on-newly-tested-rape-kits-from-va-beach/338370938 13 News Now: #TestTheKits: CODIS hit on newly tested rape kits from Va. Beach (19th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://wtvr.com/2016/10/19/rape-kit-dna-testing/ WTVR: How 110 untested rape kits could expose Chesterfield sexual predators (19th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.ktbs.com/story/33371586/dna-advancements-creating-more-leads-for-crime-fighters KTBS: DNA Advancements Creating More Leads for Crime Fighters (12th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-3831437/New-U-S-rape-survivors-law-encourage-press-charges-experts-say.html Daily Mail: New U.S. rape survivors law may encourage more to press charges, experts say (10th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/governor-tours-crime-lab-but-hasnt-reviewed-untested-dna-problem/455875816 Kiro7: Governor tours crime lab, but hasn't reviewed untested DNA problem (10th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.governing.com/topics/finance/tt-forensic-autopsies-texas-border.html Governing: Hundreds of Dead Migrants Remain Unidentified Near Texas Border (6th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/investigations/2016/10/05/baldwin-calls-more-urgency-rape-kits/91609462/ The Post-Crescent: Schimel: State will begin testing rape kits (5th October 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.texastribune.org/2016/10/05/lack-money-bureaucratic-hurdles-slowing-migrant-id/ The Texas Tribune: Lack of Money Hinders Effort to ID Remains of Migrants Near the Border (5th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://smnewsnet.com/archives/409303/marylands-dna-database-records-5000th-hit/ Southern Maryland News Net: Maryland’s DNA Database Records 5,000th Hit (1st October 2016)]<br /> **[http://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/maryland-dna-database-achieves-5000th-hit Fox45: Maryland DNA database achieves 5,000th ‘hit’ (30th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.vice.com/read/rape-survivors-are-suing-to-have-their-rape-kits-processed VICE: Rape Survivors Are Suing to Have Their Rape Kits Processed (28th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://wamc.org/post/dna-used-produce-suspects-image-unsolved-murder WAMC: DNA Used To Produce Suspect's Image In Unsolved Murder (28th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.phillymag.com/news/2016/09/21/dna-exoneration-lawsuit-anthony-wright/ Philadelphia: After DNA Exoneration, Anthony Wright Sues City and Police (21st September 2016)]<br /> **[http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2016/09/19/woman-say-area-program-saved-her-from-life-of-prostitution/ CBS DFW: Woman Says Area Program Saved Her From Life Of Prostitution (19th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_5bed6c36-7ae3-11e6-8616-e39b2c52e2bc.html Kentucky New Era: Untested rape kits spur new law in Kentucky (18th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.heraldonline.com/news/local/article102659752.html The Herald: New software will help York County crime lab untangle complex DNA mixtures (18th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://fox40.com/2016/09/17/officials-california-criminal-dna-database-dwindling-because-of-prop-47/ Fox40: Officials: California Criminal DNA Database Dwindling Because of Prop 47 (17th September 2016)]<br /> **[https://midweekwire.com/2016/09/16/safety-director-harran-defends-dna-database/ The Wire: Safety Director Harran defends DNA database (16th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wnyc.org/story/unregulated-databases-local-dna/ WNYC: The Unregulated Databases of Local DNA (15th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://qz.com/780895/local-us-police-departments-are-creating-their-own-dna-databases-of-unsuspecting-and-innocent-citizens/ Quartz: Local US police departments are creating their own DNA databases of unsuspecting (and innocent) citizens (15th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wnyc.org/story/the-takeaway-2016-09-15/ WNYC: Policing DNA, Digital Government, &quot;Super Gang&quot; Trial (15th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.allgov.com/news/top-stories/nations-police-increasingly-collect-dna-samples-from-people-not-criminally-charged-or-even-suspects-160914?news=859479 AllGov: Nation’s Police Increasingly Collect DNA Samples from People Not Criminally Charged or Even Suspects (14th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.huntingtonnews.net/141920 Huntington News: DNA Dragnet: In Some Cities, Police Go From Stop-and-Frisk to Stop-and-Spit (14th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.businessinsider.de/police-are-routinely-building-up-private-dna-databases-2016-9?r=UK&amp;IR=T Business Insider: Police are routinely building up private DNA databases (13th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.salon.com/2016/09/13/dna-dragnet-in-some-cities-police-go-from-stop-and-frisk-to-stop-and-spit_partner/ Salon: DNA dragnet: In some cities, police go from stop-and-frisk to stop-and-spit (13th September 2016)]<br /> **[https://midweekwire.com/2016/09/13/bensalems-dna-program-gets-national-spotlight/ Midweek Wire: Bensalem’s DNA program gets national spotlight (13th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.thegleaner.com/story/news/2016/09/13/untested-rape-kits-spur-new-law-kentucky-indiana-may-next/89712710/ The Gleaner: Untested rape kits spur new law in Kentucky; Indiana may be next (13th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/state-whalen-dna-testing-could-result-in-federal-sanctions/article_968c32f2-aa73-5ca8-aa71-117b172ae8c7.html Pantagraph: State: Whalen DNA testing could result in federal sanctions (10th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://patch.com/new-york/whiteplains/westchester-forensic-sciences-division-receives-national-grant Patch: Westchester Forensic Sciences Division Receives National Grant (9th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.claremoreprogress.com/news/no-funding-in-place-for-dna-collection-law/article_3352afac-7610-11e6-96a8-eb1edf61f76f.html The Daily Progress: No funding in place for DNA collection law (9th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-lehighvalley/pennsylvania-auditor-general-calls-for-action-on-untested-rape-kits/41567892 WFMZ 69News: Pennsylvania auditor general calls for action on untested rape kits (7th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.arklatexhomepage.com/news/local-news/special-report-the-wrong-man ArkLaTex: Special Report: The Wrong Man (1st September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.ebony.com/news-views/detroit-rape-kit-490-challenge#axzz4KEefwPdg Ebony: Raped, Then Forgotten Until a Community Intervened (28th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.startribune.com/old-rape-kits-no-statewide-rush-to-test/391208701/ StarTribune: Citing victims' wishes, cost, agencies aren't rushing to test old rape kits (28th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://science.kjzz.org/content/356440/arizonas-border-beacon-system-turns-15-tucson-group-works-id-remains-migrants Arizona Science &amp; Innovation Desk: As Arizona's Border Beacon System Turns 15, Tucson Group Works To ID Remains Of Migrants (26th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://kawc.org/post/human-rights-org-creates-dna-database-dead-migrants-border-patrol-rescue-beacons-mark-15th-year KAWC: Human Rights Org Creates DNA Database for Dead Migrants; Border Patrol Rescue Beacons Mark 15th Year (26th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.11alive.com/news/local/10-of-recently-tested-rape-kits-reveal-matches/308141148 11alive: 10% of recently tested rape kits reveal matches (25th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.pharmiweb.com/pressreleases/pressrel.asp?ROW_ID=179970#.V9lTXWUw2YF Pharmiweb: Rapid DNA System by IntegenX a Key Factor in the Arrest of a Murder Suspect in South Carolina Case (25th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wsj.com/articles/fbis-new-dna-process-produces-more-matches-1472117404 The Wall Street Journal: FBI’s New DNA Process Produces More Matches in Suspect Database (25th August 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.meritalk.com/the-situation-report-pentagon-evolves-identity-management/ MeriTalk: The Situation Report: Pentagon Evolves Identity Management (24th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.click2houston.com/news/dna-evidence-from-burglaries-goes-untested-in-harris-county Click2Houston: DNA evidence from burglaries goes untested in Harris County (23th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wsaz.com/content/news/Hundreds-of-backlogged-rape-kits-tested-positive-matches-found-391094282.html WSAZ: Hundreds of backlogged rape kits tested; positive matches found (23th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/194849626-story Fox5: GBI: number of 'warehoused' rape kits nears 3500 (22th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.charlestonscene.com/20160820/160829993/sex-crime-evidence-ignored-several-hundred-charleston-area-kits-remain-untested The Post and Courier: Sex-crime evidence ignored? Several hundred Charleston-area kits remain untested (20th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.denverpost.com/2016/08/18/hickenlooper-responds-advocacy-groups-rape-kit-testing/ The Denver Post: Hickenlooper responds to national advocacy group’s request on rape kit testing, tracking (18th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/lawmakers-pledge-to-fix-criminal-dna-problem-after-kiro-7-investigation/424440014 KIRO 7: Lawmakers pledge to fix criminal DNA problem after KIRO 7 investigation (16th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/dna-of-sexually-motivated-criminals-not-being-entered-into-database/419053215 KIRO 7: DNA of sexually motivated criminals not being entered into database (16th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.realclearmarkets.com/articles/2016/08/16/dna_databases_deter_crime_without_filling_prisons_102308.html Real Clear Markets: DNA Databases Deter Crime, Without Filling Prisons (16th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.afcea.org/content/?q=Blog-ohio-crime-lab-using-battelle-dna-technology-solve-cold-cases AFCEA: Blog: Ohio Crime Lab Using Battelle DNA Technology to Solve Cold Cases (8th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://tucson.com/news/local/border/new-efforts-identify-border-crosser-remains-help-those-in-trouble/article_74dcabde-1c37-5c8d-9b75-ef7659345b79.html Tucson: New efforts identify border-crosser remains, help those in trouble (7th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/184419659-story Fox5: GBI confirms ten CODIS matches in warehoused rape kits (2nd August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.afcea.org/content/?q=Article-new-tools-find-dna-needles-genetic-haystack AFCEA: New Tools Find DNA Needles in Genetic Haystack (1st August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.myajc.com/news/news/local/childrens-rape-kits-languished-at-hospitals-for-ye/nr6wN/ myAJC: Children’s rape kits kept at Atlanta hospitals for years, never tested (29th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.mydaytondailynews.com/news/news/opinion/rape-kit-testing-nets-suspects-gets-results/nr3MB/ Dayton Daily News: Mike DeWine: Rape-kit testing nets suspects, gets results (21th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.logandaily.com/comment/columns/sak-testing-initiative-delivers-th-indicted-defendant/article_1f2cde4d-f26d-5bae-8646-b56f9d1e6e07.html The Logan Daily News: SAK testing initiative delivers 500th indicted defendant (19th July 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.cpr.org/news/newsbeat/authorities-closer-closing-hundreds-colorado-rape-cases Colorado Public Radio: Authorities Closer To Closing Hundreds Of Colorado Rape Cases (15th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.chieftain.com/news/crime/4945324-119/rape-kits-colorado-kit The Pueblo Chieftain: Colorado officials say they have eliminated rape kit backlog (15th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/investigations/dna-match-found-in-20-of-backlogged-rape-kits The Denver Channel: DNA match found in 20% of backlogged rape kits (15th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-36783515 BBC: Privacy row over FBI iris scan 'trial' (13th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2016/07/the-cost-of-monetary-sanctions-for-prisoners/489026/ The Atlantic: The Fines and Fees That Keep Former Prisoners Poor (5th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://wshu.org/post/court-upholds-use-force-obtain-inmates-dna-samples WSHU: Court Upholds Use Of Force To Obtain Inmates' DNA Samples (27th June 2016)]<br /> **[https://riponadvance.com/stories/hatch-bill-enable-local-police-access-fbi-dna-database-clears-senate/ The Ripon Advance: Hatch bill to enable local police access to FBI DNA database clears Senate (21st June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20160619/NEWS01/160619129 Herald Net: Rape kit tests yield suspects but not necessarily convictions (19th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/national-institute-of-justice-releases-special-report-on-testing-evidence-in-sexual-assaults-300285115.html PR Newswire: National Institute of Justice Releases Special Report on Testing Evidence in Sexual Assaults (15th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160614006438/en/SmallPond-Selected-Bermuda’s-National-DNA-Database Business Wire: SmallPond Selected for Bermuda’s National DNA Database (14th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://coosavalleynews.com/2016/06/gbi-crime-lab-milestones-25-years-using-dna-and-codis-reaches-over-5000-confirmed-hits/ Coosa Valley News: GBI Crime Lab Milestones: 25 Years using DNA and CODIS Reaches over 5,000 Confirmed Hits (12th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://mynews4.com/news/local/update-addressing-backlog-of-unprocessed-sexual-assault-kits News4: 'Rape kits' no longer collecting dust (8th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.dailynews.com/opinion/20160603/the-evidence-says-dna-collection-threatens-privacy-rights-adam-b-summers Los Angeles Daily News: The evidence says DNA collection threatens privacy rights: Adam B. Summers (6th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sfexaminer.com/sfpd-shouldnt-oversee-crime-lab-report-recommends/ San Francisco Examiner: SFPD shouldn’t oversee crime lab, report recommends (June 1st 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.oc-breeze.com/2016/05/28/86488_ocda-honors-late-pioneer-dna-evidence-expert-ada-camille-hill/ Orange County Breeze: OCDA honors late pioneer, DNA evidence expert ADA Camille Hill (28th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://news3lv.com/news/local/first-results-of-backlogged-sex-assault-kits-should-arrive-next-month News3LV: First results of backlogged sex assault kits should arrive next month (27th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.laboratorynetwork.com/doc/nms-labs-and-smallpond-announce-commitment-to-join-forces-in-delivering-0001 Laboratory Network: NMS Labs And SmallPond Announce Commitment To Join Forces In Delivering Total Property Crimes Testing And Local DNA Databasing Solution For Law Enforcement (24th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2016/06/a-reasonable-doubt/480747/ The Atlantic: The False Promise of DNA Testing (May 17th 2016)]<br /> **[http://surfky.com/index.php/hopkins/hopkins-county-news/182-video/video-all-counties/108804-advocating-for-victims-rights-legislation Surfky: Advocating for Victims Rights Legislation (16th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wlky.com/news/ksp-to-receive-45-million-to-deal-with-rape-kit-backlog/39460636 WLKY: KSP to receive $4.5 million to deal with rape kit backlog (9th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://news.softpedia.com/news/fbi-seeks-to-keep-its-biometrics-database-above-the-law-503805.shtml Softpedia: FBI Seeks to Keep Its Biometrics Database Above the Law (7th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://journalistsresource.org/studies/government/criminal-justice/rape-kit-testing-backlog-victim-relationship Journalsit's Resource: Should rape kit testing be prioritized by victim-offender relationship? 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Scott signs law to test all rape kits (21st April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.twcnews.com/tx/austin/news/2016/04/21/apd-gets-help-clearing-dna-testing-backlog.html TWC News: APD Gets Help Clearing DNA Testing Backlog (21st April 2016)]<br /> **[http://kfor.com/2016/04/20/some-oklahomans-arrested-might-have-to-submit-dna/ KFOR: Some Oklahomans arrested might have to submit DNA (20th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20160420/NEWS/160419463 The Daily Ardmoreite: Senate approves measure requiring DNA samples upon felony arrests (20th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://kxan.com/2016/04/16/families-hope-dna-can-help-find-missing-military-members/ KXAN: Families hope DNA can help find missing military members (16th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.citynews.ca/2016/04/14/florida-police-turn-to-dna-phenotyping-to-solve-toronto-couples-murder/ City News: Florida police turn to DNA phenotyping to solve Toronto couple's murder (14th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/id=1202754739116/Delayed-DNA-Match-Did-Not-Deny-Man-Speedy-Trial-Court-Rules?slreturn=20160402105459 New York Law Journal: Delayed DNA Match Did Not Deny Man Speedy Trial, Court Rules (13th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nanalyze.com/2016/04/codis-the-worlds-largest-dna-database/ Nanalyze: CODIS – The World’s Largest DNA Database (13th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/state-objections-put-whalen-dna-testing-on-hold/article_ae5a6f54-3b85-5387-b6f8-70511a7fbd98.html Pantgraph: State objections put Whalen DNA testing on hold (8th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.koreatimesus.com/mixed-race-adoptees-seek-to-reunite-families-through-dna-bank/ The Korea Times: Mixed-race adoptees seek to reunite families through DNA bank (7th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/to-catch-a-rapist/Content?oid=3759726 Boise Weekly: To Catch a Rapist - Law attempts to address Idaho's 'rape myth' (6th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.inquisitr.com/2968139/rape-kits-thousands-untested-justice-delayed/ Inquisitr: Rape Kits: Thousands untested, justice delayed (April 6th 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/crime/la-me-sd-innocence-20160404-story.html Los Angeles Times: San Diego County district attorney launches team to review possible wrongful convictions (5th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/new-testing-further-supports-case-taken-on-by-innocence-project/article_90a7660a-fa02-11e5-aaf5-ef9feb44ad07.html The Daily Progress: New testing further supports case taken on by Innocence Project (3rd April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/editorials/article69940212.html The News Tribute: Expand DNA tests so justice, hope can thrive (3rd April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2016/04/three_oregon_counties_to_send.html The Oregonian: Three Oregon counties to ship untested sexual assault kits to private Utah lab (1st April 2016)]<br /> **[http://scvnews.com/2016/03/31/around-the-district-with-sen-sharon-runner/ SCV News: Around the District with Sen. Sharon Runner (31th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nhregister.com/opinion/20160329/forum-connecticut-needs-to-repair-flawed-law-allowing-dna-samples-from-arrestees New Haven Register: Forum: Connecticut needs to repair flawed law allowing DNA samples from arrestees (29th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.dailycal.org/2016/03/28/berkeley-police-department-responds-backlog-rape-kit-processing/ The Daily Californian: Berkeley Police Department responds to backlog in rape kit processing (28th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.rebootillinois.com/2016/03/28/editors-picks/kevin-hoffmanrebootillinois-com/budget-impasse-compounding-illinois-state-polices-backlog-of-dna-tests/55131/ Reboot Illinois: Illinois State Police Crime Lab Face Massive Backlog of DNA Tests (28th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/illinois-state-police-dna-tests-rape-murder-backlog/ Chicago Suntimes: Illinois State Police swamped with DNA tests on rapes, murders (27th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2016/03/27/ancestory-firms-dna-database-use-suspect/82329306/ The Clarion-Ledger: Ancestory firms’ DNA database use suspect (27th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.idahopress.com/members/rape-kit-testing-bill-signed-into-law/article_d22e8314-b6e6-5702-9535-8006c645de1f.html Idaho Press-Tribune: Rape kit testing bill signed into law (23rd March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wlky.com/news/push-for-justice-for-rape-victims-continues-with-new-bill/38657402 WLKY: Push for justice for rape victims continues with new bill (23rd March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/Berkeley-mayor-asks-for-info-on-police-rape-kit-6974942.php SFGate: Berkeley mayor asks for details on police delay in rape kit (23rd March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/courier/news/state-briefs-police-rape-kit-analysis-has-yielded-few-matches/article_a3fbf015-d5ac-5028-ad6a-dd1fb2215b9b.html The Courier: State briefs: Police: Rape kit analysis has yielded 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12th 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.buzzfeed.com/stephaniemlee/dna-software-code Buzzfeed News: People Are Going To Prison Thanks To DNA Software — But How It Works Is Secret (12th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kvue.com/news/local/rape-kit-reform-floods-state-legislatures/78444874 KVUE: Rape-kit reform floods state legislatures (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/local/2016/03/11/reality-montana-state-crime-lab/81630194/ Great Falls Tribune: The reality of the Montana State Crime Lab (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article65246947.html Herald Leader: Senate panel approves bills to expand DNA collection, set deadline for testing rape kits (10th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wlky.com/news/bill-requiring-dna-sampling-for-every-felony-arrest-moves-forward/38446482 WLKY: Bill requiring DNA sampling for every felony arrest moves forward (10th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/mar/10/bills-would-speed-up-rape-kit-tests-add-to-dna-dat/ The Washington Times: Bills would speed up rape kit tests, add to DNA database (10th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sfgate.com/opinion/editorials/article/Delaying-rape-kit-testing-denies-justice-for-6872854.php SFGate: Delaying rape-kit testing denies justice for victims (7th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2016/03/when-dna-snares-innocent Science: Forensics gone wrong: When DNA snares the innocent (7th March, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/bill-to-prevent-future-rape-kit-backlogs-clears-florida-legislature/2267668 Tampa Bay Times: Bill to prevent future rape kit backlogs clears Florida Legislature (2nd March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/mixed-race-korean-adoptees-use-dna-search-roots-n525586 NBC News: Mixed-Race Korean Adoptees Use DNA to Search For Roots (2nd March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.abqjournal.com/731819/news/debate-rages-over-highsensitivity-dna-analysis.html Albuquerque Journal: Debate rages over ‘high-sensitivity’ DNA analysis (29th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.allgov.com/usa/ca/news/top-stories/california-lawmakers-push-6-bills-to-improve-rape-laws-and-testing-of-backlogged-rape-kits-160229?news=858390 AllGov: California Lawmakers Push 6 Bills to Improve Rape Laws and Testing of Backlogged Rape Kits (29th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/Lawmakers-focus-on-untested-rape-kits-6859587.php San Francisco Chronicle: Lawmakers focus on untested rape kits (28th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.cdapress.com/news/local_news/article_11bd4228-dd25-11e5-bcf3-bf8172625ad2.html CDA Press: Bill would address sexual assault kits (27th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/27/science/dna-under-the-scope-and-a-forensic-tool-under-a-cloud.html?_r=0 New York Times: DNA Under the Scope, and a Forensic Tool Under a Cloud (26th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://vtdigger.org/2016/02/26/senate-approves-bill-to-expand-dna-database/ VT Digger: Senate Approves Bill to Expand DNA Database (26th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.fortmorgantimes.com/fort-morgan-editorials/ci_29563969/colorado-should-expand-reach-dna-testing Fort Morgan Times: Colorado should expand the reach of DNA testing (26th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.idahopress.com/members/untested-rape-kit-tracking-bill-moves-forward/article_c399caa8-4ef0-56b7-bb01-2c8d8e1f509e.html Idaho Press-Tribune: Untested rape kit tracking bill moves forward (25th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/feb/25/dna-data-hacking-top-concern-of-obamas-precision-m/?page=all The Washington Times: Obama’s DNA database raises fears of medical identity theft, breaches of privacy (25th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://viconsortium.com/featured/bill-mandating-dna-testing-for-charges-of-felony-sexual-offense-or-violent-crime-wins-committee-approval/ The Virgin Island Consortium: Bill mandating DNA testing for charges of felony, sexual offense or violent crime wins committee approval (25th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://america.aljazeera.com/articles/2016/2/24/the-rapid-dna-revolution.html Aljazeera America: The rapid DNA revolution (24th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.herald-dispatch.com/opinion/editorial-agencies-need-timelines-standards-on-testing-rape-kits/article_3be825bd-be37-5a8d-8c83-da062d395451.html Herald-Dispatch: Editorial: Agencies need timelines, standards on testing rape kits (24th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.rhinotimes.com/Content/Social/Social/Article/Project-Kudzu-Crime-Fighting-Coalition-All-Over-Criminals/-2/-2/1055 Rhino Times: Project Kudzu Crime Fighting Coalition All Over Criminals (24th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.rexburgstandardjournal.com/news/idaho/idaho-committee-unanimously-backs-rape-kit-legislation/article_b6666526-db12-11e5-8cf7-8b799e408ff5.html Rexburg Standard Journal: Idaho committee unanimously backs rape kit legislation (24th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.allgov.com/news/unusual-news/10000-backlogged-rape-kits-finally-tested-lead-to-hundreds-of-indictments-in-ohio-160222?news=858347 All Gov:10,000 Backlogged Rape Kits Finally Tested Lead to Hundreds of Indictments in Ohio (22th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.krgv.com/story/31248635/authorities-reveal-process-for-bodies-found-in-brooks-co KRGV: Authorities Reveal DNA Identification Process for Bodies Found in Brooks Co. (18th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://legacynewspaper.com/news/2016/feb/17/va-begins-testing-long-ignored-sex-assault-evidenc/ Legacy: Va. begins testing long-ignored sex assault evidence kits (17th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-grim-sleeper-serial-killer-trial-20160216-story.html Los Angeles Times: Grim Sleeper serial killer trial begins, years after slayings terrorized South L.A. (16th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.idahopress.com/members/legislator-proposes-change-in-rape-kit-testing-policy/article_1a194e7e-b231-53bb-b428-4dfae32c85da.html Idaho Press Tribune: Legislator proposes change in rape kit testing policy (15th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.currentargus.com/story/news/local/new-mexico/2016/02/15/katies-law--ten-years-later/80422634/ Current-Argus: Katie’s Law- Ten Years Later (15th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.thelegalintelligencer.com/id=1202749652635/ACLU-Drops-Opposition-to-DNA-Database-Bill?slreturn=20160122042506 The Intelligencer: ACLU Drops Opposition to DNA Database Bill (13th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/news/14632844-70/it-smells-of-big-brother-some-question-legality-effectiveness-of-louisianas-expansive-dna-database The New Orleans Advocate: ‘It smells of Big Brother’: Some question legality, effectiveness of Louisiana’s expansive DNA database (13th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.news9.com/story/31183183/family-upset-over-dna-match-delay-in-2000-case News9: Family Upset Over DNA Match Delay In 2000 Case (10th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.tbo.com/list/news-opinion-editorials/editorial-a-reasonable-path-to-reducing-floridas-backlog-of-rape-kits-20160208/ TBO: Editorial: A reasonable path to reducing Florida’s backlog of rape kits (8th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://wtvr.com/2016/02/04/virginias-backlogged-rape-kits-will-be-tested-added-to-national-database/ Wtvr: Virginia’s backlogged rape kits will be tested, added to national database (4th February)]<br /> **[http://www.newsleader.com/story/news/local/2016/02/04/herring-announces-tests-2000-sexual-assault-kits/79815684/ News Leader: Herring announces tests of 2,000 sexual assault kits (4th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.alexandrianews.org/testing-to-begin-on-backlog-of-sexual-assault-evidence-kits/ Alexandria News: Testing To Begin On Backlog Of Sexual Assault Evidence Kits (4th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.arklatexhomepage.com/news/local-news/arkansas-state-crime-lab-submits-untested-rape-kits-data Arklatex: Arkansas State Crime Lab submits untested rape kits data (2nd February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2016/01/45_untested_rape_kits_in_sagin.html Mlive: 45 untested rape kits in Saginaw, Midland uncovered by AG probe (28th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.dailybusinessreview.com/law-news/id=1202747972061/Senators-Support-SteppedUp-Efforts-to-Test-Rape-Kits?mcode=1202617860989&amp;curindex=170&amp;slreturn=20160129092618 Daily Business Review: Senators Support Stepped-Up Efforts to Test Rape Kits (27th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://lexch.com/news/regional/proposal-to-collect-dna-upon-arrest-is-personal/article_a588a1d6-c480-11e5-9ec4-c76423bd9e52.html Lexch: Proposal to collect DNA upon arrest is personal (26th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2016/01/26/florida-senators-support-stepped-up-efforts-to.html Jacksonville Business Journal: Florida Senators support stepped-up efforts to test rape kits (26th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.vnews.com/opinion/20719469-95/editorial-vermont-needs-thorough-review-of-privacy-laws Valley News: Editorial: Vermont Needs Thorough Review of Privacy Laws (26th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://hudsonreporter.com/view/full_story/27055639/article-Sacco-Sarlo-bill-to-expand-DNA-database-now-law?instance=top_story Hudson Reporter: Sacco-Sarlo bill to expand DNA database now law (25th January, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2016/01/christie_signs_law_expanding_dna_database_for_diso.html NJ: Minor crimes could land your DNA in N.J. database (19th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://investigations.blog.ajc.com/2016/01/19/untested-grady-memorial-hospital-rape-kits-slated-for-dna-analysis/ AJC: Untested Grady Memorial Hospital rape kits slated for DNA analysis (19th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.vnews.com/news/20608579-95/vt-senator-resurrects-dna-database-bill Valley News: Vt. Senator Resurrects DNA Database Bill (19th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.king5.com/story/news/local/2016/01/19/bill-would-require-dna-swabs-after-some-arrests/79031332/ King5: Bill would require DNA swabs after some arrests (19th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2016/01/16/cold-case-police-hope-dna-leads-parents-abandoned-baby/78762376/ Argus Leader: Cold case: Police hope DNA leads to parents of abandoned baby (16th January, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.app.com/story/news/politics/new-jersey/chris-christie/2016/01/15/christie-sign-veto-legislation/78858094/ Asbury Park Press: WATCH: Sign or veto? 20 bills before Christie (15th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.northjersey.com/news/n-j-legislature-wraps-up-business-1.1489560?page=all North Jersey: N.J. Legislature wraps up business (11th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article53624935.html Miami Herald: How fines to N.Y. banks will pay to test Miami’s old rape kits (8th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://flcourier.com/2016/01/fdle-thousands-of-rape-kits-untested-statewide/ Florida Courier: FDLE: Thousands of rape kits untested statewide (7th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://rhrealitycheck.org/article/2016/01/07/new-mexico-police-massive-rape-kit-backlog-audit-finds/ RH Reality Check: New Mexico Police Have Massive Rape Kit Backlog, Audit Finds (7th January, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/miami-beach/article53173195.html Miami Herald: Miami Beach police expect to test 229 untested rape kits later this year (5th January, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/13-435-untested-rape-kits-found-in-florida-27-percent-are-in-miami-dade-8152700 Miami New Times: 13,435 Untested Rape Kits Found In Florida; 27 Percent Are In Miami-Dade (4th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/backlog-of-untested-rape-kits-in-florida-far-worse-than-earlier-estimates/2259973 Tampa Bay Times: Backlog of untested rape kits in Florida far worse than earlier estimates (4th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article53023735.html Miami Herald: Miami PD to begin work on state’s largest backlog of untested rape kits (4th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.chronline.com/crime/washington-lab-needs-more-money-to-clear-rape-kit-backlog/article_dcedb1f6-afe6-11e5-9f5d-bf7fc9eb651c.html The Chronicle: Washington Lab Needs More Money to Clear Rape Kit Backlog (31th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/id=1202745845486/Lippmans-Initiatives?mcode=0&amp;curindex=0&amp;curpage=ALL&amp;slreturn=20160004133855 The New York Law Journal: Lippman's Initiatives (30th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://wknofm.org/post/tennessee-reduces-backlog-untested-rape-kits-sets-new-rules-police#stream/0 WKNO: Tennessee Reduces Backlog Of Untested Rape Kits, Sets New Rules For Police (21st December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.trentonian.com/general-news/20151220/nj-weedman-dna-data-banks-no-need-to-march-people-into-ovens The Trentonian: NJ WEEDMAN: DNA data banks = no need to march people into ovens (20th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.scsun-news.com/story/news/2015/12/20/state-auditor-helps-complete-count-rape-kit-backlog/77667206/ Silver City Sun-News: State Auditor helps complete count of ‘rape kit’ backlog (20th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://fusion.net/story/245643/dna-expungement/ Fusion: It is ridiculously hard for Californians to get their DNA out of the FBI’s genetic database (18th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://nmpoliticalreport.com/23405/state-auditor-announces-actual-number-of-backlogged-rape-kits/ NM Political Report: State Auditor announces actual number of backlogged rape kits (18th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.myajc.com/news/news/local/prosecutors-want-to-collect-dna-at-arrest-not-afte/nphRg/ Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Prosecutors want to collect DNA at arrest, not after conviction (11th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/featured-articles/7920-fbi-director-hatch-bill-will-increase-law-enforcement-efficiency-and-accuracy Utah Policy: FBI Director: Hatch Bill Will Increase Law Enforcement Efficiency and Accuracy (10th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dl-online.com/opinion/editorials/3890408-time-consider-testing-all-rape-kits DL-Online: Time to consider the testing of all rape kits (26th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.daily-times.com/story/news/crime/2015/11/21/san-juan-county-rape-kits-go-untested/76108314/ Daily Times: San Juan County 'rape kits' go untested (21th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.tampabay.com/news/courts/criminal/ignored-for-years-tampa-teenagers-rape-kit-is-linked-to-a-serial-offender/2254797 Tampa Bay Times: Ignored for years, Tampa teenager's rape kit is linked to a previous offender (20th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.14news.com/story/30561436/the-dna-database-linking-the-past 14 News: Special Report: The DNA Database (19th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.northescambia.com/2015/11/scott-wants-more-funding-for-fdle-crime-labs North Escambia: Scott Wants More Funding For FDLE Crime Labs (19th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://crime.blogs.news-journalonline.com/11272/gov-scott-seeks-funding-to-test-rape-kit-backlog/ Daytona Beach News-Journal: Gov. Scott seeks funding to test rape-kit backlog (19th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wwmt.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/Special-Report-Cold-Case-Crackdown-233829.shtml#.VlOHe7SfzbI WWMT: Special Report: Cold Case Crackdown (19th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/South-Bend-Rep-Bauer-files-inmate-DNA-bill/36526152 WBST: South Bend Rep. Bauer files inmate DNA bill (18th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.news4jax.com/news/gov-proposes-85m-for-states-crime-labs/36525868 News4Jax: Gov. proposes $8.5M for state's crime labs (18th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wsj.com/articles/defense-attorneys-demand-closer-look-at-software-used-to-detect-crime-scene-dna-1447842603 The Wall Street Journal: Defense Attorneys Demand Closer Look at Software Used to Detect Crime-Scene DNA (18t November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.njlawjournal.com/id=1202742529943/NJ-Expands-DNA-Testing-for-Criminal-Defendants?slreturn=20151017182615 New Jerseay Law Journal: NJ Expands DNA Testing for Criminal Defendants (16th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://yubanet.com/usa/EFF-to-Court-California-s-DNA-Law-Violates-Privacy-Protections-Guaranteed-by-State.php#.VkuvIrSfzbJ Yuba Net: EFF to Court: California’s DNA Law Violates Privacy Protections Guaranteed by State (16th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.eastidahonews.com/2015/11/many-rape-kits-go-untested-in-canyon-county/ East Idaho News: Many Rape Kits go Untested in Canyon County (14th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/11/12/minnesota-untested-rape-kits MPR News: BCA finds nearly 3,500 untested rape kits across MN (12th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/news/investigations/2015/11/07/untested-sexual-assault-evidence-kits-pile-up/71637214/ Poughkeepsie Journal: VIDEO: Sex assault evidence kits remain untested in Dutchess, NY state (12th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.winknews.com/2015/11/10/untested-rape-kits-lee-sheriffs-office-comments-on-498-untested-kits/ Wink News: Untested rape kits: LSCO comments on 498 untested kits (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.rexburgstandardjournal.com/news/idaho/untested-rape-kits-in-idaho-raise-concerns/article_ee4f5bee-87db-11e5-b9b5-4b6495a84e53.html Standard Journal: Untested rape kits in Idaho raise concerns (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/nov/10/sexual-assault-rape-kit-backlog-ignored-destroyed The Guardian: Victims' hopes for justice fade as rape kits are routinely ignored or destroyed (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.idahopress.com/news/many-rape-kits-go-untested-in-canyon-county/article_c4cc7ff8-7e9f-5eee-afaf-881087d006d6.html Idaho Press-Tribune: Many rape kits go untested in Canyon County (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/11/us/west-virginia-ruling-could-clarify-the-rights-of-criminal-defendants.html?_r=0 The New York Times: West Virginia Ruling Could Clarify the Rights of Criminal Defendants (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://dcourier.com/main.asp?SectionID=36&amp;SubSectionID=73&amp;ArticleID=151764 The Daily Courier: Editorial: Don't let your DNA betray you (9th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/get-real-on-floridas-untested-rape-kits/2252947 Tampa Bay Times: Carlton: Get real on Florida's untested rape kits (6th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.buzzfeed.com/stephaniemlee/law-enforcement-requests-for-users-health-and-biometric-data#.noj7QEgwM Buzzfeed: As Companies Collect More Health Data, Cops Will Ask To See It (5th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.texaslawyer.com/id=1202741043367/GC-of-Forensic-Science-Commission-Focuses-on-Collaboration?mcode=0&amp;curindex=0&amp;curpage=ALL&amp;slreturn=20151009154927 Texas Lawyer: GC of Forensic Science Commission Focuses on Collaboration (2nd November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2015/10/brenda_tracy_melissa_bittlers.html Oregon Live: Brenda Tracy, Melissa Bittler's family work to protect rape victims with 'Melissa's Bill' (31th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://kut.org/post/after-dna-database-correction-travis-county-preps-review-cases KUT: After DNA Database Correction, Travis County Preps for Review of Cases (28th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newrepublic.com/article/123177/how-dna-evidence-incriminated-impossible-suspect New Republic: How DNA Evidence Incriminated an Impossible Suspect (26th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/oct/25/sexual-assault-victim-advocate-says-state-lab-is-a/ Washington Times: Sexual assault victim advocate says state lab is a model (25th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.twcnews.com/tx/austin/news/2015/10/21/hundreds-of-dna-samples-may-need-retesting.html TWC News: Hundreds of DNA Samples May Need Retesting (21st October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.arkansasmatters.com/news/local-news/arkansas-pushing-to-test-all-untested-rape-kits Arkansas matters: Arkansas Pushing To Test All Untested Rape Kits (21st October 2015)]<br /> **[http://fusion.net/story/218726/23andme-transparency-report/ Fusion: 3andMe releases transparency report, revealing how often cops ask for customers’ DNA (21st October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wbiw.com/state/archive/2015/10/-indiana-state-police-laboratory-achieves-major-milestone-with-5000th-codis-match.php WBIW: Indiana State Police Laboratory Achieves Major Milestone With 5,000th CODIS Match (20th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wnd.com/2015/10/cops-want-customer-dna-from-geneology-sites/ WND: Cops want customer DNA from genealogy sites (17th October 2015)]<br /> **[https://boingboing.net/2015/10/17/23andme-ancestry-com-aggrega.html Boingboing: 23andme &amp; Ancestry.com aggregated the world's DNA; the police obliged them by asking for it (17th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://fusion.net/story/215204/law-enforcement-agencies-are-asking-ancestry-com-and-23andme-for-their-customers-dna/ Fusion: Cops are asking Ancestry.com and 23andMe for their customers’ DNA (16th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.popsci.com/could-submitting-your-dna-to-private-genetics-companies-land-you-in-court Popular Science: Could having your DNA tested land you in court? (16th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/oct/15/prop-47-dna-juvenile-petition-denied/ The San Diego Union-Tribune: High court declines to hear Prop 47 DNA case (15th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wired.com/2015/10/familial-dna-evidence-turns-innocent-people-into-crime-suspects/ Wired: Your Relative’s DNA Could Turn You Into a Suspect (13th october 2015)]<br /> **[http://midweekwire.com/2015/10/12/bucks-unveils-new-countywide-crime-fighting-dna-program/ The Midweek Wire: Bucks unveils new countywide crime-fighting DNA program (12th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.news4jax.com/politics/Bill-would-set-rules-for-DNA-evidence-processing/35792134 News4Jax: Bill would set rules for DNA evidence processing (12th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.cincinnati.com/story/opinion/editorials/2015/10/10/editorial-use-backlog-rape-evidence-solve-crimes/73732602/ Cincinnati: Editorial: Use backlog of rape evidence to solve crimes (10th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://radio.wpsu.org/post/police-departments-bucks-county-launch-dna-database WPSU: Police Departments In Bucks County Launch DNA Database (9th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2015/10/the-dark-side-of-dna-databases/408709/ The Atlantic: The Dark Side of DNA Databases (8th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/oct/8/dakota-county-resumes-dna-collection-effort-is-cha/ The Washington Times: Dakota County resumes pre-conviction DNA collection (8th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/10/07/dna-at-the-fringes-twins-chimerism-and-synthetic-dna.html The Daily Beast: DNA At the Fringes: Twins, Chimerism, and Synthetic DNA (7th October 2015)]<br /> **[https://kutv.com/news/local/results-back-on-hundreds-of-rape-kits-tested-by-state-crime-lab KUTV: Results back on hundreds of rape kits tested by State Crime Lab (7th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20151007_New_Bucks_DNA_database_is_the_first_of_its_kind_nationally.html Philly.com: New Bucks DNA database is the first of its kind nationally (7th October 2015)]<br /> **[NYU Law News: Testing DNA: In her new book, Erin Murphy investigates how the criminal justice system misuses genetic identification (7th October 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/editorials/article38012553.html The News Tribune: Too much evidence locked away in untested rape kits (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://6abc.com/news/dna-database-program-announced-in-bucks-county/1019920/ Action News: DNA Database program announced in Bucks County (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20151007_Bucks_set_to_collect_DNA_from_crime_suspects.html Philly.com: Bucks collecting DNA from crime suspects (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://philadelphia.suntimes.com/phi-news/7/96/208187/bucks-county-forms-dna-database-for-its-police-departments Sun Times Philadelphia: Bucks County Forms DNA Database For Its Police Departments (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2015/10/06/bucks-county-forms-dna-database-for-its-police-departments/ CBS Philly: Police Share DNA Evidence Throughout Bucks County In New Program (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-southeasternpa/a-first-of-its-kind-nationwide-coming-to-bucks-county/35690454 69 News: A first of its kind, nationwide, coming to Bucks County (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.norwalkreflector.com/article/news/8217731 Norwalk Reflector: State's cold-case initiative pays off with convictions in rape cases (5th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.seacoastonline.com/article/20151005/NEWS/151009642 Seacoastonline: Hampton lawmaker calls for N.H. audit of untested rape kits (5th October 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.toledoblade.com/Courts/2015/10/05/State-s-cold-case-initiative-pays-off-with-convictions-in-rape-cases.html The Blade: State’s cold-case initiative pays off with convictions in rape cases (5th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.delcotimes.com/general-news/20151004/murder-mystery-of-gary-drais-remains-unsolved-after-10-years Delaware County Daily Times: Murder mystery of Gary Drais remains unsolved after 10 years (4th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2015/10/state_police_urge_police_sheri.html Oregon Live: State police urge police, sheriffs to send sexual assault kits to lab within 14 days of receipt (1st October 2015)] <br /> **[http://www.wcbi.com/local-news/dna-samples-taken-from-people-arrested-for-violent-crimes/ WCBI: Video: DNA Samples Taken From People Arrested For Violent Crimes (1st October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailytimesleader.com/content/new-dna-sampling-law-takes-effect-oct-1 Daily Times Leader: New DNA sampling law takes effect Oct. 1 (30th September 2015)]<br /> **[https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2015/09/30/your-personal-cloud-of-microbes-could-one-day-be-used-to-profile-you/ Naked Security: Your personal cloud of microbes could one day be used to profile you (30th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/09/28/tv-s-john-walsh-trump-is-my-friend-but-he-s-one-crazy-bastard.html The Daily Beast: TV’s John Walsh: Trump Is My Friend, but He’s ‘One Crazy Bastard’ (28th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/sep/27/prop-47-dna-database-supreme-court/ The San Diego Union-Tribune: Prop 47 could purge DNA database (27th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://wncn.com/2015/09/24/state-rape-kit-backlog-deters-some-victims-from-reporting/ WNCN: State rape kit backlog deters some victims from reporting (24th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://wjon.com/st-cloud-joining-tri-county-crime-lab-hope-to-solve-crimes-faster/ WJON: St. Cloud Joining Tri-County Crime Lab, Hope to Solve Crimes Faster (24th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2015/09/24/old-lmpd-rape-kit-tests-may-reveal-new-leads/72629790/ The Courier-Journal: Old LMPD rape-kit tests may reveal new leads (24th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-34346802 BBC: Millions of fingerprints stolen in US government hack (24th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/andy-drath-john-wayne-gacy_5602f7f6e4b08820d91b5aad Huffington Post: The John Wayne Gacy Investigation Just Solved An Unrelated Cold Case (23th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.fox19.com/story/30081113/state-auditor-3000-rape-kits-never-tested-in-ky Fox19 Now: State Auditor: 3,000 rape kits never tested in KY (21st September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.kentucky.com/2015/09/21/4049206_adam-edelen-a-stomach-turning.html?rh=1 Kentucky.com: State auditor: A 'stomach-turning' 3,090 sexual assault kits remain untested in Kentucky (21st September 2015)]<br /> **[http://wkyufm.org/post/kentucky-law-agencies-have-3000-untested-rape-kits WKU: Kentucky Law Agencies Have 3,000 Untested Rape Kits (21st September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wdrb.com/story/30080074/auditor-edelen-releases-special-report-on-sexual-assault-evidence-in-ky WDRB: Auditor Edelen Releases Special Report on Sexual Assault Evidence in Ky. (21st September 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/09/16/prosecutor-backs-expanded-dna-testing/0xs4g7SETzXNnTKiKdP6cN/story.html Boston Globe: Prosecutor backs expanded DNA testing (17th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newsplex.com/home/headlines/Links-Between-Matthew-Cases-Highlights-Need-for-DNA-Collection-327940001.html NewsPlex.com: Links Between Matthew Cases Highlights Need for DNA Collection (16th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://registerguard.com/rg/news/local/33504222-75/untested-rape-kits-pile-up-in-portland.html.csp The Register Guard: Untested rape kits pile up in Portland (16th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://registerguard.com/rg/opinion/33510452-78/justice-denied.html.csp The Register Guard: Justice denied (16th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.pe.com/articles/cases-780322-dna-agencies.html The Press-Enterprise: CASSIE MACDUFF: Rape kits should never be allowed to pile up again (15th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://wbay.com/2015/09/15/dna-links-repeat-offenders-to-unsolved-crimes/ WBAY.com: DNA Links Repeat Offenders to Unsolved Crimes (15th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://crimeblog.dallasnews.com/2015/09/dallas-county-das-office-gets-1-5-million-grant-to-handle-rape-kit-backlog.html/ The Dallas Morning News: Dallas County DA’s office gets $1.5 million grant to handle rape kit backlog (15 September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.policeone.com/officer-misconduct-internal-affairs/articles/9499531-Thousands-of-untested-Ore-sexual-assault-kits-could-have-helped-solve-500-crimes/ PoliceOne.com: Thousands of untested Ore. sexual assault kits could have helped solve 500 crimes (15th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/uva/area-to-mark-a-year-since-graham-s-disappearance/article_a39cb788-598a-11e5-b665-27cc0848d42a.html The Daily Progress: Area to mark a year since Graham's disappearance (12th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wave3.com/story/30012978/grant-could-ease-rape-kit-testing-backlog-bring-more-victims-forward WAVE: Grant could ease rape-kit testing backlog, bring more victims forward (11th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://foxct.com/2015/09/11/state-to-test-100s-of-rape-kits-some-decades-old/ FOX CT: State to test 100s of rape kits, some decades old (11th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-bondi-makes-right-call-on-rape-kits/2245169 Tampa Bay Times: Editorial: Bondi makes right call on rape kits (11th September 2015)]<br /> **[https://reason.com/blog/2015/09/11/rape-kit-backlog-gets-boost-from-biden Reason: Rape Kit Backlog Testing Gets $41 Million Boost From Obama Administration (11th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.india.com/news/world/white-house-and-new-york-city-prosecutor-pledge-usd-79-million-to-test-rape-kits-544453/ India.com: White House and New York City prosecutor pledge USD 79 million to test rape kits (11th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.allgov.com/news/unusual-news/fbi-errors-lead-to-discovery-that-dna-evidence-may-be-far-less-foolproof-when-it-includes-more-than-one-person-150910?news=857388 AllGov: FBI Errors Lead to Discovery that DNA Evidence May be Far Less Foolproof When It Includes More than One Person (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thv11.com/story/news/local/2015/09/11/arkansas--receive-grant-money--untested-rape-kits/72045420/ THV11: Arkansas to receive grant money for untested rape kits (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.13newsnow.com/story/news/local/13news-now-investigates/2015/09/10/13news-now-investigates-vp-announces-funds--testthekits/72031072/ 13News Now:13News Now Investigates: VP announces #TestTheKits funds (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/11/nyregion/city-prosecutor-using-millions-seized-from-banks-for-rape-kit-testing.html The New York Times: New York City Prosecutor Using Millions Taken From Banks for Rape-Kit Testing (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.westkentuckystar.com/News/State/Kentucky/KSP-Receives-1-9-Million-in-Sexual-Assault-Kits.aspx West Kentucky Star: KSP Receives $1.9 Million in Sexual Assault Kits (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://jacksonville.com/news/crime/2015-09-10/story/state-attorneys-office-receives-2-million-federal-grant-clear-rape-test The Florida Times Union: State Attorney's Office receives $2 million federal grant to clear rape test-kit backlog (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2015/09/10/kentucky-gets-19m-process-rape-kits/72017088/ The Courier-Journal: Kentucky gets $1.9M to process rape kits (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://nenewsroom.com/new-tx-laws-in-effect-september-p2417-1.htm Northeast News: New TX Laws in effect September 1, 2015 (8th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nextgov.com/defense/2015/09/dhs-delays-dna-tests-refugee-camps-aimed-stemming-human-trafficking/120356/ Nextgov: DHS Delays Refugee Rapid DNA Tests Aimed at Stemming Human Trafficking (4th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.cjr.org/local_news/rape_kit_reporting.php Columbia Journalism Review: How an Ohio reporter helped convict more than 100 rapists (2nd September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/politics/la-me-prop-47-appeal-20150903-story.html LA Times: DNA database imperiled by Prop. 47 ruling on juveniles, San Diego D.A. says (2nd September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.kxxv.com/story/29935263/new-dna-database-law-seeks-to-prevent-solve-crimes KXXV News Channel 25: New DNA database law seeks to prevent, solve crimes (1st September 2015)]<br /> **[http://azdailysun.com/news/local/officers-lose-appeal-of-warrantless-dna-samples/article_aee4a716-0faf-5c00-920b-8ad1730ae26f.html Arizona Daily Sun: Officers lose appeal of warrantless DNA samples (31st August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.saukvalley.com/2015/08/26/sterling-lee-county-law-enforcement-have-few-untested-rape-kits/a7u2kdb/ SaukValley.com: Sterling, Lee County law enforcement have few untested rape kits (31st August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nuvo.net/indianapolis/study-committee-takes-up-issue-of-dna-sampling-for-arrestees/Content?oid=3422883 NUVO: Study committee takes up issue of DNA sampling for arrestees (21st August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courthousenews.com/2015/08/20/info-sought-on-fbis-rapid-dna-database.htm Courthouse News Service: Info Sought on FBI's Rapid DNA Database (20th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.journalgazette.net/opinion/editorials/DNA-database-8336955 Fort Wayne Journal Gazette: DNA database ‎(20th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wchstv.com/news/features/eyewitness-news/stories/Partnership-Between-Multiple-Agencies-Seeks-To-Reduce-Untested-Rape-Kits-Solve-Crimes-187659.shtml#.Ve32nJeYQxI WCHS8: Partnership Between Multiple Agencies Seeks To Reduce Untested Rape Kits, Solve Crimes (19th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courierpress.com/news/state/indiana-considering-dna-tests-for-all-felony-arrests_80239051 Evansville Courier &amp; Press: Indiana considering DNA tests for all felony arrests (19th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wbrz.com/news/investigative-unit-hundreds-of-cases-remain-open-despite-dna-match/ WBRZ2: Investigative Unit: Hundreds of cases remain open, despite DNA match (19th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ibj.com/articles/54516-indiana-lawmakers-to-consider-expanding-dna-testing Indianapolis Business Journal: Indiana lawmakers to consider expanding DNA testing (19th August 2015‎)]<br /> **[http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_28662110/katies-law-results-500th-hit-denver-linking-dna The Denver Post: Katie's Law results in 500th hit in Denver linking DNA to a suspect (18th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/lawmakers-study-dna-arrestee-testing-law WFYI: Lawmakers Study 'DNA Arrestee Testing' Law (18th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://indianapublicmedia.org/news/police-dna-samples-felony-arrestees-86290/ Indiana Public Media: Should The Police Take DNA Samples Of Felony Arrestees? (18th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2015/08/18/indiana-lawmakers-studying-expanded-dna-testing/31946987/ IndyStar: Indiana lawmakers studying expanded DNA testing (18th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/proposal-would-allow-police-to-take-dna-sample-from-felony-arrestees/34792394 WSBT-TV: Proposal would allow police to take DNA sample from felony suspects (18th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://fox59.com/2015/08/18/indiana-lawmakers-reconsider-proposal-to-require-dna-sample-on-felony-arrests/ Fox59: Indiana lawmakers reconsider proposal to require DNA sample on felony arrests (18th August 2015‎)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/maryland-high-court-rules-police-can-use-volunteered-dna-in-other-cases/2015/08/16/f02cdd24-4294-11e5-8e7d-9c033e6745d8_story.html Washington Post: Maryland high court rules police can use volunteered DNA in other cases (16th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/111472/ Gainesville Times: Evidence in past assault cases will get fresh scrutiny (15th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/commentary/commentary-innocence-not-always-a-defense/article_02176d9a-609d-501c-9f32-1ae01c5b1165.html Santa Fe New Mexican: Commentary: Innocence not always a defense (15th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.officer.com/news/12102497/maryland-court-allows-dna-to-be-used-in-future-cases Officer.com: Court Allows DNA to be Used in Future Cases (13th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/bs-md-police-dna-20150812-story.html Baltimore Sun:Court ruling allows DNA to be used in future cases (12th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/12/opinion/when-innocence-is-no-defense.html?_r=0 New York Times: When Innocence Is No Defense (12th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2823610-155/editorial-rape-kit-backlog-must-never-happen Editorial: Rape-kit backlog must never happen again (11th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.cleveland.com/rape-kits/index.ssf/2015/08/has_your_police_department_sub.html Has your police department submitted rape kits for testing and gotten results? Search our database to find out (10th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thelegalintelligencer.com/latest-news/id=1202733726482/DNA-Sample-Requirement-Is-Approved-by-Senate?mcode=1395262324557&amp;curindex=87&amp;slreturn=20150713040441 The Legal Intelligencer: DNA Sample Requirement Is Approved by Senate (4th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://fcir.org/2015/08/03/the-fbi-built-a-database-that-can-catch-rapists-almost-nobody-uses-it/ FCIR: THE FBI BUILT A DATABASE THAT CAN CATCH RAPISTS; ALMOST NOBODY USES IT (3rd August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.islandpacket.com/2015/08/03/3864116_down-to-a-science-dna-lab-increases.html?rh=1 Hilton Head Island Packet: Down to a science: DNA lab increases efficiency after 5 years (3rd August 2015)]<br /> **[http://tbo.com/news/crime/bay-area-joins-movement-to-process-critical-rape-evidence-20150802/ TBO.com: Bay area joins movement to process critical rape evidence (1st August 2015)]<br /> **[http://globegazette.com/news/iowa/midwest-killers-identified-only-about-half-the-time/article_7fc86bc7-6fbd-5474-8b22-fdacafcefad9.html Mason City Globe Gazette: Midwest killers identified only about half the time (29th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://watchdog.org/231629/bill-dna-collection-powers/ Watchdog: CA Dem introduces bill to renovate state’s DNA collection powers (28th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wowktv.com/story/29644342/wv-forensic-experts-analyzing-dna-in-connection-to-possible-serial-murderer WOWKTV: WV forensic experts analyzing DNA in connection to possible serial killer (28th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/wendy-kramer/sperm-donors-who-wish-to-_b_7878688.html Huffington Post: Sperm Donors Who Wish to Remain Anonymous Just Shouldn't Donate (28th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2015/07/28/rape-kits-investigation-law-enforcement-editorials-debates/30789145/ USA TODAY: Let crime fighters do our job: Another view (28th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/politics/la-me-prop47-juveniles-20150727-story.html Los Angeles Times: Prop. 47 also reduces some juvenile offenses, state court rules (27th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/half-of-midwest-deaths-unsolved/article_421ad159-d22e-50eb-9554-258e64dd6374.html Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier: Half of Midwest deaths unsolved (27th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://savannahnow.com/news/2015-07-27/police-scramble-test-old-rape-kits-leads-crime-backlog Savannah Morning News: Police scramble to test old rape kits leads to crime backlog (26th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://news.wgcu.org/post/state-attorney-candidate-calls-jacksonville-lawmakers-prioritize-unprocessed-rape-kits WGCU News: State Attorney Candidate Calls On Jacksonville Lawmakers To Prioritize Unprocessed Rape Kits (24th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thetimesnews.com/article/20150723/news/150729458 The Times News: Alamance sheriff, Gibsonville police endorse regional crime lab proposal(23rd July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wwltv.com/story/news/local/orleans/2015/07/22/dna-matches-also-backlogged-in-state/30540895/ WWL: DNA matches also backlogged in state (23rd July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.pri.org/stories/2015-07-21/korean-adoptees-are-using-dna-kits-get-glimpse-their-ancestry PRI: Korean adoptees are using DNA kits to get a glimpse of their ancestry (21st July 2015)]<br /> **[http://bluenationreview.com/if-you-rape-kym-worthy-is-after-your-sorry-ass/ Blue Nation Review: If You Rape, Kym Worthy is After Your Sorry Ass (21st July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thetowntalk.com/story/news/local/2015/07/18/state-law-prompt-dna-backlog/30356791/ Alexandria Town Talk: State law could prompt DNA backlog (19th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://tvnewsroom.org/newslines/u-s/work-continues-to-test-detroit-rape-kits-found-in-2009-48018/ TV Newsroom: Work continues to test Detroit rape kits found in 2009 (18th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2015/07/16/audit-spurs-action-lmpd-rape-kits/30266947/ The Courier Journal: Audit spurs action on LMPD rape kits (17th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/story/news/crime/2015/07/16/cold-case-rape-kits-producing-convictions-years-after-crime/30238829/ First Coast News: Cold Case Rape Kits Producing Convictions Years After Crime (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ktvb.com/story/news/local/2015/07/17/unprocessed-rape-kits-in-idaho-waiting-in-the-cue/30222299/ KTVB: 7 Investigates: Processing rape kits a priority in Idaho (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wwltv.com/story/news/local/investigations/katie-moore/2015/07/16/wendys-story-one-rape-victims-20-year-journey-for-justice/30253299/ WWL: Investigation shows sex assault kits often underreported (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.kare11.com/story/news/investigations/2015/07/16/minnesota-rape-kits-untested/30187419/ KARE: Minnesota rape kits go untested (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wusa9.com/story/news/local/2015/07/16/testthekits-untested-rape-kits/30230447/ W USA: #TesttheKits: Thousands of rape kits go untested (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://host.madison.com/news/local/writers/steven_elbow/usa-today-uncovers-tens-of-thousands-of-untested-rape-kits/article_cf9b0eed-d94c-5d09-bfdf-f535a39d249a.html Madison.com: USA Today uncovers tens of thousands of untested rape kits (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.whas11.com/story/news/local/on-your-side/2015/07/16/testthekits-more-than-1k-lmpd-rape-kit-cases-in-question/30255699/ WHAS: #TesttheKits: LMPD has unknown number of untested rape kits (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sacbee.com/opinion/editorials/article27354568.html Sacramento Bee: Democrats line up against police use of DNA (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wfmynews2.com/story/news/local/2-wants-to-know/2015/07/15/2wtk-a-2-wants-to-know-investigation-untested-rape-kits/30214221/ WFMY News: A 2 Wants to Know 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**[http://www.providencejournal.com/article/20150705/NEWS/150709632 The Providence Journal: Police praise R.I.'s new DNA sampling law for violent crimes; civil libertarians say it erodes presumption of innocence (5th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2015/07/more_than_5000_untested_sex_as.html OregonLive.com: More than 5000 untested sex assault kits languish in Oregon (3rd July 2015)]<br /> **[http://wvtf.org/post/new-public-safety-laws-pertain-dna-collection-sexual-violence WVTF: New Public Safety Laws Pertain to DNA Collection, Sexual Violence (2nd July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.njlawjournal.com/id=1202731237939/NJ-Bill-Would-Expand-DNA-Testing-for-Criminal-Defendants?slreturn=20150606071542 new Jersey Law Journal: NJ Bill Would Expand DNA Testing for Criminal Defendants (2nd July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/New-law-expands-Virginia-s-DNA-database/33927458 WDBJ7: New law expands Virginia's DNA database (1st July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/20150628-editorial-justice-for-victims-as-dallas-rape-kit-backlog-eases.ece Dallas Morning News: Editorial: Justice for victims as Dallas' rape-kit backlog eases (28th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.eastcountymagazine.org/why-are-137-rape-kits-untested-el-cajon East County Magazine: WHY ARE 137 RAPE KITS UNTESTED IN EL CAJON? (25th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://crimeblog.dallasnews.com/2015/06/whats-the-status-of-dallas-rape-kit-backlog-these-charts-explain.html/ Dallas Morning News (blog): What’s the status of Dallas’ rape kit backlog? These charts explain (25th Jun 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dallasobserver.com/news/das-office-adds-staff-in-anticipation-of-influx-in-rape-cases-from-dna-testing-7343931 Dallas Observer: DA's Office Adds Staff In Anticipation of Influx in Rape Cases from DNA Testing (25th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/story/29392480/dakota-county-to-start-collecting-dna-from-some-charged-with-crime Fox 9: Dakota County to start collecting DNA from some charged with crime (24th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.startribune.com/dakota-county-to-begin-collecting-dna-from-people-charged-with-violent-crimes/309429201/ Minneapolis Star Tribune: Dakota County to begin collecting DNA from people charged with violent crimes (23rd June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.pantagraph.com/news/rare-dna-process-allowed-in-whalen-murder-case/article_a13a6bb6-7535-5792-9c8e-47923aa36a52.html Pantagraph: Rare DNA process allowed in Whalen murder case (23rd June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.medgadget.com/2015/06/human-identification-market-global-industry-analysis-and-forecast-2014-2020-by-persistence-market-research.html Medgadget.com (blog): Human Identification Market – Global Industry Analysis and Forecast 2014-2020, by Persistence Market Research (22nd June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.lawofficer.com/articles/2015/06/rapid-dna-analysis.html Law Officer.com: Rapid DNA Analysis (18th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ktvz.com/news/bend-police-have-113-untested-rape-kits-in-storage/33642656 KTVZ: Bend police have 113 untested rape kits in storage (17th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2015/06/police_agencies_across_oregon.html OregonLive.com: Police agencies across Oregon counting their untested sexual assault kits (17th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://erstarnews.com/2015/06/14/wright-wont-have-sherburnes-back-on-this-one/ Star News: Wright won’t have Sherburne’s back on this one (14th June 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.takepart.com/article/2015/06/11/colibri-center-human-rights Takepart: Migrants Gone Missing: Healing and Closure for Families, Thanks to Forensic Science (11th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://bergendispatch.com/articles/36398840/Bill-to-Expand-Access-to-DNA-Testing-Exonerate-the-Wrongfully-Convicted-Passes-Assembly.aspx Bergen Dispatch: Bill to Expand Access to DNA Testing &amp; Exonerate the Wrongfully convicted passes Assembly (11th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/henry-louis-gates-jr/the-wonders-of-dna_b_7556386.html Huffington Post: The Wonders of DNA (10th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-lehighvalley/-McDonald-s-baby-uses-DNA-to-advance-his-search-for-birth-mother/33504626 69 WFMZ: : &quot;McDonald's baby&quot; uses DNA to advance his search for birth mother (10th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nbc29.com/story/29286543/tracci-joins-race-for-albemarle-county-commonwealths-attorney NBC 29: Tracci Joins Race for Albemarle County Commonwealth's Attorney (10th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steven-blumenfeld/dna-forensics-policy-considerations_b_7546672.html Huffington Post: Policymakers Must Help Unleash the Potential of DNA Forensics (9th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.egcitizen.com/articles/2015/06/09/news/doc5571e9e793e3d634715366.txt Elk Grove Citizen: Cooper’s criminal DNA bill gets Assembly approval (9th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Opinion&amp;title=human-dna-databasebrrace-to-the-clouds&amp;id=109331 Reuters: HUMAN DNA DATABASE RACE TO THE CLOUDS (8th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://kdminer.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&amp;subsectionID=797&amp;articleID=66222 Daily Miner: An innocent man on death row in Arizona - First of a series (7th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.lockportjournal.com/opinion/chief-s-corner-dna-in-modern-police-work/article_beb4f786-8f3d-5d5c-8914-6711f08543c4.html Lockport Journal: CHIEF'S CORNER: DNA in modern police work (7th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://jacksonville.com/news/crime/2015-06-03/story/rape-test-kits-backlogged-across-country-jacksonville-addresses-issue Florida Times-Union Jacksonville.com: Rape-test kits backlogged across country; Jacksonville addresses the issue (3rd June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.trivalleycentral.com/casa_grande_dispatch/national_news/focus-on-rape-tests-could-send-thousands-to-prison/article_d1a1307c-0873-11e5-b809-3b19ea62d252.html Casa Grande Dispatch: Focus on rape tests could send thousands to prison (1st June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oneidadispatch.com/general-news/20150531/rapists-free-as-1000s-of-rape-kits-gather-dust Oneida Dispatch: Rapists free as 1,000s of rape kits gather dust (31st May 2015))]<br /> **[http://americanlivewire.com/2015-05-30-4000th-hit-recorded-in-marylands-dna-records/ American Live Wire: 4000th Hit Recorded in Maryland's DNA Records (30th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/national_world/2015/05/30/police-prosecutors-push-for-rape-kit-tests-funds.html Columbus Dispatch: Police, prosecutors push for rape-kit tests, funds (30th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ibtimes.com/national-dna-testing-effort-old-rape-kits-sees-success-indicting-sexual-predators-1945258 International Business Times National DNA Testing Effort On Old Rape Kits Sees Success In Indicting Sexual Predators (30th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/fbi-notifies-crime-labs-of-errors-used-in-dna-match-calculations-since-1999/2015/05/29/f04234fc-0591-11e5-8bda-c7b4e9a8f7ac_story.html Washington Post: FBI notifies crime labs of errors used in DNA match calculations since 1999 (30th May 2015]<br /> **[http://www.cbs8.com/story/29142088/sdpd-has-nearly-3000-untested-rape-kits CBS 8 San Diego: SDPD has nearly 3000 untested rape kits (23rd May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oc-breeze.com/2015/05/22/71618_independent-consultant-completes-ocda-audit/ Orange County Breeze: Independent consultant completes OCDA audit (22nd May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wset.com/story/29130476/dna-found-on-pizza-crust-local-sheriff-says-testing-significantly-progressing WSET: DNA Found on Pizza Crust, Local Sheriff Says Testing Significantly Progressing (21st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.biometricupdate.com/201505/u-s-special-operations-command-testing-rapid-dna-readers Biometric Update: US Special Operations Command testing rapid DNA readers (21st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://sputniknews.com/us/20150522/1022435556.html Sputnik International: US Special Ops Forces Test Rapid DNA Readers for 'Juicy Missions'(21st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.jsonline.com/news/crime/appeals-court-dna-surcharges-unlawful-for-some-defendants-b99504413z1-304564731.html Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Appeals court: DNA surcharges unlawful for some defendants(21st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/SDPD-Explains-2800-Untested-Rape-Kits-304571261.html NBC 7 San Diego: SDPD Explains 2800+ Untested Rape Kits (21st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/2800-Rape-Kits-Sit-Untested-in-San-Diego-304325311.html NBC San 7 Diego: 2,800 Rape Kits Sit Untested in San Diego (19th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.marieclaire.com/culture/news/a14467/testing-rape-kits-houston/ Marie Claire: Rapists Are Going Free Because Kits Are Going Untested (19th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ctlawtribune.com/id=1202726775428/Editorial-Forensic-Examiner-Scandal-Should-Prompt-Conn-Action?mcode=0&amp;curindex=0 Connecticut Law Tribune: Editorial: Forensic Examiner Scandal Should Prompt Conn. Action (18th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ctlawtribune.com/id=1202726765951/Attorney-Finds-Evidence-in-Paper-Bag-Wins-Exoneration-for-Inmate Connecticut Law Tribune: Attorney Finds Evidence in Paper Bag, Wins Exoneration for Inmate (18th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bioedge.org/bioethics/hands-off-my-dna/11441 BioEdge: Hands off my DNA! (16th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.phillymag.com/news/2015/05/14/philadelphia-rape-kit-backlog/ Philadelphia Magazine: Will Philly End Its Rape Kit Backlog? (14th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://thecourier.com/opinion/couriers-view/2015/05/14/sex-crimes/ The Courier: Sex Crimes (14th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.scpr.org/news/2015/05/13/51656/orange-county-budget-battle-to-watch-is-over-d-a-s/ The Courier: DA's office comes up short in Orange County budget (13th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2015/05/12/rape-cases-get-five-more-years.html The Columbus Dispatch: State preparing to extend window to prosecute old rape cases (13th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.desertsun.com/story/news/crime_courts/2015/05/12/michael-hayes-conviction-cold-case/27217701/ The Desert Sun: 43-year-old DHS cold case murder conviction rare (12th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.examiner.com/article/ancestry-com-shares-dna-with-police-without-warrant Examiner: Ancestry.com shares DNA with police without warrant(8th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.businessinsider.com.au/its-terrifying-that-prosecutors-are-relying-on-hair-microscopy-2015-5 Business Insider: Prosecutors around the US are relying on shady science to convict people of crimes -- and it's terrifying (8th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://personalliberty.com/how-private-dna-data-led-idaho-cops-on-a-wild-goose-chase-and-linked-an-innocent-man-to-a-20-year-old-murder-case/ Personal Liberty: How private DNA data led Idaho cops on a wild goose chase and linked an innocent man to a 20-year-old murder case (7th May 2015)] <br /> **[http://sputniknews.com/us/20150507/1021836741.html Sputnik News: Ancestry.com in the Dock for Handing DNA to Police in Murder Case(7th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wnd.com/2015/05/ancestry-com-shares-dna-with-police/ WND: Ancestry.com shares DNA with police (6th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/2542095 Human Identification Market - Industry Size, Share, Trends Analysis and Global Forecast to 2020 (4th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wsj.com/articles/dna-leads-to-mans-arrest-in-1995-rape-1430522448 The Wall Street Journal: DNA Leads to Man’s Arrest in 1995 Rape (1st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/02/nyregion/suspect-is-identified-and-arrested-in-a-manhattan-rape-from-1995-after-a-dna-match.html?_r=0 New York Times: Suspect Is Identified and Arrested in a Manhattan Rape From 1995 After a DNA Match (1st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/local/2015/04/29/dna-arrest-law-takes-hold-fox-cities/26618315/ Post Crescent: DNA-on-arrest law takes hold in Fox Cities(29th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/missing-woman-s-daughter-wants-dna-test-to-see-if-winnipeg-jane-doe-is-a-match-1.3044936 CBC News: Missing woman's daughter wants DNA test to see if Winnipeg Jane Doe is a match (22nd April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2015/04/22/phoenix-police-apply-for-grant-to-help-with-dna-analysis/26202469/ The Republic: Phoenix Police seek grant to help with DNA analysis (22nd April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.journal-times.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-justice-delayed-may-not-be-justice-denied/article_03badfe0-e8ee-11e4-9916-2f2e82edb6d1.html Journal-Times: Editorial: Justice delayed may not be justice denied (22nd April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/fbi-overstated-forensic-hair-matches-in-nearly-all-criminal-trials-for-decades/2015/04/18/39c8d8c6-e515-11e4-b510-962fcfabc310_story.html Washington Post: FBI admits flaws in hair analysis over decades (18th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://triblive.com/usworld/world/8196467-74/nhan-dna-vietnam#axzz3Xwx0b79Y Washington Post: DNA matches child born in Vietnam, father in Texas after 40 years (18th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://fox43.com/2015/04/17/state-lawmakers-considering-law-to-require-dna-samples-after-arrest-for-serious-crimes/ Fox43: State lawmakers considering law to require DNA samples after arrest for serious crimes (17th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.kentucky.com/2015/04/15/3802420/adam-edelen-launches-statewide.html The Courier-Journal: Auditor to count number of untested rape kits (15th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.koaa.com/story/28804021/states-dna-database-could-be-expanding KOAA5: State's DNA database could be expanding (15th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://denver.cbslocal.com/2015/04/14/aclu-calls-dna-collection-on-misdemeanors-a-serious-privacy-invasion/ CBS Denver: ACLU Calls DNA Collection On Misdemeanors A ‘Serious Privacy Invasion’ (14th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.whsv.com/home/headlines/Va-DNA-Database-Reaches-10000th-Hit-299755581.html WHSV3: Va. DNA Database Reaches 10,000th Hit(14th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://chaddsfordlive.com/2015/04/14/pileggi-bill-would-update-dna-use-to-fight-crime/ Chadds Ford Live: Pileggi: Bill would update DNA use to fight crime (14th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://wtvr.com/2015/04/13/dna-database-10000th-cold-hit/ WTVR: Virginia forensic scientists achieve 10,000th ‘cold hit’(13th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.fredericknewspost.com/your_life/life_news_collection/real_life/buried-secrets-study-of-skeletal-remains-may-hold-key-to/article_587f3e81-55c3-52ef-b2e0-96ab11990f76.html the Frederick News Post: Buried secrets: Study of skeletal remains may hold key to slave history (12th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wisconsinrapidstribune.com/story/news/local/2015/04/11/state-changes-double-county-dna-workload/25618917/ Wisconsin Rapids Tribune: State changes double county DNA workload (11th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.lawofficer.com/articles/print/volume-11/issue-4/features/rapid-dna-technology.html Law Officer: Rapid DNA Technology (7th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/report-law-enforcement-cut-corners-with-untested-detroit-rape-kits/32234636 lick On Detroit: Law enforcement 'cut corners' with untested Detroit rape kits (7th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://denver.cbslocal.com/2015/04/03/lawmakers-push-for-more-dna-samples-from-offenders/ CBS Local: Lawmakers Push For More DNA Samples From Offenders (3rd April 2015)]<br /> **[http://voiceofoc.org/2015/04/supervisors-assert-themselves-against-da-on-aclu-loss-and-dna-collection/ Voice of OC: Supervisors Assert Themselves Against DA on ACLU Loss and DNA Collection (2nd April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wkow.com/story/28643799/2015/03/29/new-state-dna-law-aims-to-close-unsolved-cases-like-zimmermann-murder WKOW: Digging Deeper: New state DNA law aims to close unsolved cases like Zimmermann murder (30th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.biometricupdate.com/201503/duke-university-instructor-recommends-dna-database-to-track-unaccompanied-alien-children Biometric Update: Duke University instructor recommends DNA database to track unaccompanied alien children (27th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sfchronicle.com/crime/article/DNA-lab-irregularities-may-endanger-hundreds-of-6165643.php San Francisco Chronicle: DNA lab irregularities may endanger hundreds of SFPD cases (28th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.belgrade-news.com/opinion/columnists/john_w_whitehead/article_8a6c22aa-cdab-11e4-acf7-e3aad6308397.html Belgrade News: DNA is turning us into a nation of suspects (18th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.buzzfeed.com/azeenghorayshi/most-parents-dont-know-their-babys-blood-is-given-to-scienti#.bwJO77Ja7 Buzz Feed News: Most Parents Don’t Know Their Babies’ Blood Is Given To Scientists - But That May Change (17th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://wvtf.org/post/governor-considers-bill-expanding-states-dna-database WVTF: Governor Considers Bill Expanding the State's DNA Database (17th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.610kvnu.com/politics/a5db5cd5dce3da88d98f7feb1283368c 610KNVU: Vice President Biden Touts Funding for Rape Kit Testing (16th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.kboi2.com/news/local/DNA-triple-murder-crime-lab-296301901.html KBOI2: New DNA technology is helping authorities in several cases (13th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.westernjournalism.com/how-dna-is-turning-us-into-a-nation-of-suspects/#YJAkmKVOIpeMpqTY.97 Western Journalism: How DNA Is Turning Us Into A Nation Of Suspects (13th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ocregister.com/articles/dna-654098-court-california.html Orange County Register: Should your DNA be collected, entered into state database when arrested, but not convicted? California Supreme Court to weigh privacy rights (13th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.cleveland.com/opinion/index.ssf/2015/03/dna_testing_could_help_address.html Cleveland.com: DNA testing could help address humanitarian crisis at the border: Sara Huston Katsanis (opinion)(13th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/news/11707192-123/new-orleans-filmmaker-cleared-in The New Orleans Advocate: New Orleans filmmaker cleared in cold-case murder; false positive highlights limitations of familial DNA searching (12th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg22530125.200-us-rape-test-backlog-down-to-mindset-not-just-money.html#.VQm58-H3ExI New Scientist: US rape test backlog down to mindset, not just money (12th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/opinion/editorials/la-ed-rape-kits-backlog-20150310-story.html LA Times: Victims deserve better than nationwide rape kit backlog (10th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/story/28362045/bill-looks-to-gather-dna-samples-from-suspected-felons-at-booking FOX 9 News: Should suspected felons have DNA samples taken? (10th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_27663726/ruben-rosario-bill-would-help-track-number-untested TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press: Rubén Rosario: Number of untested rape kits? No one knows (8th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article12550802.html Capitol Alert: Government DNA collection under microscope in California (5th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/op-ed/article12523220.html The News and Observer: In Darryl Howard’s case, still waiting for justice (4th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.egcitizen.com/articles/2015/03/03/news/doc54f0b2ab2d8f6535201518.txt Elk Grove Citizen: Cooper calls for Prop 47 reform (3rd March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bendbulletin.com/opinion/2915475-151/sunday-reader-building-a-case-and-a-face# Bend Bulletin: Sunday Reader: Building a case and a face on DNA (1st March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.chron.com/opinion/outlook/article/Morton-DNA-testing-access-must-be-fairly-applied-6107581.php Houston Chronicle: Morton: DNA testing access must be fairly applied (28th February 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/local/2015/02/28/dna-testing-opens-new-avenues-unsolved-murders/24180435/ PostCrescent.com: DNA testing opens new avenues for unsolved murders (28th February 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/24/science/building-face-and-a-case-on-dna.html New York Times: Building a Face, and a Case, on DNA (23rd February 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/24/science/dna-generated-faces.html?hp&amp;action=click&amp;pgtype=Homepage&amp;module=photo-spot-region&amp;region=top-news&amp;WT.nav=top-news&amp;_r=0 New York Times: I’ve Just Seen a (DNA-Generated) Face (23rd February 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.lawofficer.com/articles/2015/02/parabon-announces-collaboratio.html LawOfficer.com: Parabon Announces Collaboration with Dr. Bruce Budowle at the American Academy of Forensic Sciences 67th Annual Scientific Meeting (17th February 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/01/19/new-dna-technique-could-put-face-on-unsolved-double-murder/ Fox News: New DNA technique may reveal face of killer in unsolved double-murder (19th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailypress.com/news/crime/dp-nws-crime-notebook-0118-20150118-story.html Daily Press: Crime &amp; Legal Issues: Legislation could expand Virginia's DNA database (18th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courierpostonline.com/story/news/local/south-jersey/2015/01/17/assemblyman-pushes-dna-testing-freed-inmates/21940101/ Courier Post: Assemblyman pushes DNA testing for freed inmates (17th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.9and10news.com/story/27832926/new-mi-dna-laws-could-shed-light-on-cold-cases-improve-police-work 9&amp;10News: New MI DNA Laws Could Shed Light On Cold Cases, Improve Police-Work (13th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyprogress.com/bill-would-expand-dna-data-bank/article_62b56912-9b36-11e4-b468-dbbc04a0da65.html The Daily Progress: Bill would expand DNA data bank (11th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.macroinsider.com/technology/the-future-ofcriminal-dna-collection-in-2015-h37632.html MacroInsider: The Future of Criminal DNA Collection in 2015 (6th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wdrb.com/story/27724329/dna-samples-being-used-to-find-out-who-isnt-picking-up-after-their-pets WDRB: DNA samples being used to find out who isn't picking up after their pets (29th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-dna-court-ruling-20141203-story.html Los Angeles Times: Mandatory DNA collection during arrest is unconstitutional, court says (3rd December 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.newsleader.com/story/opinion/editorials/2014/11/27/expand-dna-database/19589705/ News Leader: Expand the DNA database (27th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://whbl.com/news/articles/2014/nov/24/expanded-dna-collection-by-law-enforcement-starts-april-1/ WHBL: Expanded DNA collection by law enforcement starts April 1 (24th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/albemarle-sheriff-advocates-for-expansion-of-virginia-dna-databank/article_f848bc9c-6bfa-11e4-a246-2bbbe7851125.html?mode=jqm The Daily Progress: Albemarle Sheriff advocates for expansion of Virginia DNA databank (24th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2844764/The-hi-tech-DNA-testing-machine-identify-criminals-ninety-MINUTES.html Daily Mail: The hi-tech DNA-testing machine that can identify criminals in ninety MINUTES (21st November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/11/cops-have-a-new-scanner-that-decodes-dna-in-90-minutes-and-they-cant-wait-to-use-it-on-you/ Raw Story: Cops have a new scanner that decodes DNA in 90 minutes — and they can’t wait to use it on you (20th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2014/11/rapid-dna-profiles-database-fbi-police Mother Jones: The FBI Is Very Excited About This Machine That Can Scan Your DNA in 90 Minutes (20th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/science/2014/11/02/01-busted.html The Columbus Dispatch: New DNA analysis could provide complete description of a suspect (2nd November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.vox.com/2014/10/28/7078151/body-farm-texas-freeman-ranch-decay Vox: The science of human decay (28th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://politickernj.com/2014/10/weinberg-bill-to-expand-access-to-dna-analysis-in-criminal-cases-clears-budget-panel/ Politicker NJ: Weinberg Bill to Expand Access to DNA Analysis in Criminal Cases Clears Budget Panel (27th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://wvtf.org/post/dna-database-tool-good-or-evil WVTF: DNA Database: A Tool for Good or Evil? (23rd October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/las-vegas/new-nevada-dna-swab-law-sees-little-pushback Las Vegas Review Journal: New Nevada DNA swab law sees little pushback (19th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/15/opinion/a-missed-opportunity-to-find-rapists.html?_r=1 New York Times: A Missed Opportunity to Find Rapists (15th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.ktvn.com/story/26787374/washoe-county-sheriffs-office-receives-dna-grant KTVN 2 News: Washoe County Sheriff's Office Receives DNA Grant (15th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/58525007-78/kits-rape-dna-utah.html.csp The Salt Lake Tribune: Group urges Utah lawmakers to fund DNA analysis of all rape kits (15th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2014/10/closing_time_with_pa_legislati.html Closing Time: With Pennsylvania's legislative session entering its last week, here's 5 fights you may want to know more about (13th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.cleveland.com/court-justice/index.ssf/2014/10/with_more_than_600_suspected_r.html Cleveland.com: With more than 500 suspected rapists at large, how can more attacks be prevented? (13th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/10/13/dna-science-key-for-law-enforcement/ Lethbridge Herald: DNA science key for law enforcement (13th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://humanevents.com/2014/10/10/fbi-expands-spying-powers-with-new-dna-database/ Human Events: FBI expands spying powers with new DNA database (10th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/10/08/stopping-the-next-campus-kidnapper.html The Daily Beast: Stopping the Next Campus Kidnapper (8th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://kgou.org/post/oklahoma-lawmaker-wants-dna-samples-gathered-beginning-investigations KGOU: Oklahoma Lawmaker Wants DNA Samples Gathered At Beginning Of Investigations (7th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/oct/7/expansion-of-oklahoma-dna-database-to-be-studied/ Washington Times: Lawmaker wants to expand Oklahoma’s DNA database (7th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.annistonstar.com/news/article_ee165ddc-4c52-11e4-993b-db885b274227.html Anniston Star: Oxford police considering rapid DNA analysis system (5th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://myfox8.com/2014/10/03/dna-helps-police-solve-six-cases/ Fox8: DNA helps police solve six breaking and entering case (3rd October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.bucyrustelegraphforum.com/story/news/state/2014/10/04/dewine-rape-kits-tested-dna/16714661/ Bucyrus telegraph: DeWine: More than 5,000 rape kits tested for DNA (4th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.biometricupdate.com/201410/fbi-seeks-to-add-rapid-dna-to-biometric-database Biometric Update: FBI seeks to add Rapid DNA to biometric database (1st October 2014)]<br /> **[https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20140925/08400128639/fbi-wants-speedy-dna-analysis-added-to-its-biometric-dragnet.shtml TechDirt: The FBI Wants Speedy DNA Analysis Added To Its Biometric Dragnet (30th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.mercurynews.com/california/ci_26619555/political-blotter-former-challenger-praises-brown-dna-law San Jose Mercury News: Political Blotter: Former challenger praises Brown for DNA law (29th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sacbee.com/2014/09/27/6737277/viewpoints-state-needs-to-fix.html The Sacramento Bee: Viewpoints: New law will fix handling of DNA testing cases (27th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/investigations/call7-exclusive-dna-analysis-labs-across-the-country-testing-backlog-of-colorado-rape-kits09242014 The Dever Channel: CALL7 exclusive: DNA analysis labs across the country testing backlog of Colorado rape kits (24th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nextgov.com/emerging-tech/2014/09/fbi-plans-rapid-dna-dragnets/94892/ NextGov: FBI plans rapid DNA dragnets (23rd September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2014/09/assembly_bill_aims_to_facility_the_use_of_dna_to_exonerate_the_wrongfully_convicted.html New Jersey.com: Assembly bill aims to facilitate the use of DNA to exonerate the wrongfully convicted (18th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://insurancenewsnet.com/oarticle/2014/09/14/workers-try-to-put-names-on-migrants-who-die-near-border-a-555215.html#.VDVCzRbp-So Insurance News Net: Workers try to put names on migrants who die near border (14th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://mynorthwest.com/11/2585684/Investigators-defend-use-of-DNA-sweep-in-Jenise-Wright-case My North West: Investigators defend use of DNA sweep in Jenise Wright case (12th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.normantranscript.com/content/tncms/live/ The Washington Times: 1M people listed in U.S. terrorism database (7th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.capitalgazette.com/news/ph-ac-conviction-upheld-20140804,0,1647580.story Capital Gazette: Appellate court upholds conviction in burglary DNA case (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://hamptonroads.com/2014/08/high-bar-reopening-old-case Pilot Online: High bar for reopening an old case (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/58250556-90/analysis-dna-evidence-group.html.csp The Salt Lake Tribune: New short-cut analysis could cut Utah’s rape kit backlog (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://swtimes.com/news/study-expansion-oklahoma-dna-database-set Times Record: Study On Expansion Of Oklahoma DNA Database Set (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://publicradiotulsa.org/post/study-expansion-oklahoma-dna-database-set Public Radio Tulsa: Study on Expansion of Oklahoma DNA Database is Set (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/aug/3/study-on-expansion-of-oklahoma-dna-database-is-set/?page=1 Study on Expansion of Oklahoma DNA Database is Set (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://news.gnom.es/news/dallas-man-exonerated-by-dna-in-24-year-old-rape-case Gnomes: Dallas man exonerated by DNA in 24-year-old rape case (3rd August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/03/us/victims-pressure-cities-to-test-old-rape-kits.html New York Times: No Longer Ignored, Evidence Solves Rape Cases Years Later (2nd August 2014)]<br /> **[http://journalstar.com/news/local/911/statewide-dna-database-helps-lincoln-police-make-robbery-arrest/article_83f9fbf5-37d3-5c06-b8e6-3a209d83efc3.html Lincoln Star Journal: Statewide DNA database helps Lincoln police make robbery arrest (1st August 2014)]<br /> **[http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2014-07-30/news/bs-md-dna-ruling-20140730_1_dna-database-dna-samples-special-appeals Baltimore Sun: Appeals court upholds retention of volunteered DNA (30th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.stardem.com/opinion/columns/article_5701dd79-93bd-52ca-9cf3-daca03a2b5ec.html The Star Democrat: Driving down crime in the age of DNA (27th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20140713/LOCAL06/307139940/1002/LOCAL Journal Gazette: State storing newborns’ blood minus parents’ OK (13th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_26167196/colorado-bureau-investigation-finds-24-dna-matches-previously Denver Post: CBI finds 24 DNA matches from 150 untested rape kits (17th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.vnews.com/home/12767800-95/editorial-dna-and-privacy-in-vermont Editorial: DNA and Privacy in Vermont (17th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.houmatoday.com/article/20140716/ARTICLES/140719628/-1/rss?Title=DNA-evidence-helps-connect-inmates-to-other-crimes Houma Today: DNA evidence helps connect inmates to other crimes (16th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.8newsnow.com/story/25992277/new-law-uses-dna-to-find-criminals-but-raises-worries-about-rights KLAS-TV: New law used to find criminals raises concerns about rights (11th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.fox19.com/story/25991027/rape-kit-testing-becoming-political-debate Fox19: Rape kit testing becoming political debate (10th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/editorials/2014/07/09/justice-is-catching-up.html The Columbus Dispatch: Justice is catching up (9th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://news.heartland.org/newspaper-article/2014/07/09/rhode-island-using-dna-track-students-federal-bill-passes-house Heartland: Rhode Island May Use DNA to Track Students (9th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.wcax.com/story/25996188/vermont-court-no-dna-collection-until-conviction WCAX: Vermont court rules no DNA collection until conviction (12th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/ohio-leads-the-way-on-breaking-through-the-rape-kit-backlog/2014/07/06/81f4f4de-03ae-11e4-8572-4b1b969b6322_story.html Washington Post: Ohio leads the way on breaking through the rape kit backlog (6th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.thetimesnews.com/news/top-news/match-game-1.342278?page=0 The Times News: Match Game(5th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.cbs2iowa.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/connects-against-crime-dna-database-expansion-28135.shtml CBS: CONNECTS AGAINST CRIME: DNA Database Expansion (3rd July 2014)]<br /> **[http://blogs.rgj.com/politics/2014/07/01/briannas-law-or-dna-testing-for-felony-arrests-begins-in-nevada/ Inside Nevada Politics: Brianna's Law, or DNA testing for felony arrests, begins in Nevada (1st July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/27/us/florida-court-overturns-death-sentence-for-1985-killing.html?_r=0 New York Times: Florida Court Overturns Death Sentence for 1985 Killing (26th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://myfox8.com/2014/06/23/greensboro-police-eye-dna-evidence-for-burglaries-car-break-ins/ Fox 8: Greensboro police eye DNA evidence for burglaries, car break-ins (23rd June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.thebaynet.com/news/index.cfm/fa/viewstory/story_ID/37735?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SouthernMarylandNews+%28Southern+Maryland+News+-+Brought+To+You+By+TheBayNet.com%29 BayNet.com Maryland's DNA database records 3,500th hit (20th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2014/06/nj_should_collect_dna_swabs_just_like_fingerprints_editorial.html NJ.com: NJ should collect DNA swabs just like fingerprints: Editorial (20th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.politickernj.com/74926/sacco-sarlo-bill-improve-public-safety-expanding-dna-database-approved-law-and-public-safety-c Politiker NJ: SACCO-SARLO BILL TO IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY BY EXPANDING DNA DATABASE APPROVED BY LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (19th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sdjewishworld.com/2014/06/13/das-dna-program-receives-award/ San Diego Jewish World: DA’s DNA program receives award (13th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://campbell.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/defense-seeks-to-chip-away-at-prosecutions-dna-evidence-in-exsupe-shirakawa-case Campbell Patch: Defense Seeks To Chip Away at Prosecution's DNA Evidence in Ex-Supe Shirakawa Case (11th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2014/06/reacting_to_wrongly_imprisoned_man_fix_njs_dna_testing_law.html NJ.com: Reacting to wrongly imprisoned man: Fix NJ's DNA testing law (9th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.providencejournal.com/opinion/editorials/20140601-over-sampling-dna.ece Providence Journal: Over-sampling DNA (1st June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.kpho.com/story/25508997/new-dna-testing-machine-to-help-rapidly-catch-suspects CBS5AZ: New DNA testing machine to help 'rapidly' catch suspects (14th May 2014)]<br /> **[http://hamptonroads.com/2014/05/expanding-dna-database-used-solve-lesser-crimes PilotOnline: Expanding DNA database used to solve lesser crimes (9th May 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sheboyganpress.com/article/20140508/SHE0101/305080554/Wisconsin-turns-controversial-familial-DNA-testing-solve-old-murders-rapes?nclick_check=1 Sheboygan Press: Wisconsin turns to controversial familial DNA testing to solve old murders, rapes(8th May 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20140506/NEWS/405060325 Cape Cod Times: DNA deal reached in Christa Worthington murder case (6th May 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nextgov.com/cio-briefing/2014/05/its-hard-say-if-baltimore-crime-lab-whittled-down-its-dna-sample-backlog/83791/ NextGov: It's Hard to Say If This Baltimore Crime Lab Whittled Down Its DNA Sample Backlog (5th May 2014)]<br /> **[http://fox5sandiego.com/2014/04/30/dna-database-boosting-convictions-and-jail-time-for-repeat-offenders/#axzz313Hu7V8V Fox 5 San Diego: DNA database boosting convictions and jail time for repeat offenders (30th April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2609599/Serial-rapists-walk-free-Detroit-9-000-rape-kits-remain-untested-5-YEARS-discovered-abandoned-police-warehouse.html Daily Mail: Serial rapists walk free in Detroit as up to 9,000 rape kits remain untested 5 YEARS after being discovered abandoned in a police warehouse (21st April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/04/21/detroit-rape-kits-backlog/7954957/ USA Today: Detroit rape kit testing backlog lingers (21st April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.freep.com/article/20140421/NEWS06/304210022/old-rape-kits-not-tested-Detroit-police Detroit Free Press: As Detroit rape kits sit untested, justice for victims is denied (21st April 2014)]<br /> **[http://nypost.com/2014/04/20/dna-swab-kits-to-help-mta-bus-drivers-bust-spitters/ New York Post: DNA swab kits to help MTA bus drivers bust spitters (20th April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.bestofneworleans.com/gambit/rape-kit-testing-in-louisiana/Content?oid=2416575 Rape kit testing in Louisiana (7th April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.psmag.com/navigation/politics-and-law/identity-online-77848/ Pacific Standard: Do You Own Your Identity Online? (4th April 2014)]<br /> **[http://newark.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/congressman-asks-fbi-to-reduce-backlog-of-untested-rape-kits Newark Patch: Congressman Asks FBI to Reduce Backlog of Untested Rape Kits (3rd April 2014)]<br /> **[http://midweekwire.com/2014/04/02/the-science-of-safety/ The Midweek Wire: The science of safety (2nd April 2014)]<br /> **[http://blog.al.com/wire/2014/04/dna_testing_could_become_part.html Al.com: DNA testing could become part of security clearance procedure for federal workers (1st April 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.ktvb.com/news/politics/New-law-limits-DNA-collection-253488391.html KTVB: New law limits DNA collection in Idaho (1st April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.navytimes.com/article/20140331/NEWS/303310047/Hagel-orders-overhaul-remains-recovery-mission Navy Times: Hagel orders overhaul of remains recovery mission (31st March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.genomicslawreport.com/index.php/2014/03/31/judicial-and-legislative-reactions-in-california-to-maryland-v-king/ Genomics Law Report: Judicial and Legislative Reactions in California to Maryland v. King, 133 S. Ct. 158 (2013) (31st March 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.eastbayexpress.com/SevenDays/archives/2014/03/26/mike-honda-asks-house-committee-to-remove-barriers-for-reducing-rape-kit-backlog East Bay Express: Mike Honda Asks House Committee to Remove Barriers for Reducing Rape Kit Backlog (26th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/2014/03/26/columbus-crime-lab-problems-found-DNA-reporting.html WBNS-10TV: 3,000 DNA Test Results To Be Reviewed At Columbus Crime Lab (26th March 2014)]<br /> **[https://blogs.law.stanford.edu/lawandbiosciences/2014/03/21/breaking-news-ninth-circuit-en-banc-opinion-affirms-haskell-v-harris/ Stanford Law School Blog: Breaking News - Ninth Circuit En Banc Opinion “Affirms” Haskell v. Harris (21st March 2014)]<br /> **[http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304026304579453581126722834?mg=reno64-wsj&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fonline.wsj.com%2Farticle%2FSB10001424052702304026304579453581126722834.html Wall Street Journal: California DNA Collection Law Upheld by Court (21st March 2014)]<br /> **[http://blog.sfgate.com/crime/2014/03/20/court-keeps-dna-law-but-suit-still-alive/ Court keeps DNA law, but suit still alive (20th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://alpenhornnews.com/san-bernardino-countys-dna-backlog-p4832-139.htm The Alpenhorn News: San Bernardino County’s DNA backlog (18th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.jsonline.com/news/opinion/assembly-should-join-senate-to-adjust-dna-collection-law-b99224564z1-250250051.html Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel: Assembly should join Senate to adjust DNA collection law (13th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/senate-tuesday-to-make-changes-to-dnr-collection-law-b99222877z1-249573181.html Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel: Senate quickly makes unexpected changes to DNA-collection law (11th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2014/03/11/firm-to-help-police-analyze-dna-found-in-east-liberty-double-murder/ CBS Pittsburgh: Firm To Help Police Analyze DNA Found In East Liberty Double Murder (11th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://siouxcityjournal.com/lee-wire/law-enforcement-sees-new-iowa-dna-law-as-crime-fighting/article_6fb68352-7136-51d8-987c-87f01cd43165.html Sioux City Journal: Law enforcement sees new Iowa DNA law as crime-fighting tool (11th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20140310/NEWS01/303100055/Cases-illustrate-possible-pitfalls-untested-kits?nclick_check=1 LSJ: Cases illustrate possible pitfalls of untested kits (10th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://motherboard.vice.com/read/genetic-profiling-and-predictive-policing-are-taking-us-to-the-pre-crime-future Mother Board: Genetic Profiling and Predictive Policing Are Taking Us to the Pre-Crime Future (6th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/capitol_report/oklahoma-house-rejects-bill-to-expand-dna-database/article_2c7b9258-a498-11e3-9aaf-001a4bcf6878.html AP: Oklahoma House rejects bill to expand DNA database (5th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.post-gazette.com/local/region/2014/03/01/Crime-lab-to-address-mixtures-of-DNA/stories/201403010085 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Allegheny County crime lab vying to use more advanced DNA database (28th February 2014)]<br /> **[http://kgab.com/committee-narrows-katies-law-dna-testing-bill/ Associated Press: Committee Narrows &quot;Katie's Law&quot; DNA Testing Bill (19th February 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sfgate.com/opinion/openforum/article/Rape-kit-testing-backlog-undermines-justice-for-5242949.php SFGate: Rape kit testing backlog undermines justice for victims (17th February 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.marshallparthenon.com/news/mu-forensic-science-center-collects-dna-of-criminals-across-the-country-1.2856637#.UwtVvIWadMR The Parthenon: MU Forensic Science Center collects DNA of criminals across the country (17th February 2014)]<br /> **[http://motherboard.vice.com/blog/why-criminal-dna-records-should-be-public MotherBoard: Why Criminal DNA Records Should Be Public (3rd February 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.omaha.com/article/20140203/NEWS/140209633/1694 Omaha.com: Iowa law means more must give DNA samples (3rd February 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.usatoday.com/story/nation/2014/01/27/rapid-dna-scanning-technology/4828285/ USA Today: Pentagon, scientists closing in on rapid DNA technology (27th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://members.jacksonville.com/news/georgia/2014-01-27/story/federal-grant-could-fund-dna-database-could-solve-cold-cases-free The Florida Times-Union: Federal grant could fund DNA database that could solve cold cases, free wrongly convicted (27th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/law-enforcement-sees-new-iowa-dna-law-as-crime-fighting/article_171184c5-d882-5ee3-b891-2a123892659a.html Sioux City Journal: Genes and crime scenes (25th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.upi.com/Science_News/Technology/2014/01/25/166-errors-found-in-national-DNA-database/UPI-99611390684302/?spt=rln&amp;or=1 UPI: 166 errors found in national DNA database (25th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/25/nyregion/fbi-audit-of-database-that-indexes-dna-finds-errors-in-profiles.html?_r=0 New York Times: F.B.I. Audit of Database That Indexes DNA Finds Errors in Profiles (24th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_24887979/problem-dna-robot-led-denver-police-dna-mix Problem with DNA robot led to Denver police DNA mix-up (10th January 2014]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-grim-sleeper-20140108,0,493058.story#axzz2ppLlLKJM DNA evidence in Grim Sleeper case was taken legally, judge rules (7th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.govtech.com/public-safety/DNA-Registry-Would-Help-Solve-Crimes-in-Pennsylviania-Police-Prosecutors-Say.html DNA Registry Would Help Solve Crimes in Pennsylviania, Police, Prosecutors Say (6th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.theverge.com/2014/1/2/5266196/is-dna-analysis-stuck-in-the-past The Verge: Is DNA analysis stuck in the past? (2nd January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/57325569-78/rape-kits-lab-police.html.csp The Salt Lake Tribune: Utah Police Agencies Have Stockpiles of Unprocessed Rape Kits (1st January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.bristolpress.com/articles/2013/12/28/news/doc52bf99acd5e1e127118620.txt A look at why it took 6 years for ‘Jane Doe 2’ to be identified (28th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://surfky.com/index.php/news/kentucky/42190-department-of-corrections-issues-comprehensive-action-plan-to-improve-felon-dna-collection SurfKY.com: Department of Corrections Issues Comprehensive Action Plan to Improve Felon DNA Collection (11th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.journalnow.com/news/local/article_796709b4-ff8a-50f2-9747-7e4234af44cc.html Winston-Salem Journal: Computers work overtime in crime lab (26th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.miamiok.com/news/article_850c69ff-be25-5516-889c-04dec9bbe26e.html Miami OK.com: Should Oklahoma Collect DNA from Arrestees? (20th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.newsreview.com/chico/in-the-dark-no-longer/content?oid=12196692 In the dark no longer: Butte County streamlines DNA-testing process in cases of sexual violence (5th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.theledger.com/article/20131130/NEWSCHIEF/131139971?tc=ar The Ledger: Forensic DNA Use Has Exploded as Agencies Use It Even in Everyday Crimes (2nd December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.homelandsecuritynewswire.com/pentagon-maintains-dna-database-80000-dna-profiles Homeland Security News Wire: Pentagon maintains a DNA database with 80,000 DNA profiles (15th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.mercurynews.com/crime-courts/ci_24672342/californias-dna-collection-law-key-legal-test San Jose Mercury News: California's DNA Collection Law in Key Legal Test (9th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/Nov/27/dna-sample-police-settlement/ U-T San Diego: DNA sample concerns spur new police system (3rd December 2013)]<br /> **[http://washingtonexaminer.com/new-questions-raised-about-mandatory-dna-swabbing-by-police/article/2539523 Washington Examiner: New questions raised about mandatory DNA swabbing by police (20th November 2013)]<br /> **[http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/government/2013-11-11/senator-says-bill-will-boost-dna-hits Augusta Chronicle: Senator says bill will boost DNA hits (11th November 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.dailygazette.com/weblogs/foss/2013/oct/19/public-debates-dna-issue-and-so-do-i/ Daily Gazette: Public debates the DNA issue - and so do I (19th October 2013)]<br /> **[http://iowapublicradio.org/post/das-office-asks-dna-exchange-dropped-charges Iowa Public Radio: DA's Office Asks For DNA In Exchange For Dropped Charges (9th October 2013)]<br /> **[http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323893004579059760205212256.html Democratic Underground: More DNA Samples, More Debate (23rd September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/17/science/dna-double-take.html?pagewanted=all&amp;_r=0 New York Times: Double Take (16th September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/DNA-test-put-on-trial-4815368.php#page-1 Times Union: DNA test put on trial (16th September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.genomicslawreport.com/index.php/2013/08/19/ninth-circuit-orders-rehearing-of-haskell-v-harris/ Genomics Law Report: Ninth Circuit Orders Rehearing of Haskell v. Harris (19th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/18/us/some-worry-over-a-law-to-increase-dna-testing.html Texas Tribune: Some Worry Over a Law to Increase DNA Testing (17th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.slate.com/blogs/crime/2013/08/14/dick_hickock_perry_smith_dna_testing_doesn_t_link_in_cold_blood_killers.html Slate: Why DNA Testing Failed to Link the In Cold Blood Killers to a Gruesome Murder in Florida (14th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://esciencenews.com/articles/2013/08/14/forensic.familial.search.methods.carry.risk.certain.false.matches e! Science News: Forensic familial search methods carry risk of certain false matches (14th August 2013)] There is a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpmlVuRPiRA video abstract] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DO5-Ah1dr5s general public explanation video] available for this research<br /> **[http://www.fiercegovernment.com/story/justice-department-lacks-information-dna-backlog-report-says/2013-08-12 Fierce Government: Justice Department lacks information on DNA backlog, report says (12th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://forensicpsychologist.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/new-analyses-undermine-perception-of.html ForensicPsychologistBlogspot: New analyses undermine perception of DNA infallibility (2nd August 2013)]<br /> **[http://rt.com/usa/clerk-fired-dna-evidence-innocence-875/ RT: Clerk who helped inmate exonerate himself with DNA evidence fired (1st August 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/25/opinion/high-tech-high-risk-forensics.html?smid=tw-share&amp;_r=1&amp; New York Times: High-Tech, High-Risk Forensics (24th July 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/07/11/family-albert-desalvo-angry-that-police-secretly-obtained-dna-sample-from-relative/uWTghWSakCKJO8Ee3SEARI/story.html Boston Globe: Family of confessed Boston Strangler angry over DNA sample (11th July 2013)]<br /> **[http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2013/06/28/south-bay-paramedics-likely-brought-innocent-mans-dna-to-crime-scene/ CBS: SF Bay Area: South Bay Paramedics Likely Brought Innocent Man's DNA To Murder Scene (28th June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/How-innocent-man-s-DNA-was-found-at-killing-scene-4624971.php SFGate: How innocent man's DNA was found at killing scene (26th June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/13/us/police-agencies-are-assembling-records-of-dna.html?_r=0 New York Times: Police Agencies Are Assembling Records of DNA (12th June 2013)]<br /> **[http://cen.acs.org/articles/91/i23/DNA-Ruling-Raises-Science-Concerns.html Chemical and Engineering News: DNA Ruling Raises Science Concerns (10th June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-06-03/routine-dna-testing-after-arrest-upheld-by-u-s-supreme-court.html Bloomberg: Routine DNA Testing After Arrest Upheld by Top U.S. Court (3rd June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-06-03/court-s-dna-ruling-brings-u-s-a-step-closer-to-gattaca-.html Bloomberg: Court's DNA Ruling Brings U.S. a Step Closer to 'Gattaca' (3rd June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/dna-testing-pioneer-resigns-medical-examiner-office-article-1.1345383 New York Daily News: Pioneer in DNA testing quits Medical Examiner's Office over lab violations (16th May 2013)]<br /> **[http://physics.scsu.edu/~dscott/gen/ScientificAmerican/The%20Government%20Wants%20Your%20DNA.pdf Scientific American: The Government wants your DNA (March 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130227/POLITICS03/302270368/Justices-mixed-DNA-database?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Entertainment|p Detroit News: Justices mixed on DNA database (27th February 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.genengnews.com/insight-and-intelligence/dna-collection-v-dna-privacy/77899774/ Genetic Engineering News: DNA Collection v. DNA Privacy (27th February 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.wfpl.org/post/supreme-court-considers-if-warrantless-dna-swab-violates-constitution WFPL News: Supreme Court Considers If Warrantless DNA Swab Violates Constitution (26th February 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.fiercegovernment.com/story/justice-proposes-forensic-science-governing-body/2013-02-25 Fierce Government: Justice proposes forensic science governing body (25th February 2013)]<br /> **[http://mcalesternews.com/offbeatnews/x964904200/Why-collecting-DNA-from-people-who-are-arrested-wont-solve-more-crimes McAlester News: Why collecting DNA from people who are arrested won't solve more crimes (16th February 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/01/nyregion/more-dna-problems-found-in-new-york-city-crime-lab.html?_r=1&amp; New York Times: Mishandling of DNA Evidence Is Found in Over 50 Cases at Crime Lab (31st January 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/11/nyregion/new-york-reviewing-over-800-rape-cases-for-possible-mishandling-of-dna-evidence.html?smid=tw-nytimesscience&amp;seid=auto&amp;_r=1&amp; New York Times: New York Examines Over 800 Rape Cases for Possible Mishandling of Evidence (10th January 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.rightsidenews.com/2013010731709/us/homeland-security/rapid-dna-coming-soon-to-a-police-department-or-immigration-office-near-you.html Right Side News: Rapid DNA: Coming Soon to a Police Department or Immigration Office Near You (7th January 2013)]<br /> **[http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2012-11-09/news/bs-md-scotus-dna-20121109_1_maryland-s-dna-dna-samples-king-s-dna Baltimore Sun: Supreme Court will review Md. DNA law (9th November 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2012/11/scotus-genetic-privacy/ Wired: Supreme Court Weighing Genetic Privacy (8th November 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.thenorthwestern.com/article/20121022/APC0101/310220144/Expanded-DNA-collection-draws-fire?odyssey=tab|mostpopular|text|FRONTPAGE The NorthWestern: Expanded DNA collection draws fire (22nd October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.postcrescent.com/article/20121022/APC0101/310220144/0/wis0110/Expanded-DNA-collection-draws-fire?nclick_check=1 PostCresent.com (Wisconsin): Expanded DNA collection draws fire (21st October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.govtech.com/public-safety/Will-Private-DNA-Services-Replace-State-Crime-Labs.html Government Technology: Will Private DNA Services Replace State Crime Labs? (11th October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/11/us-usa-geneticprivacy-idUSBRE89A06H20121011 Reuters: Citing privacy concerns, U.S. panel urges end to secret DNA testing (11th October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.vvdailypress.com/opinion/dna-36897-felony-sample.html VV Daily Press: No DNA samples without a conviction (2nd October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/amy-macpherson/freemason_b_1906521.html?just_reloaded=1 Huffington Post: Why Are the Freemasons Collecting Our Children's DNA? (26th September 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/security/3381969/fbi-eager-embrace-mobile-rapid-dna-testing/ PC Advisor: FBI eager to embrace mobile 'Rapid DNA' testing (18th September 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/12/nyregion/suspected-dna-link-to-2004-killing-was-the-result-of-a-lab-error.html?_r=1&amp;emc=eta1 New York Times: DNA Match Tying Protest to 2004 Killing Is Doubted (11th July 2012)]<br /> **[http://rt.com/usa/news/dna-collection-kids-dhs-722/ RT: Kids' DNA collection? Possible with Homeland Security (20th May 2012)]<br /> **[http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2012-04-24/news/bs-md-court-ruling-dna-20120424_1_dna-collection-dna-samples-violent-crimes-and-burglaries Baltimore Sun: Md. high court strikes down DNA collection at arrest (24th April 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-15311718 BBC: FBI's DNA database upgrade plans come under fire (17th October 2011)] <br /> **[http://www.officer.com/news/10369150/dna-mix-up-leads-to-rape-case-review-in-florida Officer.com: DNA Mix Up Leads to Rape Case Review in Florida (27th September 2011)]<br /> ** [http://pottsmerc.com/articles/2011/09/20/news/doc4e78b7cfa098e912177915.txt The Pottsdown Mercury: Convicted murderer wins court battle for DNA tests of evidence (20th September 2011)] <br /> ** [http://www.boston.com/Boston/metrodesk/2011/08/appeals-court-says-cape-prosecutors-must-show-they-need-dna-profiles-worthington-witnesses/VDFsHvpTgMJTJLks6UGCuN/index.html Boston Globe: Court says state can't hold DNA (26th August 2011)] <br /> ** [http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/08/04/BALP1KJGRI.DTL San Francisco Chronicle: DNA: Law requiring arrestees' samples struck down (5th August 2011)] <br /> **[http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2011/jul/25/man-wrongly-convicted-after-dna-mix--awarded-15-mi/ Las Vegas Sun: Man wrongly convicted after a DNA mix-up awarded USD1.5 million (25th July 2011)]<br /> ** [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/05/25/illinois-dna-collection_n_867088.html Huffington Post: Illinois Bill Could Allow State To Collect DNA From Those Presumed Innocent, Marking Nationwide Shift (26th May 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.wtvm.com/story/14276777/proposed-law-seeks-dna-from-suspects-before-conviction 9 WTVM: Proposed law seeks DNA from suspects before conviction (18th March 2011)]<br /> **[http://articles.latimes.com/2009/sep/17/local/me-oc-dna17 Los Angeles Times: Arrested in O.C.? A DNA sample could buy freedom (17th September 2009)]<br /> **[http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123810863649052551.html Wall Street Journal: Genes draw likenesses of suspects (27th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://gulfnews.com/about-gulf-news/al-nisr-portfolio/weekend-review/articles/incriminating-proof-1.40842 Washington Post: Incriminating proof (15th January 2009)]<br /> ** [http://www.fas.org/blog/secrecy/2008/11/dna_database.html FAS Project on Government Secrecy: Joint Intelligence DNA Database Described (18th November 2008)] <br /> ** [http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/30574726-b4fe-11dd-b780-0000779fd18c.html#axzz1DJH6xARi Financial Times: Fears over covert DNA database (17th November 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2008/04/17/ST2008041701676.html Washington Post: US to expand collection of crime suspects’ DNA (17th April 2008)]<br /> <br /> ==Detailed analysis==<br /> <br /> The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Combined DNA Index System program (CODIS) enables federal, state and local laboratories to store and compare DNA profiles electronically and thereby link serial crimes to each other and identify suspects by matching DNA from crime scenes to convicted offenders or arrestees (where state legislation allows this). All 50 states and the FBI now collect DNA samples, retain the profiles generated from those samples in the databases, and compare the database entries against DNA profiles of biological evidence. There are obviously differences amongst the states as to collection criteria, sample retention and removal of entries from the databases. It is impossible to give a complete overview of the position in each state in this paper and the aim is merely to briefly summarise the contents of the main pieces of legislation and to highlight trends amongst states.<br /> <br /> <br /> Legislation: <br /> <br /> * '''The DNA Identification Act, 1994,''' allows for DNA identification records to be kept of: (a) Persons convicted of crimes, this will vary from State to State in accordance with the DNA database laws of each State; (b) DNA samples recovered from crime scenes; (c) DNA samples recovered from unidentified human remains; and (d) DNA samples voluntarily contributed from relatives of missing persons. (Refer to See 42 U.S.C.S. §14132(a).).<br /> * The''' Justice for All Act, 2004,''' allows for the retention in the National DNA Index System (NDIS) of DNA profiles from persons who have been charged in an indictment, even if the charges are eventually dropped or not pursued. The Act affects the qualifying offences for entry onto the National DNA database. Previously these were limited to sexual offences and other serious violent crimes, but have been amended to include &quot;any felony&quot;. In terms of the Act, DNA profiles may not be uploaded to the NDIS if: (a) The arrestee has not been charged; or (b) DNA samples have been submitted voluntarily for the purposes of elimination from a crime sample.<br /> * The''' Violence Against Women Act, 2005, '''allows for the uploading of an arrestee's DNA profile into the NDIS at the same time that their fingerprints are taken and uploaded onto the national fingerprint database. Previously DNA could not be uploaded until the arrestee was charged or indicted. The Act removes the burden from the State to remove an arrestee sample from the NDIS if the arrestee was later acquitted or if the charges were dismissed. The burden shifts onto the arrestee, who will be required to file a certified copy of a final court order establishing that all indexable charges have been dismissed, resulted in acquittal or that no charges were filed. The Act allows the Federal Government to take and retain DNA samples from Federal arrestees and from non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are detained under Federal authority. The Act gives the Attorney General the authority to issue regulations requiring the collection of such DNA profiles including requiring other Federal agencies to collect these: e.g. immigration agencies.<br /> <br /> Who must provide a sample:&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn1&quot;&gt; See http://www.ncsl.org/programs/cj/dnadatabanks.htm “State Laws on DNA Data Banks Qualifying Offenses, Others Who must provide sample” (July 2008).<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> * Twelve states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia – now have laws authorizing arrestee sampling.<br /> * All 50 states require that convicted sex offenders provide a DNA sample, and states are increasingly expanding these policies to include all felons or many serious felony offenders. To date (July 2008), 46 states require that all convicted felons provide a DNA sample to the state’s database.<br /> * Eleven states to date specify certain misdemeanors among those who must provide a sample. <br /> * There are 28 states that include DNA from delinquent juveniles in the database, of these there are 12 states that restrict the scope of qualifying offences with regard to juveniles. For example, California provides that qualifying offences are the same for adult convicts and juvenile delinquents, but juvenile arrestees, unlike adults, are excluded from the database.<br /> <br /> Retention of information and samples:&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn2&quot;&gt; See Survey of State DNA Database Statutes (2004) available at www.aslme.org/dna_04/grid/guide.pdf.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> * Thirty-eight states contain statutes that detail expungement criteria and procedure. DNA samples and records are expunged upon a change in the disposition of the case in the convict’s favor, provided that the offender has not been convicted of a separate qualifying offence. The state statutes differ, however, in the extent to which the disposition of the case must change before expungement proceedings begin. Some states only require that the defendant’s conviction be reversed, whereas others require that the conviction be reversed and the case dismissed. Of the 38 statutes that detail the expungement procedure, 33 require the offender to initiate the process. Of these 33 it is only Texas that contains a statutory provision requiring the defendant to be advised after his acquittal of his right to expungement. <br /> * The criteria for retention vary from immediate removal, if a sample is not used, to retention of a sample for at least 35 years, to permanent retention for certain specified offences.<br /> <br /> In general, the statutes authorize use of DNA and the database for law enforcement purposes, and for purposes of maintaining and improving the database. However, in certain states the creation of population statistical databases, tools which allow for the statistical analysis and interpretation of anonymous DNA profiles collected from convicted offenders, are established. DNA databases in the US typically authorize certain uses of offender’s genetic information and prohibit unauthorized uses and are therefore usually exempted from genetic privacy laws. The DNA statutes of the states also differ with regard to the criminal and civil liabilities provided therein for the misuse of the DNA database. Typically criminal penalties are imposed for: a) tampering with the DNA samples or records; b) improper entry of DNA samples and records into the database; c) improper access to and use of DNA samples and records; and d) improper disclosure of DNA samples and records. Only seven states provide for a private cause of action for individuals aggrieved by the misuse of the database and four states explicitly provide immunity from civil and / or criminal liability for misuse of the database.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ----<br /> &lt;references/&gt;</div>

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<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>The US federal DNA database (CODIS) was established in 1998. It is the largest in the world.<br /> <br /> The 2008 Interpol survey reported that 245,171 crime scene DNA profiles and 6,454,770 individuals' profiles, plus 519 missing persons' DNA profiles and 2,283 unknown/deceased DNA profiles were held in the US at the time of the survey. According to Interpol, these numbers grew to 375,375 crime scene DNA profiles, 9,748,870 reference DNA profiles from individuals, 973 missing persons' DNA profiles, 5,066 unidentified human remains DNA profiles and 10,360 other DNA profiles in 2011. <br /> Since the 2008 Interpol survey, the size of the database has doubled. According to [http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/lab/biometric-analysis/codis/ndis-statistics FBI statistics], the National DNA Index (NDIS) contained over 12,113,810 offender profiles, 2,201,763 arrestee profiles and 674,150 forensic profiles as of December 2015. <br /> <br /> The federal database includes DNA profiles submitted under laws which vary state by state. The Justice for All Act, 2004, expanded the national database by allowing the retention of DNA profiles from anyone charged with a felony offence. The Violence Against Women Act, 2005, allows DNA profiles to be uploaded on arrest, rather than on charge. <br /> <br /> By end 2013, 28 US states had changed their laws to allow collection of DNA prior to conviction for a range of offences (Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin). Of these 28 states, 10 require collection and/or analysis to occur only after changing, arraignment, indictment, or judicial determination of probable cause.<br /> <br /> In March 2013, the Supreme Court made a 5-4 decision upholding Maryland's DNA testing law (which collects DNA on charge for some felonies and requires automatic expungement of innocent people's DNA profiles). In most states, DNA profiles taken from arrested persons are not automatically removed if the person is innocent, although the individual can request removal. Automatic expungement processes exist in 7 of the 28 states which collect DNA prior to conviction. However, in California in 2025, the courts ordered automatic expungement of DNA profiles taken from people never convicted of a crime.<br /> <br /> == Resources ==<br /> * External links (Federal)<br /> **[https://www.thehastingscenter.org/collecting-migrant-childrens-dna-a-troubling-but-predictable-trend-in-the-u-s/ The Hastings Center for Bioethics: Collecting Migrant Children's DNA: A Troubling, but Predictable, Trend in the U.S. (7th July 2025)]<br /> **[https://www.aclunc.org/blog/court-requires-california-clear-its-massive-dna-database-people-never-convicted-crime ACLU Northern California: Court Requires California to Clear Its Massive DNA Database of People Never Convicted of a Crime (12th March 2025)]<br /> **[https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/11/12/us-proposal-collect-dna-detained-immigrants-violates-privacy-rights Human Rights Watch: US Proposal to Collect DNA from Detained Immigrants Violates Privacy Rights (12th November 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/department-justice-announces-interim-policy-emerging-method-generate-leads-unsolved-violent Department of Justice: Department of Justice Announces Interim Policy on Emerging Method to Generate Leads for Unsolved Violent Crimes (24th September 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/department-justice-publish-notice-proposed-rulemaking-comply-fully-dna-fingerprint-act-2005 Department of Justice to Publish Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Comply Fully with DNA Fingerprint Act of 2005 (20th October 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.geneticsandsociety.org/biopolitical-times/forensic-dna-and-golden-state-killer Center for Genetics and Society: Forensic DNA and the &quot;Golden State Killer&quot; (2nd May 2018)] <br /> **[https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/249805.pdf National Institute of Justice: Down the Road: Testing Evidence in Sexual Assaults (June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.swgdam.org/ Scientific Working Group on DNA Analysis Methods (SWGDAM)]<br /> **[http://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/05745c84-afa7-4f7f-b7a7-aa17315e5497/Rapid%20DNA%20Act%20-%20One-Pager.pdf Rapid DNA Act of 2015: One Page Summary]<br /> **[http://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/e6f48584-7489-40f8-bf7f-cbfdb6823032/SIL15926.pdf Rapid DNA Act of 2015: Full Text]<br /> **[http://manhattanda.org/press-release/district-attorney-vance-awards-38-million-grants-help-32-jurisdictions-20-states-test- DISTRICT ATTORNEY VANCE AWARDS $38 MILLION IN GRANTS TO HELP 32 JURISDICTIONS IN 20 STATES TEST BACKLOGGED RAPE KITS (10th September 2015)] Grant recipients are listed [http://manhattanda.org/sites/default/files/Manhattan%20DA%20Grant%20Recipients.pdf here]<br /> **[https://www.fbi.gov/news/testimony/fbis-plans-for-the-use-of-rapid-dna-technology-in-codis FBI: FBI's plans for the use of Rapid DNA in CODIS (18th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/opinions/2014/03/20/10-15152.pdf United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit: Haskell v. Harris (20th March 2014)] Allows California's arrestee DNA testing law to continue but also grants leave to seek to narrow its application.<br /> **[http://www.justice.gov/oig/reports/codis-ext.htm US Department of Justice Office of Inspector General: Combined DNA Index System External Reports]<br /> **[http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/2014/January/14-at-029.html Press Release: U.S. Departments of Justice and Commerce Name Experts to First-ever National Commission on Forensic Science (10th January 2014)]<br /> **[https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/243347.pdf National Institute of Justice: Making Sense of DNA Backlogs, 2012 - Myths vs. Reality (December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.urban.org/uploadedpdf/412831-Collecting-DNA-at-Arrest-Policies-Practices-and-Implications-Report.pdf The Urban Institute: Collecting DNA at Arrest: Policies, Practices, and Implications (3rd June 2013)]<br /> **[https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/238484.pdf The Urban Institute: Collecting DNA From Arrestees: Implementation Lessons (June 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.urban.org/research/publication/post-conviction-dna-testing-and-wrongful-conviction The Urban Institute: Post-Conviction DNA Testing and Wrongful Conviction (18th June 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.urban.org/sites/default/files/alfresco/publication-pdfs/412487-Collecting-DNA-from-Juveniles.PDF The Urban Institute: Collecting DNA from Juveniles (April 2011)]<br /> **[http://forensicdnaconsulting.wordpress.com/ Forensic DNA Consulting Blog]<br /> **[http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/lab/biometric-analysis/codis FBI: Combined DNA Index System (CODIS)]<br /> **[http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/lab/biometric-analysis/codis/codis_expungement FBI: CODIS - Expungement Policy]<br /> **[http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/lab/biometric-analysis/federal-dna-database/legislation-affecting-the-federal-dna-database-unit FBI: Legislation Affecting the Federal DNA Database Unit]<br /> **[http://www.gao.gov/assets/660/656454.pdf GAO: DOJ Could Improve Decision - Making Documentation and Better Assess Results of DNA Backlog Reduction Program Funds (July 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.aclu.org/blog/womens-rights-prisoners-rights-technology-and-liberty/supreme-court-ruling-blow-genetic-privacy ACLU: Supreme Court Ruling a Blow to Genetic Privacy (3rd June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/12pdf/12-207_d18e.pdf US Supreme Court: Maryland v. King (3rd June 2013)]<br /> **[http://erepository.law.shu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1160&amp;context=student_scholarship Mandara (2013) Compulsory collection and retention of DNA upon arrest: Fourth Amendment Implications (1st May 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.councilforresponsiblegenetics.org/pageDocuments/WG7KWC5KDR.pdf US Supreme Court brief by Council for Responsible Genetics (February 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R41800.pdf Congressional Research Service: DNA Testing in Criminal Justice: Background, Current Law, Grants, and Issues (6th December 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.afmes.mil/index.cfm?pageid=afdil.afrssir.overview Armed Forces Repository of Specimen Samples for the Identification of Remains (AFRSSIR)]<br /> **[http://www.promega.co.uk/~/media/files/resources/conference%20proceedings/ishi%2023/oral%20presentations/03-hares.pdf?la=en Hares DR (2012): Overview of the FBI's CODIS Program]<br /> **[http://www.promega.co.uk/~/media/files/resources/conference%20proceedings/ishi%2023/oral%20presentations/24-kreikemeier.pdf?la=en Kreikemeier MA (2012) Touch DNA: A National Survey of Submission Policies and Laboratory Procedures]<br /> **[https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2012/04/dhs-considers-collecting-dna-kids-dea-and-us-marshals-already-do Electronic Frontier Foundation: DHS Considers Collecting DNA From Kids; DEA and US Marshals Already Do (14th May 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.dnaresource.com/unitedstates.html DNA Resource: United States] &lt;br/&gt; State by state laws, on the DNAResource website, run by Gordon Thomas Honeywell Governmental Affairs and sponsored by DNA testing company Life Technologies.<br /> **[https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/232197.pdf National Institute of Justice: Making Sense of DNA Backlogs, 2010 — Myths vs. Reality (February 2011)]<br /> **[http://nij.gov/topics/forensics/lab-operations/evidence-backlogs/pages/backlog-reduction-program.aspx National Institute of Justice: DNA Backlog Reduction Program]<br /> **[http://www.fas.org/irp/agency/dod/jason/hundred.pdf JASON: The USD100 genome: implications for the DoD (December 2010)]<br /> **[http://www.justice.gov/oig/reports/FBI/a0632/final.pdf US Department of Justice: Combined DNA Index System Operational and Laboratory Vulnerabilities (May 2006)]<br /> **[http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-109hr3402enr/pdf/BILLS-109hr3402enr.pdf Violence against Women Act 2005]<br /> **[https://www.congress.gov/108/plaws/publ405/PLAW-108publ405.pdf Justice for All Act 2004]<br /> **[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/chapter-136/subchapter-IX/part-A DNA Identification Act 1994]<br /> <br /> * External links (States)<br /> * Arizona<br /> **[https://legiscan.com/AZ/text/SB1475/2019 Bill Text: AZ SB1475 (2019)] Bill failed.<br /> * Arkansas<br /> **[http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2015/2015R/Acts/Act731.pdf Act 731 - AN ACT FOR THE STATE CRIME LABORATORY APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR.] <br /> **[http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2015/2015R/Acts/Act1168.pdf Act 1168 - CONCERNING A STATEWIDE ACCOUNTING OF ALL UNSUBMITTED RAPE KITS.]<br /> **[http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2015/2015R/Acts/Act543.pdf Act 543 - CONCERNING THE COLLECTION OF A DNA SAMPLE FROM A PERSON ARRESTED FOR A FELONY OFFENSE; AND CONCERNING REMOVAL AND DESTRUCTION OF A DNA RECORD AND DNA SAMPLE.] <br /> **[http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2015/2015R/Acts/Act1022.pdf Act 1022 - TO CLARIFY THE RIGHTS OF PUTATIVE PARENTS IN PROCEEDINGS REGARDING JUVENILES WHO ARE THE SUBJECTS OF PUTATIVE PARENT CLAIMS.]<br /> **[http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2015/2015R/Acts/Act1084.pdf Act 1084 - TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENT FOR DRAWING DNA SAMPLES FROM JUVENILES ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT.]<br /> * California<br /> **[https://www.aclunc.org/our-work/legal-docket/center-genetics-and-society-et-al-vs-rob-bonta-et-al Center for Genetics and Society, et al. vs. Rob Bonta, et al. 10th February 2025]<br /> **[https://www.eff.org/cases/center-genetics-and-society-v-becerra EFF: Center for Genetics and Society v. Becerra]<br /> * Idaho<br /> **[https://www.legislature.idaho.gov/idstat/Title19/T19CH55.htm TITLE 19 CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: CHAPTER 55 THE IDAHO DNA DATABASE ACT OF 1996]<br /> * Maryland<br /> **[http://goccp.maryland.gov/dna/legislation.php Maryland DNA Legislation]<br /> **[http://law.justia.com/codes/maryland/2010/public-safety/title-2/subtitle-5/ 2010 Maryland Code: PUBLIC SAFETY TITLE 2 - DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE: Subtitle 5 - Statewide DNA Data Base System]<br /> **[http://www.goccp.maryland.gov/dna/documents/legislation.pdf Senate Bill 211, effective 1st January 2009]<br /> * Missouri<br /> **[http://www.moga.mo.gov/mostatutes/stathtml/65000000551.HTML Missouri Revised Statutes. Chapter 650. Department of Public Safety. Section 650.055.1. August 28, 2015. Felony convictions for certain offenses to have biological samples collected, when--use of sample--highway patrol and department of corrections, duty--DNA records and biological materials to be closed record, disclosure, when--expungement of record, when.]<br /> **[http://www.moga.mo.gov/mostatutes/stathtml/54700000351.HTML Missouri Revised Statutes. Chapter 547. Appeals, New Trials and Exceptions. Section 547.035.1. August 28, 2015. Postconviction DNA testing for persons in the custody of the department--motion, contents--procedure.]<br /> * Nevada<br /> **[https://www.leg.state.nv.us/law1.cfm Nevada Revised Statutes]<br /> * North Carolina<br /> **[http://law.justia.com/codes/north-carolina/2013/chapter-15a/article-13/ 2013 North Carolina General Statutes. Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act. Article 13 - DNA Database and Databank.]<br /> * Oklahoma<br /> **[http://www.oklegislature.gov/osstatuestitle.html OKLAHOMA STATUTES: Title 22. Criminal Procedure]<br /> * Tennessee<br /> **[https://www.lawserver.com/law/state/tennessee/tn-code/tennessee_code_40-35-321 Tennessee Code 40-35-321. Collection of biological specimens for DNA analysis -- Persons convicted of certain offenses -- Condition of release from imprisonment.]<br /> **[https://www.lawserver.com/law/state/tennessee/tn-code/tennessee_code_title_40_chapter_30_part_3 Tennessee Code § 40-30-304 (2015). Post-Conviction DNA Analysis Act of 2001.]<br /> *Vermont<br /> **[http://legislature.vermont.gov/assets/Documents/2018/WorkGroups/House%20Judiciary/Bills/H.422/W~John%20Treadwell~State%20v%20Medina~3-14-2017.pdf State v. Medina (Vt. 2014) 102 A.3d 661, 663.]<br /> * Wisconsin<br /> **[https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/165/77 Wisconsin Statutes: 165.77 Deoxyribonucleic acid analysis and data bank.]<br /> <br /> <br /> * Press articles<br /> **[https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/sep/23/us-border-patrol-dna-data The Guardian: US border patrol collected DNA from thousands of US citizens for years, data shows (23rd September 2025)]<br /> **[https://reason.com/2025/09/26/dhs-collected-dna-from-2000-u-s-citizens-without-due-process-its-now-in-a-law-enforcement-database/ Reason: DHS Collected DNA from 2,000 U.S. Citizens Without Due Process. It's Now in a Law Enforcement Database (26th September 2025)]<br /> **[https://www.wired.com/story/cbp-dna-migrant-children-fbi-codis/ Wired: The US Is Storing Migrant Children’s DNA in a Criminal Database (29th May 2025)]<br /> **[https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/privacy/nypd-lawsuit-claims-department-maintains-dna-database-with-no-warrant/ Top Class Actions: NYPD lawsuit claims department maintains DNA database with no warrant (4th April 2023)]<br /> **[https://theintercept.com/2021/07/03/orange-county-prosecutors-dna-surveillance/ The Intercept: ORANGE COUNTY PROSECUTORS OPERATE “VAST, SECRETIVE” GENETIC SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM (3rd July 2021)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/31/science/dna-police-laws.html The New York Times: Two New Laws Restrict Police Use of DNA Search Method (31st May 2021)]<br /> **[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/mar/29/maryland-lawmakers-restrict-police-genealogical-da/ The Washington Times: Maryland lawmakers restrict cops from tapping family-tree DNA kits to crack cold cases (29th March 2021)]<br /> **[https://missionlocal.org/2022/03/police-explain-how-rape-kit-ended-up-in-a-database/ Mission Local: Police explain how rape kit ended up in DNA database (3rd March 2022)]<br /> **[https://www.vice.com/en/article/4ade3g/why-are-prosecutors-keeping-a-huge-secretive-dna-database-in-orange-county Vice: Why Are Prosecutors Keeping a Huge, Secretive DNA Database in Orange County? (22nd February 2021)]<br /> **[https://www.theregister.com/2021/02/04/dna_testing_software/ The Register: Accused murderer wins right to check source code of DNA testing kit used by police (4th February 2021)]<br /> **[https://futurehuman.medium.com/deleted-dna-data-just-reappeared-on-a-popular-database-e1f43587f7ec Future Human: ‘Deleted’ DNA Data Just Reappeared on a Popular Database (22nd January 2021)]<br /> **[https://queenseagle.com/all/nycs-dna-database-swells-even-as-some-samples-are-removed Queens Daily Eagle: NYC's DNA database swells, even as some samples are removed (14th January 2021)]<br /> **[https://dailygazette.com/2020/12/14/editorial-limit-police-ability-to-retain-our-dna/ The Daily Gazette: EDITORIAL: Limit police ability to retain our DNA (14th December 2020)]<br /> **[https://legalaidnyc.org/news/nypd-2000-people-removed-city-dna-index%E2%80%8B/ The Legal Aid Society: NYPD Admits Almost 2,000 People Should be Removed From City DNA Index (15th October 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.thecity.nyc/2020/10/13/21515424/bill-would-clamp-down-on-cops-collecting-dna-from-kids#:~:text=A%20bill%20that%20would%20curb,hit%20the%20City%20Council%20Thursday.&amp;text=The%20new%20legislation%2C%20co%2Dsponsored,scenes%20and%20victims%20of%20crimes The City NY: Bill Would Clamp Down on Cops Collecting DNA From Kids (13th October 2020)]<br /> **[https://inhomelandsecurity.com/podcast-using-genetic-genealogy-dna-databases-solve-cold-cases/: In Homeland Security Podcast: Using Genetic Genealogy DNA Databases to Solve Cold Cases (24th September 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-02545-5 Nature: The controversial company using DNA to sketch the faces of criminals: (9th September 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.pe.com/2020/08/26/no-on-proposition-20-a-heavy-handed-reaction-to-justice-reforms/ The Press Enterprise: No on Proposition 20, a heavy-handed reaction to justice reforms (26th August 2020)]<br /> **[https://bronxjusticenews.com/citys-unregulated-dna-database-keeps-growing-attorneys Bronx Justice News: City’s Unregulated DNA Database Keeps Growing: Attorneys (20th August 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.techtimes.com/articles/251222/20200719/gedmatch-briefly-down-company-probes-police-accessing-dna-database.htm TechTimes: Gedmatch Briefly Down as Company Probes on Police Accessing Its DNA Database (19th July 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/national/hackers-attack-genetic-genealogy-website-gedmatch-exposing-dna-profiles-to-law-enforcement The Denver Channel: Hackers attack genetic genealogy website GEDmatch, exposing DNA profiles to law enforcement (24th July 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/peteraldhous/hackers-gedmatch-dna-privacy BuzzFeed news: A Security Breach Exposed More Than One Million DNA Profiles On A Major Genealogy Database (22nd July 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/second-circuit-oks-use-of-now-defunct-11097/ Second Circuit OKs Use of Now-Defunct DNA Testing Method (21st July 2020)]<br /> **[https://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/ethics/dna-databases-in-china-and-the-us-are-tools-of-racial-oppression IEEE Spectrum: DNA Databases in the U.S. and China Are Tools of Racial Oppression (30th June 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/26/us/louisiana-dna-washing-machine.html New York Times: A DNA Mix-Up Involving a Washing Machine Kept a Man in Jail for 3 Years (26th June 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.miragenews.com/two-new-forensic-dna-standards-added-to-osac-registry/ Mirage News: Two New Forensic DNA Standards Added to OSAC Registry (13th May 2020)]<br /> **[https://wjactv.com/news/local/new-state-data-shows-97-drop-in-backlogged-rape-kits-lowest-total-in-4-years WJAC: New PA data shows 97% drop in backlogged rape kits, lowest total in 4 years (5th May 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/genealogy-helps-track-another-colorado-cold-case-suspect-the-oldest-one-yet The Denver Channel: Genealogy helps track another Colorado cold case suspect, the oldest one yet (23rd April 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2020/03/13/Gross-overreach-Ancestry-block-access-DNA-database/stories/202003050077 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Gross overreach: Ancestry.com was right to block access to DNA database (13th March 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.politico.com/states/new-york/albany/story/2020/02/25/cops-take-heat-from-council-over-dna-despite-planned-reforms-1263552 Politico: Cops take heat from Council over DNA, despite planned reforms (25th February 2020)]<br /> **[https://edition.cnn.com/2020/02/22/us/nypd-dna-datebase-review/index.html CNN: NYPD says it will remove some non-convicts from its local DNA database (22nd February 2020)]<br /> **[https://queenseagle.com/all/council-public-safety-nypd-dna-database The Queens Eagle: Council committee to examine city’s controversial DNA database (7th February 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/peteraldhous/ancestry-dna-database-search-warrant Buzz Feed News: A Court Tried To Force Ancestry.com To Open Up Its DNA Database To Police. The Company Said No. (3rd February 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/14/21063627/dna-detained-immigrants-fbi-codis-bias-crime-database The Verge:: DNA from detained immigrants will change the nature of the FBI’s genetic database (14th January 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1226362/britons-holidaymakers-us-border-control-dna-arrest-travel-news Daily Express: Britons detained at US border control may need to hand over DNA or face arrest - new rules (9th January 2020)]<br /> **[https://onezero.medium.com/the-u-s-governments-mass-collection-of-immigrant-dna-hints-at-surveillance-future-93a11767b3c0 OneZero: The U.S. Government’s Mass Collection of Immigrant DNA Hints at Surveillance Future (8th January 2020)]<br /> **[https://theconversation.com/dna-database-sold-to-help-law-enforcement-crack-cold-cases-128674 The Conversation: DNA database sold to help law-enforcement crack cold cases (22nd December 2019)]<br /> **[https://slate.com/technology/2019/12/gedmatch-verogen-genetic-genealogy-law-enforcement.html Slate: We’re Entering a New Phase in Law Enforcement’s Use of Consumer Genetic Data (19th December 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.wired.com/story/a-dna-firm-that-caters-to-police-just-bought-a-genealogy-site/ Wired: A DNA Firm That Caters to Police Just Bought a Genealogy Site (9th December 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/07/us/dna-bone-marrow-transplant-crime-lab.html New York Times: When a DNA Test Says You’re a Younger Man, Who Lives 5,000 Miles Away (7th December 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.voiceofsandiego.org/topics/public-safety/dozens-of-rape-kits-from-sdpds-backlog-have-yielded-dna-database-hits/ Voice of San Diego: Dozens of Rape Kits From SDPD's Backlog Have Yielded DNA Database Hits (4th November 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.technologyreview.com/s/614642/dna-database-gedmatch-golden-state-killer-security-risk-hack/amp/?utm_source=newsletters&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=weekend_reads.unpaid.engagement&amp;__twitter_impression=true MIT Technology Review: The DNA database used to find the Golden State Killer is a national security leak waiting to happen (30th October 2019)]<br /> **[https://science.sciencemag.org/content/366/6462/155 Science: Responsible genetic genealogy (11th October 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/09/new-federal-rules-limit-police-searches-family-tree-dna-databases Science: New federal rules limit police searches of family tree DNA databases (25th September 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/15/nyregion/nypd-dna-database.html?action=click&amp;module=Top%20Stories&amp;pgtype=Homepage New York Times: N.Y.P.D. Detectives Gave a Boy, 12, a Soda. He Landed in a DNA Database. (15th August 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/02/us/dna-testing-immigrants.html?action=click&amp;module=Top%20Stories&amp;pgtype=Homepage# New York Times: U.S. Government Plans to Collect DNA From Detained Immigrants (2nd October 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/16/science/hair-dna-murder.html?action=click&amp;module=Top%20Stories&amp;pgtype=Homepage New York Times: Why This Scientist Keeps Receiving Packages of Serial Killers’ Hair (16th September 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/15/nyregion/nypd-dna-database.html New York Times: N.Y.P.D. Detectives Gave a Boy, 12, a Soda. He Landed in a DNA Database (15th August 2019)]<br /> **[https://news.sky.com/story/how-researching-your-family-tree-could-solve-a-murder-11775060 Sky News: How researching your family tree could solve a murder (August 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/26/rapid-dna-testing-market-takes-off-as-kentucky-police-test-new-technology.html CNBC: Kentucky police use new technology to nab suspects in hours instead of weeks as rapid DNA market takes off (28th July 2019)]<br /> **[https://thehill.com/opinion/criminal-justice/451024-think-twice-before-giving-dna-to-the-police The Hill: Think twice before giving results of your home DNA kit to the police (30th June 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.princegeorgematters.com/national-business/texas-says-dna-technology-jeopardizes-cases-1515448 Prince George Matters: Texas says DNA technology jeopardizes cases (20th June 2019)]<br /> **[https://www-pbs-org.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.pbs.org/newshour/amp/nation/use-of-online-dna-databases-by-law-enforcement-leads-to-backlash-and-website-changes PBS: Use of online DNA databases by law enforcement leads to backlash and website changes (17th June 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.newscientist.com/article/2203857-dna-database-opts-a-million-people-out-from-police-searches/ New Scientist: DNA database opts a million people out from police searches (20th May 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.legalgenealogist.com/2019/05/19/gedmatch-reverses-course The Legal Genealogist: GEDmatch reverses course (19th May 2019)]<br /> **[https://edition.cnn.com/2019/05/09/opinions/dangers-of-government-dna-testing-eidelman/index.html CNN: The dangers of the government's DNA testing program (9th May 2019)]<br /> **[https://queencreekindependent.com/opinion/bisson-activist-encourages-leadership-communication/ Queen Creek Independent: Bisson: Activist encourages leadership communication (7th May 2019)] Re failed Arizona DNA Bill that may be reintroduced.<br /> **[https://www.biometricupdate.com/201905/trial-of-rapid-dna-biometrics-to-investigate-false-family-claims-by-migrants-at-u-s-mexico-border Biometric Update: Trial of rapid DNA biometrics to investigate false family claims by migrants at U.S.-Mexico border (6th May 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.courthousenews.com/judge-poised-to-advance-suit-over-california-dna-collection/ Court House News Service: Judge Poised to Advance Suit Over California DNA Collection (1st May 2019)]<br /> **[https://eu.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2019/02/19/arizona-bill-would-create-massive-statewide-dna-database/2873930002/ AZ Central: You may soon have to give your DNA to the state and pay $250 for the privilege (19th February 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-02-01/major-dna-testing-company-is-sharing-genetic-data-with-the-fbi Bloomberg: Major DNA Testing Company Sharing Genetic Data With the FBI (1st February 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/salvadorhernandez/family-tree-dna-fbi-investigative-genealogy-privacy BuzzFeed: One Of The Biggest At-Home DNA Testing Companies Is Working With The FBI (31st January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2019/01/30/A-slippery-slope-Casual-DNA-collection-erodes-constitutional-rights/stories/201901300061 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: A slippery slope: Casual DNA collection erodes constitutional rights (30th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.citynews1130.com/2019/01/24/maryland-bill-would-further-curb-police-use-of-dna-databases/ CityNews: Maryland bill would further curb police use of DNA databases (24th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/editorials/article/Editorial-California-shouldn-t-keep-DNA-from-13467258.php San Francisco Chronicle: Editorial: California shouldn’t keep DNA from hundreds of thousands of innocent people (14th December 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/12/10/watchdogs-sue-california-over-dna-retention-for-non-convicted-arrestees/ Mercury News: Watchdogs sue California over keeping DNA from arrests with no conviction (10th Dcember 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/california-police-cold-case-murder-solved-with-dna-database/ The Seattle Times: California police: Cold case murder solved with DNA database (21st November 2018)]<br /> **[http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2018/10/dna-tests-bad-for-finding-identity-great-for-surveillance.html New York Magazine: DNA Testing Can’t Tell Us Who We Really Are. It Can Tell the Cops. (17th October 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/15/science/gedmatch-genealogy-cold-cases.html?action=click&amp;module=Well&amp;pgtype=Homepage&amp;section=Science New York Times: How an Unlikely Family History Website Transformed Cold Case Investigations (15th October 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-06997-8?utm_source=briefing-wk&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=briefing&amp;utm_content=20181012 Nature: Supercharged crime-scene DNA analysis sparks privacy concerns (11th October 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.medicalbag.com/ethics/golden-state-killer-deangelo-dna-analysis-genetic-forensics/article/788270/ Medical Bag: Is Using Genealogy Data to Solve Crimes Taking DNA Analysis a Step Too Far? (14th August 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-44731119 BBC: DNA tests ordered to reunite separated migrant families (5th July 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.buzzfeed.com/peteraldhous/parabon-genetic-genealogy-cold-cases?utm_term=.eiQDpQo9d#.pyNwp5LAG BuzzFeed: DNA Data From 100 Crime Scenes Has Been Uploaded To A Genealogy Website — Just Like The Golden State Killer (17th May 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.ballstatedaily.com/article/2018/05/news-dna-law-leads-to-arrest Ball State Daily: Indiana sees progress on criminal investigations thanks to new DNA law (15th May 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/national/congress-a-decade-behind-in-overseeing-dna-testing--20180513 Watertown Daily Times: Congress a decade behind in overseeing DNA testing (13th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2018/05/fallen_through_the_cracks_overdue_dna_swabs_link_to_murders_sexual_assaults.html Cleveland.com: 'Fallen through the cracks:' Overdue DNA swabs link to murders, sexual assaults (13th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2018/05/georgia-law-enforcement-is-dna-testing-fetal-remains-found-in-wastewater.html Slate: Georgia Law Enforcement Is DNA-Testing Fetal Remains Found In Wastewater (11th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/10/17340666/dna-testing-georgia-fetus-codis-abortion-genetics-investigation The Verge: Police are using DNA testing to track down a fetus’s mother (10th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://queencreekindependent.com/opinion/bisson-activist-encourages-leadership-communication/ Bisson: Activist encourages leadership communication (7th May 2019)] Re failed Arizona DNA Bill that may be reintroduced.<br /> **[https://slate.com/technology/2018/05/consumer-genetic-databases-arent-the-only-side-door-for-police-to-get-your-dna.html Slate: You Can’t Hide Your Genes (4th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/how-accurately-can-scientists-reconstruct-persons-face-from-dna-180968951/ The Smithsonian: How Accurately Can Scientists Reconstruct A Person’s Face From DNA? (4th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20180502/14342239763/cops-arent-just-submitting-dna-samples-to-genealogy-services-theyre-also-obtaining-customer-info.shtml Tech Dirt: Cops Aren't Just Submitting DNA Samples To Genealogy Services; They're Also Obtaining Customer Info (3rd May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/03/us/golden-state-killer-genealogy.html?hp&amp;action=click&amp;pgtype=Homepage&amp;clickSource=story-heading&amp;module=first-column-region&amp;region=top-news&amp;WT.nav=top-news New York Times: The Cold Case That Inspired the 'Golden State Killer' Detective to Try Genealogy (3rd May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.laboratoryequipment.com/article/2018/05/massively-parallel-sequencing-future-dna-sequencing Laboratory Equipment: Massively Parallel Sequencing: The Future of DNA Sequencing (2nd May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.buzzfeed.com/peteraldhous/family-tree-dna-subpoena-golden-state-killer?utm_term=.mjAG214am#.dvgo3dRNM Buzz Feed: Cops Forced A Company To Share A Customer’s Identity For The Golden State Killer Investigation (1st May 2018)]<br /> **[http://theconversation.com/is-your-genome-really-your-own-the-public-and-forensic-value-of-dna-95786 The Conversation: Is your genome really your own? The public and forensic value of DNA (1st May 2018)]<br /> **[https://siliconangle.com/blog/2018/05/01/graphing-sensitive-boundary-personally-identifiable-information-publicly-inferable-insights/ SiliconANGLE: Graphing the sensitive boundary between personally identifiable information and publicly inferable insights (1st May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.sciencenews.org/article/golden-state-killer-suspect-dna-genetics-genealogy Science News: New genetic sleuthing tools helped track down the Golden State Killer suspect (29th April 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/27/health/dna-privacy-golden-state-killer-genealogy.html New York Times: The Golden State Killer Is Tracked Through a Thicket of DNA, and Experts Shudder (27th April 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.rte.ie/news/us/2018/0427/958588-golden-state-killer-us/ RTE: Genealogy websites led police to 'Golden State Killer'(27th April 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/framed-for-murder-by-his-own-dna/ PBS Frontline: Framed for Murder By His Own DNA (19th April 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.biometricupdate.com/201804/social-media-databases-behavioral-identifiers-said-future-of-law-enforcement-biometrics Biometric Update: Social media, databases, behavioral identifiers said future of law enforcement biometrics (5th April 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-dna-supreme-court-20180402-story.html Los Angeles Times: California Supreme Court lets stand controversial law allowing DNA collection upon arrest (2nd April 2018)]<br /> **[http://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/new-system-can-identity-people-from-their-dna-in-minutes-4965794/ Indian Express: New system can identity people from their DNA in minutes (3rd December 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/state/parents-of-slain-uva-students-advocate-for-bipartisan-effort-to/article_ef569702-d57a-11e7-9078-4b7514d07d84.html The Daily Progress: Parents of slain UVa students advocate for bipartisan effort to collect more criminal DNA (29th November 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article181745126.html The Sacramento Bee: Violent crime list, DNA collection would increase under California initiative (30th October 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.ajc.com/news/national/can-police-legally-obtain-your-dna-from-23andme-ancestry/8eZ24WN7VisoQiHAFbcmjP/ AJC: Can police legally obtain your DNA from 23andMe, Ancestry? (17th November 2017)]<br /> **[http://cumberlink.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/bill_tracker/bill-tracker-expanding-state-s-dna-database/article_73837d3e-3fd7-5525-a355-5095f05511b8..html The Sentinel: Bill Tracker: Expanding state's DNA database (16th November 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.correctionsone.com/products/police-technology/investigation/biometrics-identification/articles/456766187-Hidden-in-prison-Thousands-of-inmates-not-in-DNA-databases/ Corrections One: Hidden in prison: Thousands of inmates not in DNA databases (7th November 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/your-genealogy-research-could-land-your-dna-in-a-criminal-investigation/641099598 KIRO: Your genealogy research could land your DNA results in a criminal investigation (6th November 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.voiceofsandiego.org/topics/public-safety/teenager-sued-sdpd-documented-gang-member-soon/ Voice of San Diego: A Teenager Sued SDPD, and Was Documented as a Gang Member Soon After (31st October 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/19/nyregion/dna-phenotyping-new-york-police.html New York Times: Using DNA to Sketch What Victims Look Like; Some Call It Science Fiction (19th October 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/04/nyregion/dna-analysis-evidence-new-york-disputed-techniques.html?hp&amp;action=click&amp;pgtype=Homepage&amp;clickSource=story-heading&amp;module=second-column-region&amp;region=top-news&amp;WT.nav=top-news&amp;_r=0 New York Times: Traces of Crime: How New York’s DNA Techniques Became Tainted (4th September 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/nyc-expands-controversial-dna-testing-seized-guns-article-1.3349461 New York Daily News: NYC expands controversial DNA testing on seized guns to help charges stick (24th July 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.athensnews.com/news/local/advanced-dna-science-cracks-rape-case/article_23e87968-3599-11e7-8255-0ba7508bfe52.html Athens News: Advanced DNA science cracks rape case (10th May 2017)] <br /> **[http://www.oc-breeze.com/2017/05/03/100828_rapid-dna-leads-rapid-conviction-carjacker/ Orange County Beeze: Rapid DNA program leads to rapid conviction for carjacker (3rd May 2017)]<br /> **[http://wwmt.com/news/i-team/special-report-dna-delay WWMT: Special Report - DNA Delay (1st May 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/2017/04/25/sex-crimes-detective-relieved-duty/100878668/ Commercial Appeal: Sex crimes detective relieved of duty (25th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.govtech.com/public-safety/Louisiana-State-Police-Crime-Lab-Considers-Controversial-Familial-DNA-Tool.html GT: Louisiana State Police Crime Lab Considers Controversial Familial DNA Tool (18th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/courts/2017/04/17/more-women-join-lawsuit-over-rape-kits/100175080/ Commercial Appeal: More women join lawsuit over rape kits (17th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/news/crime_police/article_0dd1fd72-1b0c-11e7-829a-1be06412d0c8.html The New Orleans Advocate: State Police Crime Lab eyes familial DNA searching, a controversial crime-solving tool (16th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-dna-of-a-killer-who-murdered-idaho-teen-angie-dodge/ CBS News: The DNA of a Killer (15th April 2017)]<br /> **[https://insiderlouisville.com/metro/police-begin-reopening-rape-cases-as-kentucky-tests-old-dna-evidence/ Insider Louisville: Police begin reopening rape cases as Kentucky tests old DNA evidence (13th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.postregister.com/articles/chris-tapp-coverage-featured-news-daily-email/2017/04/13/look-efforts-catch-dodge-killer Post Register: A look at efforts to catch the Dodge killer (13th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/indiana-may-create-dna-record-on-every-person-arrested-for/article_6ca8971a-da48-53f5-a18c-ef3db909912b.html NWI Times: Indiana may create DNA record on every person arrested for felony (13th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.wibc.com/news/local-news/legislature-gives-green-light-dna-sampling-after-felony-arrests WIBC: Legislature Gives Green Light to DNA Sampling After Felony Arrests (13th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2017/04/13/dna-collection-bill-heads-governors-desk/100414548/ INDYSTAR: DNA collection bill heads to governor's desk (13th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/government/sexual-assault-kits-testing-would-be-mandated-by-nevada-legislature-bills/ Nevada Appeal: Sexual assault kits’ testing would be mandated by Nevada Legislature bills (12th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/state-forensic-panel-delays-vote-on-familial-dna-1.13446340 Newsday: State forensic panel delays vote on familial DNA (12th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.syracuse.com/crime/index.ssf/2017/04/new_state_policy_on_expanding_dna_search_not_adopted_more_study_underway.html Syracuse: New state policy on expanding DNA search continues development (12th April 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-york-panel-to-vote-on-family-dna-searches-in-criminal-cases-1491908402 The Wall Street Jounal: New York Panel to Vote on Family DNA Searches in Criminal Cases (11th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.theeagle.com/news/local/dna-based-sketch-to-be-released-in-college-station-killing/article_c5a75edd-cbbf-514e-acd0-a949438d975c.html The Eagle: DNA-based sketch to be released in 1981 College Station killing (11th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.wtxl.com/news/rape-kits-tested-more-to-go/article_f53c5a84-1e29-11e7-be37-e7327dcda136.html WTXL: 2,300 Rape Kits Tested, 6,300 More to Go (10th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/04/prweb14224244.htm Prweb: Impact Study of Mandatory Evidence Submission Law for Sexual Assault Kits Shows Law Hasn't Led to More Reporting (10th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://ideastations.org/radio/news/crime-commission-agrees-study-dna-expansion The Community Idea Stations: Crime Commission Agrees to Study DNA Expansion (10th April 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.muckrock.com/news/archives/2017/may/10/san-jose-backlogged-rape-kits/ MuckRock: San Jose’s rape kit backlog is over twice the official count (10th April 2017)|<br /> **[http://wric.com/2017/04/07/state-will-study-whether-to-expand-dna-database/ WRIC: State will study whether to expand DNA database (7th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.syracuse.com/crime/index.ssf/2017/04/what_the_ny_commission_on_forensic_science_is_considering_for_familial_searching.html Syracuse: What the NY Commission on Forensic Science is considering for familial searching of DNA (6th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.nbc29.com/story/35081850/state-crime-commission-to-study-enhancing-dna-collections NBC29: State Crime Commission to Study Enhancing DNA Collections (6th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://thestatehousefile.com/bill-calls-giving-dna-felony-arrest/30934/ The Statehouse File: Bill calls for giving up DNA with a felony arrest (6th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://fox59.com/2017/04/06/bill-calling-for-dna-swabs-to-be-taken-from-suspects-arrested-for-felonies-passes-house/ FOX 59: Bill calling for DNA swabs to be taken from suspects arrested for felonies passes House (6th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/sun-investigates/bs-md-rape-kit-testing-debate-20170403-story.html The Baltimore Sun: Lawmakers set to pass rape kit retention bill, but not mandatory testing (3rd April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2017/04/01/untested-detroit-rape-kits/99845762/ Detroit Free Press: What happened to Detroit's untested rape kits? (1st April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4366442/DNA-database-sex-worker-samples.html Mail Online: Preparing for the worst: DNA database is made up of collected samples from sex workers to identify their bodies in case they are murdered (31st March 2017)]<br /> **[http://gizmodo.com/dna-is-being-collected-to-protect-sex-workers-but-it-c-1793719386 Gizmodo: DNA Is Being Collected to Protect Sex Workers, But It Could Also Be Used Against Them (28th March 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2017/03/sex-workers-dna/520626/ The Atlantic: Collecting DNA From Sex Workers to One Day Identify Their Bodies (27th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/state-panel-of-dna-experts-approve-of-familal-searching-in-n-y-1.13321976 Newsday: State panel of DNA experts approve of ‘familial searching’ in NY (27th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.amny.com/opinion/don-t-allow-genetic-stop-and-frisk-1.13321716 Amnewyork: Don’t allow genetic stop-and-frisk (27th March 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/michigan/articles/2017-03-26/2nd-backlog-of-untested-detroit-rape-kits-found-in-storage U.S.News: 2nd Backlog of Untested Detroit Rape Kits Found in Storage (26th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/news/article_8fd7bdd6-1263-11e7-be2d-3bc688a63f2a.html The New Orleans Advocate: Relatives of Louisiana soldier missing from Korean War still hope for identification of his remains (26th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.tucsonnewsnow.com/story/34977458/the-first-criminal-case-from-testing-old-rape-kits-in-tucson Tucson News Now: The first criminal case from testing old rape kits in Tucson (23rd March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2017/03/22/how-long-should-state-keep-your-dna/99487884/ Indystar: How long should the state keep your DNA? (22nd March 2017)]<br /> **[http://levittownnow.com/2017/03/17/bucks-county-police-pioneering-90-minute-rapid-dna-system/ Levit Town Now: Bucks County Police Pioneering 90-Minute Rapid DNA Testing System (17th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.abc15.com/news/state/arizona-roughly-20-of-the-way-through-testing-rape-kit-backlog abc15: Arizona roughly 20% of the way through testing rape kit backlog (16th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.theintell.com/news/local/bensalem-police-first-local-department-in-u-s-to-use/article_07cf68d7-cb04-507f-9011-409931b18cb6.html The Intelligencer: Bensalem police first local department in U.S. to use rapid DNA testing (16th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.abc10.com/news/local/crime-victims-families-plead-for-action-on-dna-collection-bill/422330502 abc10: Crime victims' families plead for action on DNA collection bill (14th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.kcra.com/article/californias-dna-database-gets-fewer-hits-due-to-prop-47/9133391 KCRA: California's DNA database gets fewer hits due to Prop. 47 (14th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.providencejournal.com/news/20170314/acquitted-on-rape-charge-man-says-im-trying-to-get-everything-back-together Providence Journal: Acquitted on rape charge, man says: ‘I’m trying to get everything back together’ (14th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://qctimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/state-report-davenport-has-untested-rape-kits-in-evidence/article_2c40f87c-c703-543b-a05c-9d09e2b37915.html Quad City Times: State report: Davenport has 463 untested rape kits in evidence (13th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.satprnews.com/2017/03/13/publicly-funded-forensic-crime-laboratories-resources-and-services-2014-13/ SATPRNEWS: Publicly Funded Forensic Crime Laboratories: Resources and Services, 2014 (13th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.familysecuritymatters.org/publications/detail/new-dna-technology-aids-in-fighting-crime-and-thwarting-terrorism Family Security Matters: New DNA technology aids in fighting crime and thwarting terrorism (12th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa/iowa-analyzing-untested-rape-kits/article_97fc42a4-f320-5c2b-9952-12f0bf63034b.html Sioux City Journal: Iowa analyzing 4,200 untested rape kits (8th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2017/03/07/untested-sexual-assault-evidence-kits-in-iowa/98852660/ The Des Moines Register: What Iowa's 4,265 untested rape kits mean for victims (8th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.wbur.org/news/2017/03/07/twin-dna-crime-tech WBUR: Standard DNA Testing Can’t Differentiate Between Identical Twins. A New Test Challenges That (7th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/government/iowa-making-plans-for-4200-untested-sexual-assault-kits-20170307 The Gazette: Iowa making plans for 4,200 untested rape kits (7th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.networkworld.com/article/3177244/security/should-police-departments-be-able-to-have-their-own-dna-databases.html Network World: Should police departments be able to have their own DNA databases? (6th March 2017)]<br /> **[https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2017/03/06/dozens-of-police-departments-maintain-private-dna-databases/ Naked Security: ‘Dozens’ of police departments maintain private DNA databases (6th March 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.genomeweb.com/scan/databases-their-own Genomeweb: Databases of Their Own (6th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-police-dna-databases-20170304-story.html Chicago Tribune: As police agencies build DNA databases, debate stirs over regulations (4th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-4281590/US-police-agencies-DNA-databases-stir-debate.html Daily Mail: US police agencies with their own DNA databases stir debate (4th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://sdvoice.info/san-diego-police-target-african-american-children-for-unlawful-dna-collection/ Voice and Viewpoint: San Diego Police Target African American Children for Unlawful DNA Collection (28th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/bill-in-olympia-dies-convicted-criminals-dna-still-untested-in-seattle/498416229 Kiro7: Bill in Olympia dies; convicted criminals' DNA still untested in Seattle (28th Feburary 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.gazettextra.com/20170224/man_accused_in_cold_sex_assault_case_appears_in_court GazetteXtra: Man accused in cold sex assault case appears in court (24th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2017-02-24/whos-testing-apds-backlog-of-evidence/ The Austin Chronicle: Who’s Testing APD’s Backlog of Evidence? (24th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.king5.com/news/politics/bill-would-expand-how-police-can-collect-dna/412904155 K5: Bill would expand how police can collect DNA (23rd February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.masslive.com/news/worcester/index.ssf/2017/02/amid_dna_testing_in_cases_like.html MassLive: Amid DNA testing in cases like Vanessa Marcotte's murder, Massachusetts senator Bruce Tarr pushes for expanded database (23rd March 2017)]<br /> **[http://wislawjournal.com/2017/02/23/divided-wisconsin-supreme-court-upholds-dna-fee/ Wisconsin Law Journal: Divided state Supreme Court upholds DNA fee (UPDATE) (23rd February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/more-rape-kits-being-tested-in-utah-according-to-byu/article_2d9c4aa7-c83b-5fe3-b2c9-1eece988edc8.html Daily Herald: More rape kits being tested in Utah, according to BYU research (23rd February 2017)]<br /> **[http://cbs4indy.com/2017/02/21/house-approves-bill-calling-for-dna-swabs-to-be-taken-from-those-arrested-for-felonies/ CBS4indy: House approves bill calling for DNA swabs to be taken from those arrested for felonies (21st February 2017)]<br /> **[http://wibqam.com/news/articles/2017/feb/21/indiana-lawmakers-support-dna-testing-plans/ WBIQ: Indiana Lawmakers Support DNA Testing Plans (21st February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/courts/sd-me-dna-lawsuit-20170217-story.html The San Diego Union Tribune: ACLU sues San Diego police over how it collects DNA from juveniles (20th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/4220847-thousands-sexual-assault-evidence-kits-across-minnesota-sit-untested Duluth News Tribune: Thousands of sexual assault evidence kits across Minnesota sit untested (18th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.13newsnow.com/news/local/13news-now-investigates/virginia-beach-kits-get-hits-in-codis-dna-database/409402059 13 News Now: Va. Beach rape kits get hits in CODIS DNA database (17th February 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/10/nyregion/dna-familial-searching-police-new-york.html?_r=0 The New York Times: Conflicting Views on a Wider Police Use of DNA (10th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://myfox8.com/2017/02/06/murdered-queens-joggers-family-pushes-for-enhanced-dna-testing-tmwsp/ Fox8: Murdered jogger’s family pushing for enhanced DNA testing (6th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.thestarpress.com/story/opinion/contributors/2017/02/04/dna-database-offers-best-tool-solve-crimes/97424474/ The Star Press: DNA database offers best tool to solve crimes (4th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.roanoke.com/townnews/crime/raised-toward-state-dna-database-expansion-study/article_50314376-20c1-5d6b-8f51-caf71e3f533d.html The Roanoke Times: $33,000 raised toward state DNA database expansion study (2nd February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.richmond.com/news/local/crime/article_7dcde8f7-b388-5e4d-bd4d-9fbd1065428b.html Richmond Times-Dispatch: $33,000 raised toward cost of state DNA database expansion study (31st January 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/27/nyregion/familial-dna-searching-karina-vetrano.html?hp&amp;action=click&amp;pgtype=Homepage&amp;clickSource=story-heading&amp;module=first-column-region&amp;region=top-news&amp;WT.nav=top-news&amp;_r=0&amp;mtrref=www.nytimes.com New York Times: Family DNA Searches Seen as Crime-Solving Tool, and Intrusion on Rights (27th January 2017)]<br /> **[http://wric.com/2017/01/27/parents-of-hannah-graham-urge-lawmakers-to-expand-dna-database/ WRIC: Parents of Hannah Graham urge lawmakers to expand DNA database (27th January 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.bctv.org/special_reports/government/auditor-general-says-huge-strides-being-made-in-testing-pa/article_5e78e426-c7b4-11e6-9215-0fa6ee0ff889.html BCTV: Auditor General Says Huge Strides Being Made in Testing PA’s Backlog of Untested Rape Kits(22nd December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.qchron.com/editions/queenswide/pushing-for-familial-dna-testing-in-ny/article_671a7a09-d792-5605-8046-44bda2c84ece.html Queens Chronicle: Pushing for familial DNA testing in NY (22nd December 2016)]<br /> **[http://triblive.com/local/allegheny/11677264-74/kits-depasquale-lab Trib Live: Allegheny County making 'swift progress' on rape kit backlog (21st December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wearecentralpa.com/news/states-crime-labs-making-progress-testing-backlogged-rape-kits/624503556 WTAJTV: State's crime labs making progress testing backlogged rape (21st December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sltrib.com/news/4710391-155/utah-lawmaker-pledges-bill-to-mandate The Salt Lake Tribune: Utah lawmaker pledges bill to mandate rape-kit testing (13th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/bronx-woman-dna-stays-database-pending-gun-conviction-article-1.2903668 Daily News: Bronx woman accused of having two loaded guns wins right to keep DNA out of city database — unless she's convicted (8th December 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20161208/howard-beach/richard-brown-karina-vetrano-james-oneill DNAInfo: Queens DA Seeks Broader DNA Testing To Help Identify Suspects in Cold Cases (8th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/da-asks-state-to-ok-new-dna-analysis-for-karina-vetrano-case-1.12721869 Newsday: DA asks state to OK new DNA analysis for Karina Vetrano case (8th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.portlandmercury.com/feature/2016/12/07/18732402/justice-delayed The Portland Mercury: Justice Delayed (7th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://nypost.com/2016/12/07/a-mislabeled-dna-sample-led-to-my-rape-arrest/ New York Post: A mislabeled DNA sample led to my rape arrest (7th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.newsnet5.com/news/local-news/what-is-familial-dna-and-how-did-it-help-officers-catch-the-alleged-cleveland-elyria-abductor News 5: What is familial DNA and how did it help officers catch the alleged Cleveland, Elyria abductor?(5th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2016/12/arrest_of_cleveland_serial_abd.html Cleveland.com: Familial-DNA testing used for first time in Ohio in suspected serial-abductor case: Q&amp;A (5th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.ideastream.org/news/new-dna-software-helps-identify-suspect-in-child-abduction-case Idea Stream: New DNA Software Helps Identify Suspect in Child Abduction Case (5th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://cnycentral.com/news/local/new-law-will-require-onondaga-county-to-test-8-rape-evidence-kits-from-closed-cases CNYCentral: County to test 8 rape evidence kits from closed cases (2nd December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nhregister.com/general-news/20161105/branford-police-build-voluntary-dna-database-but-aclu-says-its-bad-public-policy New Haven Register: Branford police build voluntary DNA database; but ACLU says it’s bad public policy (5th November 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.allgov.com/news/controversies/reliability-questions-raised-over-algorithm-analysis-of-murky-dna-evidence-in-criminal-cases-161105?news=859721 AllGov.com: Reliability Questions Raised Over Algorithm Analysis of Murky DNA Evidence in Criminal Cases (5th November 2016)]<br /> **[http://fair.org/home/its-about-embracing-a-different-way-of-life/ FAIR: ‘It’s About Embracing a Different Way of Life’ (4th November 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2016/11/04/should-police-take-dna-sample-when-making-arrests/93125252/ IndyStar: Should police take a DNA sample when making arrests?(4th November 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.correctionsone.com/arrests-and-sentencing/articles/235123187-Controversial-DNA-search-that-helped-nab-Grim-Sleeper-is-winning-over-skeptics/ Corrections One: Controversial DNA search that helped nab 'Grim Sleeper' is winning over skeptics (25th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.13newsnow.com/news/local/13news-now-investigates/testthekits-codis-hit-on-newly-tested-rape-kits-from-va-beach/338370938 13 News Now: #TestTheKits: CODIS hit on newly tested rape kits from Va. Beach (19th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://wtvr.com/2016/10/19/rape-kit-dna-testing/ WTVR: How 110 untested rape kits could expose Chesterfield sexual predators (19th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.ktbs.com/story/33371586/dna-advancements-creating-more-leads-for-crime-fighters KTBS: DNA Advancements Creating More Leads for Crime Fighters (12th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-3831437/New-U-S-rape-survivors-law-encourage-press-charges-experts-say.html Daily Mail: New U.S. rape survivors law may encourage more to press charges, experts say (10th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/governor-tours-crime-lab-but-hasnt-reviewed-untested-dna-problem/455875816 Kiro7: Governor tours crime lab, but hasn't reviewed untested DNA problem (10th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.governing.com/topics/finance/tt-forensic-autopsies-texas-border.html Governing: Hundreds of Dead Migrants Remain Unidentified Near Texas Border (6th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/investigations/2016/10/05/baldwin-calls-more-urgency-rape-kits/91609462/ The Post-Crescent: Schimel: State will begin testing rape kits (5th October 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.texastribune.org/2016/10/05/lack-money-bureaucratic-hurdles-slowing-migrant-id/ The Texas Tribune: Lack of Money Hinders Effort to ID Remains of Migrants Near the Border (5th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://smnewsnet.com/archives/409303/marylands-dna-database-records-5000th-hit/ Southern Maryland News Net: Maryland’s DNA Database Records 5,000th Hit (1st October 2016)]<br /> **[http://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/maryland-dna-database-achieves-5000th-hit Fox45: Maryland DNA database achieves 5,000th ‘hit’ (30th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.vice.com/read/rape-survivors-are-suing-to-have-their-rape-kits-processed VICE: Rape Survivors Are Suing to Have Their Rape Kits Processed (28th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://wamc.org/post/dna-used-produce-suspects-image-unsolved-murder WAMC: DNA Used To Produce Suspect's Image In Unsolved Murder (28th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.phillymag.com/news/2016/09/21/dna-exoneration-lawsuit-anthony-wright/ Philadelphia: After DNA Exoneration, Anthony Wright Sues City and Police (21st September 2016)]<br /> **[http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2016/09/19/woman-say-area-program-saved-her-from-life-of-prostitution/ CBS DFW: Woman Says Area Program Saved Her From Life Of Prostitution (19th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_5bed6c36-7ae3-11e6-8616-e39b2c52e2bc.html Kentucky New Era: Untested rape kits spur new law in Kentucky (18th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.heraldonline.com/news/local/article102659752.html The Herald: New software will help York County crime lab untangle complex DNA mixtures (18th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://fox40.com/2016/09/17/officials-california-criminal-dna-database-dwindling-because-of-prop-47/ Fox40: Officials: California Criminal DNA Database Dwindling Because of Prop 47 (17th September 2016)]<br /> **[https://midweekwire.com/2016/09/16/safety-director-harran-defends-dna-database/ The Wire: Safety Director Harran defends DNA database (16th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wnyc.org/story/unregulated-databases-local-dna/ WNYC: The Unregulated Databases of Local DNA (15th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://qz.com/780895/local-us-police-departments-are-creating-their-own-dna-databases-of-unsuspecting-and-innocent-citizens/ Quartz: Local US police departments are creating their own DNA databases of unsuspecting (and innocent) citizens (15th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wnyc.org/story/the-takeaway-2016-09-15/ WNYC: Policing DNA, Digital Government, &quot;Super Gang&quot; Trial (15th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.allgov.com/news/top-stories/nations-police-increasingly-collect-dna-samples-from-people-not-criminally-charged-or-even-suspects-160914?news=859479 AllGov: Nation’s Police Increasingly Collect DNA Samples from People Not Criminally Charged or Even Suspects (14th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.huntingtonnews.net/141920 Huntington News: DNA Dragnet: In Some Cities, Police Go From Stop-and-Frisk to Stop-and-Spit (14th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.businessinsider.de/police-are-routinely-building-up-private-dna-databases-2016-9?r=UK&amp;IR=T Business Insider: Police are routinely building up private DNA databases (13th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.salon.com/2016/09/13/dna-dragnet-in-some-cities-police-go-from-stop-and-frisk-to-stop-and-spit_partner/ Salon: DNA dragnet: In some cities, police go from stop-and-frisk to stop-and-spit (13th September 2016)]<br /> **[https://midweekwire.com/2016/09/13/bensalems-dna-program-gets-national-spotlight/ Midweek Wire: Bensalem’s DNA program gets national spotlight (13th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.thegleaner.com/story/news/2016/09/13/untested-rape-kits-spur-new-law-kentucky-indiana-may-next/89712710/ The Gleaner: Untested rape kits spur new law in Kentucky; Indiana may be next (13th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/state-whalen-dna-testing-could-result-in-federal-sanctions/article_968c32f2-aa73-5ca8-aa71-117b172ae8c7.html Pantagraph: State: Whalen DNA testing could result in federal sanctions (10th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://patch.com/new-york/whiteplains/westchester-forensic-sciences-division-receives-national-grant Patch: Westchester Forensic Sciences Division Receives National Grant (9th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.claremoreprogress.com/news/no-funding-in-place-for-dna-collection-law/article_3352afac-7610-11e6-96a8-eb1edf61f76f.html The Daily Progress: No funding in place for DNA collection law (9th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-lehighvalley/pennsylvania-auditor-general-calls-for-action-on-untested-rape-kits/41567892 WFMZ 69News: Pennsylvania auditor general calls for action on untested rape kits (7th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.arklatexhomepage.com/news/local-news/special-report-the-wrong-man ArkLaTex: Special Report: The Wrong Man (1st September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.ebony.com/news-views/detroit-rape-kit-490-challenge#axzz4KEefwPdg Ebony: Raped, Then Forgotten Until a Community Intervened (28th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.startribune.com/old-rape-kits-no-statewide-rush-to-test/391208701/ StarTribune: Citing victims' wishes, cost, agencies aren't rushing to test old rape kits (28th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://science.kjzz.org/content/356440/arizonas-border-beacon-system-turns-15-tucson-group-works-id-remains-migrants Arizona Science &amp; Innovation Desk: As Arizona's Border Beacon System Turns 15, Tucson Group Works To ID Remains Of Migrants (26th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://kawc.org/post/human-rights-org-creates-dna-database-dead-migrants-border-patrol-rescue-beacons-mark-15th-year KAWC: Human Rights Org Creates DNA Database for Dead Migrants; Border Patrol Rescue Beacons Mark 15th Year (26th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.11alive.com/news/local/10-of-recently-tested-rape-kits-reveal-matches/308141148 11alive: 10% of recently tested rape kits reveal matches (25th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.pharmiweb.com/pressreleases/pressrel.asp?ROW_ID=179970#.V9lTXWUw2YF Pharmiweb: Rapid DNA System by IntegenX a Key Factor in the Arrest of a Murder Suspect in South Carolina Case (25th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wsj.com/articles/fbis-new-dna-process-produces-more-matches-1472117404 The Wall Street Journal: FBI’s New DNA Process Produces More Matches in Suspect Database (25th August 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.meritalk.com/the-situation-report-pentagon-evolves-identity-management/ MeriTalk: The Situation Report: Pentagon Evolves Identity Management (24th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.click2houston.com/news/dna-evidence-from-burglaries-goes-untested-in-harris-county Click2Houston: DNA evidence from burglaries goes untested in Harris County (23th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wsaz.com/content/news/Hundreds-of-backlogged-rape-kits-tested-positive-matches-found-391094282.html WSAZ: Hundreds of backlogged rape kits tested; positive matches found (23th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/194849626-story Fox5: GBI: number of 'warehoused' rape kits nears 3500 (22th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.charlestonscene.com/20160820/160829993/sex-crime-evidence-ignored-several-hundred-charleston-area-kits-remain-untested The Post and Courier: Sex-crime evidence ignored? Several hundred Charleston-area kits remain untested (20th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.denverpost.com/2016/08/18/hickenlooper-responds-advocacy-groups-rape-kit-testing/ The Denver Post: Hickenlooper responds to national advocacy group’s request on rape kit testing, tracking (18th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/lawmakers-pledge-to-fix-criminal-dna-problem-after-kiro-7-investigation/424440014 KIRO 7: Lawmakers pledge to fix criminal DNA problem after KIRO 7 investigation (16th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/dna-of-sexually-motivated-criminals-not-being-entered-into-database/419053215 KIRO 7: DNA of sexually motivated criminals not being entered into database (16th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.realclearmarkets.com/articles/2016/08/16/dna_databases_deter_crime_without_filling_prisons_102308.html Real Clear Markets: DNA Databases Deter Crime, Without Filling Prisons (16th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.afcea.org/content/?q=Blog-ohio-crime-lab-using-battelle-dna-technology-solve-cold-cases AFCEA: Blog: Ohio Crime Lab Using Battelle DNA Technology to Solve Cold Cases (8th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://tucson.com/news/local/border/new-efforts-identify-border-crosser-remains-help-those-in-trouble/article_74dcabde-1c37-5c8d-9b75-ef7659345b79.html Tucson: New efforts identify border-crosser remains, help those in trouble (7th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/184419659-story Fox5: GBI confirms ten CODIS matches in warehoused rape kits (2nd August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.afcea.org/content/?q=Article-new-tools-find-dna-needles-genetic-haystack AFCEA: New Tools Find DNA Needles in Genetic Haystack (1st August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.myajc.com/news/news/local/childrens-rape-kits-languished-at-hospitals-for-ye/nr6wN/ myAJC: Children’s rape kits kept at Atlanta hospitals for years, never tested (29th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.mydaytondailynews.com/news/news/opinion/rape-kit-testing-nets-suspects-gets-results/nr3MB/ Dayton Daily News: Mike DeWine: Rape-kit testing nets suspects, gets results (21th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.logandaily.com/comment/columns/sak-testing-initiative-delivers-th-indicted-defendant/article_1f2cde4d-f26d-5bae-8646-b56f9d1e6e07.html The Logan Daily News: SAK testing initiative delivers 500th indicted defendant (19th July 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.cpr.org/news/newsbeat/authorities-closer-closing-hundreds-colorado-rape-cases Colorado Public Radio: Authorities Closer To Closing Hundreds Of Colorado Rape Cases (15th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.chieftain.com/news/crime/4945324-119/rape-kits-colorado-kit The Pueblo Chieftain: Colorado officials say they have eliminated rape kit backlog (15th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/investigations/dna-match-found-in-20-of-backlogged-rape-kits The Denver Channel: DNA match found in 20% of backlogged rape kits (15th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-36783515 BBC: Privacy row over FBI iris scan 'trial' (13th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2016/07/the-cost-of-monetary-sanctions-for-prisoners/489026/ The Atlantic: The Fines and Fees That Keep Former Prisoners Poor (5th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://wshu.org/post/court-upholds-use-force-obtain-inmates-dna-samples WSHU: Court Upholds Use Of Force To Obtain Inmates' DNA Samples (27th June 2016)]<br /> **[https://riponadvance.com/stories/hatch-bill-enable-local-police-access-fbi-dna-database-clears-senate/ The Ripon Advance: Hatch bill to enable local police access to FBI DNA database clears Senate (21st June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20160619/NEWS01/160619129 Herald Net: Rape kit tests yield suspects but not necessarily convictions (19th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/national-institute-of-justice-releases-special-report-on-testing-evidence-in-sexual-assaults-300285115.html PR Newswire: National Institute of Justice Releases Special Report on Testing Evidence in Sexual Assaults (15th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160614006438/en/SmallPond-Selected-Bermuda’s-National-DNA-Database Business Wire: SmallPond Selected for Bermuda’s National DNA Database (14th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://coosavalleynews.com/2016/06/gbi-crime-lab-milestones-25-years-using-dna-and-codis-reaches-over-5000-confirmed-hits/ Coosa Valley News: GBI Crime Lab Milestones: 25 Years using DNA and CODIS Reaches over 5,000 Confirmed Hits (12th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://mynews4.com/news/local/update-addressing-backlog-of-unprocessed-sexual-assault-kits News4: 'Rape kits' no longer collecting dust (8th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.dailynews.com/opinion/20160603/the-evidence-says-dna-collection-threatens-privacy-rights-adam-b-summers Los Angeles Daily News: The evidence says DNA collection threatens privacy rights: Adam B. Summers (6th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sfexaminer.com/sfpd-shouldnt-oversee-crime-lab-report-recommends/ San Francisco Examiner: SFPD shouldn’t oversee crime lab, report recommends (June 1st 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.oc-breeze.com/2016/05/28/86488_ocda-honors-late-pioneer-dna-evidence-expert-ada-camille-hill/ Orange County Breeze: OCDA honors late pioneer, DNA evidence expert ADA Camille Hill (28th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://news3lv.com/news/local/first-results-of-backlogged-sex-assault-kits-should-arrive-next-month News3LV: First results of backlogged sex assault kits should arrive next month (27th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.laboratorynetwork.com/doc/nms-labs-and-smallpond-announce-commitment-to-join-forces-in-delivering-0001 Laboratory Network: NMS Labs And SmallPond Announce Commitment To Join Forces In Delivering Total Property Crimes Testing And Local DNA Databasing Solution For Law Enforcement (24th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2016/06/a-reasonable-doubt/480747/ The Atlantic: The False Promise of DNA Testing (May 17th 2016)]<br /> **[http://surfky.com/index.php/hopkins/hopkins-county-news/182-video/video-all-counties/108804-advocating-for-victims-rights-legislation Surfky: Advocating for Victims Rights Legislation (16th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wlky.com/news/ksp-to-receive-45-million-to-deal-with-rape-kit-backlog/39460636 WLKY: KSP to receive $4.5 million to deal with rape kit backlog (9th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://news.softpedia.com/news/fbi-seeks-to-keep-its-biometrics-database-above-the-law-503805.shtml Softpedia: FBI Seeks to Keep Its Biometrics Database Above the Law (7th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://journalistsresource.org/studies/government/criminal-justice/rape-kit-testing-backlog-victim-relationship Journalsit's Resource: Should rape kit testing be prioritized by victim-offender relationship? 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Scott signs law to test all rape kits (21st April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.twcnews.com/tx/austin/news/2016/04/21/apd-gets-help-clearing-dna-testing-backlog.html TWC News: APD Gets Help Clearing DNA Testing Backlog (21st April 2016)]<br /> **[http://kfor.com/2016/04/20/some-oklahomans-arrested-might-have-to-submit-dna/ KFOR: Some Oklahomans arrested might have to submit DNA (20th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20160420/NEWS/160419463 The Daily Ardmoreite: Senate approves measure requiring DNA samples upon felony arrests (20th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://kxan.com/2016/04/16/families-hope-dna-can-help-find-missing-military-members/ KXAN: Families hope DNA can help find missing military members (16th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.citynews.ca/2016/04/14/florida-police-turn-to-dna-phenotyping-to-solve-toronto-couples-murder/ City News: Florida police turn to DNA phenotyping to solve Toronto couple's murder (14th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/id=1202754739116/Delayed-DNA-Match-Did-Not-Deny-Man-Speedy-Trial-Court-Rules?slreturn=20160402105459 New York Law Journal: Delayed DNA Match Did Not Deny Man Speedy Trial, Court Rules (13th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nanalyze.com/2016/04/codis-the-worlds-largest-dna-database/ Nanalyze: CODIS – The World’s Largest DNA Database (13th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/state-objections-put-whalen-dna-testing-on-hold/article_ae5a6f54-3b85-5387-b6f8-70511a7fbd98.html Pantgraph: State objections put Whalen DNA testing on hold (8th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.koreatimesus.com/mixed-race-adoptees-seek-to-reunite-families-through-dna-bank/ The Korea Times: Mixed-race adoptees seek to reunite families through DNA bank (7th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/to-catch-a-rapist/Content?oid=3759726 Boise Weekly: To Catch a Rapist - Law attempts to address Idaho's 'rape myth' (6th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.inquisitr.com/2968139/rape-kits-thousands-untested-justice-delayed/ Inquisitr: Rape Kits: Thousands untested, justice delayed (April 6th 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/crime/la-me-sd-innocence-20160404-story.html Los Angeles Times: San Diego County district attorney launches team to review possible wrongful convictions (5th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/new-testing-further-supports-case-taken-on-by-innocence-project/article_90a7660a-fa02-11e5-aaf5-ef9feb44ad07.html The Daily Progress: New testing further supports case taken on by Innocence Project (3rd April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/editorials/article69940212.html The News Tribute: Expand DNA tests so justice, hope can thrive (3rd April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2016/04/three_oregon_counties_to_send.html The Oregonian: Three Oregon counties to ship untested sexual assault kits to private Utah lab (1st April 2016)]<br /> **[http://scvnews.com/2016/03/31/around-the-district-with-sen-sharon-runner/ SCV News: Around the District with Sen. Sharon Runner (31th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nhregister.com/opinion/20160329/forum-connecticut-needs-to-repair-flawed-law-allowing-dna-samples-from-arrestees New Haven Register: Forum: Connecticut needs to repair flawed law allowing DNA samples from arrestees (29th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.dailycal.org/2016/03/28/berkeley-police-department-responds-backlog-rape-kit-processing/ The Daily Californian: Berkeley Police Department responds to backlog in rape kit processing (28th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.rebootillinois.com/2016/03/28/editors-picks/kevin-hoffmanrebootillinois-com/budget-impasse-compounding-illinois-state-polices-backlog-of-dna-tests/55131/ Reboot Illinois: Illinois State Police Crime Lab Face Massive Backlog of DNA Tests (28th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/illinois-state-police-dna-tests-rape-murder-backlog/ Chicago Suntimes: Illinois State Police swamped with DNA tests on rapes, murders (27th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2016/03/27/ancestory-firms-dna-database-use-suspect/82329306/ The Clarion-Ledger: Ancestory firms’ DNA database use suspect (27th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.idahopress.com/members/rape-kit-testing-bill-signed-into-law/article_d22e8314-b6e6-5702-9535-8006c645de1f.html Idaho Press-Tribune: Rape kit testing bill signed into law (23rd March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wlky.com/news/push-for-justice-for-rape-victims-continues-with-new-bill/38657402 WLKY: Push for justice for rape victims continues with new bill (23rd March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/Berkeley-mayor-asks-for-info-on-police-rape-kit-6974942.php SFGate: Berkeley mayor asks for details on police delay in rape kit (23rd March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/courier/news/state-briefs-police-rape-kit-analysis-has-yielded-few-matches/article_a3fbf015-d5ac-5028-ad6a-dd1fb2215b9b.html The Courier: State briefs: Police: Rape kit analysis has yielded 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12th 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.buzzfeed.com/stephaniemlee/dna-software-code Buzzfeed News: People Are Going To Prison Thanks To DNA Software — But How It Works Is Secret (12th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kvue.com/news/local/rape-kit-reform-floods-state-legislatures/78444874 KVUE: Rape-kit reform floods state legislatures (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/local/2016/03/11/reality-montana-state-crime-lab/81630194/ Great Falls Tribune: The reality of the Montana State Crime Lab (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article65246947.html Herald Leader: Senate panel approves bills to expand DNA collection, set deadline for testing rape kits (10th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wlky.com/news/bill-requiring-dna-sampling-for-every-felony-arrest-moves-forward/38446482 WLKY: Bill requiring DNA sampling for every felony arrest moves forward (10th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/mar/10/bills-would-speed-up-rape-kit-tests-add-to-dna-dat/ The Washington Times: Bills would speed up rape kit tests, add to DNA database (10th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sfgate.com/opinion/editorials/article/Delaying-rape-kit-testing-denies-justice-for-6872854.php SFGate: Delaying rape-kit testing denies justice for victims (7th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2016/03/when-dna-snares-innocent Science: Forensics gone wrong: When DNA snares the innocent (7th March, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/bill-to-prevent-future-rape-kit-backlogs-clears-florida-legislature/2267668 Tampa Bay Times: Bill to prevent future rape kit backlogs clears Florida Legislature (2nd March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/mixed-race-korean-adoptees-use-dna-search-roots-n525586 NBC News: Mixed-Race Korean Adoptees Use DNA to Search For Roots (2nd March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.abqjournal.com/731819/news/debate-rages-over-highsensitivity-dna-analysis.html Albuquerque Journal: Debate rages over ‘high-sensitivity’ DNA analysis (29th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.allgov.com/usa/ca/news/top-stories/california-lawmakers-push-6-bills-to-improve-rape-laws-and-testing-of-backlogged-rape-kits-160229?news=858390 AllGov: California Lawmakers Push 6 Bills to Improve Rape Laws and Testing of Backlogged Rape Kits (29th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/Lawmakers-focus-on-untested-rape-kits-6859587.php San Francisco Chronicle: Lawmakers focus on untested rape kits (28th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.cdapress.com/news/local_news/article_11bd4228-dd25-11e5-bcf3-bf8172625ad2.html CDA Press: Bill would address sexual assault kits (27th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/27/science/dna-under-the-scope-and-a-forensic-tool-under-a-cloud.html?_r=0 New York Times: DNA Under the Scope, and a Forensic Tool Under a Cloud (26th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://vtdigger.org/2016/02/26/senate-approves-bill-to-expand-dna-database/ VT Digger: Senate Approves Bill to Expand DNA Database (26th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.fortmorgantimes.com/fort-morgan-editorials/ci_29563969/colorado-should-expand-reach-dna-testing Fort Morgan Times: Colorado should expand the reach of DNA testing (26th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.idahopress.com/members/untested-rape-kit-tracking-bill-moves-forward/article_c399caa8-4ef0-56b7-bb01-2c8d8e1f509e.html Idaho Press-Tribune: Untested rape kit tracking bill moves forward (25th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/feb/25/dna-data-hacking-top-concern-of-obamas-precision-m/?page=all The Washington Times: Obama’s DNA database raises fears of medical identity theft, breaches of privacy (25th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://viconsortium.com/featured/bill-mandating-dna-testing-for-charges-of-felony-sexual-offense-or-violent-crime-wins-committee-approval/ The Virgin Island Consortium: Bill mandating DNA testing for charges of felony, sexual offense or violent crime wins committee approval (25th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://america.aljazeera.com/articles/2016/2/24/the-rapid-dna-revolution.html Aljazeera America: The rapid DNA revolution (24th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.herald-dispatch.com/opinion/editorial-agencies-need-timelines-standards-on-testing-rape-kits/article_3be825bd-be37-5a8d-8c83-da062d395451.html Herald-Dispatch: Editorial: Agencies need timelines, standards on testing rape kits (24th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.rhinotimes.com/Content/Social/Social/Article/Project-Kudzu-Crime-Fighting-Coalition-All-Over-Criminals/-2/-2/1055 Rhino Times: Project Kudzu Crime Fighting Coalition All Over Criminals (24th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.rexburgstandardjournal.com/news/idaho/idaho-committee-unanimously-backs-rape-kit-legislation/article_b6666526-db12-11e5-8cf7-8b799e408ff5.html Rexburg Standard Journal: Idaho committee unanimously backs rape kit legislation (24th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.allgov.com/news/unusual-news/10000-backlogged-rape-kits-finally-tested-lead-to-hundreds-of-indictments-in-ohio-160222?news=858347 All Gov:10,000 Backlogged Rape Kits Finally Tested Lead to Hundreds of Indictments in Ohio (22th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.krgv.com/story/31248635/authorities-reveal-process-for-bodies-found-in-brooks-co KRGV: Authorities Reveal DNA Identification Process for Bodies Found in Brooks Co. (18th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://legacynewspaper.com/news/2016/feb/17/va-begins-testing-long-ignored-sex-assault-evidenc/ Legacy: Va. begins testing long-ignored sex assault evidence kits (17th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-grim-sleeper-serial-killer-trial-20160216-story.html Los Angeles Times: Grim Sleeper serial killer trial begins, years after slayings terrorized South L.A. (16th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.idahopress.com/members/legislator-proposes-change-in-rape-kit-testing-policy/article_1a194e7e-b231-53bb-b428-4dfae32c85da.html Idaho Press Tribune: Legislator proposes change in rape kit testing policy (15th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.currentargus.com/story/news/local/new-mexico/2016/02/15/katies-law--ten-years-later/80422634/ Current-Argus: Katie’s Law- Ten Years Later (15th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.thelegalintelligencer.com/id=1202749652635/ACLU-Drops-Opposition-to-DNA-Database-Bill?slreturn=20160122042506 The Intelligencer: ACLU Drops Opposition to DNA Database Bill (13th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/news/14632844-70/it-smells-of-big-brother-some-question-legality-effectiveness-of-louisianas-expansive-dna-database The New Orleans Advocate: ‘It smells of Big Brother’: Some question legality, effectiveness of Louisiana’s expansive DNA database (13th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.news9.com/story/31183183/family-upset-over-dna-match-delay-in-2000-case News9: Family Upset Over DNA Match Delay In 2000 Case (10th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.tbo.com/list/news-opinion-editorials/editorial-a-reasonable-path-to-reducing-floridas-backlog-of-rape-kits-20160208/ TBO: Editorial: A reasonable path to reducing Florida’s backlog of rape kits (8th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://wtvr.com/2016/02/04/virginias-backlogged-rape-kits-will-be-tested-added-to-national-database/ Wtvr: Virginia’s backlogged rape kits will be tested, added to national database (4th February)]<br /> **[http://www.newsleader.com/story/news/local/2016/02/04/herring-announces-tests-2000-sexual-assault-kits/79815684/ News Leader: Herring announces tests of 2,000 sexual assault kits (4th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.alexandrianews.org/testing-to-begin-on-backlog-of-sexual-assault-evidence-kits/ Alexandria News: Testing To Begin On Backlog Of Sexual Assault Evidence Kits (4th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.arklatexhomepage.com/news/local-news/arkansas-state-crime-lab-submits-untested-rape-kits-data Arklatex: Arkansas State Crime Lab submits untested rape kits data (2nd February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2016/01/45_untested_rape_kits_in_sagin.html Mlive: 45 untested rape kits in Saginaw, Midland uncovered by AG probe (28th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.dailybusinessreview.com/law-news/id=1202747972061/Senators-Support-SteppedUp-Efforts-to-Test-Rape-Kits?mcode=1202617860989&amp;curindex=170&amp;slreturn=20160129092618 Daily Business Review: Senators Support Stepped-Up Efforts to Test Rape Kits (27th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://lexch.com/news/regional/proposal-to-collect-dna-upon-arrest-is-personal/article_a588a1d6-c480-11e5-9ec4-c76423bd9e52.html Lexch: Proposal to collect DNA upon arrest is personal (26th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2016/01/26/florida-senators-support-stepped-up-efforts-to.html Jacksonville Business Journal: Florida Senators support stepped-up efforts to test rape kits (26th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.vnews.com/opinion/20719469-95/editorial-vermont-needs-thorough-review-of-privacy-laws Valley News: Editorial: Vermont Needs Thorough Review of Privacy Laws (26th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://hudsonreporter.com/view/full_story/27055639/article-Sacco-Sarlo-bill-to-expand-DNA-database-now-law?instance=top_story Hudson Reporter: Sacco-Sarlo bill to expand DNA database now law (25th January, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2016/01/christie_signs_law_expanding_dna_database_for_diso.html NJ: Minor crimes could land your DNA in N.J. database (19th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://investigations.blog.ajc.com/2016/01/19/untested-grady-memorial-hospital-rape-kits-slated-for-dna-analysis/ AJC: Untested Grady Memorial Hospital rape kits slated for DNA analysis (19th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.vnews.com/news/20608579-95/vt-senator-resurrects-dna-database-bill Valley News: Vt. Senator Resurrects DNA Database Bill (19th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.king5.com/story/news/local/2016/01/19/bill-would-require-dna-swabs-after-some-arrests/79031332/ King5: Bill would require DNA swabs after some arrests (19th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2016/01/16/cold-case-police-hope-dna-leads-parents-abandoned-baby/78762376/ Argus Leader: Cold case: Police hope DNA leads to parents of abandoned baby (16th January, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.app.com/story/news/politics/new-jersey/chris-christie/2016/01/15/christie-sign-veto-legislation/78858094/ Asbury Park Press: WATCH: Sign or veto? 20 bills before Christie (15th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.northjersey.com/news/n-j-legislature-wraps-up-business-1.1489560?page=all North Jersey: N.J. Legislature wraps up business (11th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article53624935.html Miami Herald: How fines to N.Y. banks will pay to test Miami’s old rape kits (8th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://flcourier.com/2016/01/fdle-thousands-of-rape-kits-untested-statewide/ Florida Courier: FDLE: Thousands of rape kits untested statewide (7th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://rhrealitycheck.org/article/2016/01/07/new-mexico-police-massive-rape-kit-backlog-audit-finds/ RH Reality Check: New Mexico Police Have Massive Rape Kit Backlog, Audit Finds (7th January, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/miami-beach/article53173195.html Miami Herald: Miami Beach police expect to test 229 untested rape kits later this year (5th January, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/13-435-untested-rape-kits-found-in-florida-27-percent-are-in-miami-dade-8152700 Miami New Times: 13,435 Untested Rape Kits Found In Florida; 27 Percent Are In Miami-Dade (4th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/backlog-of-untested-rape-kits-in-florida-far-worse-than-earlier-estimates/2259973 Tampa Bay Times: Backlog of untested rape kits in Florida far worse than earlier estimates (4th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article53023735.html Miami Herald: Miami PD to begin work on state’s largest backlog of untested rape kits (4th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.chronline.com/crime/washington-lab-needs-more-money-to-clear-rape-kit-backlog/article_dcedb1f6-afe6-11e5-9f5d-bf7fc9eb651c.html The Chronicle: Washington Lab Needs More Money to Clear Rape Kit Backlog (31th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/id=1202745845486/Lippmans-Initiatives?mcode=0&amp;curindex=0&amp;curpage=ALL&amp;slreturn=20160004133855 The New York Law Journal: Lippman's Initiatives (30th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://wknofm.org/post/tennessee-reduces-backlog-untested-rape-kits-sets-new-rules-police#stream/0 WKNO: Tennessee Reduces Backlog Of Untested Rape Kits, Sets New Rules For Police (21st December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.trentonian.com/general-news/20151220/nj-weedman-dna-data-banks-no-need-to-march-people-into-ovens The Trentonian: NJ WEEDMAN: DNA data banks = no need to march people into ovens (20th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.scsun-news.com/story/news/2015/12/20/state-auditor-helps-complete-count-rape-kit-backlog/77667206/ Silver City Sun-News: State Auditor helps complete count of ‘rape kit’ backlog (20th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://fusion.net/story/245643/dna-expungement/ Fusion: It is ridiculously hard for Californians to get their DNA out of the FBI’s genetic database (18th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://nmpoliticalreport.com/23405/state-auditor-announces-actual-number-of-backlogged-rape-kits/ NM Political Report: State Auditor announces actual number of backlogged rape kits (18th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.myajc.com/news/news/local/prosecutors-want-to-collect-dna-at-arrest-not-afte/nphRg/ Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Prosecutors want to collect DNA at arrest, not after conviction (11th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/featured-articles/7920-fbi-director-hatch-bill-will-increase-law-enforcement-efficiency-and-accuracy Utah Policy: FBI Director: Hatch Bill Will Increase Law Enforcement Efficiency and Accuracy (10th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dl-online.com/opinion/editorials/3890408-time-consider-testing-all-rape-kits DL-Online: Time to consider the testing of all rape kits (26th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.daily-times.com/story/news/crime/2015/11/21/san-juan-county-rape-kits-go-untested/76108314/ Daily Times: San Juan County 'rape kits' go untested (21th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.tampabay.com/news/courts/criminal/ignored-for-years-tampa-teenagers-rape-kit-is-linked-to-a-serial-offender/2254797 Tampa Bay Times: Ignored for years, Tampa teenager's rape kit is linked to a previous offender (20th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.14news.com/story/30561436/the-dna-database-linking-the-past 14 News: Special Report: The DNA Database (19th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.northescambia.com/2015/11/scott-wants-more-funding-for-fdle-crime-labs North Escambia: Scott Wants More Funding For FDLE Crime Labs (19th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://crime.blogs.news-journalonline.com/11272/gov-scott-seeks-funding-to-test-rape-kit-backlog/ Daytona Beach News-Journal: Gov. Scott seeks funding to test rape-kit backlog (19th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wwmt.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/Special-Report-Cold-Case-Crackdown-233829.shtml#.VlOHe7SfzbI WWMT: Special Report: Cold Case Crackdown (19th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/South-Bend-Rep-Bauer-files-inmate-DNA-bill/36526152 WBST: South Bend Rep. Bauer files inmate DNA bill (18th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.news4jax.com/news/gov-proposes-85m-for-states-crime-labs/36525868 News4Jax: Gov. proposes $8.5M for state's crime labs (18th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wsj.com/articles/defense-attorneys-demand-closer-look-at-software-used-to-detect-crime-scene-dna-1447842603 The Wall Street Journal: Defense Attorneys Demand Closer Look at Software Used to Detect Crime-Scene DNA (18t November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.njlawjournal.com/id=1202742529943/NJ-Expands-DNA-Testing-for-Criminal-Defendants?slreturn=20151017182615 New Jerseay Law Journal: NJ Expands DNA Testing for Criminal Defendants (16th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://yubanet.com/usa/EFF-to-Court-California-s-DNA-Law-Violates-Privacy-Protections-Guaranteed-by-State.php#.VkuvIrSfzbJ Yuba Net: EFF to Court: California’s DNA Law Violates Privacy Protections Guaranteed by State (16th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.eastidahonews.com/2015/11/many-rape-kits-go-untested-in-canyon-county/ East Idaho News: Many Rape Kits go Untested in Canyon County (14th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/11/12/minnesota-untested-rape-kits MPR News: BCA finds nearly 3,500 untested rape kits across MN (12th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/news/investigations/2015/11/07/untested-sexual-assault-evidence-kits-pile-up/71637214/ Poughkeepsie Journal: VIDEO: Sex assault evidence kits remain untested in Dutchess, NY state (12th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.winknews.com/2015/11/10/untested-rape-kits-lee-sheriffs-office-comments-on-498-untested-kits/ Wink News: Untested rape kits: LSCO comments on 498 untested kits (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.rexburgstandardjournal.com/news/idaho/untested-rape-kits-in-idaho-raise-concerns/article_ee4f5bee-87db-11e5-b9b5-4b6495a84e53.html Standard Journal: Untested rape kits in Idaho raise concerns (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/nov/10/sexual-assault-rape-kit-backlog-ignored-destroyed The Guardian: Victims' hopes for justice fade as rape kits are routinely ignored or destroyed (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.idahopress.com/news/many-rape-kits-go-untested-in-canyon-county/article_c4cc7ff8-7e9f-5eee-afaf-881087d006d6.html Idaho Press-Tribune: Many rape kits go untested in Canyon County (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/11/us/west-virginia-ruling-could-clarify-the-rights-of-criminal-defendants.html?_r=0 The New York Times: West Virginia Ruling Could Clarify the Rights of Criminal Defendants (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://dcourier.com/main.asp?SectionID=36&amp;SubSectionID=73&amp;ArticleID=151764 The Daily Courier: Editorial: Don't let your DNA betray you (9th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/get-real-on-floridas-untested-rape-kits/2252947 Tampa Bay Times: Carlton: Get real on Florida's untested rape kits (6th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.buzzfeed.com/stephaniemlee/law-enforcement-requests-for-users-health-and-biometric-data#.noj7QEgwM Buzzfeed: As Companies Collect More Health Data, Cops Will Ask To See It (5th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.texaslawyer.com/id=1202741043367/GC-of-Forensic-Science-Commission-Focuses-on-Collaboration?mcode=0&amp;curindex=0&amp;curpage=ALL&amp;slreturn=20151009154927 Texas Lawyer: GC of Forensic Science Commission Focuses on Collaboration (2nd November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2015/10/brenda_tracy_melissa_bittlers.html Oregon Live: Brenda Tracy, Melissa Bittler's family work to protect rape victims with 'Melissa's Bill' (31th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://kut.org/post/after-dna-database-correction-travis-county-preps-review-cases KUT: After DNA Database Correction, Travis County Preps for Review of Cases (28th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newrepublic.com/article/123177/how-dna-evidence-incriminated-impossible-suspect New Republic: How DNA Evidence Incriminated an Impossible Suspect (26th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/oct/25/sexual-assault-victim-advocate-says-state-lab-is-a/ Washington Times: Sexual assault victim advocate says state lab is a model (25th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.twcnews.com/tx/austin/news/2015/10/21/hundreds-of-dna-samples-may-need-retesting.html TWC News: Hundreds of DNA Samples May Need Retesting (21st October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.arkansasmatters.com/news/local-news/arkansas-pushing-to-test-all-untested-rape-kits Arkansas matters: Arkansas Pushing To Test All Untested Rape Kits (21st October 2015)]<br /> **[http://fusion.net/story/218726/23andme-transparency-report/ Fusion: 3andMe releases transparency report, revealing how often cops ask for customers’ DNA (21st October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wbiw.com/state/archive/2015/10/-indiana-state-police-laboratory-achieves-major-milestone-with-5000th-codis-match.php WBIW: Indiana State Police Laboratory Achieves Major Milestone With 5,000th CODIS Match (20th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wnd.com/2015/10/cops-want-customer-dna-from-geneology-sites/ WND: Cops want customer DNA from genealogy sites (17th October 2015)]<br /> **[https://boingboing.net/2015/10/17/23andme-ancestry-com-aggrega.html Boingboing: 23andme &amp; Ancestry.com aggregated the world's DNA; the police obliged them by asking for it (17th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://fusion.net/story/215204/law-enforcement-agencies-are-asking-ancestry-com-and-23andme-for-their-customers-dna/ Fusion: Cops are asking Ancestry.com and 23andMe for their customers’ DNA (16th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.popsci.com/could-submitting-your-dna-to-private-genetics-companies-land-you-in-court Popular Science: Could having your DNA tested land you in court? (16th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/oct/15/prop-47-dna-juvenile-petition-denied/ The San Diego Union-Tribune: High court declines to hear Prop 47 DNA case (15th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wired.com/2015/10/familial-dna-evidence-turns-innocent-people-into-crime-suspects/ Wired: Your Relative’s DNA Could Turn You Into a Suspect (13th october 2015)]<br /> **[http://midweekwire.com/2015/10/12/bucks-unveils-new-countywide-crime-fighting-dna-program/ The Midweek Wire: Bucks unveils new countywide crime-fighting DNA program (12th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.news4jax.com/politics/Bill-would-set-rules-for-DNA-evidence-processing/35792134 News4Jax: Bill would set rules for DNA evidence processing (12th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.cincinnati.com/story/opinion/editorials/2015/10/10/editorial-use-backlog-rape-evidence-solve-crimes/73732602/ Cincinnati: Editorial: Use backlog of rape evidence to solve crimes (10th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://radio.wpsu.org/post/police-departments-bucks-county-launch-dna-database WPSU: Police Departments In Bucks County Launch DNA Database (9th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2015/10/the-dark-side-of-dna-databases/408709/ The Atlantic: The Dark Side of DNA Databases (8th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/oct/8/dakota-county-resumes-dna-collection-effort-is-cha/ The Washington Times: Dakota County resumes pre-conviction DNA collection (8th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/10/07/dna-at-the-fringes-twins-chimerism-and-synthetic-dna.html The Daily Beast: DNA At the Fringes: Twins, Chimerism, and Synthetic DNA (7th October 2015)]<br /> **[https://kutv.com/news/local/results-back-on-hundreds-of-rape-kits-tested-by-state-crime-lab KUTV: Results back on hundreds of rape kits tested by State Crime Lab (7th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20151007_New_Bucks_DNA_database_is_the_first_of_its_kind_nationally.html Philly.com: New Bucks DNA database is the first of its kind nationally (7th October 2015)]<br /> **[NYU Law News: Testing DNA: In her new book, Erin Murphy investigates how the criminal justice system misuses genetic identification (7th October 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/editorials/article38012553.html The News Tribune: Too much evidence locked away in untested rape kits (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://6abc.com/news/dna-database-program-announced-in-bucks-county/1019920/ Action News: DNA Database program announced in Bucks County (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20151007_Bucks_set_to_collect_DNA_from_crime_suspects.html Philly.com: Bucks collecting DNA from crime suspects (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://philadelphia.suntimes.com/phi-news/7/96/208187/bucks-county-forms-dna-database-for-its-police-departments Sun Times Philadelphia: Bucks County Forms DNA Database For Its Police Departments (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2015/10/06/bucks-county-forms-dna-database-for-its-police-departments/ CBS Philly: Police Share DNA Evidence Throughout Bucks County In New Program (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-southeasternpa/a-first-of-its-kind-nationwide-coming-to-bucks-county/35690454 69 News: A first of its kind, nationwide, coming to Bucks County (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.norwalkreflector.com/article/news/8217731 Norwalk Reflector: State's cold-case initiative pays off with convictions in rape cases (5th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.seacoastonline.com/article/20151005/NEWS/151009642 Seacoastonline: Hampton lawmaker calls for N.H. audit of untested rape kits (5th October 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.toledoblade.com/Courts/2015/10/05/State-s-cold-case-initiative-pays-off-with-convictions-in-rape-cases.html The Blade: State’s cold-case initiative pays off with convictions in rape cases (5th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.delcotimes.com/general-news/20151004/murder-mystery-of-gary-drais-remains-unsolved-after-10-years Delaware County Daily Times: Murder mystery of Gary Drais remains unsolved after 10 years (4th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2015/10/state_police_urge_police_sheri.html Oregon Live: State police urge police, sheriffs to send sexual assault kits to lab within 14 days of receipt (1st October 2015)] <br /> **[http://www.wcbi.com/local-news/dna-samples-taken-from-people-arrested-for-violent-crimes/ WCBI: Video: DNA Samples Taken From People Arrested For Violent Crimes (1st October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailytimesleader.com/content/new-dna-sampling-law-takes-effect-oct-1 Daily Times Leader: New DNA sampling law takes effect Oct. 1 (30th September 2015)]<br /> **[https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2015/09/30/your-personal-cloud-of-microbes-could-one-day-be-used-to-profile-you/ Naked Security: Your personal cloud of microbes could one day be used to profile you (30th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/09/28/tv-s-john-walsh-trump-is-my-friend-but-he-s-one-crazy-bastard.html The Daily Beast: TV’s John Walsh: Trump Is My Friend, but He’s ‘One Crazy Bastard’ (28th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/sep/27/prop-47-dna-database-supreme-court/ The San Diego Union-Tribune: Prop 47 could purge DNA database (27th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://wncn.com/2015/09/24/state-rape-kit-backlog-deters-some-victims-from-reporting/ WNCN: State rape kit backlog deters some victims from reporting (24th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://wjon.com/st-cloud-joining-tri-county-crime-lab-hope-to-solve-crimes-faster/ WJON: St. Cloud Joining Tri-County Crime Lab, Hope to Solve Crimes Faster (24th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2015/09/24/old-lmpd-rape-kit-tests-may-reveal-new-leads/72629790/ The Courier-Journal: Old LMPD rape-kit tests may reveal new leads (24th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-34346802 BBC: Millions of fingerprints stolen in US government hack (24th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/andy-drath-john-wayne-gacy_5602f7f6e4b08820d91b5aad Huffington Post: The John Wayne Gacy Investigation Just Solved An Unrelated Cold Case (23th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.fox19.com/story/30081113/state-auditor-3000-rape-kits-never-tested-in-ky Fox19 Now: State Auditor: 3,000 rape kits never tested in KY (21st September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.kentucky.com/2015/09/21/4049206_adam-edelen-a-stomach-turning.html?rh=1 Kentucky.com: State auditor: A 'stomach-turning' 3,090 sexual assault kits remain untested in Kentucky (21st September 2015)]<br /> **[http://wkyufm.org/post/kentucky-law-agencies-have-3000-untested-rape-kits WKU: Kentucky Law Agencies Have 3,000 Untested Rape Kits (21st September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wdrb.com/story/30080074/auditor-edelen-releases-special-report-on-sexual-assault-evidence-in-ky WDRB: Auditor Edelen Releases Special Report on Sexual Assault Evidence in Ky. (21st September 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/09/16/prosecutor-backs-expanded-dna-testing/0xs4g7SETzXNnTKiKdP6cN/story.html Boston Globe: Prosecutor backs expanded DNA testing (17th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newsplex.com/home/headlines/Links-Between-Matthew-Cases-Highlights-Need-for-DNA-Collection-327940001.html NewsPlex.com: Links Between Matthew Cases Highlights Need for DNA Collection (16th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://registerguard.com/rg/news/local/33504222-75/untested-rape-kits-pile-up-in-portland.html.csp The Register Guard: Untested rape kits pile up in Portland (16th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://registerguard.com/rg/opinion/33510452-78/justice-denied.html.csp The Register Guard: Justice denied (16th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.pe.com/articles/cases-780322-dna-agencies.html The Press-Enterprise: CASSIE MACDUFF: Rape kits should never be allowed to pile up again (15th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://wbay.com/2015/09/15/dna-links-repeat-offenders-to-unsolved-crimes/ WBAY.com: DNA Links Repeat Offenders to Unsolved Crimes (15th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://crimeblog.dallasnews.com/2015/09/dallas-county-das-office-gets-1-5-million-grant-to-handle-rape-kit-backlog.html/ The Dallas Morning News: Dallas County DA’s office gets $1.5 million grant to handle rape kit backlog (15 September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.policeone.com/officer-misconduct-internal-affairs/articles/9499531-Thousands-of-untested-Ore-sexual-assault-kits-could-have-helped-solve-500-crimes/ PoliceOne.com: Thousands of untested Ore. sexual assault kits could have helped solve 500 crimes (15th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/uva/area-to-mark-a-year-since-graham-s-disappearance/article_a39cb788-598a-11e5-b665-27cc0848d42a.html The Daily Progress: Area to mark a year since Graham's disappearance (12th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wave3.com/story/30012978/grant-could-ease-rape-kit-testing-backlog-bring-more-victims-forward WAVE: Grant could ease rape-kit testing backlog, bring more victims forward (11th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://foxct.com/2015/09/11/state-to-test-100s-of-rape-kits-some-decades-old/ FOX CT: State to test 100s of rape kits, some decades old (11th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-bondi-makes-right-call-on-rape-kits/2245169 Tampa Bay Times: Editorial: Bondi makes right call on rape kits (11th September 2015)]<br /> **[https://reason.com/blog/2015/09/11/rape-kit-backlog-gets-boost-from-biden Reason: Rape Kit Backlog Testing Gets $41 Million Boost From Obama Administration (11th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.india.com/news/world/white-house-and-new-york-city-prosecutor-pledge-usd-79-million-to-test-rape-kits-544453/ India.com: White House and New York City prosecutor pledge USD 79 million to test rape kits (11th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.allgov.com/news/unusual-news/fbi-errors-lead-to-discovery-that-dna-evidence-may-be-far-less-foolproof-when-it-includes-more-than-one-person-150910?news=857388 AllGov: FBI Errors Lead to Discovery that DNA Evidence May be Far Less Foolproof When It Includes More than One Person (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thv11.com/story/news/local/2015/09/11/arkansas--receive-grant-money--untested-rape-kits/72045420/ THV11: Arkansas to receive grant money for untested rape kits (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.13newsnow.com/story/news/local/13news-now-investigates/2015/09/10/13news-now-investigates-vp-announces-funds--testthekits/72031072/ 13News Now:13News Now Investigates: VP announces #TestTheKits funds (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/11/nyregion/city-prosecutor-using-millions-seized-from-banks-for-rape-kit-testing.html The New York Times: New York City Prosecutor Using Millions Taken From Banks for Rape-Kit Testing (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.westkentuckystar.com/News/State/Kentucky/KSP-Receives-1-9-Million-in-Sexual-Assault-Kits.aspx West Kentucky Star: KSP Receives $1.9 Million in Sexual Assault Kits (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://jacksonville.com/news/crime/2015-09-10/story/state-attorneys-office-receives-2-million-federal-grant-clear-rape-test The Florida Times Union: State Attorney's Office receives $2 million federal grant to clear rape test-kit backlog (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2015/09/10/kentucky-gets-19m-process-rape-kits/72017088/ The Courier-Journal: Kentucky gets $1.9M to process rape kits (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://nenewsroom.com/new-tx-laws-in-effect-september-p2417-1.htm Northeast News: New TX Laws in effect September 1, 2015 (8th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nextgov.com/defense/2015/09/dhs-delays-dna-tests-refugee-camps-aimed-stemming-human-trafficking/120356/ Nextgov: DHS Delays Refugee Rapid DNA Tests Aimed at Stemming Human Trafficking (4th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.cjr.org/local_news/rape_kit_reporting.php Columbia Journalism Review: How an Ohio reporter helped convict more than 100 rapists (2nd September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/politics/la-me-prop-47-appeal-20150903-story.html LA Times: DNA database imperiled by Prop. 47 ruling on juveniles, San Diego D.A. says (2nd September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.kxxv.com/story/29935263/new-dna-database-law-seeks-to-prevent-solve-crimes KXXV News Channel 25: New DNA database law seeks to prevent, solve crimes (1st September 2015)]<br /> **[http://azdailysun.com/news/local/officers-lose-appeal-of-warrantless-dna-samples/article_aee4a716-0faf-5c00-920b-8ad1730ae26f.html Arizona Daily Sun: Officers lose appeal of warrantless DNA samples (31st August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.saukvalley.com/2015/08/26/sterling-lee-county-law-enforcement-have-few-untested-rape-kits/a7u2kdb/ SaukValley.com: Sterling, Lee County law enforcement have few untested rape kits (31st August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nuvo.net/indianapolis/study-committee-takes-up-issue-of-dna-sampling-for-arrestees/Content?oid=3422883 NUVO: Study committee takes up issue of DNA sampling for arrestees (21st August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courthousenews.com/2015/08/20/info-sought-on-fbis-rapid-dna-database.htm Courthouse News Service: Info Sought on FBI's Rapid DNA Database (20th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.journalgazette.net/opinion/editorials/DNA-database-8336955 Fort Wayne Journal Gazette: DNA database ‎(20th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wchstv.com/news/features/eyewitness-news/stories/Partnership-Between-Multiple-Agencies-Seeks-To-Reduce-Untested-Rape-Kits-Solve-Crimes-187659.shtml#.Ve32nJeYQxI WCHS8: Partnership Between Multiple Agencies Seeks To Reduce Untested Rape Kits, Solve Crimes (19th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courierpress.com/news/state/indiana-considering-dna-tests-for-all-felony-arrests_80239051 Evansville Courier &amp; Press: Indiana considering DNA tests for all felony arrests (19th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wbrz.com/news/investigative-unit-hundreds-of-cases-remain-open-despite-dna-match/ WBRZ2: Investigative Unit: Hundreds of cases remain open, despite DNA match (19th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ibj.com/articles/54516-indiana-lawmakers-to-consider-expanding-dna-testing Indianapolis Business Journal: Indiana lawmakers to consider expanding DNA testing (19th August 2015‎)]<br /> **[http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_28662110/katies-law-results-500th-hit-denver-linking-dna The Denver Post: Katie's Law results in 500th hit in Denver linking DNA to a suspect (18th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/lawmakers-study-dna-arrestee-testing-law WFYI: Lawmakers Study 'DNA Arrestee Testing' Law (18th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://indianapublicmedia.org/news/police-dna-samples-felony-arrestees-86290/ Indiana Public Media: Should The Police Take DNA Samples Of Felony Arrestees? (18th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2015/08/18/indiana-lawmakers-studying-expanded-dna-testing/31946987/ IndyStar: Indiana lawmakers studying expanded DNA testing (18th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/proposal-would-allow-police-to-take-dna-sample-from-felony-arrestees/34792394 WSBT-TV: Proposal would allow police to take DNA sample from felony suspects (18th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://fox59.com/2015/08/18/indiana-lawmakers-reconsider-proposal-to-require-dna-sample-on-felony-arrests/ Fox59: Indiana lawmakers reconsider proposal to require DNA sample on felony arrests (18th August 2015‎)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/maryland-high-court-rules-police-can-use-volunteered-dna-in-other-cases/2015/08/16/f02cdd24-4294-11e5-8e7d-9c033e6745d8_story.html Washington Post: Maryland high court rules police can use volunteered DNA in other cases (16th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/111472/ Gainesville Times: Evidence in past assault cases will get fresh scrutiny (15th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/commentary/commentary-innocence-not-always-a-defense/article_02176d9a-609d-501c-9f32-1ae01c5b1165.html Santa Fe New Mexican: Commentary: Innocence not always a defense (15th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.officer.com/news/12102497/maryland-court-allows-dna-to-be-used-in-future-cases Officer.com: Court Allows DNA to be Used in Future Cases (13th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/bs-md-police-dna-20150812-story.html Baltimore Sun:Court ruling allows DNA to be used in future cases (12th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/12/opinion/when-innocence-is-no-defense.html?_r=0 New York Times: When Innocence Is No Defense (12th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2823610-155/editorial-rape-kit-backlog-must-never-happen Editorial: Rape-kit backlog must never happen again (11th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.cleveland.com/rape-kits/index.ssf/2015/08/has_your_police_department_sub.html Has your police department submitted rape kits for testing and gotten results? Search our database to find out (10th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thelegalintelligencer.com/latest-news/id=1202733726482/DNA-Sample-Requirement-Is-Approved-by-Senate?mcode=1395262324557&amp;curindex=87&amp;slreturn=20150713040441 The Legal Intelligencer: DNA Sample Requirement Is Approved by Senate (4th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://fcir.org/2015/08/03/the-fbi-built-a-database-that-can-catch-rapists-almost-nobody-uses-it/ FCIR: THE FBI BUILT A DATABASE THAT CAN CATCH RAPISTS; ALMOST NOBODY USES IT (3rd August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.islandpacket.com/2015/08/03/3864116_down-to-a-science-dna-lab-increases.html?rh=1 Hilton Head Island Packet: Down to a science: DNA lab increases efficiency after 5 years (3rd August 2015)]<br /> **[http://tbo.com/news/crime/bay-area-joins-movement-to-process-critical-rape-evidence-20150802/ TBO.com: Bay area joins movement to process critical rape evidence (1st August 2015)]<br /> **[http://globegazette.com/news/iowa/midwest-killers-identified-only-about-half-the-time/article_7fc86bc7-6fbd-5474-8b22-fdacafcefad9.html Mason City Globe Gazette: Midwest killers identified only about half the time (29th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://watchdog.org/231629/bill-dna-collection-powers/ Watchdog: CA Dem introduces bill to renovate state’s DNA collection powers (28th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wowktv.com/story/29644342/wv-forensic-experts-analyzing-dna-in-connection-to-possible-serial-murderer WOWKTV: WV forensic experts analyzing DNA in connection to possible serial killer (28th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/wendy-kramer/sperm-donors-who-wish-to-_b_7878688.html Huffington Post: Sperm Donors Who Wish to Remain Anonymous Just Shouldn't Donate (28th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2015/07/28/rape-kits-investigation-law-enforcement-editorials-debates/30789145/ USA TODAY: Let crime fighters do our job: Another view (28th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/politics/la-me-prop47-juveniles-20150727-story.html Los Angeles Times: Prop. 47 also reduces some juvenile offenses, state court rules (27th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/half-of-midwest-deaths-unsolved/article_421ad159-d22e-50eb-9554-258e64dd6374.html Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier: Half of Midwest deaths unsolved (27th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://savannahnow.com/news/2015-07-27/police-scramble-test-old-rape-kits-leads-crime-backlog Savannah Morning News: Police scramble to test old rape kits leads to crime backlog (26th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://news.wgcu.org/post/state-attorney-candidate-calls-jacksonville-lawmakers-prioritize-unprocessed-rape-kits WGCU News: State Attorney Candidate Calls On Jacksonville Lawmakers To Prioritize Unprocessed Rape Kits (24th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thetimesnews.com/article/20150723/news/150729458 The Times News: Alamance sheriff, Gibsonville police endorse regional crime lab proposal(23rd July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wwltv.com/story/news/local/orleans/2015/07/22/dna-matches-also-backlogged-in-state/30540895/ WWL: DNA matches also backlogged in state (23rd July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.pri.org/stories/2015-07-21/korean-adoptees-are-using-dna-kits-get-glimpse-their-ancestry PRI: Korean adoptees are using DNA kits to get a glimpse of their ancestry (21st July 2015)]<br /> **[http://bluenationreview.com/if-you-rape-kym-worthy-is-after-your-sorry-ass/ Blue Nation Review: If You Rape, Kym Worthy is After Your Sorry Ass (21st July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thetowntalk.com/story/news/local/2015/07/18/state-law-prompt-dna-backlog/30356791/ Alexandria Town Talk: State law could prompt DNA backlog (19th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://tvnewsroom.org/newslines/u-s/work-continues-to-test-detroit-rape-kits-found-in-2009-48018/ TV Newsroom: Work continues to test Detroit rape kits found in 2009 (18th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2015/07/16/audit-spurs-action-lmpd-rape-kits/30266947/ The Courier Journal: Audit spurs action on LMPD rape kits (17th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/story/news/crime/2015/07/16/cold-case-rape-kits-producing-convictions-years-after-crime/30238829/ First Coast News: Cold Case Rape Kits Producing Convictions Years After Crime (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ktvb.com/story/news/local/2015/07/17/unprocessed-rape-kits-in-idaho-waiting-in-the-cue/30222299/ KTVB: 7 Investigates: Processing rape kits a priority in Idaho (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wwltv.com/story/news/local/investigations/katie-moore/2015/07/16/wendys-story-one-rape-victims-20-year-journey-for-justice/30253299/ WWL: Investigation shows sex assault kits often underreported (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.kare11.com/story/news/investigations/2015/07/16/minnesota-rape-kits-untested/30187419/ KARE: Minnesota rape kits go untested (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wusa9.com/story/news/local/2015/07/16/testthekits-untested-rape-kits/30230447/ W USA: #TesttheKits: Thousands of rape kits go untested (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://host.madison.com/news/local/writers/steven_elbow/usa-today-uncovers-tens-of-thousands-of-untested-rape-kits/article_cf9b0eed-d94c-5d09-bfdf-f535a39d249a.html Madison.com: USA Today uncovers tens of thousands of untested rape kits (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.whas11.com/story/news/local/on-your-side/2015/07/16/testthekits-more-than-1k-lmpd-rape-kit-cases-in-question/30255699/ WHAS: #TesttheKits: LMPD has unknown number of untested rape kits (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sacbee.com/opinion/editorials/article27354568.html Sacramento Bee: Democrats line up against police use of DNA (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wfmynews2.com/story/news/local/2-wants-to-know/2015/07/15/2wtk-a-2-wants-to-know-investigation-untested-rape-kits/30214221/ WFMY News: A 2 Wants to Know 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**[http://www.providencejournal.com/article/20150705/NEWS/150709632 The Providence Journal: Police praise R.I.'s new DNA sampling law for violent crimes; civil libertarians say it erodes presumption of innocence (5th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2015/07/more_than_5000_untested_sex_as.html OregonLive.com: More than 5000 untested sex assault kits languish in Oregon (3rd July 2015)]<br /> **[http://wvtf.org/post/new-public-safety-laws-pertain-dna-collection-sexual-violence WVTF: New Public Safety Laws Pertain to DNA Collection, Sexual Violence (2nd July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.njlawjournal.com/id=1202731237939/NJ-Bill-Would-Expand-DNA-Testing-for-Criminal-Defendants?slreturn=20150606071542 new Jersey Law Journal: NJ Bill Would Expand DNA Testing for Criminal Defendants (2nd July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/New-law-expands-Virginia-s-DNA-database/33927458 WDBJ7: New law expands Virginia's DNA database (1st July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/20150628-editorial-justice-for-victims-as-dallas-rape-kit-backlog-eases.ece Dallas Morning News: Editorial: Justice for victims as Dallas' rape-kit backlog eases (28th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.eastcountymagazine.org/why-are-137-rape-kits-untested-el-cajon East County Magazine: WHY ARE 137 RAPE KITS UNTESTED IN EL CAJON? (25th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://crimeblog.dallasnews.com/2015/06/whats-the-status-of-dallas-rape-kit-backlog-these-charts-explain.html/ Dallas Morning News (blog): What’s the status of Dallas’ rape kit backlog? These charts explain (25th Jun 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dallasobserver.com/news/das-office-adds-staff-in-anticipation-of-influx-in-rape-cases-from-dna-testing-7343931 Dallas Observer: DA's Office Adds Staff In Anticipation of Influx in Rape Cases from DNA Testing (25th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/story/29392480/dakota-county-to-start-collecting-dna-from-some-charged-with-crime Fox 9: Dakota County to start collecting DNA from some charged with crime (24th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.startribune.com/dakota-county-to-begin-collecting-dna-from-people-charged-with-violent-crimes/309429201/ Minneapolis Star Tribune: Dakota County to begin collecting DNA from people charged with violent crimes (23rd June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.pantagraph.com/news/rare-dna-process-allowed-in-whalen-murder-case/article_a13a6bb6-7535-5792-9c8e-47923aa36a52.html Pantagraph: Rare DNA process allowed in Whalen murder case (23rd June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.medgadget.com/2015/06/human-identification-market-global-industry-analysis-and-forecast-2014-2020-by-persistence-market-research.html Medgadget.com (blog): Human Identification Market – Global Industry Analysis and Forecast 2014-2020, by Persistence Market Research (22nd June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.lawofficer.com/articles/2015/06/rapid-dna-analysis.html Law Officer.com: Rapid DNA Analysis (18th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ktvz.com/news/bend-police-have-113-untested-rape-kits-in-storage/33642656 KTVZ: Bend police have 113 untested rape kits in storage (17th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2015/06/police_agencies_across_oregon.html OregonLive.com: Police agencies across Oregon counting their untested sexual assault kits (17th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://erstarnews.com/2015/06/14/wright-wont-have-sherburnes-back-on-this-one/ Star News: Wright won’t have Sherburne’s back on this one (14th June 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.takepart.com/article/2015/06/11/colibri-center-human-rights Takepart: Migrants Gone Missing: Healing and Closure for Families, Thanks to Forensic Science (11th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://bergendispatch.com/articles/36398840/Bill-to-Expand-Access-to-DNA-Testing-Exonerate-the-Wrongfully-Convicted-Passes-Assembly.aspx Bergen Dispatch: Bill to Expand Access to DNA Testing &amp; Exonerate the Wrongfully convicted passes Assembly (11th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/henry-louis-gates-jr/the-wonders-of-dna_b_7556386.html Huffington Post: The Wonders of DNA (10th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-lehighvalley/-McDonald-s-baby-uses-DNA-to-advance-his-search-for-birth-mother/33504626 69 WFMZ: : &quot;McDonald's baby&quot; uses DNA to advance his search for birth mother (10th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nbc29.com/story/29286543/tracci-joins-race-for-albemarle-county-commonwealths-attorney NBC 29: Tracci Joins Race for Albemarle County Commonwealth's Attorney (10th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steven-blumenfeld/dna-forensics-policy-considerations_b_7546672.html Huffington Post: Policymakers Must Help Unleash the Potential of DNA Forensics (9th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.egcitizen.com/articles/2015/06/09/news/doc5571e9e793e3d634715366.txt Elk Grove Citizen: Cooper’s criminal DNA bill gets Assembly approval (9th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Opinion&amp;title=human-dna-databasebrrace-to-the-clouds&amp;id=109331 Reuters: HUMAN DNA DATABASE RACE TO THE CLOUDS (8th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://kdminer.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&amp;subsectionID=797&amp;articleID=66222 Daily Miner: An innocent man on death row in Arizona - First of a series (7th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.lockportjournal.com/opinion/chief-s-corner-dna-in-modern-police-work/article_beb4f786-8f3d-5d5c-8914-6711f08543c4.html Lockport Journal: CHIEF'S CORNER: DNA in modern police work (7th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://jacksonville.com/news/crime/2015-06-03/story/rape-test-kits-backlogged-across-country-jacksonville-addresses-issue Florida Times-Union Jacksonville.com: Rape-test kits backlogged across country; Jacksonville addresses the issue (3rd June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.trivalleycentral.com/casa_grande_dispatch/national_news/focus-on-rape-tests-could-send-thousands-to-prison/article_d1a1307c-0873-11e5-b809-3b19ea62d252.html Casa Grande Dispatch: Focus on rape tests could send thousands to prison (1st June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oneidadispatch.com/general-news/20150531/rapists-free-as-1000s-of-rape-kits-gather-dust Oneida Dispatch: Rapists free as 1,000s of rape kits gather dust (31st May 2015))]<br /> **[http://americanlivewire.com/2015-05-30-4000th-hit-recorded-in-marylands-dna-records/ American Live Wire: 4000th Hit Recorded in Maryland's DNA Records (30th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/national_world/2015/05/30/police-prosecutors-push-for-rape-kit-tests-funds.html Columbus Dispatch: Police, prosecutors push for rape-kit tests, funds (30th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ibtimes.com/national-dna-testing-effort-old-rape-kits-sees-success-indicting-sexual-predators-1945258 International Business Times National DNA Testing Effort On Old Rape Kits Sees Success In Indicting Sexual Predators (30th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/fbi-notifies-crime-labs-of-errors-used-in-dna-match-calculations-since-1999/2015/05/29/f04234fc-0591-11e5-8bda-c7b4e9a8f7ac_story.html Washington Post: FBI notifies crime labs of errors used in DNA match calculations since 1999 (30th May 2015]<br /> **[http://www.cbs8.com/story/29142088/sdpd-has-nearly-3000-untested-rape-kits CBS 8 San Diego: SDPD has nearly 3000 untested rape kits (23rd May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oc-breeze.com/2015/05/22/71618_independent-consultant-completes-ocda-audit/ Orange County Breeze: Independent consultant completes OCDA audit (22nd May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wset.com/story/29130476/dna-found-on-pizza-crust-local-sheriff-says-testing-significantly-progressing WSET: DNA Found on Pizza Crust, Local Sheriff Says Testing Significantly Progressing (21st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.biometricupdate.com/201505/u-s-special-operations-command-testing-rapid-dna-readers Biometric Update: US Special Operations Command testing rapid DNA readers (21st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://sputniknews.com/us/20150522/1022435556.html Sputnik International: US Special Ops Forces Test Rapid DNA Readers for 'Juicy Missions'(21st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.jsonline.com/news/crime/appeals-court-dna-surcharges-unlawful-for-some-defendants-b99504413z1-304564731.html Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Appeals court: DNA surcharges unlawful for some defendants(21st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/SDPD-Explains-2800-Untested-Rape-Kits-304571261.html NBC 7 San Diego: SDPD Explains 2800+ Untested Rape Kits (21st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/2800-Rape-Kits-Sit-Untested-in-San-Diego-304325311.html NBC San 7 Diego: 2,800 Rape Kits Sit Untested in San Diego (19th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.marieclaire.com/culture/news/a14467/testing-rape-kits-houston/ Marie Claire: Rapists Are Going Free Because Kits Are Going Untested (19th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ctlawtribune.com/id=1202726775428/Editorial-Forensic-Examiner-Scandal-Should-Prompt-Conn-Action?mcode=0&amp;curindex=0 Connecticut Law Tribune: Editorial: Forensic Examiner Scandal Should Prompt Conn. Action (18th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ctlawtribune.com/id=1202726765951/Attorney-Finds-Evidence-in-Paper-Bag-Wins-Exoneration-for-Inmate Connecticut Law Tribune: Attorney Finds Evidence in Paper Bag, Wins Exoneration for Inmate (18th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bioedge.org/bioethics/hands-off-my-dna/11441 BioEdge: Hands off my DNA! (16th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.phillymag.com/news/2015/05/14/philadelphia-rape-kit-backlog/ Philadelphia Magazine: Will Philly End Its Rape Kit Backlog? (14th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://thecourier.com/opinion/couriers-view/2015/05/14/sex-crimes/ The Courier: Sex Crimes (14th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.scpr.org/news/2015/05/13/51656/orange-county-budget-battle-to-watch-is-over-d-a-s/ The Courier: DA's office comes up short in Orange County budget (13th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2015/05/12/rape-cases-get-five-more-years.html The Columbus Dispatch: State preparing to extend window to prosecute old rape cases (13th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.desertsun.com/story/news/crime_courts/2015/05/12/michael-hayes-conviction-cold-case/27217701/ The Desert Sun: 43-year-old DHS cold case murder conviction rare (12th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.examiner.com/article/ancestry-com-shares-dna-with-police-without-warrant Examiner: Ancestry.com shares DNA with police without warrant(8th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.businessinsider.com.au/its-terrifying-that-prosecutors-are-relying-on-hair-microscopy-2015-5 Business Insider: Prosecutors around the US are relying on shady science to convict people of crimes -- and it's terrifying (8th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://personalliberty.com/how-private-dna-data-led-idaho-cops-on-a-wild-goose-chase-and-linked-an-innocent-man-to-a-20-year-old-murder-case/ Personal Liberty: How private DNA data led Idaho cops on a wild goose chase and linked an innocent man to a 20-year-old murder case (7th May 2015)] <br /> **[http://sputniknews.com/us/20150507/1021836741.html Sputnik News: Ancestry.com in the Dock for Handing DNA to Police in Murder Case(7th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wnd.com/2015/05/ancestry-com-shares-dna-with-police/ WND: Ancestry.com shares DNA with police (6th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/2542095 Human Identification Market - Industry Size, Share, Trends Analysis and Global Forecast to 2020 (4th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wsj.com/articles/dna-leads-to-mans-arrest-in-1995-rape-1430522448 The Wall Street Journal: DNA Leads to Man’s Arrest in 1995 Rape (1st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/02/nyregion/suspect-is-identified-and-arrested-in-a-manhattan-rape-from-1995-after-a-dna-match.html?_r=0 New York Times: Suspect Is Identified and Arrested in a Manhattan Rape From 1995 After a DNA Match (1st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/local/2015/04/29/dna-arrest-law-takes-hold-fox-cities/26618315/ Post Crescent: DNA-on-arrest law takes hold in Fox Cities(29th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/missing-woman-s-daughter-wants-dna-test-to-see-if-winnipeg-jane-doe-is-a-match-1.3044936 CBC News: Missing woman's daughter wants DNA test to see if Winnipeg Jane Doe is a match (22nd April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2015/04/22/phoenix-police-apply-for-grant-to-help-with-dna-analysis/26202469/ The Republic: Phoenix Police seek grant to help with DNA analysis (22nd April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.journal-times.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-justice-delayed-may-not-be-justice-denied/article_03badfe0-e8ee-11e4-9916-2f2e82edb6d1.html Journal-Times: Editorial: Justice delayed may not be justice denied (22nd April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/fbi-overstated-forensic-hair-matches-in-nearly-all-criminal-trials-for-decades/2015/04/18/39c8d8c6-e515-11e4-b510-962fcfabc310_story.html Washington Post: FBI admits flaws in hair analysis over decades (18th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://triblive.com/usworld/world/8196467-74/nhan-dna-vietnam#axzz3Xwx0b79Y Washington Post: DNA matches child born in Vietnam, father in Texas after 40 years (18th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://fox43.com/2015/04/17/state-lawmakers-considering-law-to-require-dna-samples-after-arrest-for-serious-crimes/ Fox43: State lawmakers considering law to require DNA samples after arrest for serious crimes (17th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.kentucky.com/2015/04/15/3802420/adam-edelen-launches-statewide.html The Courier-Journal: Auditor to count number of untested rape kits (15th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.koaa.com/story/28804021/states-dna-database-could-be-expanding KOAA5: State's DNA database could be expanding (15th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://denver.cbslocal.com/2015/04/14/aclu-calls-dna-collection-on-misdemeanors-a-serious-privacy-invasion/ CBS Denver: ACLU Calls DNA Collection On Misdemeanors A ‘Serious Privacy Invasion’ (14th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.whsv.com/home/headlines/Va-DNA-Database-Reaches-10000th-Hit-299755581.html WHSV3: Va. DNA Database Reaches 10,000th Hit(14th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://chaddsfordlive.com/2015/04/14/pileggi-bill-would-update-dna-use-to-fight-crime/ Chadds Ford Live: Pileggi: Bill would update DNA use to fight crime (14th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://wtvr.com/2015/04/13/dna-database-10000th-cold-hit/ WTVR: Virginia forensic scientists achieve 10,000th ‘cold hit’(13th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.fredericknewspost.com/your_life/life_news_collection/real_life/buried-secrets-study-of-skeletal-remains-may-hold-key-to/article_587f3e81-55c3-52ef-b2e0-96ab11990f76.html the Frederick News Post: Buried secrets: Study of skeletal remains may hold key to slave history (12th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wisconsinrapidstribune.com/story/news/local/2015/04/11/state-changes-double-county-dna-workload/25618917/ Wisconsin Rapids Tribune: State changes double county DNA workload (11th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.lawofficer.com/articles/print/volume-11/issue-4/features/rapid-dna-technology.html Law Officer: Rapid DNA Technology (7th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/report-law-enforcement-cut-corners-with-untested-detroit-rape-kits/32234636 lick On Detroit: Law enforcement 'cut corners' with untested Detroit rape kits (7th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://denver.cbslocal.com/2015/04/03/lawmakers-push-for-more-dna-samples-from-offenders/ CBS Local: Lawmakers Push For More DNA Samples From Offenders (3rd April 2015)]<br /> **[http://voiceofoc.org/2015/04/supervisors-assert-themselves-against-da-on-aclu-loss-and-dna-collection/ Voice of OC: Supervisors Assert Themselves Against DA on ACLU Loss and DNA Collection (2nd April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wkow.com/story/28643799/2015/03/29/new-state-dna-law-aims-to-close-unsolved-cases-like-zimmermann-murder WKOW: Digging Deeper: New state DNA law aims to close unsolved cases like Zimmermann murder (30th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.biometricupdate.com/201503/duke-university-instructor-recommends-dna-database-to-track-unaccompanied-alien-children Biometric Update: Duke University instructor recommends DNA database to track unaccompanied alien children (27th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sfchronicle.com/crime/article/DNA-lab-irregularities-may-endanger-hundreds-of-6165643.php San Francisco Chronicle: DNA lab irregularities may endanger hundreds of SFPD cases (28th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.belgrade-news.com/opinion/columnists/john_w_whitehead/article_8a6c22aa-cdab-11e4-acf7-e3aad6308397.html Belgrade News: DNA is turning us into a nation of suspects (18th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.buzzfeed.com/azeenghorayshi/most-parents-dont-know-their-babys-blood-is-given-to-scienti#.bwJO77Ja7 Buzz Feed News: Most Parents Don’t Know Their Babies’ Blood Is Given To Scientists - But That May Change (17th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://wvtf.org/post/governor-considers-bill-expanding-states-dna-database WVTF: Governor Considers Bill Expanding the State's DNA Database (17th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.610kvnu.com/politics/a5db5cd5dce3da88d98f7feb1283368c 610KNVU: Vice President Biden Touts Funding for Rape Kit Testing (16th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.kboi2.com/news/local/DNA-triple-murder-crime-lab-296301901.html KBOI2: New DNA technology is helping authorities in several cases (13th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.westernjournalism.com/how-dna-is-turning-us-into-a-nation-of-suspects/#YJAkmKVOIpeMpqTY.97 Western Journalism: How DNA Is Turning Us Into A Nation Of Suspects (13th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ocregister.com/articles/dna-654098-court-california.html Orange County Register: Should your DNA be collected, entered into state database when arrested, but not convicted? California Supreme Court to weigh privacy rights (13th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.cleveland.com/opinion/index.ssf/2015/03/dna_testing_could_help_address.html Cleveland.com: DNA testing could help address humanitarian crisis at the border: Sara Huston Katsanis (opinion)(13th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/news/11707192-123/new-orleans-filmmaker-cleared-in The New Orleans Advocate: New Orleans filmmaker cleared in cold-case murder; false positive highlights limitations of familial DNA searching (12th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg22530125.200-us-rape-test-backlog-down-to-mindset-not-just-money.html#.VQm58-H3ExI New Scientist: US rape test backlog down to mindset, not just money (12th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/opinion/editorials/la-ed-rape-kits-backlog-20150310-story.html LA Times: Victims deserve better than nationwide rape kit backlog (10th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/story/28362045/bill-looks-to-gather-dna-samples-from-suspected-felons-at-booking FOX 9 News: Should suspected felons have DNA samples taken? (10th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_27663726/ruben-rosario-bill-would-help-track-number-untested TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press: Rubén Rosario: Number of untested rape kits? No one knows (8th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article12550802.html Capitol Alert: Government DNA collection under microscope in California (5th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/op-ed/article12523220.html The News and Observer: In Darryl Howard’s case, still waiting for justice (4th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.egcitizen.com/articles/2015/03/03/news/doc54f0b2ab2d8f6535201518.txt Elk Grove Citizen: Cooper calls for Prop 47 reform (3rd March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bendbulletin.com/opinion/2915475-151/sunday-reader-building-a-case-and-a-face# Bend Bulletin: Sunday Reader: Building a case and a face on DNA (1st March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.chron.com/opinion/outlook/article/Morton-DNA-testing-access-must-be-fairly-applied-6107581.php Houston Chronicle: Morton: DNA testing access must be fairly applied (28th February 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/local/2015/02/28/dna-testing-opens-new-avenues-unsolved-murders/24180435/ PostCrescent.com: DNA testing opens new avenues for unsolved murders (28th February 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/24/science/building-face-and-a-case-on-dna.html New York Times: Building a Face, and a Case, on DNA (23rd February 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/24/science/dna-generated-faces.html?hp&amp;action=click&amp;pgtype=Homepage&amp;module=photo-spot-region&amp;region=top-news&amp;WT.nav=top-news&amp;_r=0 New York Times: I’ve Just Seen a (DNA-Generated) Face (23rd February 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.lawofficer.com/articles/2015/02/parabon-announces-collaboratio.html LawOfficer.com: Parabon Announces Collaboration with Dr. Bruce Budowle at the American Academy of Forensic Sciences 67th Annual Scientific Meeting (17th February 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/01/19/new-dna-technique-could-put-face-on-unsolved-double-murder/ Fox News: New DNA technique may reveal face of killer in unsolved double-murder (19th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailypress.com/news/crime/dp-nws-crime-notebook-0118-20150118-story.html Daily Press: Crime &amp; Legal Issues: Legislation could expand Virginia's DNA database (18th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courierpostonline.com/story/news/local/south-jersey/2015/01/17/assemblyman-pushes-dna-testing-freed-inmates/21940101/ Courier Post: Assemblyman pushes DNA testing for freed inmates (17th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.9and10news.com/story/27832926/new-mi-dna-laws-could-shed-light-on-cold-cases-improve-police-work 9&amp;10News: New MI DNA Laws Could Shed Light On Cold Cases, Improve Police-Work (13th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyprogress.com/bill-would-expand-dna-data-bank/article_62b56912-9b36-11e4-b468-dbbc04a0da65.html The Daily Progress: Bill would expand DNA data bank (11th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.macroinsider.com/technology/the-future-ofcriminal-dna-collection-in-2015-h37632.html MacroInsider: The Future of Criminal DNA Collection in 2015 (6th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wdrb.com/story/27724329/dna-samples-being-used-to-find-out-who-isnt-picking-up-after-their-pets WDRB: DNA samples being used to find out who isn't picking up after their pets (29th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-dna-court-ruling-20141203-story.html Los Angeles Times: Mandatory DNA collection during arrest is unconstitutional, court says (3rd December 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.newsleader.com/story/opinion/editorials/2014/11/27/expand-dna-database/19589705/ News Leader: Expand the DNA database (27th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://whbl.com/news/articles/2014/nov/24/expanded-dna-collection-by-law-enforcement-starts-april-1/ WHBL: Expanded DNA collection by law enforcement starts April 1 (24th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/albemarle-sheriff-advocates-for-expansion-of-virginia-dna-databank/article_f848bc9c-6bfa-11e4-a246-2bbbe7851125.html?mode=jqm The Daily Progress: Albemarle Sheriff advocates for expansion of Virginia DNA databank (24th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2844764/The-hi-tech-DNA-testing-machine-identify-criminals-ninety-MINUTES.html Daily Mail: The hi-tech DNA-testing machine that can identify criminals in ninety MINUTES (21st November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/11/cops-have-a-new-scanner-that-decodes-dna-in-90-minutes-and-they-cant-wait-to-use-it-on-you/ Raw Story: Cops have a new scanner that decodes DNA in 90 minutes — and they can’t wait to use it on you (20th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2014/11/rapid-dna-profiles-database-fbi-police Mother Jones: The FBI Is Very Excited About This Machine That Can Scan Your DNA in 90 Minutes (20th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/science/2014/11/02/01-busted.html The Columbus Dispatch: New DNA analysis could provide complete description of a suspect (2nd November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.vox.com/2014/10/28/7078151/body-farm-texas-freeman-ranch-decay Vox: The science of human decay (28th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://politickernj.com/2014/10/weinberg-bill-to-expand-access-to-dna-analysis-in-criminal-cases-clears-budget-panel/ Politicker NJ: Weinberg Bill to Expand Access to DNA Analysis in Criminal Cases Clears Budget Panel (27th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://wvtf.org/post/dna-database-tool-good-or-evil WVTF: DNA Database: A Tool for Good or Evil? (23rd October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/las-vegas/new-nevada-dna-swab-law-sees-little-pushback Las Vegas Review Journal: New Nevada DNA swab law sees little pushback (19th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/15/opinion/a-missed-opportunity-to-find-rapists.html?_r=1 New York Times: A Missed Opportunity to Find Rapists (15th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.ktvn.com/story/26787374/washoe-county-sheriffs-office-receives-dna-grant KTVN 2 News: Washoe County Sheriff's Office Receives DNA Grant (15th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/58525007-78/kits-rape-dna-utah.html.csp The Salt Lake Tribune: Group urges Utah lawmakers to fund DNA analysis of all rape kits (15th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2014/10/closing_time_with_pa_legislati.html Closing Time: With Pennsylvania's legislative session entering its last week, here's 5 fights you may want to know more about (13th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.cleveland.com/court-justice/index.ssf/2014/10/with_more_than_600_suspected_r.html Cleveland.com: With more than 500 suspected rapists at large, how can more attacks be prevented? (13th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/10/13/dna-science-key-for-law-enforcement/ Lethbridge Herald: DNA science key for law enforcement (13th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://humanevents.com/2014/10/10/fbi-expands-spying-powers-with-new-dna-database/ Human Events: FBI expands spying powers with new DNA database (10th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/10/08/stopping-the-next-campus-kidnapper.html The Daily Beast: Stopping the Next Campus Kidnapper (8th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://kgou.org/post/oklahoma-lawmaker-wants-dna-samples-gathered-beginning-investigations KGOU: Oklahoma Lawmaker Wants DNA Samples Gathered At Beginning Of Investigations (7th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/oct/7/expansion-of-oklahoma-dna-database-to-be-studied/ Washington Times: Lawmaker wants to expand Oklahoma’s DNA database (7th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.annistonstar.com/news/article_ee165ddc-4c52-11e4-993b-db885b274227.html Anniston Star: Oxford police considering rapid DNA analysis system (5th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://myfox8.com/2014/10/03/dna-helps-police-solve-six-cases/ Fox8: DNA helps police solve six breaking and entering case (3rd October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.bucyrustelegraphforum.com/story/news/state/2014/10/04/dewine-rape-kits-tested-dna/16714661/ Bucyrus telegraph: DeWine: More than 5,000 rape kits tested for DNA (4th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.biometricupdate.com/201410/fbi-seeks-to-add-rapid-dna-to-biometric-database Biometric Update: FBI seeks to add Rapid DNA to biometric database (1st October 2014)]<br /> **[https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20140925/08400128639/fbi-wants-speedy-dna-analysis-added-to-its-biometric-dragnet.shtml TechDirt: The FBI Wants Speedy DNA Analysis Added To Its Biometric Dragnet (30th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.mercurynews.com/california/ci_26619555/political-blotter-former-challenger-praises-brown-dna-law San Jose Mercury News: Political Blotter: Former challenger praises Brown for DNA law (29th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sacbee.com/2014/09/27/6737277/viewpoints-state-needs-to-fix.html The Sacramento Bee: Viewpoints: New law will fix handling of DNA testing cases (27th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/investigations/call7-exclusive-dna-analysis-labs-across-the-country-testing-backlog-of-colorado-rape-kits09242014 The Dever Channel: CALL7 exclusive: DNA analysis labs across the country testing backlog of Colorado rape kits (24th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nextgov.com/emerging-tech/2014/09/fbi-plans-rapid-dna-dragnets/94892/ NextGov: FBI plans rapid DNA dragnets (23rd September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2014/09/assembly_bill_aims_to_facility_the_use_of_dna_to_exonerate_the_wrongfully_convicted.html New Jersey.com: Assembly bill aims to facilitate the use of DNA to exonerate the wrongfully convicted (18th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://insurancenewsnet.com/oarticle/2014/09/14/workers-try-to-put-names-on-migrants-who-die-near-border-a-555215.html#.VDVCzRbp-So Insurance News Net: Workers try to put names on migrants who die near border (14th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://mynorthwest.com/11/2585684/Investigators-defend-use-of-DNA-sweep-in-Jenise-Wright-case My North West: Investigators defend use of DNA sweep in Jenise Wright case (12th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.normantranscript.com/content/tncms/live/ The Washington Times: 1M people listed in U.S. terrorism database (7th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.capitalgazette.com/news/ph-ac-conviction-upheld-20140804,0,1647580.story Capital Gazette: Appellate court upholds conviction in burglary DNA case (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://hamptonroads.com/2014/08/high-bar-reopening-old-case Pilot Online: High bar for reopening an old case (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/58250556-90/analysis-dna-evidence-group.html.csp The Salt Lake Tribune: New short-cut analysis could cut Utah’s rape kit backlog (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://swtimes.com/news/study-expansion-oklahoma-dna-database-set Times Record: Study On Expansion Of Oklahoma DNA Database Set (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://publicradiotulsa.org/post/study-expansion-oklahoma-dna-database-set Public Radio Tulsa: Study on Expansion of Oklahoma DNA Database is Set (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/aug/3/study-on-expansion-of-oklahoma-dna-database-is-set/?page=1 Study on Expansion of Oklahoma DNA Database is Set (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://news.gnom.es/news/dallas-man-exonerated-by-dna-in-24-year-old-rape-case Gnomes: Dallas man exonerated by DNA in 24-year-old rape case (3rd August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/03/us/victims-pressure-cities-to-test-old-rape-kits.html New York Times: No Longer Ignored, Evidence Solves Rape Cases Years Later (2nd August 2014)]<br /> **[http://journalstar.com/news/local/911/statewide-dna-database-helps-lincoln-police-make-robbery-arrest/article_83f9fbf5-37d3-5c06-b8e6-3a209d83efc3.html Lincoln Star Journal: Statewide DNA database helps Lincoln police make robbery arrest (1st August 2014)]<br /> **[http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2014-07-30/news/bs-md-dna-ruling-20140730_1_dna-database-dna-samples-special-appeals Baltimore Sun: Appeals court upholds retention of volunteered DNA (30th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.stardem.com/opinion/columns/article_5701dd79-93bd-52ca-9cf3-daca03a2b5ec.html The Star Democrat: Driving down crime in the age of DNA (27th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20140713/LOCAL06/307139940/1002/LOCAL Journal Gazette: State storing newborns’ blood minus parents’ OK (13th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_26167196/colorado-bureau-investigation-finds-24-dna-matches-previously Denver Post: CBI finds 24 DNA matches from 150 untested rape kits (17th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.vnews.com/home/12767800-95/editorial-dna-and-privacy-in-vermont Editorial: DNA and Privacy in Vermont (17th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.houmatoday.com/article/20140716/ARTICLES/140719628/-1/rss?Title=DNA-evidence-helps-connect-inmates-to-other-crimes Houma Today: DNA evidence helps connect inmates to other crimes (16th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.8newsnow.com/story/25992277/new-law-uses-dna-to-find-criminals-but-raises-worries-about-rights KLAS-TV: New law used to find criminals raises concerns about rights (11th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.fox19.com/story/25991027/rape-kit-testing-becoming-political-debate Fox19: Rape kit testing becoming political debate (10th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/editorials/2014/07/09/justice-is-catching-up.html The Columbus Dispatch: Justice is catching up (9th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://news.heartland.org/newspaper-article/2014/07/09/rhode-island-using-dna-track-students-federal-bill-passes-house Heartland: Rhode Island May Use DNA to Track Students (9th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.wcax.com/story/25996188/vermont-court-no-dna-collection-until-conviction WCAX: Vermont court rules no DNA collection until conviction (12th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/ohio-leads-the-way-on-breaking-through-the-rape-kit-backlog/2014/07/06/81f4f4de-03ae-11e4-8572-4b1b969b6322_story.html Washington Post: Ohio leads the way on breaking through the rape kit backlog (6th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.thetimesnews.com/news/top-news/match-game-1.342278?page=0 The Times News: Match Game(5th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.cbs2iowa.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/connects-against-crime-dna-database-expansion-28135.shtml CBS: CONNECTS AGAINST CRIME: DNA Database Expansion (3rd July 2014)]<br /> **[http://blogs.rgj.com/politics/2014/07/01/briannas-law-or-dna-testing-for-felony-arrests-begins-in-nevada/ Inside Nevada Politics: Brianna's Law, or DNA testing for felony arrests, begins in Nevada (1st July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/27/us/florida-court-overturns-death-sentence-for-1985-killing.html?_r=0 New York Times: Florida Court Overturns Death Sentence for 1985 Killing (26th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://myfox8.com/2014/06/23/greensboro-police-eye-dna-evidence-for-burglaries-car-break-ins/ Fox 8: Greensboro police eye DNA evidence for burglaries, car break-ins (23rd June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.thebaynet.com/news/index.cfm/fa/viewstory/story_ID/37735?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SouthernMarylandNews+%28Southern+Maryland+News+-+Brought+To+You+By+TheBayNet.com%29 BayNet.com Maryland's DNA database records 3,500th hit (20th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2014/06/nj_should_collect_dna_swabs_just_like_fingerprints_editorial.html NJ.com: NJ should collect DNA swabs just like fingerprints: Editorial (20th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.politickernj.com/74926/sacco-sarlo-bill-improve-public-safety-expanding-dna-database-approved-law-and-public-safety-c Politiker NJ: SACCO-SARLO BILL TO IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY BY EXPANDING DNA DATABASE APPROVED BY LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (19th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sdjewishworld.com/2014/06/13/das-dna-program-receives-award/ San Diego Jewish World: DA’s DNA program receives award (13th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://campbell.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/defense-seeks-to-chip-away-at-prosecutions-dna-evidence-in-exsupe-shirakawa-case Campbell Patch: Defense Seeks To Chip Away at Prosecution's DNA Evidence in Ex-Supe Shirakawa Case (11th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2014/06/reacting_to_wrongly_imprisoned_man_fix_njs_dna_testing_law.html NJ.com: Reacting to wrongly imprisoned man: Fix NJ's DNA testing law (9th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.providencejournal.com/opinion/editorials/20140601-over-sampling-dna.ece Providence Journal: Over-sampling DNA (1st June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.kpho.com/story/25508997/new-dna-testing-machine-to-help-rapidly-catch-suspects CBS5AZ: New DNA testing machine to help 'rapidly' catch suspects (14th May 2014)]<br /> **[http://hamptonroads.com/2014/05/expanding-dna-database-used-solve-lesser-crimes PilotOnline: Expanding DNA database used to solve lesser crimes (9th May 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sheboyganpress.com/article/20140508/SHE0101/305080554/Wisconsin-turns-controversial-familial-DNA-testing-solve-old-murders-rapes?nclick_check=1 Sheboygan Press: Wisconsin turns to controversial familial DNA testing to solve old murders, rapes(8th May 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20140506/NEWS/405060325 Cape Cod Times: DNA deal reached in Christa Worthington murder case (6th May 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nextgov.com/cio-briefing/2014/05/its-hard-say-if-baltimore-crime-lab-whittled-down-its-dna-sample-backlog/83791/ NextGov: It's Hard to Say If This Baltimore Crime Lab Whittled Down Its DNA Sample Backlog (5th May 2014)]<br /> **[http://fox5sandiego.com/2014/04/30/dna-database-boosting-convictions-and-jail-time-for-repeat-offenders/#axzz313Hu7V8V Fox 5 San Diego: DNA database boosting convictions and jail time for repeat offenders (30th April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2609599/Serial-rapists-walk-free-Detroit-9-000-rape-kits-remain-untested-5-YEARS-discovered-abandoned-police-warehouse.html Daily Mail: Serial rapists walk free in Detroit as up to 9,000 rape kits remain untested 5 YEARS after being discovered abandoned in a police warehouse (21st April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/04/21/detroit-rape-kits-backlog/7954957/ USA Today: Detroit rape kit testing backlog lingers (21st April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.freep.com/article/20140421/NEWS06/304210022/old-rape-kits-not-tested-Detroit-police Detroit Free Press: As Detroit rape kits sit untested, justice for victims is denied (21st April 2014)]<br /> **[http://nypost.com/2014/04/20/dna-swab-kits-to-help-mta-bus-drivers-bust-spitters/ New York Post: DNA swab kits to help MTA bus drivers bust spitters (20th April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.bestofneworleans.com/gambit/rape-kit-testing-in-louisiana/Content?oid=2416575 Rape kit testing in Louisiana (7th April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.psmag.com/navigation/politics-and-law/identity-online-77848/ Pacific Standard: Do You Own Your Identity Online? (4th April 2014)]<br /> **[http://newark.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/congressman-asks-fbi-to-reduce-backlog-of-untested-rape-kits Newark Patch: Congressman Asks FBI to Reduce Backlog of Untested Rape Kits (3rd April 2014)]<br /> **[http://midweekwire.com/2014/04/02/the-science-of-safety/ The Midweek Wire: The science of safety (2nd April 2014)]<br /> **[http://blog.al.com/wire/2014/04/dna_testing_could_become_part.html Al.com: DNA testing could become part of security clearance procedure for federal workers (1st April 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.ktvb.com/news/politics/New-law-limits-DNA-collection-253488391.html KTVB: New law limits DNA collection in Idaho (1st April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.navytimes.com/article/20140331/NEWS/303310047/Hagel-orders-overhaul-remains-recovery-mission Navy Times: Hagel orders overhaul of remains recovery mission (31st March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.genomicslawreport.com/index.php/2014/03/31/judicial-and-legislative-reactions-in-california-to-maryland-v-king/ Genomics Law Report: Judicial and Legislative Reactions in California to Maryland v. King, 133 S. Ct. 158 (2013) (31st March 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.eastbayexpress.com/SevenDays/archives/2014/03/26/mike-honda-asks-house-committee-to-remove-barriers-for-reducing-rape-kit-backlog East Bay Express: Mike Honda Asks House Committee to Remove Barriers for Reducing Rape Kit Backlog (26th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/2014/03/26/columbus-crime-lab-problems-found-DNA-reporting.html WBNS-10TV: 3,000 DNA Test Results To Be Reviewed At Columbus Crime Lab (26th March 2014)]<br /> **[https://blogs.law.stanford.edu/lawandbiosciences/2014/03/21/breaking-news-ninth-circuit-en-banc-opinion-affirms-haskell-v-harris/ Stanford Law School Blog: Breaking News - Ninth Circuit En Banc Opinion “Affirms” Haskell v. Harris (21st March 2014)]<br /> **[http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304026304579453581126722834?mg=reno64-wsj&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fonline.wsj.com%2Farticle%2FSB10001424052702304026304579453581126722834.html Wall Street Journal: California DNA Collection Law Upheld by Court (21st March 2014)]<br /> **[http://blog.sfgate.com/crime/2014/03/20/court-keeps-dna-law-but-suit-still-alive/ Court keeps DNA law, but suit still alive (20th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://alpenhornnews.com/san-bernardino-countys-dna-backlog-p4832-139.htm The Alpenhorn News: San Bernardino County’s DNA backlog (18th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.jsonline.com/news/opinion/assembly-should-join-senate-to-adjust-dna-collection-law-b99224564z1-250250051.html Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel: Assembly should join Senate to adjust DNA collection law (13th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/senate-tuesday-to-make-changes-to-dnr-collection-law-b99222877z1-249573181.html Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel: Senate quickly makes unexpected changes to DNA-collection law (11th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2014/03/11/firm-to-help-police-analyze-dna-found-in-east-liberty-double-murder/ CBS Pittsburgh: Firm To Help Police Analyze DNA Found In East Liberty Double Murder (11th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://siouxcityjournal.com/lee-wire/law-enforcement-sees-new-iowa-dna-law-as-crime-fighting/article_6fb68352-7136-51d8-987c-87f01cd43165.html Sioux City Journal: Law enforcement sees new Iowa DNA law as crime-fighting tool (11th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20140310/NEWS01/303100055/Cases-illustrate-possible-pitfalls-untested-kits?nclick_check=1 LSJ: Cases illustrate possible pitfalls of untested kits (10th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://motherboard.vice.com/read/genetic-profiling-and-predictive-policing-are-taking-us-to-the-pre-crime-future Mother Board: Genetic Profiling and Predictive Policing Are Taking Us to the Pre-Crime Future (6th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/capitol_report/oklahoma-house-rejects-bill-to-expand-dna-database/article_2c7b9258-a498-11e3-9aaf-001a4bcf6878.html AP: Oklahoma House rejects bill to expand DNA database (5th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.post-gazette.com/local/region/2014/03/01/Crime-lab-to-address-mixtures-of-DNA/stories/201403010085 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Allegheny County crime lab vying to use more advanced DNA database (28th February 2014)]<br /> **[http://kgab.com/committee-narrows-katies-law-dna-testing-bill/ Associated Press: Committee Narrows &quot;Katie's Law&quot; DNA Testing Bill (19th February 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sfgate.com/opinion/openforum/article/Rape-kit-testing-backlog-undermines-justice-for-5242949.php SFGate: Rape kit testing backlog undermines justice for victims (17th February 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.marshallparthenon.com/news/mu-forensic-science-center-collects-dna-of-criminals-across-the-country-1.2856637#.UwtVvIWadMR The Parthenon: MU Forensic Science Center collects DNA of criminals across the country (17th February 2014)]<br /> **[http://motherboard.vice.com/blog/why-criminal-dna-records-should-be-public MotherBoard: Why Criminal DNA Records Should Be Public (3rd February 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.omaha.com/article/20140203/NEWS/140209633/1694 Omaha.com: Iowa law means more must give DNA samples (3rd February 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.usatoday.com/story/nation/2014/01/27/rapid-dna-scanning-technology/4828285/ USA Today: Pentagon, scientists closing in on rapid DNA technology (27th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://members.jacksonville.com/news/georgia/2014-01-27/story/federal-grant-could-fund-dna-database-could-solve-cold-cases-free The Florida Times-Union: Federal grant could fund DNA database that could solve cold cases, free wrongly convicted (27th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/law-enforcement-sees-new-iowa-dna-law-as-crime-fighting/article_171184c5-d882-5ee3-b891-2a123892659a.html Sioux City Journal: Genes and crime scenes (25th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.upi.com/Science_News/Technology/2014/01/25/166-errors-found-in-national-DNA-database/UPI-99611390684302/?spt=rln&amp;or=1 UPI: 166 errors found in national DNA database (25th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/25/nyregion/fbi-audit-of-database-that-indexes-dna-finds-errors-in-profiles.html?_r=0 New York Times: F.B.I. Audit of Database That Indexes DNA Finds Errors in Profiles (24th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_24887979/problem-dna-robot-led-denver-police-dna-mix Problem with DNA robot led to Denver police DNA mix-up (10th January 2014]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-grim-sleeper-20140108,0,493058.story#axzz2ppLlLKJM DNA evidence in Grim Sleeper case was taken legally, judge rules (7th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.govtech.com/public-safety/DNA-Registry-Would-Help-Solve-Crimes-in-Pennsylviania-Police-Prosecutors-Say.html DNA Registry Would Help Solve Crimes in Pennsylviania, Police, Prosecutors Say (6th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.theverge.com/2014/1/2/5266196/is-dna-analysis-stuck-in-the-past The Verge: Is DNA analysis stuck in the past? (2nd January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/57325569-78/rape-kits-lab-police.html.csp The Salt Lake Tribune: Utah Police Agencies Have Stockpiles of Unprocessed Rape Kits (1st January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.bristolpress.com/articles/2013/12/28/news/doc52bf99acd5e1e127118620.txt A look at why it took 6 years for ‘Jane Doe 2’ to be identified (28th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://surfky.com/index.php/news/kentucky/42190-department-of-corrections-issues-comprehensive-action-plan-to-improve-felon-dna-collection SurfKY.com: Department of Corrections Issues Comprehensive Action Plan to Improve Felon DNA Collection (11th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.journalnow.com/news/local/article_796709b4-ff8a-50f2-9747-7e4234af44cc.html Winston-Salem Journal: Computers work overtime in crime lab (26th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.miamiok.com/news/article_850c69ff-be25-5516-889c-04dec9bbe26e.html Miami OK.com: Should Oklahoma Collect DNA from Arrestees? (20th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.newsreview.com/chico/in-the-dark-no-longer/content?oid=12196692 In the dark no longer: Butte County streamlines DNA-testing process in cases of sexual violence (5th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.theledger.com/article/20131130/NEWSCHIEF/131139971?tc=ar The Ledger: Forensic DNA Use Has Exploded as Agencies Use It Even in Everyday Crimes (2nd December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.homelandsecuritynewswire.com/pentagon-maintains-dna-database-80000-dna-profiles Homeland Security News Wire: Pentagon maintains a DNA database with 80,000 DNA profiles (15th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.mercurynews.com/crime-courts/ci_24672342/californias-dna-collection-law-key-legal-test San Jose Mercury News: California's DNA Collection Law in Key Legal Test (9th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/Nov/27/dna-sample-police-settlement/ U-T San Diego: DNA sample concerns spur new police system (3rd December 2013)]<br /> **[http://washingtonexaminer.com/new-questions-raised-about-mandatory-dna-swabbing-by-police/article/2539523 Washington Examiner: New questions raised about mandatory DNA swabbing by police (20th November 2013)]<br /> **[http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/government/2013-11-11/senator-says-bill-will-boost-dna-hits Augusta Chronicle: Senator says bill will boost DNA hits (11th November 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.dailygazette.com/weblogs/foss/2013/oct/19/public-debates-dna-issue-and-so-do-i/ Daily Gazette: Public debates the DNA issue - and so do I (19th October 2013)]<br /> **[http://iowapublicradio.org/post/das-office-asks-dna-exchange-dropped-charges Iowa Public Radio: DA's Office Asks For DNA In Exchange For Dropped Charges (9th October 2013)]<br /> **[http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323893004579059760205212256.html Democratic Underground: More DNA Samples, More Debate (23rd September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/17/science/dna-double-take.html?pagewanted=all&amp;_r=0 New York Times: Double Take (16th September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/DNA-test-put-on-trial-4815368.php#page-1 Times Union: DNA test put on trial (16th September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.genomicslawreport.com/index.php/2013/08/19/ninth-circuit-orders-rehearing-of-haskell-v-harris/ Genomics Law Report: Ninth Circuit Orders Rehearing of Haskell v. Harris (19th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/18/us/some-worry-over-a-law-to-increase-dna-testing.html Texas Tribune: Some Worry Over a Law to Increase DNA Testing (17th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.slate.com/blogs/crime/2013/08/14/dick_hickock_perry_smith_dna_testing_doesn_t_link_in_cold_blood_killers.html Slate: Why DNA Testing Failed to Link the In Cold Blood Killers to a Gruesome Murder in Florida (14th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://esciencenews.com/articles/2013/08/14/forensic.familial.search.methods.carry.risk.certain.false.matches e! Science News: Forensic familial search methods carry risk of certain false matches (14th August 2013)] There is a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpmlVuRPiRA video abstract] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DO5-Ah1dr5s general public explanation video] available for this research<br /> **[http://www.fiercegovernment.com/story/justice-department-lacks-information-dna-backlog-report-says/2013-08-12 Fierce Government: Justice Department lacks information on DNA backlog, report says (12th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://forensicpsychologist.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/new-analyses-undermine-perception-of.html ForensicPsychologistBlogspot: New analyses undermine perception of DNA infallibility (2nd August 2013)]<br /> **[http://rt.com/usa/clerk-fired-dna-evidence-innocence-875/ RT: Clerk who helped inmate exonerate himself with DNA evidence fired (1st August 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/25/opinion/high-tech-high-risk-forensics.html?smid=tw-share&amp;_r=1&amp; New York Times: High-Tech, High-Risk Forensics (24th July 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/07/11/family-albert-desalvo-angry-that-police-secretly-obtained-dna-sample-from-relative/uWTghWSakCKJO8Ee3SEARI/story.html Boston Globe: Family of confessed Boston Strangler angry over DNA sample (11th July 2013)]<br /> **[http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2013/06/28/south-bay-paramedics-likely-brought-innocent-mans-dna-to-crime-scene/ CBS: SF Bay Area: South Bay Paramedics Likely Brought Innocent Man's DNA To Murder Scene (28th June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/How-innocent-man-s-DNA-was-found-at-killing-scene-4624971.php SFGate: How innocent man's DNA was found at killing scene (26th June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/13/us/police-agencies-are-assembling-records-of-dna.html?_r=0 New York Times: Police Agencies Are Assembling Records of DNA (12th June 2013)]<br /> **[http://cen.acs.org/articles/91/i23/DNA-Ruling-Raises-Science-Concerns.html Chemical and Engineering News: DNA Ruling Raises Science Concerns (10th June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-06-03/routine-dna-testing-after-arrest-upheld-by-u-s-supreme-court.html Bloomberg: Routine DNA Testing After Arrest Upheld by Top U.S. Court (3rd June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-06-03/court-s-dna-ruling-brings-u-s-a-step-closer-to-gattaca-.html Bloomberg: Court's DNA Ruling Brings U.S. a Step Closer to 'Gattaca' (3rd June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/dna-testing-pioneer-resigns-medical-examiner-office-article-1.1345383 New York Daily News: Pioneer in DNA testing quits Medical Examiner's Office over lab violations (16th May 2013)]<br /> **[http://physics.scsu.edu/~dscott/gen/ScientificAmerican/The%20Government%20Wants%20Your%20DNA.pdf Scientific American: The Government wants your DNA (March 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130227/POLITICS03/302270368/Justices-mixed-DNA-database?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Entertainment|p Detroit News: Justices mixed on DNA database (27th February 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.genengnews.com/insight-and-intelligence/dna-collection-v-dna-privacy/77899774/ Genetic Engineering News: DNA Collection v. DNA Privacy (27th February 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.wfpl.org/post/supreme-court-considers-if-warrantless-dna-swab-violates-constitution WFPL News: Supreme Court Considers If Warrantless DNA Swab Violates Constitution (26th February 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.fiercegovernment.com/story/justice-proposes-forensic-science-governing-body/2013-02-25 Fierce Government: Justice proposes forensic science governing body (25th February 2013)]<br /> **[http://mcalesternews.com/offbeatnews/x964904200/Why-collecting-DNA-from-people-who-are-arrested-wont-solve-more-crimes McAlester News: Why collecting DNA from people who are arrested won't solve more crimes (16th February 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/01/nyregion/more-dna-problems-found-in-new-york-city-crime-lab.html?_r=1&amp; New York Times: Mishandling of DNA Evidence Is Found in Over 50 Cases at Crime Lab (31st January 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/11/nyregion/new-york-reviewing-over-800-rape-cases-for-possible-mishandling-of-dna-evidence.html?smid=tw-nytimesscience&amp;seid=auto&amp;_r=1&amp; New York Times: New York Examines Over 800 Rape Cases for Possible Mishandling of Evidence (10th January 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.rightsidenews.com/2013010731709/us/homeland-security/rapid-dna-coming-soon-to-a-police-department-or-immigration-office-near-you.html Right Side News: Rapid DNA: Coming Soon to a Police Department or Immigration Office Near You (7th January 2013)]<br /> **[http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2012-11-09/news/bs-md-scotus-dna-20121109_1_maryland-s-dna-dna-samples-king-s-dna Baltimore Sun: Supreme Court will review Md. DNA law (9th November 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2012/11/scotus-genetic-privacy/ Wired: Supreme Court Weighing Genetic Privacy (8th November 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.thenorthwestern.com/article/20121022/APC0101/310220144/Expanded-DNA-collection-draws-fire?odyssey=tab|mostpopular|text|FRONTPAGE The NorthWestern: Expanded DNA collection draws fire (22nd October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.postcrescent.com/article/20121022/APC0101/310220144/0/wis0110/Expanded-DNA-collection-draws-fire?nclick_check=1 PostCresent.com (Wisconsin): Expanded DNA collection draws fire (21st October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.govtech.com/public-safety/Will-Private-DNA-Services-Replace-State-Crime-Labs.html Government Technology: Will Private DNA Services Replace State Crime Labs? (11th October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/11/us-usa-geneticprivacy-idUSBRE89A06H20121011 Reuters: Citing privacy concerns, U.S. panel urges end to secret DNA testing (11th October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.vvdailypress.com/opinion/dna-36897-felony-sample.html VV Daily Press: No DNA samples without a conviction (2nd October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/amy-macpherson/freemason_b_1906521.html?just_reloaded=1 Huffington Post: Why Are the Freemasons Collecting Our Children's DNA? (26th September 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/security/3381969/fbi-eager-embrace-mobile-rapid-dna-testing/ PC Advisor: FBI eager to embrace mobile 'Rapid DNA' testing (18th September 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/12/nyregion/suspected-dna-link-to-2004-killing-was-the-result-of-a-lab-error.html?_r=1&amp;emc=eta1 New York Times: DNA Match Tying Protest to 2004 Killing Is Doubted (11th July 2012)]<br /> **[http://rt.com/usa/news/dna-collection-kids-dhs-722/ RT: Kids' DNA collection? Possible with Homeland Security (20th May 2012)]<br /> **[http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2012-04-24/news/bs-md-court-ruling-dna-20120424_1_dna-collection-dna-samples-violent-crimes-and-burglaries Baltimore Sun: Md. high court strikes down DNA collection at arrest (24th April 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-15311718 BBC: FBI's DNA database upgrade plans come under fire (17th October 2011)] <br /> **[http://www.officer.com/news/10369150/dna-mix-up-leads-to-rape-case-review-in-florida Officer.com: DNA Mix Up Leads to Rape Case Review in Florida (27th September 2011)]<br /> ** [http://pottsmerc.com/articles/2011/09/20/news/doc4e78b7cfa098e912177915.txt The Pottsdown Mercury: Convicted murderer wins court battle for DNA tests of evidence (20th September 2011)] <br /> ** [http://www.boston.com/Boston/metrodesk/2011/08/appeals-court-says-cape-prosecutors-must-show-they-need-dna-profiles-worthington-witnesses/VDFsHvpTgMJTJLks6UGCuN/index.html Boston Globe: Court says state can't hold DNA (26th August 2011)] <br /> ** [http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/08/04/BALP1KJGRI.DTL San Francisco Chronicle: DNA: Law requiring arrestees' samples struck down (5th August 2011)] <br /> **[http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2011/jul/25/man-wrongly-convicted-after-dna-mix--awarded-15-mi/ Las Vegas Sun: Man wrongly convicted after a DNA mix-up awarded USD1.5 million (25th July 2011)]<br /> ** [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/05/25/illinois-dna-collection_n_867088.html Huffington Post: Illinois Bill Could Allow State To Collect DNA From Those Presumed Innocent, Marking Nationwide Shift (26th May 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.wtvm.com/story/14276777/proposed-law-seeks-dna-from-suspects-before-conviction 9 WTVM: Proposed law seeks DNA from suspects before conviction (18th March 2011)]<br /> **[http://articles.latimes.com/2009/sep/17/local/me-oc-dna17 Los Angeles Times: Arrested in O.C.? A DNA sample could buy freedom (17th September 2009)]<br /> **[http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123810863649052551.html Wall Street Journal: Genes draw likenesses of suspects (27th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://gulfnews.com/about-gulf-news/al-nisr-portfolio/weekend-review/articles/incriminating-proof-1.40842 Washington Post: Incriminating proof (15th January 2009)]<br /> ** [http://www.fas.org/blog/secrecy/2008/11/dna_database.html FAS Project on Government Secrecy: Joint Intelligence DNA Database Described (18th November 2008)] <br /> ** [http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/30574726-b4fe-11dd-b780-0000779fd18c.html#axzz1DJH6xARi Financial Times: Fears over covert DNA database (17th November 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2008/04/17/ST2008041701676.html Washington Post: US to expand collection of crime suspects’ DNA (17th April 2008)]<br /> <br /> ==Detailed analysis==<br /> <br /> The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Combined DNA Index System program (CODIS) enables federal, state and local laboratories to store and compare DNA profiles electronically and thereby link serial crimes to each other and identify suspects by matching DNA from crime scenes to convicted offenders or arrestees (where state legislation allows this). All 50 states and the FBI now collect DNA samples, retain the profiles generated from those samples in the databases, and compare the database entries against DNA profiles of biological evidence. There are obviously differences amongst the states as to collection criteria, sample retention and removal of entries from the databases. It is impossible to give a complete overview of the position in each state in this paper and the aim is merely to briefly summarise the contents of the main pieces of legislation and to highlight trends amongst states.<br /> <br /> <br /> Legislation: <br /> <br /> * '''The DNA Identification Act, 1994,''' allows for DNA identification records to be kept of: (a) Persons convicted of crimes, this will vary from State to State in accordance with the DNA database laws of each State; (b) DNA samples recovered from crime scenes; (c) DNA samples recovered from unidentified human remains; and (d) DNA samples voluntarily contributed from relatives of missing persons. (Refer to See 42 U.S.C.S. §14132(a).).<br /> * The''' Justice for All Act, 2004,''' allows for the retention in the National DNA Index System (NDIS) of DNA profiles from persons who have been charged in an indictment, even if the charges are eventually dropped or not pursued. The Act affects the qualifying offences for entry onto the National DNA database. Previously these were limited to sexual offences and other serious violent crimes, but have been amended to include &quot;any felony&quot;. In terms of the Act, DNA profiles may not be uploaded to the NDIS if: (a) The arrestee has not been charged; or (b) DNA samples have been submitted voluntarily for the purposes of elimination from a crime sample.<br /> * The''' Violence Against Women Act, 2005, '''allows for the uploading of an arrestee's DNA profile into the NDIS at the same time that their fingerprints are taken and uploaded onto the national fingerprint database. Previously DNA could not be uploaded until the arrestee was charged or indicted. The Act removes the burden from the State to remove an arrestee sample from the NDIS if the arrestee was later acquitted or if the charges were dismissed. The burden shifts onto the arrestee, who will be required to file a certified copy of a final court order establishing that all indexable charges have been dismissed, resulted in acquittal or that no charges were filed. The Act allows the Federal Government to take and retain DNA samples from Federal arrestees and from non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are detained under Federal authority. The Act gives the Attorney General the authority to issue regulations requiring the collection of such DNA profiles including requiring other Federal agencies to collect these: e.g. immigration agencies.<br /> <br /> Who must provide a sample:&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn1&quot;&gt; See http://www.ncsl.org/programs/cj/dnadatabanks.htm “State Laws on DNA Data Banks Qualifying Offenses, Others Who must provide sample” (July 2008).<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> * Twelve states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia – now have laws authorizing arrestee sampling.<br /> * All 50 states require that convicted sex offenders provide a DNA sample, and states are increasingly expanding these policies to include all felons or many serious felony offenders. To date (July 2008), 46 states require that all convicted felons provide a DNA sample to the state’s database.<br /> * Eleven states to date specify certain misdemeanors among those who must provide a sample. <br /> * There are 28 states that include DNA from delinquent juveniles in the database, of these there are 12 states that restrict the scope of qualifying offences with regard to juveniles. For example, California provides that qualifying offences are the same for adult convicts and juvenile delinquents, but juvenile arrestees, unlike adults, are excluded from the database.<br /> <br /> Retention of information and samples:&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn2&quot;&gt; See Survey of State DNA Database Statutes (2004) available at www.aslme.org/dna_04/grid/guide.pdf.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> * Thirty-eight states contain statutes that detail expungement criteria and procedure. DNA samples and records are expunged upon a change in the disposition of the case in the convict’s favor, provided that the offender has not been convicted of a separate qualifying offence. The state statutes differ, however, in the extent to which the disposition of the case must change before expungement proceedings begin. Some states only require that the defendant’s conviction be reversed, whereas others require that the conviction be reversed and the case dismissed. Of the 38 statutes that detail the expungement procedure, 33 require the offender to initiate the process. Of these 33 it is only Texas that contains a statutory provision requiring the defendant to be advised after his acquittal of his right to expungement. <br /> * The criteria for retention vary from immediate removal, if a sample is not used, to retention of a sample for at least 35 years, to permanent retention for certain specified offences.<br /> <br /> In general, the statutes authorize use of DNA and the database for law enforcement purposes, and for purposes of maintaining and improving the database. However, in certain states the creation of population statistical databases, tools which allow for the statistical analysis and interpretation of anonymous DNA profiles collected from convicted offenders, are established. DNA databases in the US typically authorize certain uses of offender’s genetic information and prohibit unauthorized uses and are therefore usually exempted from genetic privacy laws. The DNA statutes of the states also differ with regard to the criminal and civil liabilities provided therein for the misuse of the DNA database. Typically criminal penalties are imposed for: a) tampering with the DNA samples or records; b) improper entry of DNA samples and records into the database; c) improper access to and use of DNA samples and records; and d) improper disclosure of DNA samples and records. Only seven states provide for a private cause of action for individuals aggrieved by the misuse of the database and four states explicitly provide immunity from civil and / or criminal liability for misuse of the database.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ----<br /> &lt;references/&gt;</div>

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<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>Ireland plans to establish a DNA database to meet its obligations under the European Union's Pruem Decisions (which require sharing of DNA profile matches across borders in the EU).<br /> A Bill published in 2010 was delayed until after the Irish elections in February 2011, and was substantially revised before publication in September 2013. The Bill includes provisions for collection of DNA and fingerprints on arrest for offences carrying potential sentences of 5 years or more. It also allows for DNA match sharing agreements with other states (likely to mean the USA).<br /> <br /> == Resources ==<br /> * External links<br /> **[https://opac.oireachtas.ie/Data/Library3/Documents%20Laid/2022/pdf/RE9KZG9jc2xhaWQwODA4MjJfMDgwODIyXzE0MzMwMw==.pdf DNA Database System Oversight Committee Annual Report 2021 (24th June 2022)]<br /> **[http://www.oireachtas.ie/documents/bills28/acts/2014/a1114.pdf Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Act 2014] As adopted.<br /> **[http://www.ihrc.ie/download/pdf/final_obs_on_the_dna_crim_justice_bill_2013_doc_ff.pdf IHRC: Observations on the Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill 2013 (March 2014)]<br /> **[https://www.europol.europa.eu/content/memberpage/ireland-767 Europol: Ireland]<br /> ** [http://oireachtasdebates.oireachtas.ie/debates%20authoring/debateswebpack.nsf/takes/dail2013100900016?opendocument Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill 2013: Second Stage (9th October 2013)] Introduction of the Bill and first debate.<br /> ** [http://www.justice.ie/en/JELR/Pages/PR13000335 Department of Justice and Equality: Minister Shatter publishes legislation to establish long-awaited DNA database (11th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.oireachtas.ie/viewdoc.asp?DocID=24305&amp;&amp;CatID=59 Houses of the Oireachtas: Bill Number 93 of 2013] Procedure and documents to download as the Bill is amended.<br /> ** [http://www.iccl.ie/news/2013/09/11/watchdog-calls-for-privacy-guarantees-on-dna-data-sharing.html ICCL: Watchdog calls for privacy guarantees on DNA data sharing (11th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.oireachtas.ie/documents/bills28/bills/2013/9313/b9313d.pdf Ireland: Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill 2013 (11th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.oireachtas.ie/documents/bills28/bills/2013/9313/b9313dmemo.pdf Ireland DNA Bill: Explanatory Memorandum (11th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.justice.ie/en/JELR/Pages/PR13000335 Department of Justice and Equality: Minister Shatter publishes legislation to establish long-awaited DNA database (11th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://ulir.ul.ie/handle/10344/3258 O'Dwyer: DNA and the criminal process: 'striking the right balance': the case for a 'reflective' approach (2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.humanrights.ie/index.php/2011/02/28/guest-post-irish-innocence-project/ Human Rights in Ireland Guest Post: Irish Innocence Project and DNA databases (28th February 2011)]<br /> ** [http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/justice/evidence/dna_evidence.html Citizens Information: DNA evidence (February 2011)]<br /> ** [http://www.oireachtas.ie/viewdoc.asp?DocID=13886 Ireland: CRIMINAL JUSTICE (FORENSIC EVIDENCE AND DNA DATABASE SYSTEM) BILL 2010]<br /> ** [http://aberdeen.academia.edu/LizCampbell/Papers/164283/The_Development_of_a_DNA_Database_in_Ireland_-_Assessing_the_Proposed_Legislation Campbell L (2010) The Development of a DNA Database in Ireland - Assessing the Proposed Legislation. Irish Law Times]<br /> ** [http://humanrights.ie/civil-liberties/blog-carnival-some-pros-and-cons-of-the-dna-database-system-bill-2010/ Blog Carnival - Some Pros and Cons of the DNA Database System Bill 2010 (4th May 2010)]<br /> ** [http://www.iccl.ie/news/2010/01/19/rights-watchdog-to-scrutinise-privacy-safeguards-in-dna-database-bill.html ICCL: Rights watchdog to scrutinise privacy safeguards in DNA Database Bill (19th January 2010)]<br /> ** [http://www.edri.org/edrigram/number8.1/irish-law-dna-database EDRI: An Irish law for a DNA Database (13th January 2010)]<br /> ** [http://www.rte.ie/science/forensic.pdf Irish Council for Bioethics: In your blood: Forensic DNA databases (2007)]<br /> ** [http://www.lawreform.ie/_fileupload/Reports/rDNADatabase.pdf Law Reform Commission: The establishment of a DNA database (2005)]<br /> ** [http://www.iccl.ie/-human-rights-compatibility-of-a-dna-database-.html ICCL: Human Rights Compatibility of a DNA Database (10th October 2003)]<br /> ** [http://www.iccl.ie/-iccl-position-paper-on-the-establishment-of-a-dna-database-2003.html ICCL Position Paper on the Establishment of a DNA Database 2003 (1st October 2003)]<br /> <br /> * Press articles<br /> **[https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41698463.html Irish Examiner: DNA database assisted in 1,000 criminal cases during 2024 (3rd September 20250]<br /> **[https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22131102/ RTE Radio 1: Is Ireland's DNA Database at risk of a cyber attack? (10th August 2022)]<br /> **[https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-30889510.html: Irish Examiner: Ireland joins DNA sharing system in fight against crime (3rd December 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.thejournal.ie/dna-database-3-4030517-May2018/ The Journal: DNA database helped match offenders to at least 30 violent crimes last year (24th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/dna-database-leads-to-backlog-of-drugs-cases-1.3141080 Irish Times: DNA database leads to backlog of drugs cases (3rd July 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/interpol-investigating-mans-remains-that-have-been-kept-in-an-irish-morgue-for-five-years-35709702.html Independent: Interpol investigating man's remains that have been kept in an Irish morgue for five years (14th May 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.limerickleader.ie/news/home/249521/interpol-investigate-identity-of-remains-in-limerick-morgue-for-five-years.html Limerick Leader: Interpol investigate identity of remains in Limerick morgue for five years (11th May 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/state-s-forensic-scientists-get-modern-lab-after-40-year-wait-1.3078264 Irish Times: State’s forensic scientists get modern lab after 40-year wait (10th May 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/new-forensics-laboratory-will-help-future-proof-irelands-justice-infrastructure-789054.html Breaking News: New forensics laboratory 'will help future-proof Ireland's justice infrastructure'(10th May 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.leinsterleader.ie/news/local-news/249132/csi-kildare-sod-turned-this-morning-on-kildare-s-new-criminal-forensic-laboratory.html Leinster Leader: CSI Kildare – Sod turned this morning on Kildare's new criminal forensic laboratory (10th May 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/csi-baile-atha-cliath-inside-irelands-first-dna-database-35681669.html Independent: CSI Baile Atha Cliath: Inside Ireland's first DNA database (7th May 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/almost-400-people-linked-to-crimes-including-murders-sexual-assaults-since-the-new-dna-database-went-live-35686025.html Independent: Almost 400 people linked to crimes - including murders, sexual assaults - since the new DNA database went live (6th May 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/investigators-now-able-to-link-dna-to-suspect-in-20-of-crimes-1.3074311 Irish Times: Investigators now able to link DNA to suspect in 20% of crimes (6th May 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/new-forensics-lab-set-to-bring-dna-analysis-to-international-levels-1.3037964 Irish Times: New forensics lab set to bring DNA analysis to international levels (5th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.irishlegal.com/6820/nearly-11000-samples-now-in-national-dna-database/# Irish Legal News: Nearly 11,000 samples now in national DNA database (14th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/11000-dna-samples-taken-35520932.html Independent: 11,000 DNA samples taken (11th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.bignewsnetwork.com/news/250515595/rape-investigation-hits-new-roadblock-taxi-drivers-might-refuse-to-give-dna-samples Big News Network: Rape investigation hits new roadblock: Taxi drivers might refuse to give DNA samples (29th December 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.thesun.ie/news/356382/84-taxi-drivers-dna-samples-wanted-by-gardai-for-rape-investigation-in-dublin/ The Irish Sun: DNA samples from 84 Dublin taxi drivers as part of rape investigation but many ‘won’t be willing to volunteer’(28th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/dna-database-links-530-crimes-to-suspects-434636.html Irish Examiner: DNA database links 530 crimes to suspects (10th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/trevor-deely-s-father-delighted-search-for-answers-to-continue-1.2896761 The Irish Times: Trevor Deely’s father ‘delighted’ search for answers to continue (7th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/database-of-dna-solved-burglaries-430232.html Irish Examiner: Database of DNA solved burglaries (13th November 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.irishlegal.com/5571/budget-2017-fitzgerald-welcomes-e85m-increase-in-justice-budget/ Irish Legal: Budget 2017: Fitzgerald welcomes €85m increase in justice budget (12th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/building-of-forensic-lab-could-begin-earlier-405976.html Irish Examiner: Building of forensic lab could begin earlier (21th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.ie/opinion/comment/veronica-guerin-20th-anniversary-veronicas-death-taught-us-that-the-pursuit-of-justice-must-be-relentless-34831954.html Independent: Veronica Guerin 20th anniversary: Veronica's death taught us that the pursuit of justice must be relentless (25th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/crime/new-dna-database-helps-garda-to-solve-more-than-200-crimes-34798698.html Independent: New DNA database helps gardaí to solve more than 200 crimes (14th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.herald.ie/news/courts/success-of-dna-database-hailed-as-tests-due-on-missing-boys-schoolbag-34798061.html Herald: Success of DNA database hailed as tests due on missing boy's schoolbag (14th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.irishlegal.com/4517/irish-dna-database-links-over-130-people-to-crimes/ Irish Legal News: Irish DNA database links over 130 people to crimes (14th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.98fm.com/DNA-Database-Helps-Gardai-Solve-More-Than-200-Crimes- 98FM: DNA Database Helps Gardai Solve More Than 200 Crimes (14th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/database-of-dna-helps-to-solve-215-crimes-404376.html Irish Examiner: Database of DNA helps to solve 215 crimes (11th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/governments-decision-to-delay-in-forensic-lab-funds-cynical-391170.html Irish Examiner: Government's decision to delay in forensic lab funds ‘cynical’ (5th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/poor-lab-facilities-are-big-risk-to-evidence-says-forensic-chief-390945.html Irish Examiner: Poor lab facilities are ‘big risk’ to evidence and successful convictions says forensic chief (4th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.irishexaminer.com/viewpoints/analysis/the-state-cant-claim-ignorance-of-dna-disaster-risk-390911.html Irish Examiner: The State can’t claim ignorance of DNA disaster risk (4th April, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.herald.ie/news/suspect-now-linked-to-two-crimes-thanks-to-new-dna-database-34411647.html Herald: Suspect now linked to two crimes thanks to new DNA database (1st February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/tests-on-bags-that-held-limbs-of-kenneth-obrien-may-take-two-weeks-378374.html Irish Examiner: Tests on bags that held limbs of Kenneth O'Brien may take two weeks (27th January, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/making-a-murderer-how-safe-is-our-criminal-justice-system-1.2502296 The Irish Times: ‘Making A Murderer’: How safe is our criminal justice system? (22th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/garda-appeal-in-bid-to-find-murder-scene-after-discovery-a-torso-on-the-grand-canal-376864.html The Irish Examiner: Garda appeal in bid to find murder scene after discovery a torso on the Grand Canal (19th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/forensic-science-ireland-chief-not-impressed-at-building-wait-374579.html Irish Examiner: Forensic Science Ireland chief ‘not impressed’ at building wait (6th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/dna-database-has-linked-burglar-to-14-different-crime-scenes-34332896.html Independent: DNA database has linked burglar to 14 different crime scenes (4th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.herald.ie/news/dna-technicians-link-burglar-to-14-crime-scenes-34332325.html Herald: DNA technicians link burglar to 14 crime scenes (4th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sundayworld.com/news/crimedesk/burglar-linked-to-14-other-crimes-by-dna-technicians Sundayworld: Burglar linked to 14 other crimes by DNA technicians (4th January 2015)].<br /> **[http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/the-hightech-laboratory-putting-killers-behind-bars-34332895.html Independent: The high-tech laboratory putting killers behind bars (4th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/more-than-9000-people-reported-missing-in-ireland-last-year-alone-369355.html Irish Examiner: More than 9,000 people reported missing in Ireland last year alone (3rd December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.rte.ie/news/2015/1120/748138-dna-database/ RTE News: National DNA database for criminals is launched (20th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.laois-nationalist.ie/2015/11/20/new-dna-database-goes-live-samples-to-be-taken-from-criminals/ Laois Nationalist: New DNA database goes live; sample to be taken from criminals (20th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://utv.ie/News/2015/11/19/Gardai-to-begin-storing-criminals-DNA-49179 UTV Ireland: Gardaí to begin storing criminals' DNA (19th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://utv.ie/News/2015/11/16/Rural-crime-North-Tipperary-farms-targeted-by-gangs-48945 UTV Ireland: Rural crime: North Tipperary farms targeted by gangs (16th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.herald.ie/news/dna-database-to-close-the-net-on-serial-offenders-34198984.html Herald: DNA database to 'close the net on serial offenders' (14th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/dna-database-garda%C3%AD-to-take-bodily-samples-from-suspects-1.2428983 The Irish Times: DNA database: gardaí to take bodily samples from suspects (13th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thejournal.ie/new-dna-database-ireland-2443101-Nov2015/ The Journal: New DNA database will ‘close the net’ on serial offenders (13th November 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.newstalk.com/reader/47.301/59214/0/ Newstalk: New Irish DNA database to go live from next Friday (13th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://utv.ie/News/2015/11/13/New-DNA-Database-will-greatly-assist-Gardai-48820 UTV Ireland: 'New DNA Database will greatly assist Gardaí' (13th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/fitzgerald-says-tide-is-now-turning-against-the-criminals-34164596.html Independent: Fitzgerald says tide is now turning against the criminals (3th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/new-dna-database-sex-offenders-6708218 Irish Mirror: New DNA database for sex offenders could lead to up to 1,000 arrests (26th October 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.sundayworld.com/news/crimedesk/sex-offender-dna-database-could-lead-to-thousands-of-follow-up-arrests sundayworld.com: New sex offender DNA database could lead to thousands of follow-up arrests (26th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.ie/business/budget/news/garda-promised-the-resources-to-set-up-special-patrols-to-target-scourge-of-travelling-crime-gangs-31608640.html Independent: Gardaí promised the resources to set up special patrols to target scourge of travelling crime gangs (14 October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/budget-2016-it-would-take-50-years-to-return-to-2011-garda-levels-at-recruitment-rate-358767.html Irish Examiner: Budget 2016: It would take 50 years to return to 2011 garda levels at recruitment rate (12 October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.ie/opinion/comment/action-is-needed-now-to-tackle-the-nationwide-crime-wave-31575847.html Independent: Action is needed now to tackle the nationwide crime wave (2nd October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.irishtimes.com/news/science/in-the-future-dna-could-put-a-face-to-the-crime-1.2261282 Irish Times: In the future, DNA could put a face to the crime (1st July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/still-no-dna-database-12-months-on-31336675.html Independent: Still no DNA database, 12 months on (30th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/sticking-plaster-crisis-at-forensic-body-director-321072.html Irish Examiner: 'Sticking plaster crisis' at forensic body: Director (30th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/forensic-science-agency-in-crisis-mode-320565.html Irish Examiner: Forensic science agency 'in crisis mode' (26th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thejournal.ie/dna-database-garda-resources-pq-1859837-Jan2015/ The Journal: New national DNA database to become operational this year (2nd January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newstalk.ie/Calls-for-DNA-database-following-discovery-of-body-parts NewsTalk: Calls for DNA database as investigation into body parts continues (13th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/dna-database-bill-passed-1.1831530 Irish Times: DNA database Bill passed (16th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/legislation-passed-to-establish-dna-database-271810.html Irish Examiner: Legislation passed to establish DNA database (12th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.newstalk.ie/Legislation-passed-to-establish-Irish-DNA-database Legislation passed to establish Irish DNA database (11th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/lsquoobliviousrsquo-nature-eventually-led-to-shatter-falling-on-his-sword-267997.html Irish Examiner: 'Oblivious' nature eventually led to Shatter falling on his sword (9th May 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.thejournal.ie/oireachtas-agenda-1-may-1441045-May2014/ The Journal: Homelessness and taking DNA samples from suspected criminals (1st May 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/human-rights-body-warns-over-mass-dna-screening-1.1759048 The Irish Times: Human rights body warns over mass DNA screening (11th April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/dna-database-moves-a-step-closer-261786.html Irish Examiner: DNA database moves a step closer (13th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/dna-database-bill-critically-important-says-shatter-1.1722084 Irish Times: DNA database Bill critically important, says Shatter (12th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.ie/business/irish/dna-database-could-help-prevent-500m-in-stock-being-shoplifted-29717304.html Independent: DNA database could help prevent Euros500m in stock being shoplifted (1st November 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/oireachtas/shatter-introduces-landmark-dna-database-bill-1.1555552 Irish Times: Shatter introduces 'landmark' DNA database Bill (9th October 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.thejournal.ie/oireachtas-agenda-gambling-dna-budget-1119693-Oct2013/ The Journal: Overhanging trees, gambling and everything else happening in Leinster House today (9th October 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.thejournal.ie/alan-shatter-dna-database-crime-human-rights-1121319-Oct2013/ The Journal: Shatter: DNA database strikes balance between tackling crime and respecting human rights (9th October 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/gardai-get-power-to-retain-dna-for-six-years-on-new-database-29573185.html Independent: Gardai get power to retain DNA for six years on new database (12th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/dna-data-to-respect-human-rights-29571344.html Belfast Telegraph: DNA data 'to respect human rights' (12th September 2013) ]<br /> ** [http://www.thejournal.ie/readme/considered-and-informed-debate-about-a-dna-database-is-vital-1079611-Sep2013/ The Journal: Column: Considered and informed debate about a DNA database is vital (12th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/reworked-dna-bill-seeks-balance-between-privacy-and-better-crime-detection-1.1524274 The Irish Times: Reworked DNA Bill seeks balance between privacy and better crime detection (12th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.independent.ie/opinion/analysis/planned-law-requires-supervigilance-on-our-part-29573337.html Independent: Planned law requires super-vigilance on our part (12th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.rte.ie/news/2013/0911/473479-dna-database/ RTE: Sex offenders will be required to register DNA profiles for new database (12th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.thejournal.ie/poll-dna-database-1078447-Sep2013/ The Journal: Poll: Is a DNA database a good idea? (11th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.build.ie/national_news.asp?newsid=168878 Build.ie: Minister Publishes Data To Set Up A DNA Database (11th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.independent.ie/videos/irish-news/shatter-publishes-bill-to-allow-setting-up-of-dna-database-29572007.html Irish Independent: Shatter publishes bill to allow setting up of DNA database (11th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.thejournal.ie/dna-database-1079092-Sep2013/ The Journal: DNA database is one more tool that will help catch perpetrators, says RCNI (11th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/new-dna-database-will-have-profiles-of-1000-sex-offenders-29571368.html Independent: New DNA database will have profiles of 1,000 sex offenders (11th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/crime/justice-minister-alan-shatter-introduce-2266149 Irish Mirror: Minister Shatter to introduce DNA criminal database in new bill (11th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-24045905 BBC: DNA database to become operational in Republic of Ireland (11th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.newstalk.ie/DNA-Database:-How-DNA-profiling-works- NewsTalk: DNA profiling: What it is and how it works (11th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/criminals-convicted-of-serious-offences-to-have-dna-taken-1.1523328 The Irish Times: Criminals convicted of serious offences to have DNA taken (11th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/gbaugbojojid/ BreakingNews.ie: Shatter: New DNA database 'will respect human rights' (11th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.independent.ie/opinion/analysis/dna-database-is-welcome-but-it-will-need-safeguards-29563347.html Irish Independent: DNA database is welcome but it will need safeguards (9th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/legislation-on-dna-database-due-next-week-29557182.html Irish Independent: Legislation on DNA database due next week (6th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.build.ie/national_news.asp?newsid=168671 Build.ie: Shatter To Publish DNA Database Bill (6th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/criminals-will-be-forced-to-give-dna-sample-under-new-legislation-1.1517882 Irish Times: Criminals will be forced to give DNA sample under new legislation (6th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.rte.ie/news/2013/0905/472482-dail-reform/ RTE: Cabinet discusses Dail reform and DNA database (5th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.dublinpeople.com/article.php?id=2663&amp;l=100 Dublin People: Minister prepares to bring in DNA database for assault (5th August 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.herald.ie/news/shatter-to-launch-dna-database-29448654.html Herald: Shatter to launch DNA database (25th July 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.rte.ie/news/2013/0725/464571-dna/ RTE: Sentence length 'irrelevant' for DNA database (25th July 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.rte.ie/news/2013/0724/464357-dna-database/ RTE: Legislation to allow for DNA database expected in September (24th July 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.rte.ie/news/2012/1025/missing-campaign-dna.html#video RTE News: Group wants DNA database for missing persons (25th October 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/opinion/2012/0919/1224324160802.html Irish Times: DNA database (19th September 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/finance/2012/0917/1224324089281.html Irish Times: Lack of DNA database is a national disgrace (17th September 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/opinion/2012/0825/1224322962393.html Irish Times: National DNA database needed to tackle crime (25th August 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.independent.ie/national-news/lack-of-dna-database-lets-criminals-off-hook-say-top-investigators-3105455.html Irish Independent: Lack of DNA database lets criminals off hook, say top investigators (12th May 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2012/0511/1224315908049.html Irish Times: State urged to take DNA from remains of unidentified people (11th May 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.herald.ie/news/detectives-get-massive-boost-with-move-to-dna-database-2995989.html Herald: Detectives get massive boost with move to DNA database (21st January 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sciencetoday/2011/0929/1224304927476.html Irish Times: CSI Dublin (29th September 2011)]<br /> ** [http://www.thejournal.ie/prisoners-will-be-forced-to-give-dna-samples-for-national-crime-database-report-129120-Apr2011/ The Journal: Prisoners will be forced to give DNA samples for national crime database - report (30th April 2011)]<br /> ** [http://www.thejournal.ie/shatter-to-prioritise-laws-creating-national-dna-database-124385-Apr2011/ The Journal: Shatter to prioritise laws creating national DNA database (21st April 2011)]<br /> ** [http://www.independent.ie/national-news/anticorruption-law-to-tackle-rogue-bankers-2568382.html Irish Independent: Anti-corruption law to tackle rogue bankers (7th March 2011)]&lt;br/&gt; Reports that the new Irish Government &quot;will press ahead with the long-awaited DNA database to help the investigation of serious sexual and violent offences&quot;.<br /> ** [http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2010/0429/1224269287886.html The Irish Times: Call to destroy DNA profiles of people not charged or acquitted (29th April 2010)]<br /> ** [http://www.sbpost.ie/news/ireland/concerns-over-holding-criminals-dna-data-46688.html The Sunday Business Post: Concerns over holding criminals' DNA data (10th January 2010)]<br /> ** [http://www.independent.ie/national-news/gardai-get-new-powers-to-collect-dna-from-bodies-1983261.html Independent: Gardai get new powers to collect DNA from bodies (21st December 2009)]<br /> ** [http://www.sbpost.ie/news/ireland/new-dna-bill-faces-opposition-46369.html The Post: New DNA bill faces opposition (20th December 2009)]<br /> ** [http://www.sbpost.ie/news/suspects-forced-to-give-dna-samples-under-new-legislation-46388.html The Post: Suspects forced to give DNA samples under new legislation (20th December 2009)]<br /> ** [http://breakingnews.iol.ie/news/ireland/national-dna-database-to-be-created-438989.html IrelandOnline: National DNA database to be created (20th December 2009)]<br /> ** [http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2009/1210/1224260426869.html Irish Times: Pay cuts make up bulk of Gardai saving (10th December 2009)]&lt;br/&gt; Reports 4 million euros allocated to a new DNA database.<br /> ** [http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/1210/justice.html RTE: Bill next week on DNA database (10th December 2009)]<br /> <br /> ==Detailed analysis==<br /> CRG analysis of a previous version of the Bill (from 2010)<br /> <br /> '''I. Law on Point'''<br /> <br /> Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill of 2010&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn2&quot;&gt; Key definitions in subsection (1) include: ‘‘EFÉ’’, ‘‘DNA profile’’, ‘‘intimate sample’’, ‘‘non-intimate sample’’, ‘‘match’’, ‘‘protected person’’. <br /> <br /> ‘‘EFÉ’’ refers to Eolaíocht Fhóiréinseach Éireann — the new name for the Forensic Science Laboratory of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. <br /> <br /> ‘‘DNA profile’’ in relation to a person is confined to information derived from the non-coding part of DNA which refers to the chromosome regions of a person’s DNA that are not known to provide any functional properties of the person. <br /> <br /> ‘‘intimate sample’’ refers to: a sample of blood, pubic hair or urine; a swab from a genital region or a body orifice (other than the mouth), or a dental impression. <br /> <br /> ‘‘non-intimate sample’’ refers to: a sample of saliva, hair other than pubic hair or a nail or any material found under the nail; a swab from any part of the body including the mouth but not from any other body orifice or a genital region; or a skin impression (such as a foot print). Subsection (4) provides that references to the mouth are to be interpreted as including references to the inside of the mouth. <br /> <br /> ‘‘match’’ refers to the relationship between two DNA profiles and ‘‘means that there is such a degree of correspondence between them that they are indistinguishable and it is probable that they relate to the same person, and the degree of probability can be indicated statistically.’’ <br /> <br /> ‘‘protected person’’ refers to a person (including a child) who by reason of a mental or physical disability lacks the capacity to understand the general nature and effect of the taking of a sample from him or her, or to indicate (by speech, sign language or any other means of communication) whether he or she consents to a sample being taken from him or her. Subsection (2) excludes intoxication whether by alcohol, drugs or other substances from the meaning of ‘‘mental or physical disability’’. Subsection (7) provides that the fact that a person is regarded as a protected person for the purposes of the Bill does not have any bearing on whether he or she lacks capacity for other purposes.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> '''II. Entry Criteria'''<br /> <br /> ''Section 56 ''provides that EFÉ shall establish the DNA Database System as soon as may be after commencement of this section. The System shall comprise 2 divisions: the investigation division and the identification division. The investigation division is to contain the following indexes of DNA profiles: the crime scene index, the reference index and the elimination indexes. The identification division is to contain one index of DNA profiles, the missing and unknown persons index. Each index is also to contain information that may be used to identify the sample from which each profile was generated. <br /> <br /> ''Section 57 ''restricts the purposes for which the System may be used to the investigation of criminal offences and the finding or identification of missing persons, the identification of seriously ill, or severely injured, persons who are unable to indicate their identity or the identification of the bodies of unknown deceased persons. Subsection (2) is illustrative of these purposes. <br /> <br /> ''Section 58 ''provides that the crime scene index shall contain DNA profiles generated from samples of biological material found at, or recovered from, crime scenes. Crime scene samples predating the commencement of the Bill are included. Crime scene is defined for the purposes of the Bill. <br /> <br /> ''Section 59 ''provides that the reference index shall contain DNA profiles generated from samples taken from persons under sections 11, 12, and 13 (i.e. from person in Garda custody), section 27 (in accordance with 27(7) to (9) — certain volunteers who specifically consent to the entry of their profiles in the System) and 30, 31, 33, (offenders and former offenders) and 34 (deceased suspects). <br /> <br /> ''Section 60 ''provides that the elimination (Garda Síochána) index shall contain DNA profiles generated from samples taken under sections 39 (from certain Garda personnel). <br /> <br /> ''Section 61 ''provides that the elimination (crime scene investigators) index shall contain DNA profiles generated from samples taken under sections 40 (from certain Garda personnel), 41 (staff members of EFÉ) and 42 (certain prescribed persons). <br /> <br /> ''Section 62 ''provides that the elimination (prescribed persons) index shall contain DNA profiles generated from samples taken under section 42 (from certain prescribed persons). <br /> <br /> ''Section 63 ''provides that the missing and unknown persons index shall contain profiles generated from samples taken under sections 46 (missing persons), 47 (seriously ill or severely injured persons) and 48 (unknown deceased persons). <br /> <br /> Section 64 provides that EFÉ shall establish and operate the DNA Database System in accordance with the Bill. Subsection (2) is illustrative of the functions that EFÉ will be required to perform in relation to the System. Subsection (3) provides that the Director of EFÉ may make arrangements with other laboratories to perform one of its functions in relation to the DNA Database System — the generation of DNA profiles from samples taken under the Bill. Any such arrangements must be in compliance with the requirements of the Bill. <br /> <br /> ''Section 65 ''specifies the rules in accordance with which a DNA profile entered in an index may be compared with another profile in that index or with a DNA profile in another index. The only purpose for which a profile may be compared with another profile other than in accordance with the specified rules is for the purpose of the administration of the System. In all cases a profile entered in an index may be compared with other profiles in the same index. As regards comparisons between profiles entered in different indexes: a profile in the crime scene index may be compared with a profile in the reference index and with profiles in the elimination indexes under certain conditions; a profile in the reference index may be compared with a profile in the crime scene index or in the missing and unknown persons index; a profile entered in the missing and unknown persons index may be compared with a profile in the reference index or the crime scene index but only for the purposes of identification. Searches of the System may only be conducted by a staff member of EFÉ. Profiles entered in the System may not be compared with profiles that are not entered in the System except in accordance with sections 96 and 97 which concern international cooperation. <br /> <br /> <br /> '''III. Sample Collection'''<br /> <br /> <br /> Taking of bodily samples from persons in custody of Garda Síochána <br /> <br /> ''Section 9 ''provides that a sample or samples may be taken from a person who is detained under any of the existing Garda Síochána detention powers: section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939, section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984, section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996, and section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007. Samples may also be taken where a person is detained under any of these powers on the basis of a rearrest warrant issued under section 30A of the 1939 Act, section 10 of the 1984 Act, section 4 of the 1996 Act and section 51 of the 2007 Act. Linking the power to take samples with the detention powers means that in general the offence threshold for the taking of a sample is a maximum sentence of imprisonment of 5 years or more subject to limited exceptions in the case of the Offences Against the State Act 1939 and the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 which contain a small number of offences which do not meet the 5 year threshold. <br /> <br /> A sample or samples may be taken from a person in prison who is arrested by the Garda Síochána under section 42 of the Criminal Justice Act 1999 for the purposes of the investigation of an offence other than the offence in respect of which he or she is in prison and who is detained pursuant to section 4 of the 1984 Act. <br /> <br /> The three categories of samples that may be taken are specified: a sample under section 11 of the Bill i.e. a sample for the purpose of the generation of a DNA profile in respect of the person for entry in the DNA Database System which is to be established under section 56 and intimate and non-intimate samples under sections 12 and 13 for the purpose of proving or disproving the involvement of the person in the offence in respect of which he or she is detained i.e. for evidential purposes. <br /> <br /> ''Section 10 ''provides that it is the responsibility of the member in charge of the Garda station in which a person is detained under any of the Garda detention powers listed in section 9(''a'') through (''d'') to determine whether that person is a protected person. This determination is required because Part 2 of the Bill provides additional safeguards in respect of detained persons who are protected persons. ‘‘Member in charge’’ is defined in section 2 and refers to the member in charge appointed under the Criminal Justice Act 1984 (Treatment in Custody) Regulations 1987. In the event that the taking of an intimate sample is authorised under section 12 the opinion of the member in charge that the person is a protected person must be certified by a medical practitioner. <br /> <br /> ''Section 11 ''permits a member of the Garda Síochána to take a sample from a detained person for the purpose of generating a DNA profile for entry in the reference index of the DNA Database System— the sample is not taken for evidential purposes. A member not below the rank of sergeant must authorise the taking of the sample. Notwithstanding that the consent of the person to the taking of the sample is not required the person is to be informed of various matters before the sample is taken, including (where applicable) that reasonable force may be used in the event that he or she fails or refuses to allow the sample to be taken. Protected persons and children under 14 years of age are excluded from the application of this section. The Minister, by order, shall exclude certain offences from the scope of this section because their nature is such that evidence relating to DNA would not assist with their investigation or prosecution. As regards the application of this section to children who are 14 years or older the Minister is required to review this within 7 years of the commencement of the section and may, having regard to the outcome of the review, vary the application of the section to such children. <br /> <br /> ''Section 12 ''concerns the taking of an intimate sample from a detained person for the purposes of the investigation of the offence in respect of which the person is detained and for evidential purposes in any proceedings. If the sample taken is one which may be used to generate a DNA profile in respect of the person then the sample may also be used for the purpose of the DNA Database System. A sample of this type may only be taken if a member of the Garda Síochána not below the rank of inspector has authorised it and the appropriate written consent has been given by the detained person concerned. Before giving the necessary authorisation the member must be satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for suspecting the involvement of the person in the offence in respect of which the person concerned is detained and for believing that the sample will tend to confirm or disprove the involvement of the person in the offence. Before the detained person is requested to consent he or she must be informed of various matters including the consequences of not consenting which are detailed in section 19. <br /> <br /> ''Section 13 ''concerns the taking of a non-intimate sample from a detained person for the purposes of the investigation of the offence in respect of which the person is detained and for evidential purposes in any proceedings. If the sample taken is one which may be used to generate a DNA profile in respect of the person then the sample may also be used for the purpose of the DNA Database System. A sample of this type may only be taken if a member of the Garda Síochána not below the rank of inspector has authorised it. Unlike in the case of intimate samples under section 12 the consent of the person concerned is not required. Before giving the necessary authorisation the member must be satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for suspecting the involvement of the person in the offence in respect of which the person concerned is detained and for believing that the sample will tend to confirm or disprove the involvement of that person in the offence. Notwithstanding that the person’s consent is not required he or she is to be informed of various matters before the sample is taken including that reasonable force may be used in the event that he or she fails or refuses to allow the sample to be taken. Non-intimate samples are taken or caused to be taken by a member of the Garda Síochána. <br /> <br /> ''Section 15 ''defines the meaning of the ‘‘appropriate consent’’ which is required under section 12 before an intimate sample may be taken. In the case of an adult (i.e. a person aged 18 years or older other than a protected person) his or her consent is required. In the case of a protected person the consent of his or her parent or guardian or an order from a District Court judge under section 16 is required. In the case of a child aged 14 or older, the consent of the child and either a parent or guardian or an order from a District Court judge under section 17 is required. In the case of a child who is below the age of 14 the consent of his or her parent or guardian or an order from a District Court judge under section 17 is required. A parent or guardian may be excluded from giving consent in certain circumstances; namely where he or she is the victim of the offence, has been arrested in respect of the offence or the member in charge has reasonable grounds for suspecting that the parent or guardian is complicit in the offence concerned or is likely to obstruct the course of justice. The exclusion of one parent or guardian on one of these grounds does not prevent another parent or guardian from being asked to give consent. Before consent is sought from a parent or guardian he or she must be given the information that is required to be given to the detained person under section 12. <br /> <br /> ''Sections 16 ''and ''17 ''concern protected persons and children respectively and provide that in certain circumstances a member of the Garda Síochána not below the rank of inspector may apply to a District Court judge for an order to take an intimate sample from a protected person or child. The circumstances in which such an application may be made are where a parent or guardian: cannot be contacted despite reasonable efforts; has been contacted but indicates that he or she cannot or will not attend at the Garda station within a reasonable period of time; is excluded from giving consent under section 15; refuses to give consent in the case of a protected person or in the case of child where the child’s consent is not required (those under 14 years), or where the consent of the child is required (those aged 14 years or older) where the child has consented; or the protected person or child does not have, or it cannot be ascertained, within a reasonable period of time that he or she has a living parent or guardian from whom consent may be sought. <br /> <br /> ''Section 19 ''concerns the consequences that may follow a refusal to consent to the taking of an intimate sample. A refusal to consent without reasonable cause may give rise to an adverse inference being drawn in subsequent criminal proceedings. Such an adverse inference may be treated as corroborating any evidence to which it is relevant — it may not be the sole or main basis of a conviction. The adverse inference may not be drawn if certain steps have not been followed. The steps are that the person was told in ordinary language that a failure to consent could give rise to such an inference being drawn, that he or he was given a reasonable opportunity to consult a solicitor before refusing consent and that the request for consent was video-recorded or the person consented in writing to it not being so recorded. This section does not apply to: a protected person, a child who is under 14 years, or a child who is 14 years or older who gave the necessary consent but whose parent or guardian refused consent unless the child refuses to comply with a District Court order under section 17 authorising the taking of the sample. <br /> <br /> ''Section 20 ''concerns the circumstances in which a sample taken for the purposes of the DNA Database System under section 11 may be treated as a non-intimate sample taken under section 13 for evidential purposes. This may occur where during the same period of detention a sample has been taken under section 11 and a decision is subsequently made that a non-intimate sample under section 13 is required for the purposes of the investigation at hand i.e. to prove or disprove the person’s involvement in the offence in connection with which he or she is detained. Before a section 11 sample may be treated as a section 13 sample similar procedures that apply to the taking of a section 13 sample must be followed — a member not below the rank of inspector must authorise the change of use of the sample and the person must be informed of certain matters including that the result of forensic tests on the sample may be used in evidence. <br /> <br /> ''Section 24 ''sets out the circumstances in which a section 11 or section 13 sample may be taken with the use of reasonable force. The use of force is not permitted to take section 11 samples from children or section 13 samples from children under 12 years. Force does not apply in the case of samples taken under section 12 i.e. intimate samples. Reasonable force must be authorised by a member of the Garda Síochána not below the rank of superintendent. The detained person must be informed in advance of the intention to use reasonable force and that the necessary authorisation has been given. The use of reasonable force must be observed by a member not below the rank of inspector who is to determine the number of members necessary. The taking of a sample with the use of reasonable force must be video-recorded. Special provisions apply in case of protected persons and children (where section 13 samples are required) — a person other than a member of the Garda Síochána must be present when force is being used to take a sample unless the protected person or child indicates that he or she does not wish to have the person present. The person may be the parent/guardian or adult relative or other adult reasonably named by the person who attends at the Garda or in their absence or exclusion under section 21 or 22 another adult nominated by the member in charge. <br /> <br /> <br /> Taking of samples from volunteers to generate DNA profiles <br /> <br /> ''Section 27 ''provides that a member of the Garda Síochána or an authorised person may request a person i.e. a volunteer to have a sample taken for the purpose of generating a DNA profile in respect of him or her in relation to the investigation of a particular offence or an incident that may involve the commission of an offence. This section does not apply to persons in the custody of the Garda Síochána or offenders who may be sampled under section 30 or 31. An authorised person refers to a person appointed in writing under section 104 by a member not below the rank of superintendent for the purposes of sections 39 and 40 and Parts 3 and 6. In the event that the DNA profile of a victim or a person reasonably considered to be a victim is required in relation to the investigation of an offence or incident this section applies i.e. he or she is to be treated as a volunteer. Before seeking the consent of a volunteer to the taking of a sample the member or authorised person must inform the volunteer of certain matters including that he or she is not obliged to provide the sample. The volunteer’s consent must be in writing. <br /> <br /> In general profiles generated from samples taken from volunteers will not be entered in the DNA Database System — they will be retained for use in connection with the particular offence/incident only. Subsections (7) to (9) provide an exception to this general rule. A member not below the rank of sergeant may at the time that a sample is being taken under this section from a volunteer (or afterwards), inform the volunteer (other than a protected person, a child, or a victim or a person reasonably considered to be a victim) that he or she may consent to the entry of his or her profile in the reference index of the DNA Database System. This consent is a separate consent to the consent required to the taking of the sample in relation to a particular investigation or incident but must also be in writing. The person must be informed of certain matters before his or her profile may be entered in the reference index including that he or she is not obliged to consent to its entry, the effect of such entry and the rules governing the destruction of the sample and the removal of the profile from the System. <br /> <br /> ''Section 28 ''sets out the circumstances in which a mass screening of a class of persons defined by certain characteristics may be conducted. It provides that a mass screening must be authorised by a member not below the rank of chief superintendent. In order to authorise a mass screening the member must have reasonable grounds for believing that the mass screening of the target class is likely to further the investigation of the offence and is a reasonable and proportionate measure to be taken in the investigation of that offence. A mass screening may only be conducted in respect of a relevant offence which is defined in section 2(1) as an offence in respect of which a person may be detained under any of the Garda detention powers listed in section 9(''a'')to(''d'') — generally offences which attract a maximum sentence of 5 years or more. The target class may be determined by sex, age, kinship, geographic area, time, or any other matter which the authorising member considers appropriate. A person who comes within the target class is a volunteer and therefore is not obliged to accede to a request to provide a sample. His or her written consent is required. As is the case with all volunteers, he or she must be informed of certain matters before his or her consent is sought. A sample taken as part of a mass screening may not be used for the purposes of the DNA Database System — it is tested and retained for the purposes of the investigation of the relevant offence in respect of which it was taken. <br /> <br /> <br /> Taking of samples from other persons or bodies for reference index of DNA Database System <br /> <br /> ''Section 30 ''concerns adult offenders. It provides that a sample may be taken for the purpose of generating a DNA profile in respect of the person for entry in the reference index of the DNA Database System from offenders who: on commencement of the section are still subject to sentence in connection with a relevant offence, are sentenced after commencement (whether convicted before or after commencement) in respect of a relevant offence, are serving sentences of imprisonment in the State following transfer (whether before or after commencement of the section) under the Transfer of Sentenced Persons Act 1995 or the Transfer of Execution of Sentences Act 2005 in respect of an offence that corresponds to a relevant offence, and persons who (on or after commencement of the section) are subject to the notification requirements of Part 2 of the Sex Offenders Act 2001. <br /> <br /> The sample is to be taken as soon as practicable after a person comes within one of the eligible categories and in any event before expiry of the sentence or the notification requirements. Where the offender is in prison the sample will be taken by a prison officer following authorisation by the prison governor (who may delegate his/her powers under section 107). Where the offender is not in prison the sample may be taken by a member of the Garda Síochána where an authorisation to do so has been given by a member not below the rank of sergeant and the offender attends at a station for that purpose pursuant to ‘‘a notice to attend’’ issued by a member not below the rank of inspector. Non-compliance with the notice to attend without reasonable cause may result in the offender being prosecuted summarily. The section specifies the information that is to be given to the offender by the prison officer or the member, as the case may be, before the sample is taken. <br /> <br /> ''Section 31 ''concerns child offenders. For the purposes of this section ‘‘child’’ is not limited to persons under 18 years of age — a wider definition is required having regard to section 155(2) of the Children Act 2001 which allows certain offenders detained in children detention schools to remain for a period up to six months after attaining the age of 18 years. The section provides that a sample may be taken for the purpose of generating a DNA profile in respect of a child offender for entry in the reference index of the DNA Database System from children who: on commencement of the section are still subject to sentence in connection with a relevant offence, are sentenced to detention after commencement (whether convicted before or after commencement) in respect of a relevant offence, are serving sentences of detention in the State following transfer (whether before or after commencement of the section) under the Transfer of Sentenced Persons Act 1995 or the Transfer of Execution of Sentences Act 2005 in respect of an offence that corresponds to a relevant offence, and child offenders who (on or after commencement of the section) are subject to the notification requirements of Part 2 of the Sex Offenders Act 2001. <br /> <br /> ''Section 32 ''contains the criteria that must be met before a person comes within the term ‘‘former offender’’. A former offender is a person who is no longer subject to a sentence for a relevant offence (or a corresponding offence in the case of convictions in other jurisdictions) or in the case of a sex offender, is no longer subject to notification requirements under the Sex Offenders Act 2001 (or corresponding requirements in the case of convictions in other jurisdictions). A person is not a former offender for the purpose of this section: if his /her DNA profile is already entered in the reference index of the DNA Database (in so far as that can be ascertained) and a member of the Garda Síochána or a judge of the District Court is not satisfied having regard to a range of specified factors that it is appropriate that a sample be taken under section 33; the person concerned is not ordinarily resident in the State or does not have his or her principal residence in the State; and a period of 10 years has elapsed since the expiry of the last sentence for a relevant offence of which the person was convicted or, in the case of a sex offender, since the end of the last notification period to which he or she was subject. Only certain convictions handed down when the person was a child are eligible for consideration — those triable by the Central Criminal Court and any other offences prescribed having regard to their nature and seriousness. <br /> <br /> ''Section 33 ''sets out the procedures to apply in the case of former offenders. Where a member not below the rank of superintendent is satisfied that a person is a former offender and that it is in the interests of the protection of society and desirable for the purpose of assisting in the investigation of offences to have a sample taken from the person under this section the member may authorise the taking of the sample. Where such an authorisation has been given a member may request the former offender concerned to attend at the station for the purpose of having the sample taken. The person shall be put on notice that if he or she does not attend an ''ex parte ''application may be made to a District Court judge for an order authorising the sending of a notice to attend — failure to comply with which without reasonable cause is a summary offence. Should an application to a District Court judge be necessary it must be made by a member not below the rank of superintendent. In the event that the person is prosecuted for not complying with the court order it shall be a defence for him or her to show that he or she is not a former offender. Before a sample is taken under this section the former offender must be given certain information. <br /> <br /> ''Section 34 ''allows a sample to be taken from the body of a deceased person for the purpose of generating a DNA profile in respect of the person to be entered in the reference index of the DNA Database System. The taking of such a sample must be authorised by a District Court judge on the application of a member not below the rank of superintendent. An application may be made where the member has reasonable grounds for suspecting that the person, prior to his or her death, has committed a relevant offence and that the taking of a sample will further the investigation of the offence concerned. The judge may make further orders in relation to entry, search and seizure on the application of the member in order to allow the order to take the sample to be executed. Samples under this section are to be taken by registered medical practitioners or any other prescribed persons. A profile entered in the reference index of the System in accordance with this section may be compared with the other profiles in that index and with the profiles contained in the crime scene index of the System in accordance with section 65(3). Once this exercise has been completed the profile is to be removed from the System and the sample destroyed unless the member in charge of the investigation of the offence concerned is satisfied that the sample and profile should be retained for the purposes of that investigation. This section does not authorise the exhumation of a body. <br /> <br /> ''Section 35 ''sets out the circumstances in which reasonable force may be used to take samples under Part 4. Reasonable force may only be used to take samples under this Part where the person concerned is in prison, a children detention school or other place of detention. Reasonable force must be authorised by the governor of the prison/place of detention or the director of the children detention school. The person must be informed in advance of the intention to use reasonable force and that the necessary authorisation has been given. The use of reasonable force must be observed by the governor/director of the children detention school who is to determine the number of prison officers/staff of the children detention school that is reasonably necessary for the purposes of the section. The taking of a sample with the use of reasonable force must be video-recorded. <br /> <br /> <br /> Taking of samples from persons or bodies for purposes of identification division of DNA Database System<br /> <br /> ''Section 46 ''concerns missing persons, whether they went missing before or after commencement. It provides that a sample may be taken in relation to such a person from his or her clothing or other belongings or from his or her blood relatives for the purposes of the missing and unknown persons index of the DNA Database System. A sample may only be taken for the purposes of the Garda investigation of the disappearance of the person if the circumstances of the disappearance so require or following a natural or other disaster, one or more persons are missing. Authorisation is required at inspector level or above for the taking of the sample. The authorisation may only be given if the member giving it believes that the taking of the sample and the entry of the related DNA profile in the missing and unknown persons index of the DNA Database System may assist with finding or identifying the missing person. Before a sample may be taken from a blood relative his or her consent must be obtained in writing. Such a person is to be given certain information before the sample is taken. A sample, in the case of a blood relative, is restricted to a mouth swab or plucked head hairs (as set out in section 2(3)). A sample relating to a missing person that is in the possession of the Garda Síochána or EFÉ arising from the investigation into the disappearance of the person may be used for the purposes of this section. <br /> <br /> ''Section 47 ''concerns persons who are seriously ill or severely injured and who, by reason of that illness or injury, cannot identify themselves. It provides that a sample (restricted to a mouth swab or plucked head hair) may be taken from such a person for the purposes of the missing and unknown persons index of the DNA Database System on the authorisation of the High Court. A court application may only be made where: a medical practitioner certifies that the person concerned is suffering from a serious illness or has sustained a severe injury by reason of which he or she is unable to identify him or herself and that inability is likely to endure for a prolonged period; and the person concerned (other than a child or a protected person) has been consulted with regard to the making of the application in so far as that is possible. A court application may be made by the Health Services Executive, the owner or manager of a hospital or nursing home or the Garda Commissioner. The matters of which the High Court has to be satisfied before making an order are specified. A sample taken under this section must be taken by a medical practitioner/nurse or any other prescribed person. <br /> <br /> ''Section 48 ''concerns unknown deceased persons. It provides that a coroner to whom the death of the unknown deceased person is reportable may authorise the taking of a sample from the body of the person for the purposes of the missing and unknown persons index of the DNA Database System where he or she has reason to believe that such a course of action may assist with identifying the person. The coroner is to inform the superintendent of the Garda district in which the unknown deceased person was located of the giving of the authorisation. A sample taken under this section must be taken by a medical practitioner or any other prescribed person. A sample taken from the body of the unknown deceased person already in the possession of the coroner may be used for the purposes of this section. <br /> <br /> <br /> '''Removal Criteria and Sample Retention '''<br /> <br /> ''Section 72 ''defines who constitutes an applicant for the purposes of section 74 (i.e. who may apply to the Commissioner for the destruction of his or her sample and removal of a profile (if any) from the System. Subject to certain qualifications an applicant is a person who: was not proceeded against, or if proceeded against was acquitted or the proceedings were dismissed or discontinued; who is subject to an order under section 1 of the Probation of Offenders Act 1907; or whose conviction was quashed or declared to be a miscarriage of justice. In the case of a person who was not proceeded against a period of 12 months must elapse between the taking of the sample concerned and the application. Furthermore the failure to institute proceedings must not be due to the fact that the person absconded or could not be located. <br /> <br /> ''Section 73 ''provides that in exceptional circumstances a person against whom proceedings have not been brought does not have to wait for the usual period of 12 months to elapse before making an application under section 74 to the Commissioner. Subsection (2) is illustrative of what constitutes exceptional circumstances. <br /> <br /> ''Section 74 ''provides that an applicant (within the meaning of section 72) may apply in writing to the Commissioner to have his or her sample destroyed and any profile removed from the System. The Commissioner must determine the application within 12 weeks and provide written reasons. In determining the application the Commissioner must be satisfied that the person is ‘‘an applicant’’ and have regard, in particular to a range of specified matters. The Commissioner may grant the application in full or in part. Where the Commissioner does not grant the application in full or does not make a determination within the 12 weeks the applicant may appeal to the District Court. The appeal is to be on notice and shall be heard in private. <br /> <br /> ''Section 75 ''concerns former offenders. It provides that a person from whom a sample was taken under section 33 may apply to the Commissioner for the destruction of that sample/removal of that profile in the event that any conviction to which regard was had when making a determination as to whether he or she was a former offender under section 32 has been quashed or declared to be a miscarriage of justice. <br /> <br /> ''Section 76, ''subject to certain qualifications, applies a default destruction period of 3 years to samples taken under section 11, 30, 31, or 33 i.e. samples taken under Parts 2 and 4 for the purposes of the DNA Database System. <br /> <br /> ''Section 77 ''subject to certain qualifications, applies a default destruction period of 3 years to samples taken under sections 12 and 13 (intimate and non-intimate samples for evidential purposes). The circumstances in which this section applies include where the person was not proceeded against within the default destruction period, or if proceeded against was acquitted or the proceedings were dismissed or discontinued or who is subject to an order under section 1 of the Probation of Offenders Act 1907. <br /> <br /> ''Section 78 ''subject to certain qualifications, applies default removal periods of 10 years for adults and 5 years for children and protected persons in the case of DNA profiles entered in the System. The circumstances in which this section applies include where the person was not proceeded against within the relevant default removal period, or if proceeded against was acquitted or the proceedings were dismissed or discontinued or who is subject to an order under section 1 of the Probation of Offenders Act 1907. <br /> <br /> ''Section 79 ''makes an exception to the indefinite retention arrangements applicable to the DNA profiles of convicted persons entered in the System. The exception applies in the case of child offenders (other than those convicted of offences triable by the Central Criminal Court or prescribed by the Minister having regard to their nature and seriousness). A default removal period of 10 years applies subject to certain qualifications such as the child offender not being convicted of an offence within the default period. <br /> <br /> ''Section 80 ''specifies the circumstances in which a person who would otherwise come within the meaning of ‘‘applicant’’ in section 72 is excluded and in which the default removal periods in sections 78 and 79 do not apply. The circumstances are: the fact that the person was not proceeded against for an offence other than the offence in connection with which the sample was taken was due to the fact that he or she absconded or could not be located; proceedings for another offence have been instituted against the person and he or she has not been acquitted or the proceedings have not been dismissed or discontinued; the person has been convicted of another offence and that conviction has not been quashed or declared to be a miscarriage of justice. <br /> <br /> ''Section 81 ''deals with the application of the time periods under section 72 and 78 where an opportunity to take a sample from a person arose during the relevant period but was not taken (e.g. where the person was arrested and detained but a sample was not taken because his or her profile was already on the System). Where this is the case the date on which the subsequent sample could have been taken is deemed to be the date on which the first sample was taken i.e. the clock is re-started. <br /> <br /> ''Section 82 ''concerns the destruction/removal arrangements for Part 3 (volunteers). A volunteer (or in the case of a child or protected person the person who gave consent) may request the destruction of his or her sample and any profile by notice in writing to the Commissioner. Pursuant to the request the sample/profile is to be destroyed within 2 months subject to section 88. If a sample/profile has not been destroyed previously it is to be destroyed within 2 months of the completion of the investigation or any proceedings in connection with the offence in respect of which it was taken. Where a volunteer consented to the entry of his or her profile in the DNA Database System a request for destruction is to be construed as including a request for removal. In such a case the Commissioner may request the volunteer to agree to his or her profile being removed from the System but retained in connection with the particular investigation in respect of which it was taken. The written consent of the volunteer is required to such a request. <br /> <br /> ''Section 86 ''sets out the destruction arrangements to apply to a sample taken under section 43 or 44. In general once the necessary comparison between the profile generated from the sample taken under either of those sections with the crime scene sample concerned has been completed the sample and profile are to be destroyed as soon as practicable. An exception may be made where the Commissioner, or the Director, as the case may be, is satisfied that there is good reason relating to the investigation of a particular offence why the sample/profile should be retained. If such is the case the sample/profile is to be destroyed not more than 2 months after the completion of the investigation or any proceedings, which ever is the later. <br /> <br /> ''Section 87 ''concerns the destruction of samples/profiles relating to Part 6 (identification). A blood relative of a missing person (or in the case of a child or protected person the person who gave consent) may request the destruction of his or her sample and the removal of the profile by notice in writing to the Commissioner. Pursuant to the request the sample/profile is to be destroyed within 2 months. A sample/profile taken from a blood relative (if not previously destroyed) or relating to the missing person is to be destroyed and the profile removed within 2 months of the missing person having been located or identified. Similar arrangements apply in the case of samples taken from unknown persons (living or deceased). Certain qualifications apply in all cases. The section does not authorise the destruction of a sample or the removal of a profile where it is required for the purposes of: an investigation into the disappearance of a missing person or into how the unknown living person became ill or was injured or the unknown deceased person died; or an inquest. <br /> <br /> ''Section 88 ''provides that the Commissioner may apply to a District Court judge to retain a sample beyond the default destruction periods or a profile beyond the default removal periods (in sections 76, 77, 78 or 79) where there is good reason to do so. A member not below the rank of superintendent may make an application to a District Court judge to retain a sample/profile taken from a volunteer under section 27 or 28 where there is good reason relating to the investigation of the particular offence in respect of which it was taken. <br /> <br /> An application is to be on notice. The hearing is to be in private. An order may not be made unless the person concerned, where he or she applies to be heard, has been given a reasonable opportunity to be heard. <br /> <br /> ''Section 91 ''provides that the Minister may by order alter (in the main by deceasing) the default destruction periods and default removal periods specified in this Part having regard to a review conducted under section 90. ''Section 92 ''provides that where a sample is to be destroyed or a profile is to be removed the Commissioner shall request or cause to be requested EFÉ to carry out the necessary actions. ''Section 93 ''specifies the circumstances in which a person is to be notified of the destruction of a sample or the removal of a profile from the System. ''Section 94 ''provides that the references in this Part to the Commissioner, for the purposes of the application of this Part, shall be construed as references to the Ombudsman Commission. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ----<br /> &lt;references/&gt;</div>

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<p>Admin: /* Resources */</p> <hr /> <div>== Overview ==<br /> The UK’s National DNA Database (NDNAD) was the first to be established, in 1995. Two changes in the law, made by the Blair Government in 2001 and 2003, led to a massive expansion of the database. DNA samples and records were collected routinely from everyone arrested for any recordable offence, from the age of ten, and retained indefinitely whether or not they were charged or convicted. However, the law on retention was reversed following public controversy and a successful challenge in the European Court of Human Rights.<br /> <br /> The 2008 Interpol survey reports that 329,660 crime scene DNA profiles and 5,093,145 individuals' profiles, plus 163 unknown/deceased DNA profiles were held in the UK at the time of the survey. According to Interpol, the UK's DNA database grew to 400,337 crime scene DNA profiles, 6,547,187 reference DNA profiles from individuals, 97 missing persons' DNA profiles, 35 unidentified human remains DNA profiles and 43,888 other DNA profiles in 2011. As at 31 March 2015, the NDNAD held 5,766,369 DNA profiles from individuals and 486,691 from crime scenes, following removal of DNA profiles from innocent people and some children convicted of minor offences. Removing these people from the database has not reduced crime detection rates. <br /> <br /> At 31st March 2020, the DNA database held 6,568,035 individuals' DNA profiles (taken from 5,604,185 individuals, when duplicates are taken into account) and 647,378 from crime scenes (of which 213,003 had not been matched to an individual's DNA profile).<br /> <br /> Legislation covering police use of DNA is different in Scotland and Northern Ireland from the law in England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland maintain separate DNA databases, but DNA profile records loaded to these databases are also loaded to the UK's NDNAD. Thus, the UK's NDNAD holds DNA profiles from all UK police forces (as well as the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man), but the laws covering the retention of DNA profiles taken in each country differ. At 31st March 2020, individuals' DNA profiles stored on the NDNAD (including duplicates) consisted of 5,615,953 from England, 371,848 from Scotland, 365,965 from Wales, 171, 037 from Northern Ireland, and 43,230 other (this includes those from the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Ministry of Defence police forces, HM Revenue and Customs, prisoners and others).<br /> <br /> Scotland rejected plans to retain DNA records from innocent people indefinitely in 2006. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, public opposition to keeping innocent people on the DNA database grew as more cases emerged of people falsely accused of minor offences who had their DNA stored.<br /> <br /> The European Court of Human Rights ruled that the law in England and Wales breached the European Convention on Human Rights in December 2008 (in the case of [http://hudoc.echr.coe.int/sites/eng/pages/search.aspx?i=001-90051 S. and Marper v. the United Kingdom]).<br /> <br /> The UK’s Coalition Government adopted the Protection of Freedoms Act on 1st of May 2012, which came in to force at the end of October 2013. The DNA profiles and fingerprints of more than 1.7 million innocent people and children have been removed from police databases and more than 7.7 million DNA samples have also been destroyed.<br /> <br /> == Resources ==<br /> *External links<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/forensic-information-databases-annual-report-2023-to-2024/forensic-information-databases-annual-report-2023-to-2024-accessible Forensic Information Databases annual report 2023 to 2024 (11th October 2024)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/forensic-information-databases-annual-report-2022-to-2023 Forensic Information Databases annual report 2022 to 2023 (22nd May 2024)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/forensic-information-databases-annual-report-2021-to-2022 Forensic Information Databases annual report 2021 to 2022 (23rd May 2023)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/forensic-information-databases-annual-report-2020-to-2021 Forensic Information Databases annual report 2020 to 2021 (27 April 2022)] <br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/forensic-information-databases-for-research-purposes-guidance Forensic information databases for research purposes: guidance (25th January 2021)] <br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/international-dna-and-fingerprint-exchange-policy-for-the-uk International DNA and fingerprint exchange policy for the UK (6th January 2021)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/biometrics-commissioner-interim-report-december-2020 Biometrics Commissioner: interim report December 2020]<br /> **[https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/wfs2.1414 WIREs Forensic Science: The effectiveness of the current use of forensic DNA in criminal investigations in England and Wales (February 2021)] <br /> **[https://ec.europa.eu/transparency/regdoc/rep/1/2020/EN/COM-2020-857-F1-EN-ANNEX-1-PART-1.PDF European Commission: TRADE AND COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE EUROPEAN ATOMIC ENERGY COMMUNITY, OF THE ONE PART, AND THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND, OF THE OTHER PART (25th December 2020)]<br /> **[https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/qanda_20_2532 European Commission: Questions &amp; Answers: EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (24th December 2020)]<br /> ** [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/913011/NDNAD_Strategy_Board_AR_2018-2020_Web_Accessible.pdf Home Office: National DNA Database biennial report, 2018 to 2020 (2nd September 2020)]<br /> **[http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/niconsul2020-gw-fin.pdf GeneWatchUK response to the Department of Justice’s consultation on proposals to amend the legislation governing the retention of DNA and fingerprints in Northern Ireland (July 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2020-06-15.HCWS290.h&amp;s=DNA#gHCWS290.0 TheyWorkforYou: Prüm – Data Sharing Update (15th June 2020)]<br /> **[https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/873640/dna-v4.0ext1.pdf Home Office: DNA policy guidance: Version 4.0 (16th March 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.scot/news/biometrics-commissioner/ Scottish Government: Biometrics Commissioner (10th March 2020)]<br /> **[http://hudoc.echr.coe.int/eng?i=001-200817 European Court of Human Rights: CASE OF GAUGHRAN v. THE UNITED KINGDOM. Judgment, Strasbourg (13th February 2020)] Case regarding the disproportionate character of the indefinite retention of the DNA profile of a person convicted of minor offence.<br /> **[https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201719/cmselect/cmsctech/1970/1970.pdf House of Commons Science and Technology Committee: The work of the Biometrics Commissioner and the Forensic Science Regulator. Nineteenth Report of Session 2017–19 (17th July 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/international-dna-and-fingerprint-exchange-policy-for-the-uk Home Office: International DNA and fingerprint exchange policy for the UK (8th July 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-and-eu-law-enforcement-boost-co-operation-on-dna-databases Home Office: UK and EU law enforcement boost co-operation on DNA databases (14th June 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.scot/news/biometrics-commissioner-bill-published/ Scottish Government: Biometrics Commissioner (31st May 2019)]<br /> **[https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/778065/National_DNA_Database_anuual_report_2017-18_print.pdf National DNA Database Strategy Board Annual Report 2017/18]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dna-policy UK Government: DNA policy (immigration)]<br /> **[https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/715318/FINDS-SB-P-002_-_Issue_1_-_FINDS_Strategy_Board_Policy_Access_and_Use_Po....pdf Forensic Information Databases Service (FINDS):The Forensic Information Databases Strategy Board Policy for Access and Use of DNA Samples, DNA Profiles, Fingerprint Images, and Associated Data (7th June 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/mayors-office-policing-and-crime-mopac/governance-and-decision-making/mopac-decisions-0/forensic-services-prum-dna-service-delivery-plan London: Forensic Services Prüm DNA Service Delivery Plan (10th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/biometrics-commissioner-annual-report-2017 Biometrics Commissioner: annual report 2017]<br /> **[https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/713593/government_response_-_annual_report_2017.pdf Response to the Biometrics Commissioner's annual report 2017]<br /> **[http://assets.smartcdn.co.uk.s3-website-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/docs/3911_19012018095152.pdf Forensic Science Regulator: Annual Report: November 2016 - November 2017 (19th January 2018)]<br /> **[https://royalsociety.org/~/media/about-us/programmes/science-and-law/royal-society-forensic-dna-analysis-primer-for-courts.pdf Royal Society: Forensic DNA analysis: A Primer for Courts (November 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/594185/58714_Un-Num_Nat_DNA_DB_Accessible.pdf National DNA Database Strategy Board Annual Report 2015/16]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/568554/Annual_Report_of_the_Ethics_Group_2015.pdf Annual Report of The Ethics Group: National DNA Database 2015 (16th November 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/526232/55843_BC_Report_ACCESSIBLE_01.pdf Further Report by the Biometrics Commissioner on Issues Raised in his 2015 Annual Report (April 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/507104/54496_Biometrics_Commissioners_Report_Print_Ready__3_.pdf Commissioner for the retention and use of biometric material: Annual Report December 2015]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/access-and-use-of-dna-samples-profiles-and-associated-data NDNAD Strategy Board policy for access and use of DNA samples, profiles and associated data: December 2015]<br /> **[http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201516/cmselect/cmeuleg/342-xii/342xii.pdf House of Commons European Scunity Committee: Cross boarder law enforcement cooperation - UK participation in Prüm (4th December 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/484938/52921_NPCC_National_DNA_Database_print_ready.pdf National DNA Database Strategy Board Annual Report 2014/15]. Confirms that removing innocent people's DNA profiles has had no adverse impact on solving crimes.<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/international-dna-exchange-policy-for-the-united-kingdom Policy Paper: International DNA exchange policy for the United Kingdom (23rd October 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/464648/2015_Prum_Business_Case.pdf Prum Business and Implementation Case (30th September 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/463466/ANNEX_H_Prum_Feasibility_Statistical_Analysis.pdf Principle Forensic Services: Prum Feasibility Project. Statistical Study: Report (September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.pharmiweb.com/pressreleases/pressrel.asp?ROW_ID=124939#.VctwhPmYQxJ IntegenX: Rapid DNA Results Uploaded For First Time To United Kingdom’s National DNA Database (11th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.met.police.uk/foi/pdfs/other_information/corporate/early_deletion_process_2015.pdf Metropolitan Police: Early Deletion Requests - Consideration for the deletion of DNA profiles, Fingerprint, PNC Records and Photographic images. (22nd June 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dna-early-deletion-guidance-and-application-form Home Office: Record deletion guidance (27th May 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/publication-of-the-governments-response-to-the-biometrics-commissioners-first-annual-report UK Government response to the Biometrics Commissioner’s first annual report (13th May 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/circular-0092015-provisions-relating-to-dna-samples-in-the-police-amendment-regulations-2015-and-the-special-constabulary-amendment-regulations Circular 009/2015: provisions relating to DNA samples in the Police (Amendment) Regulations 2015 and the Special Constabulary (Amendment) Regulations 2015]<br /> **[http://www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets/documents/raise/deposited-papers/2015/dp1372.pdf: NORTHERN IRELAND DNA DATABASE GOVERNANCE BOARD REPORT 2012-14 (2015)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-dna-database-annual-report-2013-to-2014 National DNA Database: annual report, 2013 to 2014 (16th December 2014)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/biometrics-commissioner-annual-report-2013-2014 Biometrics Commissioner: annual report 2013-2014 (16th December 2014)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/applications-to-the-biometrics-commissioner-under-pace Home Office: Applications to the Biometrics Commissioner under PACE (26th September 2014)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/358653/GuidanceApplicationstotheBC.pdf National DNA Database Strategy Board: Applications to the Biometrics Commissioner under PACE (17th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.familylaw.co.uk/news_and_comment/re-z-application-for-release-of-dna-profiles-2014-ewhc-1999-fam#.U7wiU7Fhvqw Re Z(Application for Release of DNA Profiles) (2014) EWHC 1999 (Fam) (23rd June 2014)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-dna-database-strategy-board-governance-rules National DNA Database strategy board: governance rules (13th June 2014)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dna-early-deletion-guidance-and-application-form Home Office: DNA early deletion guidance and application form (20th January 2014)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/helping-the-police-fight-crime-more-effectively/supporting-pages/national-dna-database National DNA Database]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office/groups/national-dna-database-strategy-board National DNA Database Strategy Board]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/national-dna-database-ethics-group National DNA Database Ethics Group]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/forensic-science-regulator Forensic Science Regulator]<br /> **[https://www.europol.europa.eu/content/memberpage/united-kingdom-817 Europol: United Kingdom]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/254883/Access_And_Use_Of_DNA_Samples_Profiles.pdf Home Office: The NDNAD Strategy Board Policy for Access and Use of DNA Samples, Profiles and Associated Data (4th November 2013)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ndnad-ethics-group-6th-annual-report-2013 NDNAD Ethics Group: 6th annual report (October 2013)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/252678/NDNAD_Annual_Report_2012-13.pdf NATIONAL DNA DATABASE STRATEGY BOARD ANNUAL REPORT 2012-2013]<br /> **[http://www.forensicarchive.com/ Forensic Archive Ltd]<br /> **[http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201314/cmselect/cmsctech/610/610.pdf House of Commons Science and Technology Committee; Forensic Science I (July 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201314/cmselect/cmsctech/610/610vw.pdf House of Commons Science and Technology Committee: Forensic Science II (July 2013)]<br /> **[http://gizmonaut.net/blog/uk/2013/07/commencement_pofa_dna_provisions.html Gizmonaut: Commencement day of DNA provisions of the Protection of Freedom Act in October (22nd July 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1814/made The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Commencement No. 7) Order 2013] Commencement order for the provisions in the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 which relate to the destruction, retention and use of material including fingerprints, DNA samples and DNA profiles. Most provisions will come into force by 31st October 2013, with the destruction of copies coming into force by 31st January 2014.<br /> **[http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1813/made The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Destruction, Retention and Use of Biometric Data) (Transitional, Transitory and Saving Provisions) Order 2013]<br /> **[http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1814/made The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Commencement No. 7) Order 2013]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ndnad-annual-report-2011-to-2012 National DNA Database Annual Report: 2011-12]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ndnad-biennial-report-2009-to-2011 National DNA Database biennial report: 2009 to 2011]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/update-on-protection-of-freedoms-act-implementation-and-national-dna-database-annual-reports-2009-to-2012 Lord Taylor of Holbeach: Update on Protection of Freedoms Act implementation and National DNA Database annual reports 2009 to 2012 (20th May 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/9/pdfs/ukpga_20120009_en.pdf Protection of Freedoms Act 2012]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-dna-database-statistics National DNA Database statistics (23rd April 2013)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/protection-of-freedoms-act-2012-dna-and-fingerprint-provisions/protection-of-freedoms-act-2012-how-dna-and-fingerprint-evidence-is-protected-in-law Home Office: Protection of Freedoms Act 2012: how DNA and fingerprint evidence is protected in law (4th April 2013)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ndnad-strategy-board-minutes NDNAD Strategy Board minutes]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/equality-impact-assessment-of-the-national-dna-database Equality impact assessment of the National DNA Database (28th November 2012)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ndnad-annual-reports National DNA Database Annual Report 2006-07]<br /> **[http://www.statewatch.org/news/2009/nov/uk-dna-human-genetics-commission.pdf Human Genetics Commission: Nothing to hide, nothing to fear? Balancing individual rights and the public interest in the governance and use of the National DNA Database (24th November 2009)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/117784/ndnad-ann-report-2007-09.pdf The National DNA Database Annual Report 2007-08]<br /> **[http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/~rja14/Papers/database-state.pdf Rowntree Database State report (23rd March 2009)]<br /> **[https://rm.coe.int/168067d216 European Court of Human Rights: CASE OF S. AND MARPER v. THE UNITED KINGDOM (4th December 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200708/cmselect/cmhaff/58/58ii.pdf Home Affairs Committee report: A Surveillance Society? (Vol II: Evidence)]<br /> **[http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200708/cmselect/cmhaff/58/58i.pdf Home Affairs Committee Report: A Surveillance Society? (Vol I)]<br /> **[https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal/l_to_o/low_copy_number_dna_testing/ Crown Prosecution Service: DNA: Low Copy Number DNA Testing in the Criminal Justice System (23rd January 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.nuffieldbioethics.org/sites/default/files/The%20forensic%20use%20of%20bioinformation%20-%20ethical%20issues.pdf Nuffield Council on Bioethics: The forensic use of bioinformation: ethical issues (September 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/DNA_report2005_06.pdf The National DNA Database Annual Report 2005/06]<br /> **[http://www.acpo.police.uk/asp/policies/Data/NDNAD_AR_04_051.pdf The National DNA Database Annual Report 2004/05]<br /> **[https://www.dur.ac.uk/resources/sass/WilliamsandJohnsonInterimReport2005-1.pdf Forensic DNA Databasing: A European Perspective – A report from Durham University (June 2005)]<br /> **[http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/NDNAD_AR_04_05.pdf The National DNA Database Annual Report 2004/05]<br /> **[http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/corporate-publications-strategy/home-office-circulars/circulars-2004/058-2004/ Home Office Circular: Charges on Basis of Speculative Search Match on the National DNA Database (September 2004)]<br /> **[http://www.statewatch.org/news/2006/jan/uk-DNA-database.pdf DNA Expansion Programme 2000-2005: Reporting achievement]<br /> **[http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2005/10/PROPS Scottish Executive: Police Retention Of Prints and Samples]<br /> **[http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200405/cmselect/cmsctech/96/96i.pdf The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee’s report on forensics, 2005 (main report)]<br /> **[http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200405/cmselect/cmsctech/96/96ii.pdf The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee’s report on forensics, 2005 (evidence)]<br /> **[http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/NDNAD_AR_3_4.pdf The National DNA Database Annual Report 2003/04]<br /> **[http://www.dur.ac.uk/resources/sass/Williams_Johnson_Martin_NDNAD_report_2004.pdf Williams et al (2004) Genetic Information and Crime Investigation]<br /> **[https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal/assets/uploads/files/lawyers%27%20DNA%20guide%20KSWilliams%20190208%20%28i%29.pdf Forensic Science Service: Guide to DNA for lawyers and investigating officers(2004)]<br /> **[https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal/assets/uploads/files/pdf_000328%20-%20%20DNA%20Charging%20Guidance.pdf Crown Prosecution Service: Guidance on DNA Charging (16th July 2004)]<br /> **[http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/NDNAD_Annual_Report_02_03.pdf The National DNA Database Annual Report 2002/03]<br /> **[http://www.genewatch.org/sub-539478 GeneWatch UK: The UK Police National DNA Database]<br /> **[http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/60/contents Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (as amended)] This law was amended by the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 in order to set up the UK National DNA Database in 1995 by allowing police to collect DNA samples and conduct searches of stored DNA profiles: it has been amended many times since 1994.<br /> <br /> *Press articles<br /> **[https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/feb/09/police-botch-dna-samples-england-wales The Guardian: Police in England and Wales botch more than 1,500 DNA samples (9th February 2023)]<br /> **[https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/police-failure-to-seal-dna-sample-bags-puts-criminal-cases-at-risk-vdldsqq0p The Times: Police failure to seal DNA sample bags puts criminal cases at risk (29th October 2021)]<br /> **[https://www.thedetail.tv/articles/criticism-for-proposed-changes-to-psni-s-storage-of-public-s-dna-and-fingerprints The Detail: Criticism of proposed changes to PSNI’s storage of public’s DNA and fingerprints (8th July 2021)]<br /> **[https://news.sky.com/story/home-secretary-must-take-responsibility-for-accidental-wiping-of-150-000-arrest-records-12188163 Sky News: 'Human error' blamed for wiping of thousands of police records (16th January 2021)]<br /> **[https://bylinetimes.com/2020/07/14/uk-deal-to-share-dna-and-fingerprints-evades-parliamentary-scrutiny/ Byline Times: UK Deal to Share DNA and Fingerprints Evades Parliamentary Scrutiny (14th July 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/proficiency-testing-guidance-dna-mixture-analysis-and-interpretation Forensic Science Regulator: Proficiency testing guidance: DNA mixture analysis and interpretation (29th June 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8424405/Privacy-row-erupts-plan-log-thousands-innocent-Britons-DNA-controversial-EU-database.html Daily Mail: Privacy row erupts over plan to log thousands of innocent Britons' DNA on controversial EU database (16th June 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.biometricupdate.com/202006/northern-ireland-police-agree-to-delete-biometric-records-after-human-rights-ruling Biometric Update: Northern Ireland police agree to delete biometric records after human rights ruling (4th June 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.ukauthority.com/articles/scotland-to-get-biometrics-commissioner/ UK Authority: Scotland to get biometrics commissioner (13th March 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8000053/European-Court-rule-Northern-Ireland-drink-driver-human-rights-breached-police-kept-fingerprints.html Daily Mail: Drink-driver's privacy rights were breached when police kept his DNA profile, fingerprints and photo indefinitely, European human rights judges rule (13th February 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/feb/13/police-keeping-drink-drivers-dna-breached-his-rights-judges-rule The Guardian: Police keeping drink-driver's DNA breached his rights, judges rule (13th February 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-49361260 BBC: Eurofins Scientific: Cyber-attack leads to backlog of 20,000 forensic samples (16th August 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.governmentcomputing.com/central-government/news/uk-eu-prum-framework Government Computing: UK, EU boost co-operation on DNA databases under Prüm framework (14th June 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-48459890 BBC: New plans to safeguard storage of DNA and fingerprint data (31st May 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.biometricupdate.com/201901/northern-ireland-police-agree-to-publish-biometric-data-retention-policy Biometric Update: Northern Ireland police agree to publish biometric data retention policy (11th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-46803999 BBC: PSNI to publish DNA retention policy after human rights case (9th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://amp.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/oct/25/sajid-javid-apologises-to-migrants-forced-to-give-dna-samples The Guardian: Sajid Javid apologises to immigration applicants forced to give DNA samples (25th October 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/home-office-dna-tests-policy-immigrants-letters-immigration-a8430271.html The Independent: Home Office forcing immigrants to take DNA tests in breach of government's own policy (4th July 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.governmentcomputing.com/applications/news/home-office-issues-tender-biometrics-development Government Computing: Home Office issues tender for biometrics development (14th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://police.community/topic/134543-police-pay-out-millions-after-collapse-of-forensics-firm/ Police Community: Police pay out millions after collapse of forensics firm (5th February 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-42057009 BBC: UK judges to get scientific guides (22nd November 2017)]<br /> **[http://theconversation.com/dna-databases-its-still-far-from-clear-how-effective-they-are-in-fighting-crime-85137 The Conversation: DNA databases: it’s still far from clear how effective they are in fighting crime (10th October 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/new-officers-register-dna-database-13733517 Belfast Live: New officers will have to register on a DNA database, PSNI reveals (8th October 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.piratefm.co.uk/news/latest-news/2289933/brothers-to-appeal-over-wadebridge-murders/ Pirate FM: Brothers to appeal over Wadebridge murders? (16th May 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/15213148.CSI_Strathclyde__how_university_forensic_experts_helped_solve_some_of_the_most_high_profile_crimes_of_the_past_fifty_years/ The Herald: CSI Strathclyde: how university forensic experts helped solve some of the most high-profile crimes of the past fifty years (9th April 017)]<br /> **[http://www.scunthorpetelegraph.co.uk/what-are-your-rights-if-police-arrest-you-the-key-questions-answered-from-handcuffs-to-charges/story-30253882-detail/story.html Scunthorpe Telegraph: What are your rights if police arrest you? The key questions answered, from handcuffs to charges (8th April 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/legal-updates/dna--an-unstoppable-march/5060258.article Law Gazette: DNA – an unstoppable march? (20th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/forensics-expert-john-beckwith-lifts-the-lid-on-how-dna-has-solved-serious-historic-burton-crimes/story-30091644-detail/story.html Burton Mail: Forensics expert John Beckwith lifts the lid on how DNA has solved serious historic Burton crimes (1st March 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.policeoracle.com/news/police_it_and_technology/2017/Feb/23/dna-database-most-effective--since-records-began-_94218.html Police Oracle: DNA database most effective since records began (24th February 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.policeoracle.com/news/investigation/2017/Jan/13/Government-department-to-access-DNA-database-in-bid-to-close-fake-dads-paternity-loophole_93864.html Police Oracle: Government Department to access DNA database in bid to close 'fake dads' paternety loophole. (13th January 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38527830 BBC: Forensic science standards 'at significant risk' (6th January 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.planetbiometrics.com/article-details/i/5180/desc/despite-brexit-uk-committed-to-eu-biometric-database/ Despite Brexit, UK committed to EU biometric database (2nd November 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/jun/07/killer-dna-evidence-genetic-profiling-criminal-investigation The Guardian: Killer breakthrough – the day DNA evidence first nailed a murderer (7th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/27/dna-and-fingerprints-of-50000-repeat-teenage-offenders-deleted-a/ The Telegraph: DNA and fingerprints of 50,000 repeat teenage offenders deleted after software error by police (27th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.thequint.com/hot-wire/2016/05/27/dna-profiles-of-hundreds-of-terror-suspects-destroyed-in-uk The Quint: DNA Profiles of Hundreds of Terror Suspects Destroyed in UK (27th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.planetbiometrics.com/article-details/i/4530/desc/fears-in-uk-over-deletion-of-terror-suspects-biometric-profiles/ Planet Biometrics: Fears in UK over deletion of terror suspects’ biometric profiles (27th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/507017/police-mix-DNA-evidence-errors-98-cases-Adam-Scott-case Daily Star: DNA divvies: Police errors result in evidence mix-ups in 98 cases last year (10th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.biometricupdate.com/201604/documents-reveal-uk-governments-out-of-court-settlements-over-unlawful-biometrics-storage Biometric Update: Documents reveal UK government’s out-of-court settlements over unlawful biometrics storage (9th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/04/05/home_office_settlements/ The Register: Home Office seeks secret settlements over unlawful DNA retention (5th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-35783475 BBC: Wiping of DNA and fingerprint records 'puts public safety at risk' (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/dna-profiles-and-fingerprints-of-7800-on-police-counterterrorism-database-34532285.html Belfast Telegraph: DNA profiles and fingerprints of 7,800 on police counter-terrorism database (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/mar/11/uk-police-hold-dna-profiles-of-7800-terrorism-suspects The Guardian: UK police hold DNA profiles of 7,800 terrorism suspects (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.rt.com/uk/335286-dna-profiles-terror-suspects/ RT: DNA profiles of 7,800 terror suspects held in police database (11th March, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/03/11/potential_terrorists_roam_uk_while_police_lose_their_biometrics_details/ The Register: 7,800 people's biometric data held on police anti-terrorism database (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.ukauthority.com/news/6047/police-national-database-still-holds-illegal-photos UK Authority: Police National Database still holds 'illegal' photos (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.policeprofessional.com/news.aspx?id=25632 Police Professionals: Failure to retain DNA records ‘risking public safety’, says Biometrics Commissioner (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.planetbiometrics.com/article-details/i/4270/desc/britains-biometrics-commissioner-in-dna-warning/ Planet Biometrics (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://home.bt.com/news/uk-news/dna-profiles-of-7800-people-on-police-counter-terrorism-database-11364045522485 BT: DNA profiles and prints of 7,800 people on police counter-terrorism database (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://thejusticegap.com/2016/03/12812/ The Justice Gap: Ministers need to reinstate a national forensic science service – and quickly (21st March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-35254521 BBC News: Paternity test dad Vernon Poppleton used brother's DNA (7th January, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/conservative-berwick-mp-rebels-over-10575572 Chronicle Live: Conservative Berwick MP rebels over plans for UK to join EU crime database (10th December 2015)]<br /> **[https://uk.news.yahoo.com/eurosceptic-theresa-may-calls-mps-160727893.html#dABsF8p Yahoo News: Eurosceptic Theresa May calls for MPs to back EU DNA database in House of Commons debate (8th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.itv.com/news/2015-12-08/uk-to-decide-whether-to-join-bond-esque-eu-dna-database/ ITV: UK to decide whether to join Bond-esque EU DNA database (8th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.planetbiometrics.com/article-details/i/3818/desc/uk-mps-to-vote-on-joining-european-biometric-database/ Planet Biometrics: UK MPs to vote on joining European biometric, DNA database (30th November)]<br /> **[http://www.policeprofessional.com/news.aspx?id=24904 Police Professional: Home Office urges Prüm opt in (27th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/12019174/Britain-should-join-controversial-EU-crime-database-says-Government.html The Telegraph: Britain should join controversial EU crime database, says Government (26th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-34937158 BBC News: UK ministers outline case for joining EU DNA database scheme (26th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/nov/23/mps-vote-joining-european-police-dna-fingerprint-database The Guardian: MPs to vote on joining European police DNA database (23th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/paris-attacks-france-calls-for-britain-to-give-european-police-access-to-dna-database-a6738471.html Independent: Paris attacks: France calls for Britain to give European police access to DNA database (17th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.information-age.com/technology/security/123460503/whos-more-likely-rob-britains-freedom-isis-or-conservative-party Information Age: Who’s more likely to rob Britain’s freedom: ISIS or the Conservative party? (16th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3318975/Big-Brother-tsar-demands-police-wipe-innocent-people-s-photos-database-18-MILLION-mugshots.html Daily Mail: 'Big Brother tsar' demands police wipe innocent people's photos from database of 18 MILLION mugshots (15th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.journalpioneer.com/Opinion/Columnists/2015-11-10/article-4339029/EASTERN-PASSAGES%3A-Hanged-by-a-thread/1 Journal Pioneer: Eastern passages: Hanged by a thread (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/11982516/British-police-face-deluge-of-foreign-DNA-requests-if-UK-joins-EU-crime-database-says-report.html The Telegraph: British police face deluge of foreign DNA requests if UK joins EU crime database, says report (8th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.itv.com/news/granada/2015-11-05/police-use-dna-to-track-down-diners-who-skipped-the-bill/ ITV: Police use DNA to track down diners who skipped the bill (5th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://news.sky.com/story/1572942/rapist-jailed-after-needle-in-a-haystack-hunt Sky News: Rapist Jailed After 'Needle In A Haystack' Hunt (20th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://findbiometrics.com/rapidhit-dna-uk-police-210135/ Find Biometrics: RapidHIT DNA Identification a Hit with UK Police (13th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.planetbiometrics.com/article-details/i/3635/desc/biometrics-commissioner-raises-police-face-database-fears/ Planet Biometrics: Biometrics Commissioner raises police face database fears (13th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.biometricupdate.com/201510/key-forensic-services-purchases-rapid-dna-system-from-integenx Biometric Update: Key Forensic Services purchases rapid DNA system from IntegenX (4th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.planetbiometrics.com/article-details/i/3587/desc/uks-key-forensic-services-buys-rapid-dna-system/ Planet Biometrics: UK’s Key Forensic Services buys Rapid DNA system (1st October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.computerworlduk.com/it-leadership/police-ict-company-ceo-on-austerity-transformation-plans-save-millions-3624427/ Computer World UK: Police ICT Company CEO Martin Wyke on austerity, transformation and plans to save millions (2nd September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.labnews.co.uk/features/building-case-27-08-2015/ Laboratory News: Building a case: (27th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://finance.yahoo.com/news/rapidhit-dna-profile-uploaded-uk-100000828.html BusinessWire: RapidHIT DNA Profile Uploaded to UK National DNA Database Identifies Dangerous Sex Offender While Suspect in Custody (24th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.biometricupdate.com/201508/rapid-dna-results-uploaded-for-the-first-time-to-uks-dna-database Biometric Update: Rapid DNA results uploaded for the first time to UK’s DNA database (19th August 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.policeoracle.com/news/police_it_and_technology/2015/Aug/13/breakthrough-machine-now-being-used-to-upload-genetic-profiles-onto-database_89231.html Police Oracle: Breakthrough machine now being used to upload genetic profiles to database (13th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-33784571 BBC: DNA samples copied and held for Troubles investigations (5th August 2015)] Reports retention of DNA profiles in Northern Ireland.<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3174798/Deadbeat-dads-refuse-pay-offspring-face-DNA-database-checks.html Daily Mail: 'Deadbeat dads' who refuse to pay for their offspring face DNA database checks in child maintenance crackdown (26th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.policeprofessional.com/news.aspx?id=21781 Police Professional: PSNI DNA retention lawful (14th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2015/may/13/retention-of-offenders-dna-does-not-breach-privacy-supreme-court-rules The Guardian: Retention of offenders' DNA profiles not illegal, supreme court rules (13th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Avon-Somerset-Police-s-forensic-spending-falls-40/story-26457785-detail/story.html Avon and Somerset Police's forensic spending falls by 40 per cent in seven years (8th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/unease-over-police-trial-of-hitech-dna-machines-amid-fears-that-civil-liberties-could-be-infringed-10193791.html The Independent: Unease over police trial of hi-tech DNA machines amid fears that civil liberties could be infringed (21st April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.littlehamptongazette.co.uk/news/regional/murder-police-dna-screening-plea-1-6675562 Littlehampton Gazette: Murder police DNA screening plea(7th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.computing.co.uk/ctg/news/2398702/government-has-failed-to-provide-guidelines-on-use-of-biometric-data-warn-mps Government has failed to provide guidelines on use of biometric data, warn MPs (9th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/britain-criticised-for-dna-hold-up-keeping-an-innocent-man-locked-up-in-spanish-prison-10031429.html The Independent: Britain criticised for DNA hold up keeping an innocent man locked up in Spanish prison (8th February 2015)]<br /> **[http://thejusticegap.com/2015/01/police-forensics-risk-criminal-cases-nao-warns/ Police forensics ‘a risk’ to criminal cases, spending watchdog warns (26th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.policeprofessional.com/news.aspx?id=20204 Police Professional: Police spending on forensics 'inconsistent' (21st January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/privatisation-of-forensic-services-a-threat-to-justice-and-putting-the-work-in-police-hands-would-be-disastrous-warn-experts-9991356.html The Independent: Privatisation of forensic services 'threat to justice' and putting the work in police hands would be 'disastrous,' warn experts (21st January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-30909722 BBC: Warning by spending watchdog over forensic science work (21st January 2015)]<br /> **[http://news.stv.tv/scotland/307287-mass-voluntary-dna-screening-in-case-of-valerie-graves-in-bosham/ STV: Mass voluntary DNA screening to find killer of house-sitting Scot (21st January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2914932/The-DNA-photofit-Amazing-breakthrough-means-police-tell-suspect-s-colour-height-age-tiny-speck-blood.html The DNA photofit: Amazing breakthrough means police can tell suspect's colour, height and even age – from a tiny speck of blood (17th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thedetail.tv/articles/genetic-profile-of-123-000-people-on-ni-s-dna-database Genetic profile of 123,000 people on NI's DNA database (14th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/dec/16/foreogn-criminals-data-police-records-biometrics The Guardian: Foreign criminals’ data taken off police records (16th December 2014)]<br /> **[http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/572081/20141107/australia-uk-dna-polce-usa-canada.htm#.VGHb2cnvaSo International Business Times: Australia and UK Sign Pact For DNA Database Sharing Among Police Forces To Check Serious Crimes (7th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://rt.com/uk/202919-uk-australia-dna-database/ RT: UK, Australia to share DNA database to aid international crime solving (6th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/australian-police-in-dna-access-deal-with-british-counterparts/story-fn59niix-1227114004691 The Australian: Australian police in DNA access deal with British counterparts (5th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2014/nov/06/australian-and-british-police-to-share-their-dna-databases The Guardian: Australian and British police to share their DNA databases (5th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://online.wsj.com/articles/spain-threatens-u-k-s-inclusion-in-eu-justice-cooperation-1412881174 Spain Threatens U.K.’s Inclusion in EU Justice Cooperation (9th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/09/30/scrap_human_rights_act_chris_grayling_privacy_freedom_expression/ The Register: Scrapping the Human Rights Act: What about privacy and freedom of expression? (30th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2767453/DNA-blunders-mean-murderers-rapists-convictions-overturned-Home-Office-admits-misleading-evidence-presented-juries.html Daily Mail: DNA blunders mean murderers and rapists could have convictions overturned: Home Office admits misleading evidence has been presented to juries (24th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/european-convention-on-human-rights-what-has-it-ever-done-for-us-9773928.html The Independent: European Convention on Human Rights: What has it ever done for us? (3rd October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.biometricupdate.com/201409/guidelines-for-uk-police-chiefs-on-applications-to-retain-use-biometrics Guidelines for UK police chiefs on applications to retain &amp; use biometric material (29th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.scotsman.com/news/how-dna-fingerprint-left-its-mark-on-justice-1-3533752 The Scotsman: How DNA fingerprint left its mark on justice (8th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/11382557.Commissioner_helps_to_speed_DNA_checks/?ref=rss Lancashire Telegraph: Commissioner helps to speed DNA checks (1st August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2708277/DNA-testing-crime-scene-investigations-soon-identify-criminals-matter-HOURS.html DNA-testing for crime scene investigations will soon identify criminals in a matter of HOURS (28th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/crime-courts/police-storing-dna-samples-of-children-as-young-as-10-x.24764874 Herald: Police storing DNA samples of children as young as 10 (16th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.heraldscotland.com/comment/herald-view/storing-childrens-dna-and-issue-of-civil-liberties.24733748 Herald: Storing children's DNA and issue of civil liberties (16th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2689894/Police-plea-share-DNA-clues-EU-foreign-criminals.html Daily Mail: Police in plea to share DNA clues with EU - because we have so many foreign criminals (12th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.scotsman.com/news/uk/eu-set-for-more-policing-powers-1-3467441 The Scotsman: EU set for ‘more policing’ powers (8th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/486945/Cameron-could-give-more-police-powers-to-Brussels-DNA-database The Express: Now David Cameron 'considers giving POLICING powers to Brussels', leaked documents reveal (5th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/05/david-cameron-eu-talks-police-cooperation The Guardian: David Cameron in talks with EU leaders over international DNA database (5th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-28130767 BBC: Marion Crofts murder: Tony Jasinskyj's appeal refused(2nd July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.labmate-online.com/articles/laboratory-products/3/tracy_alexander/dna_collection_and_interpretation/1590/ Labmate: DNA: Collection and Interpretation (12th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://ampp3d.mirror.co.uk/2014/01/15/nearly-6-million-of-us-are-on-the-dna-database-does-it-make-you-feel-any-safer/ Nearly 6 million of us are on the DNA database. Does it make you feel any safer? (15th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nottinghampost.com/Ex-offender-74-wins-right-provide-sample-DNA/story-19891968-detail/story.html Nottingham Post: Ex-offender from Nottingham wins right not to provide a sample of his DNA (5th October 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24207612 BBC: Operation Nutmeg: Court could force police to destroy DNA (24th September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24224506 BBC: Court rejects ex-prisoner's DNA sample challenge (24th September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24224506 The Guardian: Ex-prisoner fails to halt police DNA-collection programme (24th September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2429637/One-year-old-baby-thousands-children-DNA-taken-police.html Daily Mail: One-year-old baby among thousands of children who have had their DNA taken by police (22nd September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/welsh-police-take-dna-samples-6073851 Wales Online: Welsh police take DNA samples from more than 5,500 children (22nd September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/police-take-dna-children-criminal-2259291 Mirror: Police take DNA from children in criminal investigations (8th September 2013)]<br /> **[http://esciencenews.com/articles/2013/08/14/forensic.familial.search.methods.carry.risk.certain.false.matches e! Science News: Forensic familial search methods carry risk of certain false matches (14th August 2013)] There is a video abstract and general public explanation video available for this research.<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-23683910 BBC: University of Leicester cat DNA database to be used for solving crime (14th August 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-23436303 BBC: Forensics upheaval 'threat to justice', MPs warn (25th July 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/law/2013/jul/08/britain-european-arrest-warrant-reform The Guardian: Britain to keep European arrest warrant but try to reform it (8th July 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/police-told-to-explain-use-of-unregulated-dna-database-8651380.html The Independent: Police told to explain use of unregulated DNA database (9th June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2013/may/20/police-retain-dna-thousands-children The Guardian: Police retain DNA from thousands of children (20th May 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22595835 BBC: Police swabbing of child DNA excessive, says charity (20th May 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/police-bosses-tell-cops-don%E2%80%99t-target-gays-dna-roundup180113 GayStarNews: Police bosses tell cops: don’t target gays in DNA roundup (18th January 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/ipswich_victory_after_man_s_six_year_battle_to_have_dna_records_removed_from_police_records_1_1796207 EADT24: Ipswich: Victory after man’s six-year battle to have DNA records removed from police records (18th January 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.politics.co.uk/news/2013/01/17/outrage-grows-over-gay-dna-witchhunt Politics.co.uk: Outrage grows over gay DNA witchhunt (17th January 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2261239/Stephen-Close-Police-demand-DNA-sample-soldier-gay-relationship-Army.html?ITO=1490&amp;ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ns_campaign=1490 Daily Mail: Police demand DNA sample from former soldier because he had gay relationship in the Army 30 years ago (12th January 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2259319/EU-demands-access-details-UK-drivers-Orwellian-hand-personal-information-foreign-police-forces.html?ito=feeds-newsxml Daily Mail: EU demands access to details of all UK drivers: ‘Orwellian’ move to hand out personal information to foreign police forces (9th January 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/9628235/Rapists-feared-still-at-large-as-police-fail-to-update-DNA-database.html The Telegraph: Rapists feared still at large as police fail to update DNA database (23rd October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2211365/Adam-Scott-Innocent-man-spent-FIVE-MONTHS-prison-forensics-mix-meant-falsely-accused-rape.html Daily Mail: Innocent man spent FIVE MONTHS in prison after forensics mix-up meant he was falsely accused of rape (1st October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19782917 BBC: DNA rape sample procedures ‘not adequate’ (1st October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.littlehamptongazette.co.uk/news/sussex-police-collect-ex-cons-dna-for-national-database-1-4321532 Littlehampton Gazette: Sussex Police collect ex-cons’ DNA for national database (1st October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2012/sep/27/ex-offenders-targeted-dna-database The Guardian: Thousands of ex-offenders targeted in drive to add to DNA database (27th September 2012)]<br /> **[http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/news/s/1588993_police-order-thousands-of-dna-samples-from-ex-convicts-in-greater-manchester Manchester Evening News: Police order thousands of DNA samples from ex-convicts in Greater Manchester (18th September 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.zdnet.com/blog/london/london-police-8216hack-suspects-phones-a-major-blow-to-human-rights/4775 ZDNet: London police ‘hack’ suspects’ phones: A major blow to human rights (18th May 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/privatisation-is-a-catastrophe-warns-godfather-of-forensics-7606789.html The Independent: Privatisation is a catastrophe, warns godfather of forensics (2nd April 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2114252/Teenager-spends-months-bars-DNA-blunder-fingers-rape-city-visited.html Daily Mail: DNA database in doubt after teenager spends three months behind bars for rape in city he has never even visited because gene samples were mixed up (13th March 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/law/2012/mar/08/forensics-blunder-convictions The Guardian: Forensics blunder ‘may endanger convictions’ (8th March 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.economist.com/node/21543121 The Economist: Ignorance is bliss (21st January 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg21128285.500-euro-dna-treaty-risks-false-positives.html?DCMP=OTC-rss&amp;nsref=online-news#.UebhRG3OB0M New Scientist: DNA super-network increases risk of mix-ups (5th September 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13440012 BBC Online: DNA and fingerprint guidelines ‘unlawful’ (18th May 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/guidelines-on-dna-samples-unlawful-2285712.html The Independent: Guidelines on DNA samples unlawful (18th May 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.publicservice.co.uk/news_story.asp?id=15673 Public Service: Police DNA retention policy ‘unlawful’ (18th May 2011)]<br /> **[http://ukhumanrightsblog.com/2011/05/18/retention-of-dna-breaches-article-8-says-supreme-court/ UK Human Rights blog: Retention of DNA breaches human right to privacy, says Supreme Court (18th May 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/libertycentral/2011/may/18/dna-retention-supreme-court-police The Guardian: DNA retention judgment won’t see discriminatory policy destroyed (18th May 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/03/03/ico_freedoms_bill/ The Register: Supreme Court: DNA database retention regs are unlawful (18th May 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2011/may/18/police-dna-database-supreme-court The Guardian: Police breaking law by keeping DNA of the innocent, supreme court rules (18th May 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2011/mar/05/dna-rules-will-restore-trust The Guardian: New DNA rules will restore public trust [Letter] (5th March 2011])<br /> **[http://www.publicservice.co.uk/news_story.asp?id=15673 Public Service: Government store DNA of over 6 million (4th March 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/05/18/supreme_court_dna_database_ruling/ The Register: ICO evidence raises Freedoms Bill data worries (3rd March 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-12536138 BBC: How Protection of Freedoms Bill will work (1st March 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.voice-online.co.uk/content.php?show=18987 ITN: Government to curb DNA database (1st March 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.voice-online.co.uk/content.php?show=18987 The Voice: Innocent black Brits may get their DNA removed from database (22nd February 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/columnists/philipjohnston/8324874/The-Coalitions-Freedom-Bill-is-a-blow-against-the-snoopers-and-clampers.html The Telegraph: The coalition’s Freedom Bill is a blow against the snoopers and clampers (15th February 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.24dash.com/blogs/lynne_featherstone_mp/2011/02/13/Freedoms-Bill/ 24dash.com: Freedoms Bill (13th February 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12433116 BBC: DNA profiles to be deleted from police database (11th February 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1356198/DNA-database-purge-Victory-Mail-records-1m-innocent-people-removed.html#ixzz1DsbppVHm Daily Mail: DNA database purge: Victory for the Mail as records of 1m innocent people removed (11th February 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/law-and-order/8318900/DNA-of-up-to-a-million-to-be-wiped-under-Freedom-Bill.html The Telegraph: DNA of up to a million to be wiped under Freedom Bill (11th February 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2011/feb/11/dna-profiles-deleted-police-database The Guardian: DNA profiles to be deleted from police database (11th February 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/228588/At-last-victory-over-Labour-s-army-of-snoops/ Daily Express: At last, victory over Labour’s army of snoops (11th February 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/law/2011/feb/11/criminal-checks-eased-freedom-bill The Guardian: Criminal checks on people working with children to be eased (11th February 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/leading-articles/leading-article-a-victory-for-civil-liberties-ndash-and-a-challenge-for-labour-2209670.html Independent: A victory for civil liberties – and a challenge for Labour (10th February 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/8317257/Nick-Clegg-were-restoring-hard-won-British-liberties.html The Telegraph: Nick Clegg; we’re restoring hard won British liberties (10th February 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/id-cards-go-up-in-flames-in-first-step-to-tackle-database-state-2209936.html The Independent: ID cards go up in flames in first step to tackle ‘database state’ (10th February 2010)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/8691753.stm BBC: Deputy Prime Minister’s Reform Speech (19th May 2010)]<br /> **[http://www.publicservice.co.uk/news_story.asp?id=15673 Public Service: Government store DNA of over 6 million (4th March 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20527424.700-unreliable-evidence-time-to-open-up-dna-databases.html?full=true New Scientist: Unreliable evidence? Time to open up DNA Databases (6th January 2010)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8434713.stm BBC Online: Innocent people face DNA database ‘shambles’ (31st December 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/uk/crime/article1877525.ece The Times: From schoolboy squabble to DNA database in one easy step – if you’re black (24th November 2009)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8375567.stm BBC Online: New safeguards urged over routine police DNA tests (24th November 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1223688/DNA-innocents-kept-database-years.html The Daily Mail: DNA of innocents will be kept on database for six years (29th October 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/oct/28/dna-database-innocent-profiles The Guardian: Innocent suspects’ profiles still reaching DNA database (28th October 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/uk/crime/article1877336.ece The Times: Record number of DNA samples taken but crimes solved with them are down (22nd October 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/6399228/Crimes-solved-by-DNA-drop-by-a-fifth.html The Telegraph: Crimes solved by DNA drop by a fifth (22nd October 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/oct/21/dna-database-convictions-fall The Guardian: Detections using DNA database fall despite huge rise in profiles (21st October)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/oct/19/innocent-dna-database The Guardian: Home Office climbs down over keeping DNA records of innocent (19th October 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/lawandorder/6056725/Tory-MP-Damian-Green-has-DNA-profile-deleted-from-database.html The Telegraph: Tory MP Damian Green has DNA profile deleted from database (20th August 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/18/science/18dna.html?_r=2&amp;hp New York Times: DNA evidence can be fabricated, scientists show (17th August 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.voice-online.co.uk/content.php?show=16083 The Voice: DNA database is damaging race relations, says expert (17th August 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1205867/300-children-day-added-DNA-database-400-000-15s-Big-Brother-roll.html Daily Mail: 300 children a day added to DNA database (12th August 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/aug/09/police-dna-database-black-children The Observer: ‘Racist bias’ blamed for disparity in police DNA database (9th August 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/aug/07/dna-database-police-advice The Guardian: Police told to ignore human rights ruling over database (7th August 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/5990033/Equality-watchdog-warns-DNA-plans-break-law.html The Telegraph: Equality watchdog warns DNA plans break law (7th August 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/lawandorder/5444332/Police-arrest-innocent-youths-for-their-DNA-officer-claims.html The Telegraph: Police arrest innocent youths for the DNA, officer claims (4th June 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1185060/Driver-thrown-police-cell-DVLA-office-blunder-wrong-shade-green-MOT-certificate.html Daily Mail: Driver thrown in police cell after DVLA office blunder (21st May 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/apr/17/damian-green-arrest-jacqui-smith The Guardian: DPP’s verdict on papers leaked in Damian Green affair – Not a threat to security (17th April 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/apr/15/jeffreys-dna-database-human-rights-police The Guardian: DNA pioneer Alec Jeffreys: drop innocent from database (15th April 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/lawandorder/5109248/Police-will-be-banned-from-keeping-DNA-of-innocent-people-pledge-Tories.html The Telegraph: Police will be banned from keeping DNA of innocent people, pledge Tories (6th April 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.politics.co.uk/news/legal-and-constitutional/tories-promise-to-reform-dna-database-$1285967.htm Politics.co.uk: Tories promise to reform DNA database (6th April 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.crosbyherald.co.uk/news/crosby-news/2009/04/02/teenager-arrested-by-southport-police-for-handing-in-mobile-phone-68459-23291295/ The Crosby Herald: Teen arrested by police for handing in phone (2nd April 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/5078599/Five-million-people-now-on-DNA-database.html The Telegraph: Five million people now on database (31st March 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.computing.co.uk/computing/news/2239421/dna-database-grows-per-cent-two Computing: DNA database grows by 38 per cent in two years (30th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7966641.stm BBC Online: ‘DNA bungle’ haunts German police (28th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/the_daily_politics/7968121.stm BBC Politics Show: Time for a universal DNA database? (27th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/the_daily_politics/7968054.stm BBC Politics Show: MP’s battle over DNA database (27th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/know-feel-Truman/article-848720-detail/article.html The Plymouth Herald: I know how you feel, Mr Truman (26th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/the-big-question-are-there-illegal-government-databases-and-what-can-we-do-about-it-1652623.html The Independent: The Big Question: Are there illegal Government databases and what can we do about it? (24th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-1164291/ROSS-CLARK-As-report-condemns-government-databases--Big-Brother-wasting-billions.html The Daily Mail: As report condemns Government databases…Big Brother is wasting your billions (24th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7955205.stm BBC Online: Call to scrap ‘illegal’ databases (23rd March 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/mar/19/dna-database-comment The Guardian: Mark Thomas: How I got my genes deleted (19th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/libertycentral/2009/mar/16/dna-database-civil-liberties The Guardian: Question Eight: DNA Database (16th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/4966168/DNA-of-one-year-old-baby-stored-on-national-database.html The Telegraph: DNA of one-year-old baby stored on national database (10th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/03/02/dna_dbase_stalling/ The Register: Three months on, you still can’t get off the DNA Database (2nd March 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/feb/27/dna-database-justice The Guardian: Government plans to keep DNA samples of innocent (27th February 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/feb/27/dna-database-children-criminal-record The Guardian: DNA details of 1.1m children on database (27th February 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1137022/Banish-Big-Brother-The-states-surveillance-powers-curbed-say-Lords.html The Daily Mail: Banish Big Brother: The state’s surveillance powers must be curbed, say Lords (6th February 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/12/17/david_mery_reclaim_your_dna/ The Register: Don’t delay: Delete your DNA (17th December 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-1094963/JAMES-SLACK-The-EUs-Big-Brother-database-poses-threat-liberties.html Daily Mail: The EU’s Big Brother database poses a threat to our liberties (16th December 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/leading-articles/leading-article-a-victory-for-civil-liberties-ndash-but-the-larger-war-still-rages-1052547.html The Independent: A victory for civil liberties – but the larger war still rages (5th December 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1091880/One-million-innocent-people-profiles-wiped-Britains-DNA-database-court-ruling.html The Daily Mail: One million innocent people could have their profiles wiped from Britain’s ‘Orwellian’ DNA database after court ruling (5th December 2008)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7765484.stm BBC Online: Europe DNA ruling resonates in UK (4th December 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/3547773/DNA-database-Campaigners-welcome-ruling-that-DNA-holding-breaches-human-rights.html The Telegraph: Campaigners welcome ruling that DNA-holding breaches human rights (4th December 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/11/19/police-order-child-s-dna-to-be-removed-from-database-64375-22290909/ Liverpool Daily Post: Police order child’s DNA to be removed from database (19th November 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/lawandorder/3473483/More-than-one-million-added-to-the-DNA-database-as-children.html The Telegraph: More than one million added to the DNA database as children (17th November 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/lawandorder/3418649/Crimes-solved-by-DNA-evidence-fall-despite-millions-being-added-to-database.html The Telegraph: Crimes solved by DNA evidence fall despite millions being added to database (10th November 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/11/06/dna_database_special/page2.html The Register: The DNA Database and You (6th November 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/2008/10/30/one-in-11-from-north-wales-on-dna-file-55578-22148188/ Daily Post North Wales: One in 11 from North Wales on DNA file (30th October 2008) 30th October 2008]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1078821/New-law-allow-police-collect-DNA-secret-teacups.html The Daily Mail: New law to allow police to collect DNA in secret from teacups (19th October 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.christiantoday.com/article/black.church.leaders.concerned.over.criminal.dna.database/20635.htm Christian Today: Black church leaders concerned over criminal DNA database (18th July 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/06/29/brown_dna_database_innocent_genewatch/ The Register: Gordo’s DNA database claims branded ‘ridiculous’ (29th June 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/main.jhtml?xml=/opinion/2008/06/09/do0902.xml The Telegraph: MPs must act now to set limits on snooping (9th June 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.vision.org/visionmedia/article.aspx?id=4824 Reuters: Watchdog criticises plan to share DNA data (15th May 2008)]<br /> **[http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/joepublic/2008/05/the_scandal_of_criminalising_m.html The Guardian: The scandal of ‘criminalising’ mental health patients (12th May 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1929849/DNA-bank-solves-one-crime-per-800-profiles.html The Telegraph: DNA bank solves one crime per 800 profiles (6th May 2008)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7341251.stm BBC Online: DNA technique ‘fit for purpose’ (11th April 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.sundaymirror.co.uk/news/sunday/2008/04/06/40-000-kids-put-on-dna-crimes-list-98487-20373651/ The Sunday Mirror: 40,000 kids put on DNA crimes list (6th April 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2008/mar/16/youthjustice.children The Observer: Put young children on DNA list urge police (16th March 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=528857&amp;in_page_id=1770 The Daily Mail: 1.5m children will have DNA taken next year amid claims of universal database ‘by stealth’ (9th March 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.computing.co.uk/computing/news/2211158/met-police-chief-calls-european Computing: Met police chief calls for European DNA database (5th March 2008)]<br /> **[http://blackmentalhealth.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&amp;task=view&amp;id=281&amp;Itemid=117 Black Mental Health UK: Sarah Teather tells House of Commons DNA database discriminates (1st March 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/feb/28/ukcrime.forensicscience The Guardian: Mixed results (28th February)]<br /> **[http://www.newstatesman.com/200802280017 New Statesman: Spare pairs of genes (28th February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article3448837.ece The Times: CCTV and DNA advances add to bills but minister calls rises unacceptable (28th February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/technology/technology.html?in_article_id=519568&amp;in_page_id=1965 The Daily Mail: One in eight samples filed under innocent names in Government blunder (27th February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.publictechnology.net/modules.php?op=modload&amp;name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=14351 Public Technology: Home Office Minister rejects call for a national citizen DNA database (25th February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=518416&amp;in_page_id=1770 The Daily Mail: Police in retreat after public backlash over their demands for a DNA database (25th February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=518151&amp;in_page_id=1770 The Daily Mail; Home Office retreat from plans to extend ‘nation of suspects’ DNA database to include litterbugs (24th February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/crime/article3423450.ece The Sunday Times: Should Britain have a compulsory DNA database? (24th February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.theherald.co.uk/news/news/display.var.2067932.0.Police_we_must_keep_DNA_of_everyone_arrested.php The Glasgow Herald: Police: we must keep DNA of everyone arrested (23rd February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2008/feb/23/ukcrime The Guardian: Calls for compulsory DNA database rejected (23rd February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2008/feb/21/conservatives.police The Guardian: Inquiry as Tories attack DNA failure (21st February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/crime/article3401745.ece The Times: Gordon Brown admits assaults committed while DNA data disc lost (20th February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article3399712.ece The Times: Disc listing foreign criminals lost for a year (20th February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2008/feb/13/ukguns.police The Guardian: Stop! Armed police! Put down your MP3 player (13th February 2008)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7230487.stm BBC Online: Clegg attacks surveillance UK (6th February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/01/07/delete_your_dna_profile/print.html The Register: How to delete your DNA Profile (7th January 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=491714&amp;in_page_id=1770 Daily Mail: Big Brother UK: Police now hold DNA ‘fingerprints’ of 4.5 million Britons (5th November 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/11/04/ndna104.xml The Telegraph: Police retain DNA of ‘petty crime suspects’ (5th November 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/law/article2210263.ece The Times: Police told to erase ‘irrelevant’ crime records (1st November 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/health/advice/article1790236.ece The Times: Policing the gene pool (29th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.economist.com/world/international/displaystory.cfm?story_id=9867324 The Economist: Learning to live with Big Brother (27th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v449/n7161/full/449377b.html Nature: Genome abuse (26th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/uk/crime/article1873220.ece The Times: DNA database ‘puts innocent under suspicion’ (18th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/09/17/dna_purge/ The Register: Innocent ‘terror techie’ purges DNA records (17th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/world/europe/article2595861.ece The Times: Inside the world where experts try to unlock DNA clues (15th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23412351-details/Outrage%20as%20DNA%20profile%20of%20seven-month-old%20baby%20is%20added%20to%20register/article.do Evening Standard: Outrage as DNA profile of seven-month old baby is added to DNA database (15th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=482410&amp;in_page_id=1770 Daily Mail: Innocent people’s DNA ‘must not be kept on national database’ (10th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2007/09/11/226664/dna-plan-would-require-san-the-size-of-belgium.htm Computer Weekly: DNA plan would require SAN the size of Belgium (11th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://news.scotsman.com/politics.cfm?id=1419912007 The Scotsman: Judge opens hornets’ nest with call for everyone’s DNA to go on record (6th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6979138.stm BBC Online: All UK ‘must be on DNA database’ (5th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23411070-details/Top+minister+backs+judge%27s+calls+for+DNA+database+registration+for+all/article.do Evening Standard: Ministers accused of trying to build DNA database by stealth (5th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6979490.stm BBC Online: DNA database call prompts concern (5th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23406663-details/Beware:+Minor+offences+could+land+you+on+DNA+database...for+life/article.do Evening Standard: Speeding drivers face DNA swabs under Big Brother powers (1st August 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/uk/crime/article1873007.ece The Times: Police want DNA from speeding drivers and litterbugs on database (2nd August 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/08/02/ndna102.xml The Telegraph: Litter lout DNA samples a step too far (2nd August 2007)]<br /> **[http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/crime/article2826207.ece The Independent: Police DNA database ‘risks criminalising non-offenders’ (2nd August 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=472544&amp;in_page_id=1770 Daily Mail: Government accused on DNA samples (2nd August 2007)]<br /> **[http://politics.guardian.co.uk/homeaffairs/story/0,,2139675,00.html The Guardian: Police may be given powers to take DNA samples on the street (2nd August 2007)]<br /> **[http://politics.guardian.co.uk/homeaffairs/story/0,,2089265,00.html The Observer: Civil rights fears over DNA for everyone (27th May 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=457046&amp;in_page_id=1770 Daily Mail: Police put 100,000 innocent children on DNA Database (23rd May 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/05/23/ndna23.xml The Telegraph: DNA file on 100,000 innocent children]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/humanrights/story/0,,2084290,00.html The Guardian: ‘Orwellian’ CCTV in shires alarms senior police officer (21st May 2001)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/crime/article/0,,2084659,00.html The Guardian: Plan to identify potential offenders condemned (21st May)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/05/19/ncrime19.xml The Telegraph: DNA police revisit high profile murder cases (19th May 2007)]<br /> **[http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/crime/article2556459.ece The Independent: DNA database blunder ‘could have resulted in 200 crimes’ (18th May 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/localnews/display.var.1404197.0.youths_warned_not_to_use_fake_id.php The Argus: Youths warned not to use fake ID (17th May 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.thisisthenortheast.co.uk/display.var.1404576.0.peer_calls_for_babies_dna_to_stored.php The Northern Echo: Peer calls for babies’ DNA to be stored (17th May 2007)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/6665267.stm BBC Online: DNA failings ‘missed 183 crimes’ (17th May 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/story/0,,2079721,00.html The Guardian: A database of prejudice (15th May 2007)]<br /> **[http://new.edp24.co.uk/content/news/story.aspx?brand=EDPOnline&amp;category=News&amp;tBrand=EDPOnline&amp;tCategory=news&amp;itemid=NOED10%20May%202007%2008%3A09%3A49%3A133 EDP-24 (Norfolk): Car crime victims must foot the bill (10th May 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=453739&amp;in_page_id=1770 Daily Mail: Fears over innocent Britons’ DNA being given to European police forces (9th May)]<br /> **[http://www.blink.org.uk/pdescription.asp?key=14682&amp;grp=30&amp;cat=138 Black Information Link: Chained by our genes (3rd May 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.computerworlduk.com/technology/applications/databases/news/index.cfm?newsid=2669 Computer World: EU police data-sharing plan draws criticism (19th April 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=445902&amp;in_page_id=1766&amp;in_a_source=&amp;ito=1490 Mail on Sunday: Five civil servants suspended over ‘DNA espionage’ (1st April 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.yorkshiretoday.co.uk/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleID=2194926&amp;SectionID=55 Yorkshire Post: Yorkshire cases to test DNA sampling policy (31st March 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/crime/article/0,,2044296,00.html?gusrc=rss&amp;feed=11 The Guardian: Every child to be screened for risk of turning criminal under Blair justice plan (28th March 2007)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/1/hi/uk/6452795.stm BBC Online: ‘Retail jails’ could ease police burden (15th March 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml;jsessionid=GAUE2T1MP0CL5QFIQMGCFGGAVCBQUIV0?xml=/news/2007/02/16/ndna16.xml The Telegraph: DNA data deal ‘will create big brother Europe’ (18th February 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.voice-online.co.uk/content.php?show=10830 The Voice: Mayor urged to support DNA profiling curb (9th February 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/news/uk_news/article209046.ece The Sunday Times: Reid ‘buries’ news that police hold DNA of 1m innocent people (17th December 2006)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/south_yorkshire/6174877.stm BBC: New DNA clue in 1964 murder hunt (13th December 2006)]<br /> **[http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/crime/article2016134.ece The Independent: DNA of suspects’ families to be held on police files (26th November 2006)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2006/11/05/nrace05.xml The Telegraph: Three in four young black men on the DNA database (5th November 2006)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/6104876.stm BBC Online: Fear that DNA use ‘gone too far’ (1st November 2006)]<br /> **[http://observer.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,,1821676,00.html The Observer: Police DNA database is ‘spiraling out of control’(16th July 2006)]<br /> **[http://www.lookingglassnews.org/viewstory.php?storyid=5722 The Independent: More Britons have DNA held by police than rest of world (14th April 2006)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2006/01/09/ndna09.xml The Telegraph: Huge rise in juvenile DNA samples kept by the police]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/frontpage/story/0,16518,1678168,00.html The Guardian: DNA of 37% of black men held by police]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2006/01/09/ndna09.xml The Telegraph: Freedom fears as the DNA database expands]<br /> **[http://news.scotsman.com/scitech.cfm?id=680402005 The Scotsman article: Keep DNA of innocent and guilty alike]<br /> **[http://www.voice-online.co.uk/content.php?show=6549 The Voice: 1 in 3 black men are DNA profiled]<br /> **[http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=mg18624944.900 New Scientist: Will DNA profiling fuel prejudice?]<br /> **[http://newswww.bbc.net.uk/1/low/uk_politics/4166559.stm BBC Online: DNA database Big Brother warning]<br /> <br /> == Detailed Analysis ==<br /> '''Note: This section has not yet been updated to include the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012.'''<br /> <br /> Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) 1984 and amendments to PACE : Criminal Justice and Public Order Act (CJPOA) 1994;Criminal Evidence.<br /> <br /> <br /> (Amendment) Act 1997;Criminal Justice and Police Act (CJPA) 001;Criminal Justice Act (CJA) 2003. Changes in the Data Protection Act (DPA) 1998, the Human Rights Act (HRA) 1998 and case law.&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn0&quot;&gt;E.U. 9445/1/06 at 9.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> Persons convicted of any recordable offence, arrested for any recordable offense, and all crime scene stains&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn7&quot;&gt;See EU Current Practices at 80-81.&lt;/ref&gt; The Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c.28) increased police powers for the stated purpose of countering terrorism. It allows speculative searches against DNA profiles held on behalf of the Security Service or Secret Intelligence Service and allows matches to be used “for purposes related to the identification . . . of the person from whom the material came.” In other words, a valid match can be obtained from a reference sample that did not originate from a crime scene.<br /> <br /> <br /> For Scotland: Persons convicted of any recordable offence, arrested for any recordable offense, and all crime scene stains&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn6&quot;&gt;See EU Current Practices at 81-83.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> England &amp; Wales: The Justice and Public Order Act 1994 allows for the entry of the DNA profiles of all individuals who are charged with any recordable offence or who are convicted of such an offence. All DNA profiles that are derived from crime scene stains are also stored in the NDNAD.<br /> <br /> <br /> Scotland: The Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 allows for the entry of the DNA profiles of those arrested of any recordable offence or who are convicted of such an offence. All DNA profiles that are derived from unidentified crime scene stains are also stored in the database.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;nowiki&gt;England &amp; Wales: Whereas the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) allowed for the coercive taking of ‘non-intimate samples’ such as hair shafts, the Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (JPOA) changed the definition of ‘non-intimate samples’ to include buccal swabs by which police sampling powers were seriously extended. [4]&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn5&quot;&gt;JPOA (1994), § 58.&lt;/ref&gt; This provision applies to both crime suspects and convicted offenders who are arrested or convicted of any recordable offence.&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn4&quot;&gt;Id. at § 55.&lt;/ref&gt; The police are allowed to take a DNA sample from minors who have reached the age of ten and from mentally ill persons. There are no restrictions to the collection of crime scene samples.<br /> <br /> <br /> Scotland: A constable or a police custody and security officer at a constable’s direction can collect a mouth swab from those arrested of any recordable offence.&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn8&quot;&gt;Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2003, Art. 55, § 2&lt;/ref&gt; They may use reasonable force in exercising this power.&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn3&quot;&gt;Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995, Art. 18, § 7.&lt;/ref&gt; A constable or a police custody and security officer at a constable’s direction can also coercively collect a mouth swab from those convicted of any recordable offence.&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn2&quot;&gt;Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2003, Art. 55, § 3.&lt;/ref&gt; They are allowed to take a DNA sample from minors who have reached the age of ten and from mentally ill persons. There are no restrictions to the collection of unidentified crime scene samples.<br /> <br /> <br /> Convicted persons’ and suspects’ profiles are retained indefinitely and crime scene stains are kept until they have been identified&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn1&quot;&gt;See EU Current Practices at 81.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> For Scotland: Convicted persons’ profiles are retained indefinitely, suspects’ profiles are retained until the underlying proceeding is abandoned or the individual is acquitted, and crime scene stains are kept until they have been identified&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn9&quot;&gt;See EU Current Practices at 83.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> England &amp; Wales: The Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 (CJPA) allows for the indefinite retention of the DNA profiles of both crime suspects and convicted offenders who are arrested or convicted of any recordable offence.&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn10&quot;&gt;CJPA (2001), § 82.&lt;/ref&gt; This provision also applies to crime suspects who are subsequently acquitted or freed of charges. The DNA profiles which are derived from unidentified crime scene stains are stored in the database until a match is found.<br /> <br /> <br /> Scotland: The DNA profiles of those who are arrested of any recordable offence have to be removed from the database as soon as possible following the decision not to institute criminal proceedings against the person concerned or upon acquittal.&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn11&quot;&gt;Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995, Art. 18, § 3.&lt;/ref&gt; The DNA profiles of those convicted of any recordable offence can be retained indefinitely. The DNA profiles which are derived from unidentified crime scene stains are stored in the database until they are identified.<br /> <br /> <br /> All samples are retained indefinitely&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn12&quot;&gt;See EU Current Practices at 81.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> For Scotland: Convicted persons’ samples are retained indefinitely, but suspects’ samples must be destroyed upon their acquittal or when no criminal proceedings are initiated&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn13&quot;&gt;See EU Current Practices at 83.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> England &amp; Wales: The CJPA 2001 allows for the indefinite retention of the DNA samples of both crime suspects and convicted offenders who are arrested or convicted of any recordable offence. This provision also applies to crime suspect who are subsequently acquitted or freed of charges.<br /> <br /> <br /> Scotland: The DNA samples of those who are convicted of any recordable offence can be retained indefinitely. Those taken from persons who are arrested of any recordable offence have to be destroyed as soon as possible following the decision not to institute criminal proceedings against the person concerned or upon acquittal.&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn15&quot;&gt;Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995, Art. 18, § 3.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> The Forensic Science Service, an Executive Designated staff employed by the Custodian Security clearance to Counter Terrorism Kingdom Agency of the Home Office, was responsible for the management of the National DNA Database since 1995, through the office of its Chief Scientist as Custodian of the Database, under a Memorandum of Understanding between the FSS and the Association of Chief Police Officers, revised in 2000, 2003 and again in 2005, and the oversight of the National DNA Database Board, chaired by ACPO. In July 2005, the Custodianship was transferred to the Home Office, then shortly thereafter to National Policing Improvement Agency.<br /> <br /> <br /> Scotland: Although they can largely develop their own policies regarding the treatment of profiles and samples which are collected in the course of criminal investigations, it is not entirely correct to consider the databases of Scotland and England &amp; Wales as two separate entities.&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn16&quot;&gt;P. Johnson &amp; R. Williams, DNA and crime investigation: Scotland and the “UK National DNA Database,” 10 Scottish J. Crim. Justice Stds. 74 (2004).&lt;/ref&gt; As Scotland exports all its profiles and unidentified crime scene stains to the NDNAD, the latter in fact contains nearly all UK profiles. As Scotland does not retain the profiles of suspects who are acquitted and against whom no criminal proceedings are instituted, these are the only profiles that stay in the custody of the Scottish police.<br /> <br /> <br /> Oracle platform with Loader (input) and Match reporting database (repository for match information) It is an Oracle 9i database. Profiles are loaded electronically but from CSV files submitted as a batch rather than messaging.<br /> <br /> <br /> All new profiles added to the Database are automatically searched on loading against all profiles held. The search regime uses 4 SGM discriminator loci to identify a matching sub-set which is then searched again using the remaining SGM Plus loci. Both exact and partial matches between Subject/crime scene and crime scene/crime scene are reported immediately (failed or rare alleles are treated as wild ‘cards’). Subject/subject matches are reported periodically.<br /> <br /> <br /> One-off ‘snapshot’ speculative searches of sample profiles that do not meet the criteria for loading to the Database are also carried out using the same search regime. ‘Familial searches’ are also carried out to help identify potential relatives of offenders whose profiles are not on the Database A monthly search is also carried out for ‘near matches’ that differ by only 1 allele; these are then investigated to see if there has been an error in the profiling.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> &lt;references/&gt;</div>

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<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>The US federal DNA database (CODIS) was established in 1998. It is the largest in the world.<br /> <br /> The 2008 Interpol survey reported that 245,171 crime scene DNA profiles and 6,454,770 individuals' profiles, plus 519 missing persons' DNA profiles and 2,283 unknown/deceased DNA profiles were held in the US at the time of the survey. According to Interpol, these numbers grew to 375,375 crime scene DNA profiles, 9,748,870 reference DNA profiles from individuals, 973 missing persons' DNA profiles, 5,066 unidentified human remains DNA profiles and 10,360 other DNA profiles in 2011. <br /> Since the 2008 Interpol survey, the size of the database has doubled. According to [http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/lab/biometric-analysis/codis/ndis-statistics FBI statistics], the National DNA Index (NDIS) contained over 12,113,810 offender profiles, 2,201,763 arrestee profiles and 674,150 forensic profiles as of December 2015. <br /> <br /> The federal database includes DNA profiles submitted under laws which vary state by state. The Justice for All Act, 2004, expanded the national database by allowing the retention of DNA profiles from anyone charged with a felony offence. The Violence Against Women Act, 2005, allows DNA profiles to be uploaded on arrest, rather than on charge. <br /> <br /> By end 2013, 28 US states had changed their laws to allow collection of DNA prior to conviction for a range of offences (Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin). Of these 28 states, 10 require collection and/or analysis to occur only after changing, arraignment, indictment, or judicial determination of probable cause.<br /> <br /> In March 2013, the Supreme Court made a 5-4 decision upholding Maryland's DNA testing law (which collects DNA on charge for some felonies and requires automatic expungement of innocent people's DNA profiles). However, laws in other states (which are broader in some cases, such as California, which collects on arrest for all felonies and has no automatic expungement process) are still subject to ongoing legal challenges. In most states, DNA profiles taken from arrested persons are not automatically removed if the person is innocent, although the individual can request removal. Automatic expungement processes exist in 7 of the 28 states which collect DNA prior to conviction.<br /> <br /> == Resources ==<br /> * External links (Federal)<br /> **[https://www.thehastingscenter.org/collecting-migrant-childrens-dna-a-troubling-but-predictable-trend-in-the-u-s/ The Hastings Center for Bioethics: Collecting Migrant Children's DNA: A Troubling, but Predictable, Trend in the U.S. (7th July 2025)]<br /> **[https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/11/12/us-proposal-collect-dna-detained-immigrants-violates-privacy-rights Human Rights Watch: US Proposal to Collect DNA from Detained Immigrants Violates Privacy Rights (12th November 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/department-justice-announces-interim-policy-emerging-method-generate-leads-unsolved-violent Department of Justice: Department of Justice Announces Interim Policy on Emerging Method to Generate Leads for Unsolved Violent Crimes (24th September 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/department-justice-publish-notice-proposed-rulemaking-comply-fully-dna-fingerprint-act-2005 Department of Justice to Publish Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Comply Fully with DNA Fingerprint Act of 2005 (20th October 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.geneticsandsociety.org/biopolitical-times/forensic-dna-and-golden-state-killer Center for Genetics and Society: Forensic DNA and the &quot;Golden State Killer&quot; (2nd May 2018)] <br /> **[https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/249805.pdf National Institute of Justice: Down the Road: Testing Evidence in Sexual Assaults (June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.swgdam.org/ Scientific Working Group on DNA Analysis Methods (SWGDAM)]<br /> **[http://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/05745c84-afa7-4f7f-b7a7-aa17315e5497/Rapid%20DNA%20Act%20-%20One-Pager.pdf Rapid DNA Act of 2015: One Page Summary]<br /> **[http://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/e6f48584-7489-40f8-bf7f-cbfdb6823032/SIL15926.pdf Rapid DNA Act of 2015: Full Text]<br /> **[http://manhattanda.org/press-release/district-attorney-vance-awards-38-million-grants-help-32-jurisdictions-20-states-test- DISTRICT ATTORNEY VANCE AWARDS $38 MILLION IN GRANTS TO HELP 32 JURISDICTIONS IN 20 STATES TEST BACKLOGGED RAPE KITS (10th September 2015)] Grant recipients are listed [http://manhattanda.org/sites/default/files/Manhattan%20DA%20Grant%20Recipients.pdf here]<br /> **[https://www.fbi.gov/news/testimony/fbis-plans-for-the-use-of-rapid-dna-technology-in-codis FBI: FBI's plans for the use of Rapid DNA in CODIS (18th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/opinions/2014/03/20/10-15152.pdf United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit: Haskell v. Harris (20th March 2014)] Allows California's arrestee DNA testing law to continue but also grants leave to seek to narrow its application.<br /> **[http://www.justice.gov/oig/reports/codis-ext.htm US Department of Justice Office of Inspector General: Combined DNA Index System External Reports]<br /> **[http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/2014/January/14-at-029.html Press Release: U.S. Departments of Justice and Commerce Name Experts to First-ever National Commission on Forensic Science (10th January 2014)]<br /> **[https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/243347.pdf National Institute of Justice: Making Sense of DNA Backlogs, 2012 - Myths vs. Reality (December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.urban.org/uploadedpdf/412831-Collecting-DNA-at-Arrest-Policies-Practices-and-Implications-Report.pdf The Urban Institute: Collecting DNA at Arrest: Policies, Practices, and Implications (3rd June 2013)]<br /> **[https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/238484.pdf The Urban Institute: Collecting DNA From Arrestees: Implementation Lessons (June 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.urban.org/research/publication/post-conviction-dna-testing-and-wrongful-conviction The Urban Institute: Post-Conviction DNA Testing and Wrongful Conviction (18th June 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.urban.org/sites/default/files/alfresco/publication-pdfs/412487-Collecting-DNA-from-Juveniles.PDF The Urban Institute: Collecting DNA from Juveniles (April 2011)]<br /> **[http://forensicdnaconsulting.wordpress.com/ Forensic DNA Consulting Blog]<br /> **[http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/lab/biometric-analysis/codis FBI: Combined DNA Index System (CODIS)]<br /> **[http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/lab/biometric-analysis/codis/codis_expungement FBI: CODIS - Expungement Policy]<br /> **[http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/lab/biometric-analysis/federal-dna-database/legislation-affecting-the-federal-dna-database-unit FBI: Legislation Affecting the Federal DNA Database Unit]<br /> **[http://www.gao.gov/assets/660/656454.pdf GAO: DOJ Could Improve Decision - Making Documentation and Better Assess Results of DNA Backlog Reduction Program Funds (July 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.aclu.org/blog/womens-rights-prisoners-rights-technology-and-liberty/supreme-court-ruling-blow-genetic-privacy ACLU: Supreme Court Ruling a Blow to Genetic Privacy (3rd June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/12pdf/12-207_d18e.pdf US Supreme Court: Maryland v. King (3rd June 2013)]<br /> **[http://erepository.law.shu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1160&amp;context=student_scholarship Mandara (2013) Compulsory collection and retention of DNA upon arrest: Fourth Amendment Implications (1st May 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.councilforresponsiblegenetics.org/pageDocuments/WG7KWC5KDR.pdf US Supreme Court brief by Council for Responsible Genetics (February 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R41800.pdf Congressional Research Service: DNA Testing in Criminal Justice: Background, Current Law, Grants, and Issues (6th December 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.afmes.mil/index.cfm?pageid=afdil.afrssir.overview Armed Forces Repository of Specimen Samples for the Identification of Remains (AFRSSIR)]<br /> **[http://www.promega.co.uk/~/media/files/resources/conference%20proceedings/ishi%2023/oral%20presentations/03-hares.pdf?la=en Hares DR (2012): Overview of the FBI's CODIS Program]<br /> **[http://www.promega.co.uk/~/media/files/resources/conference%20proceedings/ishi%2023/oral%20presentations/24-kreikemeier.pdf?la=en Kreikemeier MA (2012) Touch DNA: A National Survey of Submission Policies and Laboratory Procedures]<br /> **[https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2012/04/dhs-considers-collecting-dna-kids-dea-and-us-marshals-already-do Electronic Frontier Foundation: DHS Considers Collecting DNA From Kids; DEA and US Marshals Already Do (14th May 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.dnaresource.com/unitedstates.html DNA Resource: United States] &lt;br/&gt; State by state laws, on the DNAResource website, run by Gordon Thomas Honeywell Governmental Affairs and sponsored by DNA testing company Life Technologies.<br /> **[https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/232197.pdf National Institute of Justice: Making Sense of DNA Backlogs, 2010 — Myths vs. Reality (February 2011)]<br /> **[http://nij.gov/topics/forensics/lab-operations/evidence-backlogs/pages/backlog-reduction-program.aspx National Institute of Justice: DNA Backlog Reduction Program]<br /> **[http://www.fas.org/irp/agency/dod/jason/hundred.pdf JASON: The USD100 genome: implications for the DoD (December 2010)]<br /> **[http://www.justice.gov/oig/reports/FBI/a0632/final.pdf US Department of Justice: Combined DNA Index System Operational and Laboratory Vulnerabilities (May 2006)]<br /> **[http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-109hr3402enr/pdf/BILLS-109hr3402enr.pdf Violence against Women Act 2005]<br /> **[https://www.congress.gov/108/plaws/publ405/PLAW-108publ405.pdf Justice for All Act 2004]<br /> **[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/chapter-136/subchapter-IX/part-A DNA Identification Act 1994]<br /> <br /> * External links (States)<br /> * Arizona<br /> **[https://legiscan.com/AZ/text/SB1475/2019 Bill Text: AZ SB1475 (2019)] Bill failed.<br /> * Arkansas<br /> **[http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2015/2015R/Acts/Act731.pdf Act 731 - AN ACT FOR THE STATE CRIME LABORATORY APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR.] <br /> **[http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2015/2015R/Acts/Act1168.pdf Act 1168 - CONCERNING A STATEWIDE ACCOUNTING OF ALL UNSUBMITTED RAPE KITS.]<br /> **[http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2015/2015R/Acts/Act543.pdf Act 543 - CONCERNING THE COLLECTION OF A DNA SAMPLE FROM A PERSON ARRESTED FOR A FELONY OFFENSE; AND CONCERNING REMOVAL AND DESTRUCTION OF A DNA RECORD AND DNA SAMPLE.] <br /> **[http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2015/2015R/Acts/Act1022.pdf Act 1022 - TO CLARIFY THE RIGHTS OF PUTATIVE PARENTS IN PROCEEDINGS REGARDING JUVENILES WHO ARE THE SUBJECTS OF PUTATIVE PARENT CLAIMS.]<br /> **[http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2015/2015R/Acts/Act1084.pdf Act 1084 - TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENT FOR DRAWING DNA SAMPLES FROM JUVENILES ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT.]<br /> * California<br /> **[https://www.aclunc.org/our-work/legal-docket/center-genetics-and-society-et-al-vs-rob-bonta-et-al Center for Genetics and Society, et al. vs. Rob Bonta, et al. 10th February 2025]<br /> **[https://www.eff.org/cases/center-genetics-and-society-v-becerra EFF: Center for Genetics and Society v. Becerra]<br /> * Idaho<br /> **[https://www.legislature.idaho.gov/idstat/Title19/T19CH55.htm TITLE 19 CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: CHAPTER 55 THE IDAHO DNA DATABASE ACT OF 1996]<br /> * Maryland<br /> **[http://goccp.maryland.gov/dna/legislation.php Maryland DNA Legislation]<br /> **[http://law.justia.com/codes/maryland/2010/public-safety/title-2/subtitle-5/ 2010 Maryland Code: PUBLIC SAFETY TITLE 2 - DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE: Subtitle 5 - Statewide DNA Data Base System]<br /> **[http://www.goccp.maryland.gov/dna/documents/legislation.pdf Senate Bill 211, effective 1st January 2009]<br /> * Missouri<br /> **[http://www.moga.mo.gov/mostatutes/stathtml/65000000551.HTML Missouri Revised Statutes. Chapter 650. Department of Public Safety. Section 650.055.1. August 28, 2015. Felony convictions for certain offenses to have biological samples collected, when--use of sample--highway patrol and department of corrections, duty--DNA records and biological materials to be closed record, disclosure, when--expungement of record, when.]<br /> **[http://www.moga.mo.gov/mostatutes/stathtml/54700000351.HTML Missouri Revised Statutes. Chapter 547. Appeals, New Trials and Exceptions. Section 547.035.1. August 28, 2015. Postconviction DNA testing for persons in the custody of the department--motion, contents--procedure.]<br /> * Nevada<br /> **[https://www.leg.state.nv.us/law1.cfm Nevada Revised Statutes]<br /> * North Carolina<br /> **[http://law.justia.com/codes/north-carolina/2013/chapter-15a/article-13/ 2013 North Carolina General Statutes. Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act. Article 13 - DNA Database and Databank.]<br /> * Oklahoma<br /> **[http://www.oklegislature.gov/osstatuestitle.html OKLAHOMA STATUTES: Title 22. Criminal Procedure]<br /> * Tennessee<br /> **[https://www.lawserver.com/law/state/tennessee/tn-code/tennessee_code_40-35-321 Tennessee Code 40-35-321. Collection of biological specimens for DNA analysis -- Persons convicted of certain offenses -- Condition of release from imprisonment.]<br /> **[https://www.lawserver.com/law/state/tennessee/tn-code/tennessee_code_title_40_chapter_30_part_3 Tennessee Code § 40-30-304 (2015). Post-Conviction DNA Analysis Act of 2001.]<br /> *Vermont<br /> **[http://legislature.vermont.gov/assets/Documents/2018/WorkGroups/House%20Judiciary/Bills/H.422/W~John%20Treadwell~State%20v%20Medina~3-14-2017.pdf State v. Medina (Vt. 2014) 102 A.3d 661, 663.]<br /> * Wisconsin<br /> **[https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/165/77 Wisconsin Statutes: 165.77 Deoxyribonucleic acid analysis and data bank.]<br /> <br /> <br /> * Press articles<br /> **[https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/sep/23/us-border-patrol-dna-data The Guardian: US border patrol collected DNA from thousands of US citizens for years, data shows (23rd September 2025)]<br /> **[https://reason.com/2025/09/26/dhs-collected-dna-from-2000-u-s-citizens-without-due-process-its-now-in-a-law-enforcement-database/ Reason: DHS Collected DNA from 2,000 U.S. Citizens Without Due Process. It's Now in a Law Enforcement Database (26th September 2025)]<br /> **[https://www.wired.com/story/cbp-dna-migrant-children-fbi-codis/ Wired: The US Is Storing Migrant Children’s DNA in a Criminal Database (29th May 2025)]<br /> **[https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/privacy/nypd-lawsuit-claims-department-maintains-dna-database-with-no-warrant/ Top Class Actions: NYPD lawsuit claims department maintains DNA database with no warrant (4th April 2023)]<br /> **[https://theintercept.com/2021/07/03/orange-county-prosecutors-dna-surveillance/ The Intercept: ORANGE COUNTY PROSECUTORS OPERATE “VAST, SECRETIVE” GENETIC SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM (3rd July 2021)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/31/science/dna-police-laws.html The New York Times: Two New Laws Restrict Police Use of DNA Search Method (31st May 2021)]<br /> **[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/mar/29/maryland-lawmakers-restrict-police-genealogical-da/ The Washington Times: Maryland lawmakers restrict cops from tapping family-tree DNA kits to crack cold cases (29th March 2021)]<br /> **[https://missionlocal.org/2022/03/police-explain-how-rape-kit-ended-up-in-a-database/ Mission Local: Police explain how rape kit ended up in DNA database (3rd March 2022)]<br /> **[https://www.vice.com/en/article/4ade3g/why-are-prosecutors-keeping-a-huge-secretive-dna-database-in-orange-county Vice: Why Are Prosecutors Keeping a Huge, Secretive DNA Database in Orange County? (22nd February 2021)]<br /> **[https://www.theregister.com/2021/02/04/dna_testing_software/ The Register: Accused murderer wins right to check source code of DNA testing kit used by police (4th February 2021)]<br /> **[https://futurehuman.medium.com/deleted-dna-data-just-reappeared-on-a-popular-database-e1f43587f7ec Future Human: ‘Deleted’ DNA Data Just Reappeared on a Popular Database (22nd January 2021)]<br /> **[https://queenseagle.com/all/nycs-dna-database-swells-even-as-some-samples-are-removed Queens Daily Eagle: NYC's DNA database swells, even as some samples are removed (14th January 2021)]<br /> **[https://dailygazette.com/2020/12/14/editorial-limit-police-ability-to-retain-our-dna/ The Daily Gazette: EDITORIAL: Limit police ability to retain our DNA (14th December 2020)]<br /> **[https://legalaidnyc.org/news/nypd-2000-people-removed-city-dna-index%E2%80%8B/ The Legal Aid Society: NYPD Admits Almost 2,000 People Should be Removed From City DNA Index (15th October 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.thecity.nyc/2020/10/13/21515424/bill-would-clamp-down-on-cops-collecting-dna-from-kids#:~:text=A%20bill%20that%20would%20curb,hit%20the%20City%20Council%20Thursday.&amp;text=The%20new%20legislation%2C%20co%2Dsponsored,scenes%20and%20victims%20of%20crimes The City NY: Bill Would Clamp Down on Cops Collecting DNA From Kids (13th October 2020)]<br /> **[https://inhomelandsecurity.com/podcast-using-genetic-genealogy-dna-databases-solve-cold-cases/: In Homeland Security Podcast: Using Genetic Genealogy DNA Databases to Solve Cold Cases (24th September 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-02545-5 Nature: The controversial company using DNA to sketch the faces of criminals: (9th September 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.pe.com/2020/08/26/no-on-proposition-20-a-heavy-handed-reaction-to-justice-reforms/ The Press Enterprise: No on Proposition 20, a heavy-handed reaction to justice reforms (26th August 2020)]<br /> **[https://bronxjusticenews.com/citys-unregulated-dna-database-keeps-growing-attorneys Bronx Justice News: City’s Unregulated DNA Database Keeps Growing: Attorneys (20th August 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.techtimes.com/articles/251222/20200719/gedmatch-briefly-down-company-probes-police-accessing-dna-database.htm TechTimes: Gedmatch Briefly Down as Company Probes on Police Accessing Its DNA Database (19th July 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/national/hackers-attack-genetic-genealogy-website-gedmatch-exposing-dna-profiles-to-law-enforcement The Denver Channel: Hackers attack genetic genealogy website GEDmatch, exposing DNA profiles to law enforcement (24th July 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/peteraldhous/hackers-gedmatch-dna-privacy BuzzFeed news: A Security Breach Exposed More Than One Million DNA Profiles On A Major Genealogy Database (22nd July 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/second-circuit-oks-use-of-now-defunct-11097/ Second Circuit OKs Use of Now-Defunct DNA Testing Method (21st July 2020)]<br /> **[https://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/ethics/dna-databases-in-china-and-the-us-are-tools-of-racial-oppression IEEE Spectrum: DNA Databases in the U.S. and China Are Tools of Racial Oppression (30th June 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/26/us/louisiana-dna-washing-machine.html New York Times: A DNA Mix-Up Involving a Washing Machine Kept a Man in Jail for 3 Years (26th June 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.miragenews.com/two-new-forensic-dna-standards-added-to-osac-registry/ Mirage News: Two New Forensic DNA Standards Added to OSAC Registry (13th May 2020)]<br /> **[https://wjactv.com/news/local/new-state-data-shows-97-drop-in-backlogged-rape-kits-lowest-total-in-4-years WJAC: New PA data shows 97% drop in backlogged rape kits, lowest total in 4 years (5th May 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/genealogy-helps-track-another-colorado-cold-case-suspect-the-oldest-one-yet The Denver Channel: Genealogy helps track another Colorado cold case suspect, the oldest one yet (23rd April 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2020/03/13/Gross-overreach-Ancestry-block-access-DNA-database/stories/202003050077 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Gross overreach: Ancestry.com was right to block access to DNA database (13th March 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.politico.com/states/new-york/albany/story/2020/02/25/cops-take-heat-from-council-over-dna-despite-planned-reforms-1263552 Politico: Cops take heat from Council over DNA, despite planned reforms (25th February 2020)]<br /> **[https://edition.cnn.com/2020/02/22/us/nypd-dna-datebase-review/index.html CNN: NYPD says it will remove some non-convicts from its local DNA database (22nd February 2020)]<br /> **[https://queenseagle.com/all/council-public-safety-nypd-dna-database The Queens Eagle: Council committee to examine city’s controversial DNA database (7th February 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/peteraldhous/ancestry-dna-database-search-warrant Buzz Feed News: A Court Tried To Force Ancestry.com To Open Up Its DNA Database To Police. The Company Said No. (3rd February 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/14/21063627/dna-detained-immigrants-fbi-codis-bias-crime-database The Verge:: DNA from detained immigrants will change the nature of the FBI’s genetic database (14th January 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1226362/britons-holidaymakers-us-border-control-dna-arrest-travel-news Daily Express: Britons detained at US border control may need to hand over DNA or face arrest - new rules (9th January 2020)]<br /> **[https://onezero.medium.com/the-u-s-governments-mass-collection-of-immigrant-dna-hints-at-surveillance-future-93a11767b3c0 OneZero: The U.S. Government’s Mass Collection of Immigrant DNA Hints at Surveillance Future (8th January 2020)]<br /> **[https://theconversation.com/dna-database-sold-to-help-law-enforcement-crack-cold-cases-128674 The Conversation: DNA database sold to help law-enforcement crack cold cases (22nd December 2019)]<br /> **[https://slate.com/technology/2019/12/gedmatch-verogen-genetic-genealogy-law-enforcement.html Slate: We’re Entering a New Phase in Law Enforcement’s Use of Consumer Genetic Data (19th December 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.wired.com/story/a-dna-firm-that-caters-to-police-just-bought-a-genealogy-site/ Wired: A DNA Firm That Caters to Police Just Bought a Genealogy Site (9th December 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/07/us/dna-bone-marrow-transplant-crime-lab.html New York Times: When a DNA Test Says You’re a Younger Man, Who Lives 5,000 Miles Away (7th December 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.voiceofsandiego.org/topics/public-safety/dozens-of-rape-kits-from-sdpds-backlog-have-yielded-dna-database-hits/ Voice of San Diego: Dozens of Rape Kits From SDPD's Backlog Have Yielded DNA Database Hits (4th November 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.technologyreview.com/s/614642/dna-database-gedmatch-golden-state-killer-security-risk-hack/amp/?utm_source=newsletters&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=weekend_reads.unpaid.engagement&amp;__twitter_impression=true MIT Technology Review: The DNA database used to find the Golden State Killer is a national security leak waiting to happen (30th October 2019)]<br /> **[https://science.sciencemag.org/content/366/6462/155 Science: Responsible genetic genealogy (11th October 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/09/new-federal-rules-limit-police-searches-family-tree-dna-databases Science: New federal rules limit police searches of family tree DNA databases (25th September 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/15/nyregion/nypd-dna-database.html?action=click&amp;module=Top%20Stories&amp;pgtype=Homepage New York Times: N.Y.P.D. Detectives Gave a Boy, 12, a Soda. He Landed in a DNA Database. (15th August 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/02/us/dna-testing-immigrants.html?action=click&amp;module=Top%20Stories&amp;pgtype=Homepage# New York Times: U.S. Government Plans to Collect DNA From Detained Immigrants (2nd October 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/16/science/hair-dna-murder.html?action=click&amp;module=Top%20Stories&amp;pgtype=Homepage New York Times: Why This Scientist Keeps Receiving Packages of Serial Killers’ Hair (16th September 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/15/nyregion/nypd-dna-database.html New York Times: N.Y.P.D. Detectives Gave a Boy, 12, a Soda. He Landed in a DNA Database (15th August 2019)]<br /> **[https://news.sky.com/story/how-researching-your-family-tree-could-solve-a-murder-11775060 Sky News: How researching your family tree could solve a murder (August 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/26/rapid-dna-testing-market-takes-off-as-kentucky-police-test-new-technology.html CNBC: Kentucky police use new technology to nab suspects in hours instead of weeks as rapid DNA market takes off (28th July 2019)]<br /> **[https://thehill.com/opinion/criminal-justice/451024-think-twice-before-giving-dna-to-the-police The Hill: Think twice before giving results of your home DNA kit to the police (30th June 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.princegeorgematters.com/national-business/texas-says-dna-technology-jeopardizes-cases-1515448 Prince George Matters: Texas says DNA technology jeopardizes cases (20th June 2019)]<br /> **[https://www-pbs-org.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.pbs.org/newshour/amp/nation/use-of-online-dna-databases-by-law-enforcement-leads-to-backlash-and-website-changes PBS: Use of online DNA databases by law enforcement leads to backlash and website changes (17th June 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.newscientist.com/article/2203857-dna-database-opts-a-million-people-out-from-police-searches/ New Scientist: DNA database opts a million people out from police searches (20th May 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.legalgenealogist.com/2019/05/19/gedmatch-reverses-course The Legal Genealogist: GEDmatch reverses course (19th May 2019)]<br /> **[https://edition.cnn.com/2019/05/09/opinions/dangers-of-government-dna-testing-eidelman/index.html CNN: The dangers of the government's DNA testing program (9th May 2019)]<br /> **[https://queencreekindependent.com/opinion/bisson-activist-encourages-leadership-communication/ Queen Creek Independent: Bisson: Activist encourages leadership communication (7th May 2019)] Re failed Arizona DNA Bill that may be reintroduced.<br /> **[https://www.biometricupdate.com/201905/trial-of-rapid-dna-biometrics-to-investigate-false-family-claims-by-migrants-at-u-s-mexico-border Biometric Update: Trial of rapid DNA biometrics to investigate false family claims by migrants at U.S.-Mexico border (6th May 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.courthousenews.com/judge-poised-to-advance-suit-over-california-dna-collection/ Court House News Service: Judge Poised to Advance Suit Over California DNA Collection (1st May 2019)]<br /> **[https://eu.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2019/02/19/arizona-bill-would-create-massive-statewide-dna-database/2873930002/ AZ Central: You may soon have to give your DNA to the state and pay $250 for the privilege (19th February 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-02-01/major-dna-testing-company-is-sharing-genetic-data-with-the-fbi Bloomberg: Major DNA Testing Company Sharing Genetic Data With the FBI (1st February 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/salvadorhernandez/family-tree-dna-fbi-investigative-genealogy-privacy BuzzFeed: One Of The Biggest At-Home DNA Testing Companies Is Working With The FBI (31st January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2019/01/30/A-slippery-slope-Casual-DNA-collection-erodes-constitutional-rights/stories/201901300061 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: A slippery slope: Casual DNA collection erodes constitutional rights (30th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.citynews1130.com/2019/01/24/maryland-bill-would-further-curb-police-use-of-dna-databases/ CityNews: Maryland bill would further curb police use of DNA databases (24th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/editorials/article/Editorial-California-shouldn-t-keep-DNA-from-13467258.php San Francisco Chronicle: Editorial: California shouldn’t keep DNA from hundreds of thousands of innocent people (14th December 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/12/10/watchdogs-sue-california-over-dna-retention-for-non-convicted-arrestees/ Mercury News: Watchdogs sue California over keeping DNA from arrests with no conviction (10th Dcember 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/california-police-cold-case-murder-solved-with-dna-database/ The Seattle Times: California police: Cold case murder solved with DNA database (21st November 2018)]<br /> **[http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2018/10/dna-tests-bad-for-finding-identity-great-for-surveillance.html New York Magazine: DNA Testing Can’t Tell Us Who We Really Are. It Can Tell the Cops. (17th October 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/15/science/gedmatch-genealogy-cold-cases.html?action=click&amp;module=Well&amp;pgtype=Homepage&amp;section=Science New York Times: How an Unlikely Family History Website Transformed Cold Case Investigations (15th October 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-06997-8?utm_source=briefing-wk&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=briefing&amp;utm_content=20181012 Nature: Supercharged crime-scene DNA analysis sparks privacy concerns (11th October 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.medicalbag.com/ethics/golden-state-killer-deangelo-dna-analysis-genetic-forensics/article/788270/ Medical Bag: Is Using Genealogy Data to Solve Crimes Taking DNA Analysis a Step Too Far? (14th August 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-44731119 BBC: DNA tests ordered to reunite separated migrant families (5th July 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.buzzfeed.com/peteraldhous/parabon-genetic-genealogy-cold-cases?utm_term=.eiQDpQo9d#.pyNwp5LAG BuzzFeed: DNA Data From 100 Crime Scenes Has Been Uploaded To A Genealogy Website — Just Like The Golden State Killer (17th May 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.ballstatedaily.com/article/2018/05/news-dna-law-leads-to-arrest Ball State Daily: Indiana sees progress on criminal investigations thanks to new DNA law (15th May 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/national/congress-a-decade-behind-in-overseeing-dna-testing--20180513 Watertown Daily Times: Congress a decade behind in overseeing DNA testing (13th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2018/05/fallen_through_the_cracks_overdue_dna_swabs_link_to_murders_sexual_assaults.html Cleveland.com: 'Fallen through the cracks:' Overdue DNA swabs link to murders, sexual assaults (13th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2018/05/georgia-law-enforcement-is-dna-testing-fetal-remains-found-in-wastewater.html Slate: Georgia Law Enforcement Is DNA-Testing Fetal Remains Found In Wastewater (11th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/10/17340666/dna-testing-georgia-fetus-codis-abortion-genetics-investigation The Verge: Police are using DNA testing to track down a fetus’s mother (10th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://queencreekindependent.com/opinion/bisson-activist-encourages-leadership-communication/ Bisson: Activist encourages leadership communication (7th May 2019)] Re failed Arizona DNA Bill that may be reintroduced.<br /> **[https://slate.com/technology/2018/05/consumer-genetic-databases-arent-the-only-side-door-for-police-to-get-your-dna.html Slate: You Can’t Hide Your Genes (4th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/how-accurately-can-scientists-reconstruct-persons-face-from-dna-180968951/ The Smithsonian: How Accurately Can Scientists Reconstruct A Person’s Face From DNA? (4th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20180502/14342239763/cops-arent-just-submitting-dna-samples-to-genealogy-services-theyre-also-obtaining-customer-info.shtml Tech Dirt: Cops Aren't Just Submitting DNA Samples To Genealogy Services; They're Also Obtaining Customer Info (3rd May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/03/us/golden-state-killer-genealogy.html?hp&amp;action=click&amp;pgtype=Homepage&amp;clickSource=story-heading&amp;module=first-column-region&amp;region=top-news&amp;WT.nav=top-news New York Times: The Cold Case That Inspired the 'Golden State Killer' Detective to Try Genealogy (3rd May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.laboratoryequipment.com/article/2018/05/massively-parallel-sequencing-future-dna-sequencing Laboratory Equipment: Massively Parallel Sequencing: The Future of DNA Sequencing (2nd May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.buzzfeed.com/peteraldhous/family-tree-dna-subpoena-golden-state-killer?utm_term=.mjAG214am#.dvgo3dRNM Buzz Feed: Cops Forced A Company To Share A Customer’s Identity For The Golden State Killer Investigation (1st May 2018)]<br /> **[http://theconversation.com/is-your-genome-really-your-own-the-public-and-forensic-value-of-dna-95786 The Conversation: Is your genome really your own? The public and forensic value of DNA (1st May 2018)]<br /> **[https://siliconangle.com/blog/2018/05/01/graphing-sensitive-boundary-personally-identifiable-information-publicly-inferable-insights/ SiliconANGLE: Graphing the sensitive boundary between personally identifiable information and publicly inferable insights (1st May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.sciencenews.org/article/golden-state-killer-suspect-dna-genetics-genealogy Science News: New genetic sleuthing tools helped track down the Golden State Killer suspect (29th April 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/27/health/dna-privacy-golden-state-killer-genealogy.html New York Times: The Golden State Killer Is Tracked Through a Thicket of DNA, and Experts Shudder (27th April 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.rte.ie/news/us/2018/0427/958588-golden-state-killer-us/ RTE: Genealogy websites led police to 'Golden State Killer'(27th April 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/framed-for-murder-by-his-own-dna/ PBS Frontline: Framed for Murder By His Own DNA (19th April 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.biometricupdate.com/201804/social-media-databases-behavioral-identifiers-said-future-of-law-enforcement-biometrics Biometric Update: Social media, databases, behavioral identifiers said future of law enforcement biometrics (5th April 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-dna-supreme-court-20180402-story.html Los Angeles Times: California Supreme Court lets stand controversial law allowing DNA collection upon arrest (2nd April 2018)]<br /> **[http://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/new-system-can-identity-people-from-their-dna-in-minutes-4965794/ Indian Express: New system can identity people from their DNA in minutes (3rd December 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/state/parents-of-slain-uva-students-advocate-for-bipartisan-effort-to/article_ef569702-d57a-11e7-9078-4b7514d07d84.html The Daily Progress: Parents of slain UVa students advocate for bipartisan effort to collect more criminal DNA (29th November 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article181745126.html The Sacramento Bee: Violent crime list, DNA collection would increase under California initiative (30th October 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.ajc.com/news/national/can-police-legally-obtain-your-dna-from-23andme-ancestry/8eZ24WN7VisoQiHAFbcmjP/ AJC: Can police legally obtain your DNA from 23andMe, Ancestry? (17th November 2017)]<br /> **[http://cumberlink.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/bill_tracker/bill-tracker-expanding-state-s-dna-database/article_73837d3e-3fd7-5525-a355-5095f05511b8..html The Sentinel: Bill Tracker: Expanding state's DNA database (16th November 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.correctionsone.com/products/police-technology/investigation/biometrics-identification/articles/456766187-Hidden-in-prison-Thousands-of-inmates-not-in-DNA-databases/ Corrections One: Hidden in prison: Thousands of inmates not in DNA databases (7th November 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/your-genealogy-research-could-land-your-dna-in-a-criminal-investigation/641099598 KIRO: Your genealogy research could land your DNA results in a criminal investigation (6th November 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.voiceofsandiego.org/topics/public-safety/teenager-sued-sdpd-documented-gang-member-soon/ Voice of San Diego: A Teenager Sued SDPD, and Was Documented as a Gang Member Soon After (31st October 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/19/nyregion/dna-phenotyping-new-york-police.html New York Times: Using DNA to Sketch What Victims Look Like; Some Call It Science Fiction (19th October 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/04/nyregion/dna-analysis-evidence-new-york-disputed-techniques.html?hp&amp;action=click&amp;pgtype=Homepage&amp;clickSource=story-heading&amp;module=second-column-region&amp;region=top-news&amp;WT.nav=top-news&amp;_r=0 New York Times: Traces of Crime: How New York’s DNA Techniques Became Tainted (4th September 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/nyc-expands-controversial-dna-testing-seized-guns-article-1.3349461 New York Daily News: NYC expands controversial DNA testing on seized guns to help charges stick (24th July 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.athensnews.com/news/local/advanced-dna-science-cracks-rape-case/article_23e87968-3599-11e7-8255-0ba7508bfe52.html Athens News: Advanced DNA science cracks rape case (10th May 2017)] <br /> **[http://www.oc-breeze.com/2017/05/03/100828_rapid-dna-leads-rapid-conviction-carjacker/ Orange County Beeze: Rapid DNA program leads to rapid conviction for carjacker (3rd May 2017)]<br /> **[http://wwmt.com/news/i-team/special-report-dna-delay WWMT: Special Report - DNA Delay (1st May 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/2017/04/25/sex-crimes-detective-relieved-duty/100878668/ Commercial Appeal: Sex crimes detective relieved of duty (25th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.govtech.com/public-safety/Louisiana-State-Police-Crime-Lab-Considers-Controversial-Familial-DNA-Tool.html GT: Louisiana State Police Crime Lab Considers Controversial Familial DNA Tool (18th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/courts/2017/04/17/more-women-join-lawsuit-over-rape-kits/100175080/ Commercial Appeal: More women join lawsuit over rape kits (17th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/news/crime_police/article_0dd1fd72-1b0c-11e7-829a-1be06412d0c8.html The New Orleans Advocate: State Police Crime Lab eyes familial DNA searching, a controversial crime-solving tool (16th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-dna-of-a-killer-who-murdered-idaho-teen-angie-dodge/ CBS News: The DNA of a Killer (15th April 2017)]<br /> **[https://insiderlouisville.com/metro/police-begin-reopening-rape-cases-as-kentucky-tests-old-dna-evidence/ Insider Louisville: Police begin reopening rape cases as Kentucky tests old DNA evidence (13th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.postregister.com/articles/chris-tapp-coverage-featured-news-daily-email/2017/04/13/look-efforts-catch-dodge-killer Post Register: A look at efforts to catch the Dodge killer (13th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/indiana-may-create-dna-record-on-every-person-arrested-for/article_6ca8971a-da48-53f5-a18c-ef3db909912b.html NWI Times: Indiana may create DNA record on every person arrested for felony (13th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.wibc.com/news/local-news/legislature-gives-green-light-dna-sampling-after-felony-arrests WIBC: Legislature Gives Green Light to DNA Sampling After Felony Arrests (13th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2017/04/13/dna-collection-bill-heads-governors-desk/100414548/ INDYSTAR: DNA collection bill heads to governor's desk (13th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/government/sexual-assault-kits-testing-would-be-mandated-by-nevada-legislature-bills/ Nevada Appeal: Sexual assault kits’ testing would be mandated by Nevada Legislature bills (12th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/state-forensic-panel-delays-vote-on-familial-dna-1.13446340 Newsday: State forensic panel delays vote on familial DNA (12th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.syracuse.com/crime/index.ssf/2017/04/new_state_policy_on_expanding_dna_search_not_adopted_more_study_underway.html Syracuse: New state policy on expanding DNA search continues development (12th April 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-york-panel-to-vote-on-family-dna-searches-in-criminal-cases-1491908402 The Wall Street Jounal: New York Panel to Vote on Family DNA Searches in Criminal Cases (11th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.theeagle.com/news/local/dna-based-sketch-to-be-released-in-college-station-killing/article_c5a75edd-cbbf-514e-acd0-a949438d975c.html The Eagle: DNA-based sketch to be released in 1981 College Station killing (11th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.wtxl.com/news/rape-kits-tested-more-to-go/article_f53c5a84-1e29-11e7-be37-e7327dcda136.html WTXL: 2,300 Rape Kits Tested, 6,300 More to Go (10th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/04/prweb14224244.htm Prweb: Impact Study of Mandatory Evidence Submission Law for Sexual Assault Kits Shows Law Hasn't Led to More Reporting (10th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://ideastations.org/radio/news/crime-commission-agrees-study-dna-expansion The Community Idea Stations: Crime Commission Agrees to Study DNA Expansion (10th April 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.muckrock.com/news/archives/2017/may/10/san-jose-backlogged-rape-kits/ MuckRock: San Jose’s rape kit backlog is over twice the official count (10th April 2017)|<br /> **[http://wric.com/2017/04/07/state-will-study-whether-to-expand-dna-database/ WRIC: State will study whether to expand DNA database (7th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.syracuse.com/crime/index.ssf/2017/04/what_the_ny_commission_on_forensic_science_is_considering_for_familial_searching.html Syracuse: What the NY Commission on Forensic Science is considering for familial searching of DNA (6th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.nbc29.com/story/35081850/state-crime-commission-to-study-enhancing-dna-collections NBC29: State Crime Commission to Study Enhancing DNA Collections (6th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://thestatehousefile.com/bill-calls-giving-dna-felony-arrest/30934/ The Statehouse File: Bill calls for giving up DNA with a felony arrest (6th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://fox59.com/2017/04/06/bill-calling-for-dna-swabs-to-be-taken-from-suspects-arrested-for-felonies-passes-house/ FOX 59: Bill calling for DNA swabs to be taken from suspects arrested for felonies passes House (6th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/sun-investigates/bs-md-rape-kit-testing-debate-20170403-story.html The Baltimore Sun: Lawmakers set to pass rape kit retention bill, but not mandatory testing (3rd April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2017/04/01/untested-detroit-rape-kits/99845762/ Detroit Free Press: What happened to Detroit's untested rape kits? (1st April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4366442/DNA-database-sex-worker-samples.html Mail Online: Preparing for the worst: DNA database is made up of collected samples from sex workers to identify their bodies in case they are murdered (31st March 2017)]<br /> **[http://gizmodo.com/dna-is-being-collected-to-protect-sex-workers-but-it-c-1793719386 Gizmodo: DNA Is Being Collected to Protect Sex Workers, But It Could Also Be Used Against Them (28th March 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2017/03/sex-workers-dna/520626/ The Atlantic: Collecting DNA From Sex Workers to One Day Identify Their Bodies (27th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/state-panel-of-dna-experts-approve-of-familal-searching-in-n-y-1.13321976 Newsday: State panel of DNA experts approve of ‘familial searching’ in NY (27th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.amny.com/opinion/don-t-allow-genetic-stop-and-frisk-1.13321716 Amnewyork: Don’t allow genetic stop-and-frisk (27th March 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/michigan/articles/2017-03-26/2nd-backlog-of-untested-detroit-rape-kits-found-in-storage U.S.News: 2nd Backlog of Untested Detroit Rape Kits Found in Storage (26th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/news/article_8fd7bdd6-1263-11e7-be2d-3bc688a63f2a.html The New Orleans Advocate: Relatives of Louisiana soldier missing from Korean War still hope for identification of his remains (26th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.tucsonnewsnow.com/story/34977458/the-first-criminal-case-from-testing-old-rape-kits-in-tucson Tucson News Now: The first criminal case from testing old rape kits in Tucson (23rd March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2017/03/22/how-long-should-state-keep-your-dna/99487884/ Indystar: How long should the state keep your DNA? (22nd March 2017)]<br /> **[http://levittownnow.com/2017/03/17/bucks-county-police-pioneering-90-minute-rapid-dna-system/ Levit Town Now: Bucks County Police Pioneering 90-Minute Rapid DNA Testing System (17th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.abc15.com/news/state/arizona-roughly-20-of-the-way-through-testing-rape-kit-backlog abc15: Arizona roughly 20% of the way through testing rape kit backlog (16th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.theintell.com/news/local/bensalem-police-first-local-department-in-u-s-to-use/article_07cf68d7-cb04-507f-9011-409931b18cb6.html The Intelligencer: Bensalem police first local department in U.S. to use rapid DNA testing (16th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.abc10.com/news/local/crime-victims-families-plead-for-action-on-dna-collection-bill/422330502 abc10: Crime victims' families plead for action on DNA collection bill (14th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.kcra.com/article/californias-dna-database-gets-fewer-hits-due-to-prop-47/9133391 KCRA: California's DNA database gets fewer hits due to Prop. 47 (14th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.providencejournal.com/news/20170314/acquitted-on-rape-charge-man-says-im-trying-to-get-everything-back-together Providence Journal: Acquitted on rape charge, man says: ‘I’m trying to get everything back together’ (14th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://qctimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/state-report-davenport-has-untested-rape-kits-in-evidence/article_2c40f87c-c703-543b-a05c-9d09e2b37915.html Quad City Times: State report: Davenport has 463 untested rape kits in evidence (13th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.satprnews.com/2017/03/13/publicly-funded-forensic-crime-laboratories-resources-and-services-2014-13/ SATPRNEWS: Publicly Funded Forensic Crime Laboratories: Resources and Services, 2014 (13th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.familysecuritymatters.org/publications/detail/new-dna-technology-aids-in-fighting-crime-and-thwarting-terrorism Family Security Matters: New DNA technology aids in fighting crime and thwarting terrorism (12th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa/iowa-analyzing-untested-rape-kits/article_97fc42a4-f320-5c2b-9952-12f0bf63034b.html Sioux City Journal: Iowa analyzing 4,200 untested rape kits (8th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2017/03/07/untested-sexual-assault-evidence-kits-in-iowa/98852660/ The Des Moines Register: What Iowa's 4,265 untested rape kits mean for victims (8th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.wbur.org/news/2017/03/07/twin-dna-crime-tech WBUR: Standard DNA Testing Can’t Differentiate Between Identical Twins. A New Test Challenges That (7th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/government/iowa-making-plans-for-4200-untested-sexual-assault-kits-20170307 The Gazette: Iowa making plans for 4,200 untested rape kits (7th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.networkworld.com/article/3177244/security/should-police-departments-be-able-to-have-their-own-dna-databases.html Network World: Should police departments be able to have their own DNA databases? (6th March 2017)]<br /> **[https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2017/03/06/dozens-of-police-departments-maintain-private-dna-databases/ Naked Security: ‘Dozens’ of police departments maintain private DNA databases (6th March 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.genomeweb.com/scan/databases-their-own Genomeweb: Databases of Their Own (6th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-police-dna-databases-20170304-story.html Chicago Tribune: As police agencies build DNA databases, debate stirs over regulations (4th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-4281590/US-police-agencies-DNA-databases-stir-debate.html Daily Mail: US police agencies with their own DNA databases stir debate (4th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://sdvoice.info/san-diego-police-target-african-american-children-for-unlawful-dna-collection/ Voice and Viewpoint: San Diego Police Target African American Children for Unlawful DNA Collection (28th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/bill-in-olympia-dies-convicted-criminals-dna-still-untested-in-seattle/498416229 Kiro7: Bill in Olympia dies; convicted criminals' DNA still untested in Seattle (28th Feburary 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.gazettextra.com/20170224/man_accused_in_cold_sex_assault_case_appears_in_court GazetteXtra: Man accused in cold sex assault case appears in court (24th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2017-02-24/whos-testing-apds-backlog-of-evidence/ The Austin Chronicle: Who’s Testing APD’s Backlog of Evidence? (24th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.king5.com/news/politics/bill-would-expand-how-police-can-collect-dna/412904155 K5: Bill would expand how police can collect DNA (23rd February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.masslive.com/news/worcester/index.ssf/2017/02/amid_dna_testing_in_cases_like.html MassLive: Amid DNA testing in cases like Vanessa Marcotte's murder, Massachusetts senator Bruce Tarr pushes for expanded database (23rd March 2017)]<br /> **[http://wislawjournal.com/2017/02/23/divided-wisconsin-supreme-court-upholds-dna-fee/ Wisconsin Law Journal: Divided state Supreme Court upholds DNA fee (UPDATE) (23rd February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/more-rape-kits-being-tested-in-utah-according-to-byu/article_2d9c4aa7-c83b-5fe3-b2c9-1eece988edc8.html Daily Herald: More rape kits being tested in Utah, according to BYU research (23rd February 2017)]<br /> **[http://cbs4indy.com/2017/02/21/house-approves-bill-calling-for-dna-swabs-to-be-taken-from-those-arrested-for-felonies/ CBS4indy: House approves bill calling for DNA swabs to be taken from those arrested for felonies (21st February 2017)]<br /> **[http://wibqam.com/news/articles/2017/feb/21/indiana-lawmakers-support-dna-testing-plans/ WBIQ: Indiana Lawmakers Support DNA Testing Plans (21st February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/courts/sd-me-dna-lawsuit-20170217-story.html The San Diego Union Tribune: ACLU sues San Diego police over how it collects DNA from juveniles (20th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/4220847-thousands-sexual-assault-evidence-kits-across-minnesota-sit-untested Duluth News Tribune: Thousands of sexual assault evidence kits across Minnesota sit untested (18th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.13newsnow.com/news/local/13news-now-investigates/virginia-beach-kits-get-hits-in-codis-dna-database/409402059 13 News Now: Va. Beach rape kits get hits in CODIS DNA database (17th February 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/10/nyregion/dna-familial-searching-police-new-york.html?_r=0 The New York Times: Conflicting Views on a Wider Police Use of DNA (10th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://myfox8.com/2017/02/06/murdered-queens-joggers-family-pushes-for-enhanced-dna-testing-tmwsp/ Fox8: Murdered jogger’s family pushing for enhanced DNA testing (6th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.thestarpress.com/story/opinion/contributors/2017/02/04/dna-database-offers-best-tool-solve-crimes/97424474/ The Star Press: DNA database offers best tool to solve crimes (4th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.roanoke.com/townnews/crime/raised-toward-state-dna-database-expansion-study/article_50314376-20c1-5d6b-8f51-caf71e3f533d.html The Roanoke Times: $33,000 raised toward state DNA database expansion study (2nd February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.richmond.com/news/local/crime/article_7dcde8f7-b388-5e4d-bd4d-9fbd1065428b.html Richmond Times-Dispatch: $33,000 raised toward cost of state DNA database expansion study (31st January 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/27/nyregion/familial-dna-searching-karina-vetrano.html?hp&amp;action=click&amp;pgtype=Homepage&amp;clickSource=story-heading&amp;module=first-column-region&amp;region=top-news&amp;WT.nav=top-news&amp;_r=0&amp;mtrref=www.nytimes.com New York Times: Family DNA Searches Seen as Crime-Solving Tool, and Intrusion on Rights (27th January 2017)]<br /> **[http://wric.com/2017/01/27/parents-of-hannah-graham-urge-lawmakers-to-expand-dna-database/ WRIC: Parents of Hannah Graham urge lawmakers to expand DNA database (27th January 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.bctv.org/special_reports/government/auditor-general-says-huge-strides-being-made-in-testing-pa/article_5e78e426-c7b4-11e6-9215-0fa6ee0ff889.html BCTV: Auditor General Says Huge Strides Being Made in Testing PA’s Backlog of Untested Rape Kits(22nd December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.qchron.com/editions/queenswide/pushing-for-familial-dna-testing-in-ny/article_671a7a09-d792-5605-8046-44bda2c84ece.html Queens Chronicle: Pushing for familial DNA testing in NY (22nd December 2016)]<br /> **[http://triblive.com/local/allegheny/11677264-74/kits-depasquale-lab Trib Live: Allegheny County making 'swift progress' on rape kit backlog (21st December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wearecentralpa.com/news/states-crime-labs-making-progress-testing-backlogged-rape-kits/624503556 WTAJTV: State's crime labs making progress testing backlogged rape (21st December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sltrib.com/news/4710391-155/utah-lawmaker-pledges-bill-to-mandate The Salt Lake Tribune: Utah lawmaker pledges bill to mandate rape-kit testing (13th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/bronx-woman-dna-stays-database-pending-gun-conviction-article-1.2903668 Daily News: Bronx woman accused of having two loaded guns wins right to keep DNA out of city database — unless she's convicted (8th December 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20161208/howard-beach/richard-brown-karina-vetrano-james-oneill DNAInfo: Queens DA Seeks Broader DNA Testing To Help Identify Suspects in Cold Cases (8th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/da-asks-state-to-ok-new-dna-analysis-for-karina-vetrano-case-1.12721869 Newsday: DA asks state to OK new DNA analysis for Karina Vetrano case (8th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.portlandmercury.com/feature/2016/12/07/18732402/justice-delayed The Portland Mercury: Justice Delayed (7th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://nypost.com/2016/12/07/a-mislabeled-dna-sample-led-to-my-rape-arrest/ New York Post: A mislabeled DNA sample led to my rape arrest (7th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.newsnet5.com/news/local-news/what-is-familial-dna-and-how-did-it-help-officers-catch-the-alleged-cleveland-elyria-abductor News 5: What is familial DNA and how did it help officers catch the alleged Cleveland, Elyria abductor?(5th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2016/12/arrest_of_cleveland_serial_abd.html Cleveland.com: Familial-DNA testing used for first time in Ohio in suspected serial-abductor case: Q&amp;A (5th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.ideastream.org/news/new-dna-software-helps-identify-suspect-in-child-abduction-case Idea Stream: New DNA Software Helps Identify Suspect in Child Abduction Case (5th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://cnycentral.com/news/local/new-law-will-require-onondaga-county-to-test-8-rape-evidence-kits-from-closed-cases CNYCentral: County to test 8 rape evidence kits from closed cases (2nd December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nhregister.com/general-news/20161105/branford-police-build-voluntary-dna-database-but-aclu-says-its-bad-public-policy New Haven Register: Branford police build voluntary DNA database; but ACLU says it’s bad public policy (5th November 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.allgov.com/news/controversies/reliability-questions-raised-over-algorithm-analysis-of-murky-dna-evidence-in-criminal-cases-161105?news=859721 AllGov.com: Reliability Questions Raised Over Algorithm Analysis of Murky DNA Evidence in Criminal Cases (5th November 2016)]<br /> **[http://fair.org/home/its-about-embracing-a-different-way-of-life/ FAIR: ‘It’s About Embracing a Different Way of Life’ (4th November 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2016/11/04/should-police-take-dna-sample-when-making-arrests/93125252/ IndyStar: Should police take a DNA sample when making arrests?(4th November 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.correctionsone.com/arrests-and-sentencing/articles/235123187-Controversial-DNA-search-that-helped-nab-Grim-Sleeper-is-winning-over-skeptics/ Corrections One: Controversial DNA search that helped nab 'Grim Sleeper' is winning over skeptics (25th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.13newsnow.com/news/local/13news-now-investigates/testthekits-codis-hit-on-newly-tested-rape-kits-from-va-beach/338370938 13 News Now: #TestTheKits: CODIS hit on newly tested rape kits from Va. Beach (19th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://wtvr.com/2016/10/19/rape-kit-dna-testing/ WTVR: How 110 untested rape kits could expose Chesterfield sexual predators (19th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.ktbs.com/story/33371586/dna-advancements-creating-more-leads-for-crime-fighters KTBS: DNA Advancements Creating More Leads for Crime Fighters (12th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-3831437/New-U-S-rape-survivors-law-encourage-press-charges-experts-say.html Daily Mail: New U.S. rape survivors law may encourage more to press charges, experts say (10th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/governor-tours-crime-lab-but-hasnt-reviewed-untested-dna-problem/455875816 Kiro7: Governor tours crime lab, but hasn't reviewed untested DNA problem (10th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.governing.com/topics/finance/tt-forensic-autopsies-texas-border.html Governing: Hundreds of Dead Migrants Remain Unidentified Near Texas Border (6th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/investigations/2016/10/05/baldwin-calls-more-urgency-rape-kits/91609462/ The Post-Crescent: Schimel: State will begin testing rape kits (5th October 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.texastribune.org/2016/10/05/lack-money-bureaucratic-hurdles-slowing-migrant-id/ The Texas Tribune: Lack of Money Hinders Effort to ID Remains of Migrants Near the Border (5th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://smnewsnet.com/archives/409303/marylands-dna-database-records-5000th-hit/ Southern Maryland News Net: Maryland’s DNA Database Records 5,000th Hit (1st October 2016)]<br /> **[http://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/maryland-dna-database-achieves-5000th-hit Fox45: Maryland DNA database achieves 5,000th ‘hit’ (30th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.vice.com/read/rape-survivors-are-suing-to-have-their-rape-kits-processed VICE: Rape Survivors Are Suing to Have Their Rape Kits Processed (28th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://wamc.org/post/dna-used-produce-suspects-image-unsolved-murder WAMC: DNA Used To Produce Suspect's Image In Unsolved Murder (28th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.phillymag.com/news/2016/09/21/dna-exoneration-lawsuit-anthony-wright/ Philadelphia: After DNA Exoneration, Anthony Wright Sues City and Police (21st September 2016)]<br /> **[http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2016/09/19/woman-say-area-program-saved-her-from-life-of-prostitution/ CBS DFW: Woman Says Area Program Saved Her From Life Of Prostitution (19th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_5bed6c36-7ae3-11e6-8616-e39b2c52e2bc.html Kentucky New Era: Untested rape kits spur new law in Kentucky (18th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.heraldonline.com/news/local/article102659752.html The Herald: New software will help York County crime lab untangle complex DNA mixtures (18th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://fox40.com/2016/09/17/officials-california-criminal-dna-database-dwindling-because-of-prop-47/ Fox40: Officials: California Criminal DNA Database Dwindling Because of Prop 47 (17th September 2016)]<br /> **[https://midweekwire.com/2016/09/16/safety-director-harran-defends-dna-database/ The Wire: Safety Director Harran defends DNA database (16th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wnyc.org/story/unregulated-databases-local-dna/ WNYC: The Unregulated Databases of Local DNA (15th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://qz.com/780895/local-us-police-departments-are-creating-their-own-dna-databases-of-unsuspecting-and-innocent-citizens/ Quartz: Local US police departments are creating their own DNA databases of unsuspecting (and innocent) citizens (15th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wnyc.org/story/the-takeaway-2016-09-15/ WNYC: Policing DNA, Digital Government, &quot;Super Gang&quot; Trial (15th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.allgov.com/news/top-stories/nations-police-increasingly-collect-dna-samples-from-people-not-criminally-charged-or-even-suspects-160914?news=859479 AllGov: Nation’s Police Increasingly Collect DNA Samples from People Not Criminally Charged or Even Suspects (14th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.huntingtonnews.net/141920 Huntington News: DNA Dragnet: In Some Cities, Police Go From Stop-and-Frisk to Stop-and-Spit (14th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.businessinsider.de/police-are-routinely-building-up-private-dna-databases-2016-9?r=UK&amp;IR=T Business Insider: Police are routinely building up private DNA databases (13th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.salon.com/2016/09/13/dna-dragnet-in-some-cities-police-go-from-stop-and-frisk-to-stop-and-spit_partner/ Salon: DNA dragnet: In some cities, police go from stop-and-frisk to stop-and-spit (13th September 2016)]<br /> **[https://midweekwire.com/2016/09/13/bensalems-dna-program-gets-national-spotlight/ Midweek Wire: Bensalem’s DNA program gets national spotlight (13th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.thegleaner.com/story/news/2016/09/13/untested-rape-kits-spur-new-law-kentucky-indiana-may-next/89712710/ The Gleaner: Untested rape kits spur new law in Kentucky; Indiana may be next (13th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/state-whalen-dna-testing-could-result-in-federal-sanctions/article_968c32f2-aa73-5ca8-aa71-117b172ae8c7.html Pantagraph: State: Whalen DNA testing could result in federal sanctions (10th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://patch.com/new-york/whiteplains/westchester-forensic-sciences-division-receives-national-grant Patch: Westchester Forensic Sciences Division Receives National Grant (9th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.claremoreprogress.com/news/no-funding-in-place-for-dna-collection-law/article_3352afac-7610-11e6-96a8-eb1edf61f76f.html The Daily Progress: No funding in place for DNA collection law (9th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-lehighvalley/pennsylvania-auditor-general-calls-for-action-on-untested-rape-kits/41567892 WFMZ 69News: Pennsylvania auditor general calls for action on untested rape kits (7th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.arklatexhomepage.com/news/local-news/special-report-the-wrong-man ArkLaTex: Special Report: The Wrong Man (1st September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.ebony.com/news-views/detroit-rape-kit-490-challenge#axzz4KEefwPdg Ebony: Raped, Then Forgotten Until a Community Intervened (28th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.startribune.com/old-rape-kits-no-statewide-rush-to-test/391208701/ StarTribune: Citing victims' wishes, cost, agencies aren't rushing to test old rape kits (28th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://science.kjzz.org/content/356440/arizonas-border-beacon-system-turns-15-tucson-group-works-id-remains-migrants Arizona Science &amp; Innovation Desk: As Arizona's Border Beacon System Turns 15, Tucson Group Works To ID Remains Of Migrants (26th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://kawc.org/post/human-rights-org-creates-dna-database-dead-migrants-border-patrol-rescue-beacons-mark-15th-year KAWC: Human Rights Org Creates DNA Database for Dead Migrants; Border Patrol Rescue Beacons Mark 15th Year (26th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.11alive.com/news/local/10-of-recently-tested-rape-kits-reveal-matches/308141148 11alive: 10% of recently tested rape kits reveal matches (25th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.pharmiweb.com/pressreleases/pressrel.asp?ROW_ID=179970#.V9lTXWUw2YF Pharmiweb: Rapid DNA System by IntegenX a Key Factor in the Arrest of a Murder Suspect in South Carolina Case (25th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wsj.com/articles/fbis-new-dna-process-produces-more-matches-1472117404 The Wall Street Journal: FBI’s New DNA Process Produces More Matches in Suspect Database (25th August 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.meritalk.com/the-situation-report-pentagon-evolves-identity-management/ MeriTalk: The Situation Report: Pentagon Evolves Identity Management (24th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.click2houston.com/news/dna-evidence-from-burglaries-goes-untested-in-harris-county Click2Houston: DNA evidence from burglaries goes untested in Harris County (23th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wsaz.com/content/news/Hundreds-of-backlogged-rape-kits-tested-positive-matches-found-391094282.html WSAZ: Hundreds of backlogged rape kits tested; positive matches found (23th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/194849626-story Fox5: GBI: number of 'warehoused' rape kits nears 3500 (22th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.charlestonscene.com/20160820/160829993/sex-crime-evidence-ignored-several-hundred-charleston-area-kits-remain-untested The Post and Courier: Sex-crime evidence ignored? Several hundred Charleston-area kits remain untested (20th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.denverpost.com/2016/08/18/hickenlooper-responds-advocacy-groups-rape-kit-testing/ The Denver Post: Hickenlooper responds to national advocacy group’s request on rape kit testing, tracking (18th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/lawmakers-pledge-to-fix-criminal-dna-problem-after-kiro-7-investigation/424440014 KIRO 7: Lawmakers pledge to fix criminal DNA problem after KIRO 7 investigation (16th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/dna-of-sexually-motivated-criminals-not-being-entered-into-database/419053215 KIRO 7: DNA of sexually motivated criminals not being entered into database (16th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.realclearmarkets.com/articles/2016/08/16/dna_databases_deter_crime_without_filling_prisons_102308.html Real Clear Markets: DNA Databases Deter Crime, Without Filling Prisons (16th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.afcea.org/content/?q=Blog-ohio-crime-lab-using-battelle-dna-technology-solve-cold-cases AFCEA: Blog: Ohio Crime Lab Using Battelle DNA Technology to Solve Cold Cases (8th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://tucson.com/news/local/border/new-efforts-identify-border-crosser-remains-help-those-in-trouble/article_74dcabde-1c37-5c8d-9b75-ef7659345b79.html Tucson: New efforts identify border-crosser remains, help those in trouble (7th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/184419659-story Fox5: GBI confirms ten CODIS matches in warehoused rape kits (2nd August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.afcea.org/content/?q=Article-new-tools-find-dna-needles-genetic-haystack AFCEA: New Tools Find DNA Needles in Genetic Haystack (1st August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.myajc.com/news/news/local/childrens-rape-kits-languished-at-hospitals-for-ye/nr6wN/ myAJC: Children’s rape kits kept at Atlanta hospitals for years, never tested (29th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.mydaytondailynews.com/news/news/opinion/rape-kit-testing-nets-suspects-gets-results/nr3MB/ Dayton Daily News: Mike DeWine: Rape-kit testing nets suspects, gets results (21th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.logandaily.com/comment/columns/sak-testing-initiative-delivers-th-indicted-defendant/article_1f2cde4d-f26d-5bae-8646-b56f9d1e6e07.html The Logan Daily News: SAK testing initiative delivers 500th indicted defendant (19th July 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.cpr.org/news/newsbeat/authorities-closer-closing-hundreds-colorado-rape-cases Colorado Public Radio: Authorities Closer To Closing Hundreds Of Colorado Rape Cases (15th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.chieftain.com/news/crime/4945324-119/rape-kits-colorado-kit The Pueblo Chieftain: Colorado officials say they have eliminated rape kit backlog (15th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/investigations/dna-match-found-in-20-of-backlogged-rape-kits The Denver Channel: DNA match found in 20% of backlogged rape kits (15th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-36783515 BBC: Privacy row over FBI iris scan 'trial' (13th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2016/07/the-cost-of-monetary-sanctions-for-prisoners/489026/ The Atlantic: The Fines and Fees That Keep Former Prisoners Poor (5th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://wshu.org/post/court-upholds-use-force-obtain-inmates-dna-samples WSHU: Court Upholds Use Of Force To Obtain Inmates' DNA Samples (27th June 2016)]<br /> **[https://riponadvance.com/stories/hatch-bill-enable-local-police-access-fbi-dna-database-clears-senate/ The Ripon Advance: Hatch bill to enable local police access to FBI DNA database clears Senate (21st June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20160619/NEWS01/160619129 Herald Net: Rape kit tests yield suspects but not necessarily convictions (19th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/national-institute-of-justice-releases-special-report-on-testing-evidence-in-sexual-assaults-300285115.html PR Newswire: National Institute of Justice Releases Special Report on Testing Evidence in Sexual Assaults (15th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160614006438/en/SmallPond-Selected-Bermuda’s-National-DNA-Database Business Wire: SmallPond Selected for Bermuda’s National DNA Database (14th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://coosavalleynews.com/2016/06/gbi-crime-lab-milestones-25-years-using-dna-and-codis-reaches-over-5000-confirmed-hits/ Coosa Valley News: GBI Crime Lab Milestones: 25 Years using DNA and CODIS Reaches over 5,000 Confirmed Hits (12th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://mynews4.com/news/local/update-addressing-backlog-of-unprocessed-sexual-assault-kits News4: 'Rape kits' no longer collecting dust (8th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.dailynews.com/opinion/20160603/the-evidence-says-dna-collection-threatens-privacy-rights-adam-b-summers Los Angeles Daily News: The evidence says DNA collection threatens privacy rights: Adam B. Summers (6th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sfexaminer.com/sfpd-shouldnt-oversee-crime-lab-report-recommends/ San Francisco Examiner: SFPD shouldn’t oversee crime lab, report recommends (June 1st 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.oc-breeze.com/2016/05/28/86488_ocda-honors-late-pioneer-dna-evidence-expert-ada-camille-hill/ Orange County Breeze: OCDA honors late pioneer, DNA evidence expert ADA Camille Hill (28th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://news3lv.com/news/local/first-results-of-backlogged-sex-assault-kits-should-arrive-next-month News3LV: First results of backlogged sex assault kits should arrive next month (27th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.laboratorynetwork.com/doc/nms-labs-and-smallpond-announce-commitment-to-join-forces-in-delivering-0001 Laboratory Network: NMS Labs And SmallPond Announce Commitment To Join Forces In Delivering Total Property Crimes Testing And Local DNA Databasing Solution For Law Enforcement (24th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2016/06/a-reasonable-doubt/480747/ The Atlantic: The False Promise of DNA Testing (May 17th 2016)]<br /> **[http://surfky.com/index.php/hopkins/hopkins-county-news/182-video/video-all-counties/108804-advocating-for-victims-rights-legislation Surfky: Advocating for Victims Rights Legislation (16th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wlky.com/news/ksp-to-receive-45-million-to-deal-with-rape-kit-backlog/39460636 WLKY: KSP to receive $4.5 million to deal with rape kit backlog (9th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://news.softpedia.com/news/fbi-seeks-to-keep-its-biometrics-database-above-the-law-503805.shtml Softpedia: FBI Seeks to Keep Its Biometrics Database Above the Law (7th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://journalistsresource.org/studies/government/criminal-justice/rape-kit-testing-backlog-victim-relationship Journalsit's Resource: Should rape kit testing be prioritized by victim-offender relationship? 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Scott signs law to test all rape kits (21st April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.twcnews.com/tx/austin/news/2016/04/21/apd-gets-help-clearing-dna-testing-backlog.html TWC News: APD Gets Help Clearing DNA Testing Backlog (21st April 2016)]<br /> **[http://kfor.com/2016/04/20/some-oklahomans-arrested-might-have-to-submit-dna/ KFOR: Some Oklahomans arrested might have to submit DNA (20th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20160420/NEWS/160419463 The Daily Ardmoreite: Senate approves measure requiring DNA samples upon felony arrests (20th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://kxan.com/2016/04/16/families-hope-dna-can-help-find-missing-military-members/ KXAN: Families hope DNA can help find missing military members (16th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.citynews.ca/2016/04/14/florida-police-turn-to-dna-phenotyping-to-solve-toronto-couples-murder/ City News: Florida police turn to DNA phenotyping to solve Toronto couple's murder (14th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/id=1202754739116/Delayed-DNA-Match-Did-Not-Deny-Man-Speedy-Trial-Court-Rules?slreturn=20160402105459 New York Law Journal: Delayed DNA Match Did Not Deny Man Speedy Trial, Court Rules (13th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nanalyze.com/2016/04/codis-the-worlds-largest-dna-database/ Nanalyze: CODIS – The World’s Largest DNA Database (13th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/state-objections-put-whalen-dna-testing-on-hold/article_ae5a6f54-3b85-5387-b6f8-70511a7fbd98.html Pantgraph: State objections put Whalen DNA testing on hold (8th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.koreatimesus.com/mixed-race-adoptees-seek-to-reunite-families-through-dna-bank/ The Korea Times: Mixed-race adoptees seek to reunite families through DNA bank (7th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/to-catch-a-rapist/Content?oid=3759726 Boise Weekly: To Catch a Rapist - Law attempts to address Idaho's 'rape myth' (6th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.inquisitr.com/2968139/rape-kits-thousands-untested-justice-delayed/ Inquisitr: Rape Kits: Thousands untested, justice delayed (April 6th 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/crime/la-me-sd-innocence-20160404-story.html Los Angeles Times: San Diego County district attorney launches team to review possible wrongful convictions (5th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/new-testing-further-supports-case-taken-on-by-innocence-project/article_90a7660a-fa02-11e5-aaf5-ef9feb44ad07.html The Daily Progress: New testing further supports case taken on by Innocence Project (3rd April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/editorials/article69940212.html The News Tribute: Expand DNA tests so justice, hope can thrive (3rd April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2016/04/three_oregon_counties_to_send.html The Oregonian: Three Oregon counties to ship untested sexual assault kits to private Utah lab (1st April 2016)]<br /> **[http://scvnews.com/2016/03/31/around-the-district-with-sen-sharon-runner/ SCV News: Around the District with Sen. 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**[http://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2016/03/27/ancestory-firms-dna-database-use-suspect/82329306/ The Clarion-Ledger: Ancestory firms’ DNA database use suspect (27th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.idahopress.com/members/rape-kit-testing-bill-signed-into-law/article_d22e8314-b6e6-5702-9535-8006c645de1f.html Idaho Press-Tribune: Rape kit testing bill signed into law (23rd March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wlky.com/news/push-for-justice-for-rape-victims-continues-with-new-bill/38657402 WLKY: Push for justice for rape victims continues with new bill (23rd March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/Berkeley-mayor-asks-for-info-on-police-rape-kit-6974942.php SFGate: Berkeley mayor asks for details on police delay in rape kit (23rd March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/courier/news/state-briefs-police-rape-kit-analysis-has-yielded-few-matches/article_a3fbf015-d5ac-5028-ad6a-dd1fb2215b9b.html The Courier: State briefs: Police: Rape kit analysis has yielded few matches (19th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/watchdogs-how-2-rape-suspects-ided-by-dna-stayed-free-for-years/ Chicago Suntimes: WATCHDOGS: How rape suspect IDed by DNA stayed free for years (19th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://reason.com/blog/2016/03/18/the-biggest-sexual-assault-news-youre-no Reason: States Make Good Progress on Rape-Kit Testing, But Other Efforts To Secure Justice for Victims May Go Too Far (18th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://amarillo.com/news/crime-and-courts/2016-03-17/police-rape-kit-testing-yields-few-results-matches Amarillo: Police: Backlog testing of rape kits yields few matches (17th March 2016)]<br /> **[https://bostonreview.net/us/brandon-garrett-dna-crime-lab-forensics Bosto Review: The Genetic Panopticon (17th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/Rape-kit-backlog-DNA-matches-suspect-to-teens-6886780.php San Francisco Chronicle: Rape kit backlog: DNA matches suspect to teens’ rape 6 years later (March 12th 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.buzzfeed.com/stephaniemlee/dna-software-code Buzzfeed News: People Are Going To Prison Thanks To DNA Software — But How It Works Is Secret (12th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kvue.com/news/local/rape-kit-reform-floods-state-legislatures/78444874 KVUE: Rape-kit reform floods state legislatures (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/local/2016/03/11/reality-montana-state-crime-lab/81630194/ Great Falls Tribune: The reality of the Montana State Crime Lab (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article65246947.html Herald Leader: Senate panel approves bills to expand DNA collection, set deadline for testing rape kits (10th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wlky.com/news/bill-requiring-dna-sampling-for-every-felony-arrest-moves-forward/38446482 WLKY: Bill requiring DNA sampling for every felony arrest moves forward (10th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/mar/10/bills-would-speed-up-rape-kit-tests-add-to-dna-dat/ The Washington Times: Bills would speed up rape kit tests, add to DNA database (10th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sfgate.com/opinion/editorials/article/Delaying-rape-kit-testing-denies-justice-for-6872854.php SFGate: Delaying rape-kit testing denies justice for victims (7th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2016/03/when-dna-snares-innocent Science: Forensics gone wrong: When DNA snares the innocent (7th March, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/bill-to-prevent-future-rape-kit-backlogs-clears-florida-legislature/2267668 Tampa Bay Times: Bill to prevent future rape kit backlogs clears Florida Legislature (2nd March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/mixed-race-korean-adoptees-use-dna-search-roots-n525586 NBC News: Mixed-Race Korean Adoptees Use DNA to Search For Roots (2nd March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.abqjournal.com/731819/news/debate-rages-over-highsensitivity-dna-analysis.html Albuquerque Journal: Debate rages over ‘high-sensitivity’ DNA analysis (29th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.allgov.com/usa/ca/news/top-stories/california-lawmakers-push-6-bills-to-improve-rape-laws-and-testing-of-backlogged-rape-kits-160229?news=858390 AllGov: California Lawmakers Push 6 Bills to Improve Rape Laws and Testing of Backlogged Rape Kits (29th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/Lawmakers-focus-on-untested-rape-kits-6859587.php San Francisco Chronicle: Lawmakers focus on untested rape kits (28th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.cdapress.com/news/local_news/article_11bd4228-dd25-11e5-bcf3-bf8172625ad2.html CDA Press: Bill would address sexual assault kits (27th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/27/science/dna-under-the-scope-and-a-forensic-tool-under-a-cloud.html?_r=0 New York Times: DNA Under the Scope, and a Forensic Tool Under a Cloud (26th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://vtdigger.org/2016/02/26/senate-approves-bill-to-expand-dna-database/ VT Digger: Senate Approves Bill to Expand DNA Database (26th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.fortmorgantimes.com/fort-morgan-editorials/ci_29563969/colorado-should-expand-reach-dna-testing Fort Morgan Times: Colorado should expand the reach of DNA testing (26th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.idahopress.com/members/untested-rape-kit-tracking-bill-moves-forward/article_c399caa8-4ef0-56b7-bb01-2c8d8e1f509e.html Idaho Press-Tribune: Untested rape kit tracking bill moves forward (25th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/feb/25/dna-data-hacking-top-concern-of-obamas-precision-m/?page=all The Washington Times: Obama’s DNA database raises fears of medical identity theft, breaches of privacy (25th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://viconsortium.com/featured/bill-mandating-dna-testing-for-charges-of-felony-sexual-offense-or-violent-crime-wins-committee-approval/ The Virgin Island Consortium: Bill mandating DNA testing for charges of felony, sexual offense or violent crime wins committee approval (25th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://america.aljazeera.com/articles/2016/2/24/the-rapid-dna-revolution.html Aljazeera America: The rapid DNA revolution (24th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.herald-dispatch.com/opinion/editorial-agencies-need-timelines-standards-on-testing-rape-kits/article_3be825bd-be37-5a8d-8c83-da062d395451.html Herald-Dispatch: Editorial: Agencies need timelines, standards on testing rape kits (24th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.rhinotimes.com/Content/Social/Social/Article/Project-Kudzu-Crime-Fighting-Coalition-All-Over-Criminals/-2/-2/1055 Rhino Times: Project Kudzu Crime Fighting Coalition All Over Criminals (24th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.rexburgstandardjournal.com/news/idaho/idaho-committee-unanimously-backs-rape-kit-legislation/article_b6666526-db12-11e5-8cf7-8b799e408ff5.html Rexburg Standard Journal: Idaho committee unanimously backs rape kit legislation (24th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.allgov.com/news/unusual-news/10000-backlogged-rape-kits-finally-tested-lead-to-hundreds-of-indictments-in-ohio-160222?news=858347 All Gov:10,000 Backlogged Rape Kits Finally Tested Lead to Hundreds of Indictments in Ohio (22th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.krgv.com/story/31248635/authorities-reveal-process-for-bodies-found-in-brooks-co KRGV: Authorities Reveal DNA Identification Process for Bodies Found in Brooks Co. (18th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://legacynewspaper.com/news/2016/feb/17/va-begins-testing-long-ignored-sex-assault-evidenc/ Legacy: Va. begins testing long-ignored sex assault evidence kits (17th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-grim-sleeper-serial-killer-trial-20160216-story.html Los Angeles Times: Grim Sleeper serial killer trial begins, years after slayings terrorized South L.A. (16th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.idahopress.com/members/legislator-proposes-change-in-rape-kit-testing-policy/article_1a194e7e-b231-53bb-b428-4dfae32c85da.html Idaho Press Tribune: Legislator proposes change in rape kit testing policy (15th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.currentargus.com/story/news/local/new-mexico/2016/02/15/katies-law--ten-years-later/80422634/ Current-Argus: Katie’s Law- Ten Years Later (15th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.thelegalintelligencer.com/id=1202749652635/ACLU-Drops-Opposition-to-DNA-Database-Bill?slreturn=20160122042506 The Intelligencer: ACLU Drops Opposition to DNA Database Bill (13th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/news/14632844-70/it-smells-of-big-brother-some-question-legality-effectiveness-of-louisianas-expansive-dna-database The New Orleans Advocate: ‘It smells of Big Brother’: Some question legality, effectiveness of Louisiana’s expansive DNA database (13th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.news9.com/story/31183183/family-upset-over-dna-match-delay-in-2000-case News9: Family Upset Over DNA Match Delay In 2000 Case (10th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.tbo.com/list/news-opinion-editorials/editorial-a-reasonable-path-to-reducing-floridas-backlog-of-rape-kits-20160208/ TBO: Editorial: A reasonable path to reducing Florida’s backlog of rape kits (8th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://wtvr.com/2016/02/04/virginias-backlogged-rape-kits-will-be-tested-added-to-national-database/ Wtvr: Virginia’s backlogged rape kits will be tested, added to national database (4th February)]<br /> **[http://www.newsleader.com/story/news/local/2016/02/04/herring-announces-tests-2000-sexual-assault-kits/79815684/ News Leader: Herring announces tests of 2,000 sexual assault kits (4th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.alexandrianews.org/testing-to-begin-on-backlog-of-sexual-assault-evidence-kits/ Alexandria News: Testing To Begin On Backlog Of Sexual Assault Evidence Kits (4th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.arklatexhomepage.com/news/local-news/arkansas-state-crime-lab-submits-untested-rape-kits-data Arklatex: Arkansas State Crime Lab submits untested rape kits data (2nd February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2016/01/45_untested_rape_kits_in_sagin.html Mlive: 45 untested rape kits in Saginaw, Midland uncovered by AG probe (28th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.dailybusinessreview.com/law-news/id=1202747972061/Senators-Support-SteppedUp-Efforts-to-Test-Rape-Kits?mcode=1202617860989&amp;curindex=170&amp;slreturn=20160129092618 Daily Business Review: Senators Support Stepped-Up Efforts to Test Rape Kits (27th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://lexch.com/news/regional/proposal-to-collect-dna-upon-arrest-is-personal/article_a588a1d6-c480-11e5-9ec4-c76423bd9e52.html Lexch: Proposal to collect DNA upon arrest is personal (26th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2016/01/26/florida-senators-support-stepped-up-efforts-to.html Jacksonville Business Journal: Florida Senators support stepped-up efforts to test rape kits (26th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.vnews.com/opinion/20719469-95/editorial-vermont-needs-thorough-review-of-privacy-laws Valley News: Editorial: Vermont Needs Thorough Review of Privacy Laws (26th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://hudsonreporter.com/view/full_story/27055639/article-Sacco-Sarlo-bill-to-expand-DNA-database-now-law?instance=top_story Hudson Reporter: Sacco-Sarlo bill to expand DNA database now law (25th January, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2016/01/christie_signs_law_expanding_dna_database_for_diso.html NJ: Minor crimes could land your DNA in N.J. database (19th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://investigations.blog.ajc.com/2016/01/19/untested-grady-memorial-hospital-rape-kits-slated-for-dna-analysis/ AJC: Untested Grady Memorial Hospital rape kits slated for DNA analysis (19th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.vnews.com/news/20608579-95/vt-senator-resurrects-dna-database-bill Valley News: Vt. Senator Resurrects DNA Database Bill (19th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.king5.com/story/news/local/2016/01/19/bill-would-require-dna-swabs-after-some-arrests/79031332/ King5: Bill would require DNA swabs after some arrests (19th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2016/01/16/cold-case-police-hope-dna-leads-parents-abandoned-baby/78762376/ Argus Leader: Cold case: Police hope DNA leads to parents of abandoned baby (16th January, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.app.com/story/news/politics/new-jersey/chris-christie/2016/01/15/christie-sign-veto-legislation/78858094/ Asbury Park Press: WATCH: Sign or veto? 20 bills before Christie (15th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.northjersey.com/news/n-j-legislature-wraps-up-business-1.1489560?page=all North Jersey: N.J. Legislature wraps up business (11th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article53624935.html Miami Herald: How fines to N.Y. banks will pay to test Miami’s old rape kits (8th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://flcourier.com/2016/01/fdle-thousands-of-rape-kits-untested-statewide/ Florida Courier: FDLE: Thousands of rape kits untested statewide (7th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://rhrealitycheck.org/article/2016/01/07/new-mexico-police-massive-rape-kit-backlog-audit-finds/ RH Reality Check: New Mexico Police Have Massive Rape Kit Backlog, Audit Finds (7th January, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/miami-beach/article53173195.html Miami Herald: Miami Beach police expect to test 229 untested rape kits later this year (5th January, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/13-435-untested-rape-kits-found-in-florida-27-percent-are-in-miami-dade-8152700 Miami New Times: 13,435 Untested Rape Kits Found In Florida; 27 Percent Are In Miami-Dade (4th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/backlog-of-untested-rape-kits-in-florida-far-worse-than-earlier-estimates/2259973 Tampa Bay Times: Backlog of untested rape kits in Florida far worse than earlier estimates (4th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article53023735.html Miami Herald: Miami PD to begin work on state’s largest backlog of untested rape kits (4th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.chronline.com/crime/washington-lab-needs-more-money-to-clear-rape-kit-backlog/article_dcedb1f6-afe6-11e5-9f5d-bf7fc9eb651c.html The Chronicle: Washington Lab Needs More Money to Clear Rape Kit Backlog (31th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/id=1202745845486/Lippmans-Initiatives?mcode=0&amp;curindex=0&amp;curpage=ALL&amp;slreturn=20160004133855 The New York Law Journal: Lippman's Initiatives (30th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://wknofm.org/post/tennessee-reduces-backlog-untested-rape-kits-sets-new-rules-police#stream/0 WKNO: Tennessee Reduces Backlog Of Untested Rape Kits, Sets New Rules For Police (21st December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.trentonian.com/general-news/20151220/nj-weedman-dna-data-banks-no-need-to-march-people-into-ovens The Trentonian: NJ WEEDMAN: DNA data banks = no need to march people into ovens (20th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.scsun-news.com/story/news/2015/12/20/state-auditor-helps-complete-count-rape-kit-backlog/77667206/ Silver City Sun-News: State Auditor helps complete count of ‘rape kit’ backlog (20th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://fusion.net/story/245643/dna-expungement/ Fusion: It is ridiculously hard for Californians to get their DNA out of the FBI’s genetic database (18th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://nmpoliticalreport.com/23405/state-auditor-announces-actual-number-of-backlogged-rape-kits/ NM Political Report: State Auditor announces actual number of backlogged rape kits (18th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.myajc.com/news/news/local/prosecutors-want-to-collect-dna-at-arrest-not-afte/nphRg/ Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Prosecutors want to collect DNA at arrest, not after conviction (11th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/featured-articles/7920-fbi-director-hatch-bill-will-increase-law-enforcement-efficiency-and-accuracy Utah Policy: FBI Director: Hatch Bill Will Increase Law Enforcement Efficiency and Accuracy (10th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dl-online.com/opinion/editorials/3890408-time-consider-testing-all-rape-kits DL-Online: Time to consider the testing of all rape kits (26th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.daily-times.com/story/news/crime/2015/11/21/san-juan-county-rape-kits-go-untested/76108314/ Daily Times: San Juan County 'rape kits' go untested (21th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.tampabay.com/news/courts/criminal/ignored-for-years-tampa-teenagers-rape-kit-is-linked-to-a-serial-offender/2254797 Tampa Bay Times: Ignored for years, Tampa teenager's rape kit is linked to a previous offender (20th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.14news.com/story/30561436/the-dna-database-linking-the-past 14 News: Special Report: The DNA Database (19th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.northescambia.com/2015/11/scott-wants-more-funding-for-fdle-crime-labs North Escambia: Scott Wants More Funding For FDLE Crime Labs (19th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://crime.blogs.news-journalonline.com/11272/gov-scott-seeks-funding-to-test-rape-kit-backlog/ Daytona Beach News-Journal: Gov. Scott seeks funding to test rape-kit backlog (19th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wwmt.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/Special-Report-Cold-Case-Crackdown-233829.shtml#.VlOHe7SfzbI WWMT: Special Report: Cold Case Crackdown (19th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/South-Bend-Rep-Bauer-files-inmate-DNA-bill/36526152 WBST: South Bend Rep. Bauer files inmate DNA bill (18th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.news4jax.com/news/gov-proposes-85m-for-states-crime-labs/36525868 News4Jax: Gov. proposes $8.5M for state's crime labs (18th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wsj.com/articles/defense-attorneys-demand-closer-look-at-software-used-to-detect-crime-scene-dna-1447842603 The Wall Street Journal: Defense Attorneys Demand Closer Look at Software Used to Detect Crime-Scene DNA (18t November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.njlawjournal.com/id=1202742529943/NJ-Expands-DNA-Testing-for-Criminal-Defendants?slreturn=20151017182615 New Jerseay Law Journal: NJ Expands DNA Testing for Criminal Defendants (16th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://yubanet.com/usa/EFF-to-Court-California-s-DNA-Law-Violates-Privacy-Protections-Guaranteed-by-State.php#.VkuvIrSfzbJ Yuba Net: EFF to Court: California’s DNA Law Violates Privacy Protections Guaranteed by State (16th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.eastidahonews.com/2015/11/many-rape-kits-go-untested-in-canyon-county/ East Idaho News: Many Rape Kits go Untested in Canyon County (14th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/11/12/minnesota-untested-rape-kits MPR News: BCA finds nearly 3,500 untested rape kits across MN (12th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/news/investigations/2015/11/07/untested-sexual-assault-evidence-kits-pile-up/71637214/ Poughkeepsie Journal: VIDEO: Sex assault evidence kits remain untested in Dutchess, NY state (12th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.winknews.com/2015/11/10/untested-rape-kits-lee-sheriffs-office-comments-on-498-untested-kits/ Wink News: Untested rape kits: LSCO comments on 498 untested kits (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.rexburgstandardjournal.com/news/idaho/untested-rape-kits-in-idaho-raise-concerns/article_ee4f5bee-87db-11e5-b9b5-4b6495a84e53.html Standard Journal: Untested rape kits in Idaho raise concerns (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/nov/10/sexual-assault-rape-kit-backlog-ignored-destroyed The Guardian: Victims' hopes for justice fade as rape kits are routinely ignored or destroyed (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.idahopress.com/news/many-rape-kits-go-untested-in-canyon-county/article_c4cc7ff8-7e9f-5eee-afaf-881087d006d6.html Idaho Press-Tribune: Many rape kits go untested in Canyon County (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/11/us/west-virginia-ruling-could-clarify-the-rights-of-criminal-defendants.html?_r=0 The New York Times: West Virginia Ruling Could Clarify the Rights of Criminal Defendants (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://dcourier.com/main.asp?SectionID=36&amp;SubSectionID=73&amp;ArticleID=151764 The Daily Courier: Editorial: Don't let your DNA betray you (9th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/get-real-on-floridas-untested-rape-kits/2252947 Tampa Bay Times: Carlton: Get real on Florida's untested rape kits (6th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.buzzfeed.com/stephaniemlee/law-enforcement-requests-for-users-health-and-biometric-data#.noj7QEgwM Buzzfeed: As Companies Collect More Health Data, Cops Will Ask To See It (5th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.texaslawyer.com/id=1202741043367/GC-of-Forensic-Science-Commission-Focuses-on-Collaboration?mcode=0&amp;curindex=0&amp;curpage=ALL&amp;slreturn=20151009154927 Texas Lawyer: GC of Forensic Science Commission Focuses on Collaboration (2nd November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2015/10/brenda_tracy_melissa_bittlers.html Oregon Live: Brenda Tracy, Melissa Bittler's family work to protect rape victims with 'Melissa's Bill' (31th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://kut.org/post/after-dna-database-correction-travis-county-preps-review-cases KUT: After DNA Database Correction, Travis County Preps for Review of Cases (28th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newrepublic.com/article/123177/how-dna-evidence-incriminated-impossible-suspect New Republic: How DNA Evidence Incriminated an Impossible Suspect (26th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/oct/25/sexual-assault-victim-advocate-says-state-lab-is-a/ Washington Times: Sexual assault victim advocate says state lab is a model (25th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.twcnews.com/tx/austin/news/2015/10/21/hundreds-of-dna-samples-may-need-retesting.html TWC News: Hundreds of DNA Samples May Need Retesting (21st October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.arkansasmatters.com/news/local-news/arkansas-pushing-to-test-all-untested-rape-kits Arkansas matters: Arkansas Pushing To Test All Untested Rape Kits (21st October 2015)]<br /> **[http://fusion.net/story/218726/23andme-transparency-report/ Fusion: 3andMe releases transparency report, revealing how often cops ask for customers’ DNA (21st October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wbiw.com/state/archive/2015/10/-indiana-state-police-laboratory-achieves-major-milestone-with-5000th-codis-match.php WBIW: Indiana State Police Laboratory Achieves Major Milestone With 5,000th CODIS Match (20th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wnd.com/2015/10/cops-want-customer-dna-from-geneology-sites/ WND: Cops want customer DNA from genealogy sites (17th October 2015)]<br /> **[https://boingboing.net/2015/10/17/23andme-ancestry-com-aggrega.html Boingboing: 23andme &amp; Ancestry.com aggregated the world's DNA; the police obliged them by asking for it (17th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://fusion.net/story/215204/law-enforcement-agencies-are-asking-ancestry-com-and-23andme-for-their-customers-dna/ Fusion: Cops are asking Ancestry.com and 23andMe for their customers’ DNA (16th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.popsci.com/could-submitting-your-dna-to-private-genetics-companies-land-you-in-court Popular Science: Could having your DNA tested land you in court? (16th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/oct/15/prop-47-dna-juvenile-petition-denied/ The San Diego Union-Tribune: High court declines to hear Prop 47 DNA case (15th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wired.com/2015/10/familial-dna-evidence-turns-innocent-people-into-crime-suspects/ Wired: Your Relative’s DNA Could Turn You Into a Suspect (13th october 2015)]<br /> **[http://midweekwire.com/2015/10/12/bucks-unveils-new-countywide-crime-fighting-dna-program/ The Midweek Wire: Bucks unveils new countywide crime-fighting DNA program (12th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.news4jax.com/politics/Bill-would-set-rules-for-DNA-evidence-processing/35792134 News4Jax: Bill would set rules for DNA evidence processing (12th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.cincinnati.com/story/opinion/editorials/2015/10/10/editorial-use-backlog-rape-evidence-solve-crimes/73732602/ Cincinnati: Editorial: Use backlog of rape evidence to solve crimes (10th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://radio.wpsu.org/post/police-departments-bucks-county-launch-dna-database WPSU: Police Departments In Bucks County Launch DNA Database (9th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2015/10/the-dark-side-of-dna-databases/408709/ The Atlantic: The Dark Side of DNA Databases (8th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/oct/8/dakota-county-resumes-dna-collection-effort-is-cha/ The Washington Times: Dakota County resumes pre-conviction DNA collection (8th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/10/07/dna-at-the-fringes-twins-chimerism-and-synthetic-dna.html The Daily Beast: DNA At the Fringes: Twins, Chimerism, and Synthetic DNA (7th October 2015)]<br /> **[https://kutv.com/news/local/results-back-on-hundreds-of-rape-kits-tested-by-state-crime-lab KUTV: Results back on hundreds of rape kits tested by State Crime Lab (7th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20151007_New_Bucks_DNA_database_is_the_first_of_its_kind_nationally.html Philly.com: New Bucks DNA database is the first of its kind nationally (7th October 2015)]<br /> **[NYU Law News: Testing DNA: In her new book, Erin Murphy investigates how the criminal justice system misuses genetic identification (7th October 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/editorials/article38012553.html The News Tribune: Too much evidence locked away in untested rape kits (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://6abc.com/news/dna-database-program-announced-in-bucks-county/1019920/ Action News: DNA Database program announced in Bucks County (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20151007_Bucks_set_to_collect_DNA_from_crime_suspects.html Philly.com: Bucks collecting DNA from crime suspects (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://philadelphia.suntimes.com/phi-news/7/96/208187/bucks-county-forms-dna-database-for-its-police-departments Sun Times Philadelphia: Bucks County Forms DNA Database For Its Police Departments (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2015/10/06/bucks-county-forms-dna-database-for-its-police-departments/ CBS Philly: Police Share DNA Evidence Throughout Bucks County In New Program (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-southeasternpa/a-first-of-its-kind-nationwide-coming-to-bucks-county/35690454 69 News: A first of its kind, nationwide, coming to Bucks County (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.norwalkreflector.com/article/news/8217731 Norwalk Reflector: State's cold-case initiative pays off with convictions in rape cases (5th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.seacoastonline.com/article/20151005/NEWS/151009642 Seacoastonline: Hampton lawmaker calls for N.H. audit of untested rape kits (5th October 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.toledoblade.com/Courts/2015/10/05/State-s-cold-case-initiative-pays-off-with-convictions-in-rape-cases.html The Blade: State’s cold-case initiative pays off with convictions in rape cases (5th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.delcotimes.com/general-news/20151004/murder-mystery-of-gary-drais-remains-unsolved-after-10-years Delaware County Daily Times: Murder mystery of Gary Drais remains unsolved after 10 years (4th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2015/10/state_police_urge_police_sheri.html Oregon Live: State police urge police, sheriffs to send sexual assault kits to lab within 14 days of receipt (1st October 2015)] <br /> **[http://www.wcbi.com/local-news/dna-samples-taken-from-people-arrested-for-violent-crimes/ WCBI: Video: DNA Samples Taken From People Arrested For Violent Crimes (1st October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailytimesleader.com/content/new-dna-sampling-law-takes-effect-oct-1 Daily Times Leader: New DNA sampling law takes effect Oct. 1 (30th September 2015)]<br /> **[https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2015/09/30/your-personal-cloud-of-microbes-could-one-day-be-used-to-profile-you/ Naked Security: Your personal cloud of microbes could one day be used to profile you (30th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/09/28/tv-s-john-walsh-trump-is-my-friend-but-he-s-one-crazy-bastard.html The Daily Beast: TV’s John Walsh: Trump Is My Friend, but He’s ‘One Crazy Bastard’ (28th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/sep/27/prop-47-dna-database-supreme-court/ The San Diego Union-Tribune: Prop 47 could purge DNA database (27th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://wncn.com/2015/09/24/state-rape-kit-backlog-deters-some-victims-from-reporting/ WNCN: State rape kit backlog deters some victims from reporting (24th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://wjon.com/st-cloud-joining-tri-county-crime-lab-hope-to-solve-crimes-faster/ WJON: St. Cloud Joining Tri-County Crime Lab, Hope to Solve Crimes Faster (24th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2015/09/24/old-lmpd-rape-kit-tests-may-reveal-new-leads/72629790/ The Courier-Journal: Old LMPD rape-kit tests may reveal new leads (24th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-34346802 BBC: Millions of fingerprints stolen in US government hack (24th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/andy-drath-john-wayne-gacy_5602f7f6e4b08820d91b5aad Huffington Post: The John Wayne Gacy Investigation Just Solved An Unrelated Cold Case (23th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.fox19.com/story/30081113/state-auditor-3000-rape-kits-never-tested-in-ky Fox19 Now: State Auditor: 3,000 rape kits never tested in KY (21st September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.kentucky.com/2015/09/21/4049206_adam-edelen-a-stomach-turning.html?rh=1 Kentucky.com: State auditor: A 'stomach-turning' 3,090 sexual assault kits remain untested in Kentucky (21st September 2015)]<br /> **[http://wkyufm.org/post/kentucky-law-agencies-have-3000-untested-rape-kits WKU: Kentucky Law Agencies Have 3,000 Untested Rape Kits (21st September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wdrb.com/story/30080074/auditor-edelen-releases-special-report-on-sexual-assault-evidence-in-ky WDRB: Auditor Edelen Releases Special Report on Sexual Assault Evidence in Ky. (21st September 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/09/16/prosecutor-backs-expanded-dna-testing/0xs4g7SETzXNnTKiKdP6cN/story.html Boston Globe: Prosecutor backs expanded DNA testing (17th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newsplex.com/home/headlines/Links-Between-Matthew-Cases-Highlights-Need-for-DNA-Collection-327940001.html NewsPlex.com: Links Between Matthew Cases Highlights Need for DNA Collection (16th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://registerguard.com/rg/news/local/33504222-75/untested-rape-kits-pile-up-in-portland.html.csp The Register Guard: Untested rape kits pile up in Portland (16th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://registerguard.com/rg/opinion/33510452-78/justice-denied.html.csp The Register Guard: Justice denied (16th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.pe.com/articles/cases-780322-dna-agencies.html The Press-Enterprise: CASSIE MACDUFF: Rape kits should never be allowed to pile up again (15th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://wbay.com/2015/09/15/dna-links-repeat-offenders-to-unsolved-crimes/ WBAY.com: DNA Links Repeat Offenders to Unsolved Crimes (15th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://crimeblog.dallasnews.com/2015/09/dallas-county-das-office-gets-1-5-million-grant-to-handle-rape-kit-backlog.html/ The Dallas Morning News: Dallas County DA’s office gets $1.5 million grant to handle rape kit backlog (15 September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.policeone.com/officer-misconduct-internal-affairs/articles/9499531-Thousands-of-untested-Ore-sexual-assault-kits-could-have-helped-solve-500-crimes/ PoliceOne.com: Thousands of untested Ore. sexual assault kits could have helped solve 500 crimes (15th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/uva/area-to-mark-a-year-since-graham-s-disappearance/article_a39cb788-598a-11e5-b665-27cc0848d42a.html The Daily Progress: Area to mark a year since Graham's disappearance (12th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wave3.com/story/30012978/grant-could-ease-rape-kit-testing-backlog-bring-more-victims-forward WAVE: Grant could ease rape-kit testing backlog, bring more victims forward (11th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://foxct.com/2015/09/11/state-to-test-100s-of-rape-kits-some-decades-old/ FOX CT: State to test 100s of rape kits, some decades old (11th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-bondi-makes-right-call-on-rape-kits/2245169 Tampa Bay Times: Editorial: Bondi makes right call on rape kits (11th September 2015)]<br /> **[https://reason.com/blog/2015/09/11/rape-kit-backlog-gets-boost-from-biden Reason: Rape Kit Backlog Testing Gets $41 Million Boost From Obama Administration (11th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.india.com/news/world/white-house-and-new-york-city-prosecutor-pledge-usd-79-million-to-test-rape-kits-544453/ India.com: White House and New York City prosecutor pledge USD 79 million to test rape kits (11th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.allgov.com/news/unusual-news/fbi-errors-lead-to-discovery-that-dna-evidence-may-be-far-less-foolproof-when-it-includes-more-than-one-person-150910?news=857388 AllGov: FBI Errors Lead to Discovery that DNA Evidence May be Far Less Foolproof When It Includes More than One Person (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thv11.com/story/news/local/2015/09/11/arkansas--receive-grant-money--untested-rape-kits/72045420/ THV11: Arkansas to receive grant money for untested rape kits (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.13newsnow.com/story/news/local/13news-now-investigates/2015/09/10/13news-now-investigates-vp-announces-funds--testthekits/72031072/ 13News Now:13News Now Investigates: VP announces #TestTheKits funds (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/11/nyregion/city-prosecutor-using-millions-seized-from-banks-for-rape-kit-testing.html The New York Times: New York City Prosecutor Using Millions Taken From Banks for Rape-Kit Testing (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.westkentuckystar.com/News/State/Kentucky/KSP-Receives-1-9-Million-in-Sexual-Assault-Kits.aspx West Kentucky Star: KSP Receives $1.9 Million in Sexual Assault Kits (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://jacksonville.com/news/crime/2015-09-10/story/state-attorneys-office-receives-2-million-federal-grant-clear-rape-test The Florida Times Union: State Attorney's Office receives $2 million federal grant to clear rape test-kit backlog (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2015/09/10/kentucky-gets-19m-process-rape-kits/72017088/ The Courier-Journal: Kentucky gets $1.9M to process rape kits (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://nenewsroom.com/new-tx-laws-in-effect-september-p2417-1.htm Northeast News: New TX Laws in effect September 1, 2015 (8th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nextgov.com/defense/2015/09/dhs-delays-dna-tests-refugee-camps-aimed-stemming-human-trafficking/120356/ Nextgov: DHS Delays Refugee Rapid DNA Tests Aimed at Stemming Human Trafficking (4th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.cjr.org/local_news/rape_kit_reporting.php Columbia Journalism Review: How an Ohio reporter helped convict more than 100 rapists (2nd September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/politics/la-me-prop-47-appeal-20150903-story.html LA Times: DNA database imperiled by Prop. 47 ruling on juveniles, San Diego D.A. says (2nd September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.kxxv.com/story/29935263/new-dna-database-law-seeks-to-prevent-solve-crimes KXXV News Channel 25: New DNA database law seeks to prevent, solve crimes (1st September 2015)]<br /> **[http://azdailysun.com/news/local/officers-lose-appeal-of-warrantless-dna-samples/article_aee4a716-0faf-5c00-920b-8ad1730ae26f.html Arizona Daily Sun: Officers lose appeal of warrantless DNA samples (31st August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.saukvalley.com/2015/08/26/sterling-lee-county-law-enforcement-have-few-untested-rape-kits/a7u2kdb/ SaukValley.com: Sterling, Lee County law enforcement have few untested rape kits (31st August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nuvo.net/indianapolis/study-committee-takes-up-issue-of-dna-sampling-for-arrestees/Content?oid=3422883 NUVO: Study committee takes up issue of DNA sampling for arrestees (21st August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courthousenews.com/2015/08/20/info-sought-on-fbis-rapid-dna-database.htm Courthouse News Service: Info Sought on FBI's Rapid DNA Database (20th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.journalgazette.net/opinion/editorials/DNA-database-8336955 Fort Wayne Journal Gazette: DNA database ‎(20th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wchstv.com/news/features/eyewitness-news/stories/Partnership-Between-Multiple-Agencies-Seeks-To-Reduce-Untested-Rape-Kits-Solve-Crimes-187659.shtml#.Ve32nJeYQxI WCHS8: Partnership Between Multiple Agencies Seeks To Reduce Untested Rape Kits, Solve Crimes (19th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courierpress.com/news/state/indiana-considering-dna-tests-for-all-felony-arrests_80239051 Evansville Courier &amp; Press: Indiana considering DNA tests for all felony arrests (19th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wbrz.com/news/investigative-unit-hundreds-of-cases-remain-open-despite-dna-match/ WBRZ2: Investigative Unit: Hundreds of cases remain open, despite DNA match (19th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ibj.com/articles/54516-indiana-lawmakers-to-consider-expanding-dna-testing Indianapolis Business Journal: Indiana lawmakers to consider expanding DNA testing (19th August 2015‎)]<br /> **[http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_28662110/katies-law-results-500th-hit-denver-linking-dna The Denver Post: Katie's Law results in 500th hit in Denver linking DNA to a suspect (18th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/lawmakers-study-dna-arrestee-testing-law WFYI: Lawmakers Study 'DNA Arrestee Testing' Law (18th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://indianapublicmedia.org/news/police-dna-samples-felony-arrestees-86290/ Indiana Public Media: Should The Police Take DNA Samples Of Felony Arrestees? (18th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2015/08/18/indiana-lawmakers-studying-expanded-dna-testing/31946987/ IndyStar: Indiana lawmakers studying expanded DNA testing (18th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/proposal-would-allow-police-to-take-dna-sample-from-felony-arrestees/34792394 WSBT-TV: Proposal would allow police to take DNA sample from felony suspects (18th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://fox59.com/2015/08/18/indiana-lawmakers-reconsider-proposal-to-require-dna-sample-on-felony-arrests/ Fox59: Indiana lawmakers reconsider proposal to require DNA sample on felony arrests (18th August 2015‎)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/maryland-high-court-rules-police-can-use-volunteered-dna-in-other-cases/2015/08/16/f02cdd24-4294-11e5-8e7d-9c033e6745d8_story.html Washington Post: Maryland high court rules police can use volunteered DNA in other cases (16th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/111472/ Gainesville Times: Evidence in past assault cases will get fresh scrutiny (15th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/commentary/commentary-innocence-not-always-a-defense/article_02176d9a-609d-501c-9f32-1ae01c5b1165.html Santa Fe New Mexican: Commentary: Innocence not always a defense (15th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.officer.com/news/12102497/maryland-court-allows-dna-to-be-used-in-future-cases Officer.com: Court Allows DNA to be Used in Future Cases (13th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/bs-md-police-dna-20150812-story.html Baltimore Sun:Court ruling allows DNA to be used in future cases (12th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/12/opinion/when-innocence-is-no-defense.html?_r=0 New York Times: When Innocence Is No Defense (12th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2823610-155/editorial-rape-kit-backlog-must-never-happen Editorial: Rape-kit backlog must never happen again (11th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.cleveland.com/rape-kits/index.ssf/2015/08/has_your_police_department_sub.html Has your police department submitted rape kits for testing and gotten results? Search our database to find out (10th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thelegalintelligencer.com/latest-news/id=1202733726482/DNA-Sample-Requirement-Is-Approved-by-Senate?mcode=1395262324557&amp;curindex=87&amp;slreturn=20150713040441 The Legal Intelligencer: DNA Sample Requirement Is Approved by Senate (4th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://fcir.org/2015/08/03/the-fbi-built-a-database-that-can-catch-rapists-almost-nobody-uses-it/ FCIR: THE FBI BUILT A DATABASE THAT CAN CATCH RAPISTS; ALMOST NOBODY USES IT (3rd August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.islandpacket.com/2015/08/03/3864116_down-to-a-science-dna-lab-increases.html?rh=1 Hilton Head Island Packet: Down to a science: DNA lab increases efficiency after 5 years (3rd August 2015)]<br /> **[http://tbo.com/news/crime/bay-area-joins-movement-to-process-critical-rape-evidence-20150802/ TBO.com: Bay area joins movement to process critical rape evidence (1st August 2015)]<br /> **[http://globegazette.com/news/iowa/midwest-killers-identified-only-about-half-the-time/article_7fc86bc7-6fbd-5474-8b22-fdacafcefad9.html Mason City Globe Gazette: Midwest killers identified only about half the time (29th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://watchdog.org/231629/bill-dna-collection-powers/ Watchdog: CA Dem introduces bill to renovate state’s DNA collection powers (28th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wowktv.com/story/29644342/wv-forensic-experts-analyzing-dna-in-connection-to-possible-serial-murderer WOWKTV: WV forensic experts analyzing DNA in connection to possible serial killer (28th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/wendy-kramer/sperm-donors-who-wish-to-_b_7878688.html Huffington Post: Sperm Donors Who Wish to Remain Anonymous Just Shouldn't Donate (28th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2015/07/28/rape-kits-investigation-law-enforcement-editorials-debates/30789145/ USA TODAY: Let crime fighters do our job: Another view (28th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/politics/la-me-prop47-juveniles-20150727-story.html Los Angeles Times: Prop. 47 also reduces some juvenile offenses, state court rules (27th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/half-of-midwest-deaths-unsolved/article_421ad159-d22e-50eb-9554-258e64dd6374.html Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier: Half of Midwest deaths unsolved (27th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://savannahnow.com/news/2015-07-27/police-scramble-test-old-rape-kits-leads-crime-backlog Savannah Morning News: Police scramble to test old rape kits leads to crime backlog (26th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://news.wgcu.org/post/state-attorney-candidate-calls-jacksonville-lawmakers-prioritize-unprocessed-rape-kits WGCU News: State Attorney Candidate Calls On Jacksonville Lawmakers To Prioritize Unprocessed Rape Kits (24th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thetimesnews.com/article/20150723/news/150729458 The Times News: Alamance sheriff, Gibsonville police endorse regional crime lab proposal(23rd July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wwltv.com/story/news/local/orleans/2015/07/22/dna-matches-also-backlogged-in-state/30540895/ WWL: DNA matches also backlogged in state (23rd July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.pri.org/stories/2015-07-21/korean-adoptees-are-using-dna-kits-get-glimpse-their-ancestry PRI: Korean adoptees are using DNA kits to get a glimpse of their ancestry (21st July 2015)]<br /> **[http://bluenationreview.com/if-you-rape-kym-worthy-is-after-your-sorry-ass/ Blue Nation Review: If You Rape, Kym Worthy is After Your Sorry Ass (21st July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thetowntalk.com/story/news/local/2015/07/18/state-law-prompt-dna-backlog/30356791/ Alexandria Town Talk: State law could prompt DNA backlog (19th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://tvnewsroom.org/newslines/u-s/work-continues-to-test-detroit-rape-kits-found-in-2009-48018/ TV Newsroom: Work continues to test Detroit rape kits found in 2009 (18th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2015/07/16/audit-spurs-action-lmpd-rape-kits/30266947/ The Courier Journal: Audit spurs action on LMPD rape kits (17th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/story/news/crime/2015/07/16/cold-case-rape-kits-producing-convictions-years-after-crime/30238829/ First Coast News: Cold Case Rape Kits Producing Convictions Years After Crime (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ktvb.com/story/news/local/2015/07/17/unprocessed-rape-kits-in-idaho-waiting-in-the-cue/30222299/ KTVB: 7 Investigates: Processing rape kits a priority in Idaho (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wwltv.com/story/news/local/investigations/katie-moore/2015/07/16/wendys-story-one-rape-victims-20-year-journey-for-justice/30253299/ WWL: Investigation shows sex assault kits often underreported (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.kare11.com/story/news/investigations/2015/07/16/minnesota-rape-kits-untested/30187419/ KARE: Minnesota rape kits go untested (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wusa9.com/story/news/local/2015/07/16/testthekits-untested-rape-kits/30230447/ W USA: #TesttheKits: Thousands of rape kits go untested (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://host.madison.com/news/local/writers/steven_elbow/usa-today-uncovers-tens-of-thousands-of-untested-rape-kits/article_cf9b0eed-d94c-5d09-bfdf-f535a39d249a.html Madison.com: USA Today uncovers tens of thousands of untested rape kits (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.whas11.com/story/news/local/on-your-side/2015/07/16/testthekits-more-than-1k-lmpd-rape-kit-cases-in-question/30255699/ WHAS: #TesttheKits: LMPD has unknown number of untested rape kits (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sacbee.com/opinion/editorials/article27354568.html Sacramento Bee: Democrats line up against police use of DNA (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wfmynews2.com/story/news/local/2-wants-to-know/2015/07/15/2wtk-a-2-wants-to-know-investigation-untested-rape-kits/30214221/ WFMY News: A 2 Wants to Know Investigation: Untested Rape Kits (15th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://chaddsfordlive.com/2015/07/13/senate-passes-dna-bill-aimed-at-cutting-crime/ Chadd's Ford Live: Senate passes DNA bill aimed to cut crime (13th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://harlandaily.com/opinion/1040/vbs-making-a-difference Harland Daily: Making this audit count for something (12th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2015/07/08/outrage-consistent-untested-rape-kits/29886949/ The Courier-Journal: 'Outrage is consistent' over untested rape kits (8th July 2015]<br /> **[http://fusion.net/story/162922/scientists-are-struggling-to-identify-more-than-100-mummified-migrant-bodies-in-texas/ Fusion: Scientists are struggling to identify more than 100 mummified migrant bodies in Texas (8th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wset.com/story/29495539/report-thousands-of-rape-kits-left-untested-in-virginia WSET: Report: Thousands of Rape Kits Left Untested in Virginia (7th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.providencejournal.com/article/20150705/NEWS/150709632 The Providence Journal: Police praise R.I.'s new DNA sampling law for violent crimes; civil libertarians say it erodes presumption of innocence (5th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2015/07/more_than_5000_untested_sex_as.html OregonLive.com: More than 5000 untested sex assault kits languish in Oregon (3rd July 2015)]<br /> **[http://wvtf.org/post/new-public-safety-laws-pertain-dna-collection-sexual-violence WVTF: New Public Safety Laws Pertain to DNA Collection, Sexual Violence (2nd July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.njlawjournal.com/id=1202731237939/NJ-Bill-Would-Expand-DNA-Testing-for-Criminal-Defendants?slreturn=20150606071542 new Jersey Law Journal: NJ Bill Would Expand DNA Testing for Criminal Defendants (2nd July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/New-law-expands-Virginia-s-DNA-database/33927458 WDBJ7: New law expands Virginia's DNA database (1st July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/20150628-editorial-justice-for-victims-as-dallas-rape-kit-backlog-eases.ece Dallas Morning News: Editorial: Justice for victims as Dallas' rape-kit backlog eases (28th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.eastcountymagazine.org/why-are-137-rape-kits-untested-el-cajon East County Magazine: WHY ARE 137 RAPE KITS UNTESTED IN EL CAJON? (25th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://crimeblog.dallasnews.com/2015/06/whats-the-status-of-dallas-rape-kit-backlog-these-charts-explain.html/ Dallas Morning News (blog): What’s the status of Dallas’ rape kit backlog? These charts explain (25th Jun 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dallasobserver.com/news/das-office-adds-staff-in-anticipation-of-influx-in-rape-cases-from-dna-testing-7343931 Dallas Observer: DA's Office Adds Staff In Anticipation of Influx in Rape Cases from DNA Testing (25th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/story/29392480/dakota-county-to-start-collecting-dna-from-some-charged-with-crime Fox 9: Dakota County to start collecting DNA from some charged with crime (24th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.startribune.com/dakota-county-to-begin-collecting-dna-from-people-charged-with-violent-crimes/309429201/ Minneapolis Star Tribune: Dakota County to begin collecting DNA from people charged with violent crimes (23rd June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.pantagraph.com/news/rare-dna-process-allowed-in-whalen-murder-case/article_a13a6bb6-7535-5792-9c8e-47923aa36a52.html Pantagraph: Rare DNA process allowed in Whalen murder case (23rd June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.medgadget.com/2015/06/human-identification-market-global-industry-analysis-and-forecast-2014-2020-by-persistence-market-research.html Medgadget.com (blog): Human Identification Market – Global Industry Analysis and Forecast 2014-2020, by Persistence Market Research (22nd June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.lawofficer.com/articles/2015/06/rapid-dna-analysis.html Law Officer.com: Rapid DNA Analysis (18th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ktvz.com/news/bend-police-have-113-untested-rape-kits-in-storage/33642656 KTVZ: Bend police have 113 untested rape kits in storage (17th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2015/06/police_agencies_across_oregon.html OregonLive.com: Police agencies across Oregon counting their untested sexual assault kits (17th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://erstarnews.com/2015/06/14/wright-wont-have-sherburnes-back-on-this-one/ Star News: Wright won’t have Sherburne’s back on this one (14th June 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.takepart.com/article/2015/06/11/colibri-center-human-rights Takepart: Migrants Gone Missing: Healing and Closure for Families, Thanks to Forensic Science (11th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://bergendispatch.com/articles/36398840/Bill-to-Expand-Access-to-DNA-Testing-Exonerate-the-Wrongfully-Convicted-Passes-Assembly.aspx Bergen Dispatch: Bill to Expand Access to DNA Testing &amp; Exonerate the Wrongfully convicted passes Assembly (11th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/henry-louis-gates-jr/the-wonders-of-dna_b_7556386.html Huffington Post: The Wonders of DNA (10th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-lehighvalley/-McDonald-s-baby-uses-DNA-to-advance-his-search-for-birth-mother/33504626 69 WFMZ: : &quot;McDonald's baby&quot; uses DNA to advance his search for birth mother (10th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nbc29.com/story/29286543/tracci-joins-race-for-albemarle-county-commonwealths-attorney NBC 29: Tracci Joins Race for Albemarle County Commonwealth's Attorney (10th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steven-blumenfeld/dna-forensics-policy-considerations_b_7546672.html Huffington Post: Policymakers Must Help Unleash the Potential of DNA Forensics (9th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.egcitizen.com/articles/2015/06/09/news/doc5571e9e793e3d634715366.txt Elk Grove Citizen: Cooper’s criminal DNA bill gets Assembly approval (9th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Opinion&amp;title=human-dna-databasebrrace-to-the-clouds&amp;id=109331 Reuters: HUMAN DNA DATABASE RACE TO THE CLOUDS (8th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://kdminer.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&amp;subsectionID=797&amp;articleID=66222 Daily Miner: An innocent man on death row in Arizona - First of a series (7th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.lockportjournal.com/opinion/chief-s-corner-dna-in-modern-police-work/article_beb4f786-8f3d-5d5c-8914-6711f08543c4.html Lockport Journal: CHIEF'S CORNER: DNA in modern police work (7th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://jacksonville.com/news/crime/2015-06-03/story/rape-test-kits-backlogged-across-country-jacksonville-addresses-issue Florida Times-Union Jacksonville.com: Rape-test kits backlogged across country; Jacksonville addresses the issue (3rd June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.trivalleycentral.com/casa_grande_dispatch/national_news/focus-on-rape-tests-could-send-thousands-to-prison/article_d1a1307c-0873-11e5-b809-3b19ea62d252.html Casa Grande Dispatch: Focus on rape tests could send thousands to prison (1st June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oneidadispatch.com/general-news/20150531/rapists-free-as-1000s-of-rape-kits-gather-dust Oneida Dispatch: Rapists free as 1,000s of rape kits gather dust (31st May 2015))]<br /> **[http://americanlivewire.com/2015-05-30-4000th-hit-recorded-in-marylands-dna-records/ American Live Wire: 4000th Hit Recorded in Maryland's DNA Records (30th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/national_world/2015/05/30/police-prosecutors-push-for-rape-kit-tests-funds.html Columbus Dispatch: Police, prosecutors push for rape-kit tests, funds (30th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ibtimes.com/national-dna-testing-effort-old-rape-kits-sees-success-indicting-sexual-predators-1945258 International Business Times National DNA Testing Effort On Old Rape Kits Sees Success In Indicting Sexual Predators (30th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/fbi-notifies-crime-labs-of-errors-used-in-dna-match-calculations-since-1999/2015/05/29/f04234fc-0591-11e5-8bda-c7b4e9a8f7ac_story.html Washington Post: FBI notifies crime labs of errors used in DNA match calculations since 1999 (30th May 2015]<br /> **[http://www.cbs8.com/story/29142088/sdpd-has-nearly-3000-untested-rape-kits CBS 8 San Diego: SDPD has nearly 3000 untested rape kits (23rd May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oc-breeze.com/2015/05/22/71618_independent-consultant-completes-ocda-audit/ Orange County Breeze: Independent consultant completes OCDA audit (22nd May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wset.com/story/29130476/dna-found-on-pizza-crust-local-sheriff-says-testing-significantly-progressing WSET: DNA Found on Pizza Crust, Local Sheriff Says Testing Significantly Progressing (21st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.biometricupdate.com/201505/u-s-special-operations-command-testing-rapid-dna-readers Biometric Update: US Special Operations Command testing rapid DNA readers (21st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://sputniknews.com/us/20150522/1022435556.html Sputnik International: US Special Ops Forces Test Rapid DNA Readers for 'Juicy Missions'(21st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.jsonline.com/news/crime/appeals-court-dna-surcharges-unlawful-for-some-defendants-b99504413z1-304564731.html Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Appeals court: DNA surcharges unlawful for some defendants(21st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/SDPD-Explains-2800-Untested-Rape-Kits-304571261.html NBC 7 San Diego: SDPD Explains 2800+ Untested Rape Kits (21st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/2800-Rape-Kits-Sit-Untested-in-San-Diego-304325311.html NBC San 7 Diego: 2,800 Rape Kits Sit Untested in San Diego (19th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.marieclaire.com/culture/news/a14467/testing-rape-kits-houston/ Marie Claire: Rapists Are Going Free Because Kits Are Going Untested (19th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ctlawtribune.com/id=1202726775428/Editorial-Forensic-Examiner-Scandal-Should-Prompt-Conn-Action?mcode=0&amp;curindex=0 Connecticut Law Tribune: Editorial: Forensic Examiner Scandal Should Prompt Conn. Action (18th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ctlawtribune.com/id=1202726765951/Attorney-Finds-Evidence-in-Paper-Bag-Wins-Exoneration-for-Inmate Connecticut Law Tribune: Attorney Finds Evidence in Paper Bag, Wins Exoneration for Inmate (18th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bioedge.org/bioethics/hands-off-my-dna/11441 BioEdge: Hands off my DNA! (16th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.phillymag.com/news/2015/05/14/philadelphia-rape-kit-backlog/ Philadelphia Magazine: Will Philly End Its Rape Kit Backlog? (14th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://thecourier.com/opinion/couriers-view/2015/05/14/sex-crimes/ The Courier: Sex Crimes (14th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.scpr.org/news/2015/05/13/51656/orange-county-budget-battle-to-watch-is-over-d-a-s/ The Courier: DA's office comes up short in Orange County budget (13th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2015/05/12/rape-cases-get-five-more-years.html The Columbus Dispatch: State preparing to extend window to prosecute old rape cases (13th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.desertsun.com/story/news/crime_courts/2015/05/12/michael-hayes-conviction-cold-case/27217701/ The Desert Sun: 43-year-old DHS cold case murder conviction rare (12th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.examiner.com/article/ancestry-com-shares-dna-with-police-without-warrant Examiner: Ancestry.com shares DNA with police without warrant(8th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.businessinsider.com.au/its-terrifying-that-prosecutors-are-relying-on-hair-microscopy-2015-5 Business Insider: Prosecutors around the US are relying on shady science to convict people of crimes -- and it's terrifying (8th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://personalliberty.com/how-private-dna-data-led-idaho-cops-on-a-wild-goose-chase-and-linked-an-innocent-man-to-a-20-year-old-murder-case/ Personal Liberty: How private DNA data led Idaho cops on a wild goose chase and linked an innocent man to a 20-year-old murder case (7th May 2015)] <br /> **[http://sputniknews.com/us/20150507/1021836741.html Sputnik News: Ancestry.com in the Dock for Handing DNA to Police in Murder Case(7th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wnd.com/2015/05/ancestry-com-shares-dna-with-police/ WND: Ancestry.com shares DNA with police (6th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/2542095 Human Identification Market - Industry Size, Share, Trends Analysis and Global Forecast to 2020 (4th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wsj.com/articles/dna-leads-to-mans-arrest-in-1995-rape-1430522448 The Wall Street Journal: DNA Leads to Man’s Arrest in 1995 Rape (1st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/02/nyregion/suspect-is-identified-and-arrested-in-a-manhattan-rape-from-1995-after-a-dna-match.html?_r=0 New York Times: Suspect Is Identified and Arrested in a Manhattan Rape From 1995 After a DNA Match (1st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/local/2015/04/29/dna-arrest-law-takes-hold-fox-cities/26618315/ Post Crescent: DNA-on-arrest law takes hold in Fox Cities(29th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/missing-woman-s-daughter-wants-dna-test-to-see-if-winnipeg-jane-doe-is-a-match-1.3044936 CBC News: Missing woman's daughter wants DNA test to see if Winnipeg Jane Doe is a match (22nd April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2015/04/22/phoenix-police-apply-for-grant-to-help-with-dna-analysis/26202469/ The Republic: Phoenix Police seek grant to help with DNA analysis (22nd April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.journal-times.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-justice-delayed-may-not-be-justice-denied/article_03badfe0-e8ee-11e4-9916-2f2e82edb6d1.html Journal-Times: Editorial: Justice delayed may not be justice denied (22nd April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/fbi-overstated-forensic-hair-matches-in-nearly-all-criminal-trials-for-decades/2015/04/18/39c8d8c6-e515-11e4-b510-962fcfabc310_story.html Washington Post: FBI admits flaws in hair analysis over decades (18th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://triblive.com/usworld/world/8196467-74/nhan-dna-vietnam#axzz3Xwx0b79Y Washington Post: DNA matches child born in Vietnam, father in Texas after 40 years (18th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://fox43.com/2015/04/17/state-lawmakers-considering-law-to-require-dna-samples-after-arrest-for-serious-crimes/ Fox43: State lawmakers considering law to require DNA samples after arrest for serious crimes (17th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.kentucky.com/2015/04/15/3802420/adam-edelen-launches-statewide.html The Courier-Journal: Auditor to count number of untested rape kits (15th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.koaa.com/story/28804021/states-dna-database-could-be-expanding KOAA5: State's DNA database could be expanding (15th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://denver.cbslocal.com/2015/04/14/aclu-calls-dna-collection-on-misdemeanors-a-serious-privacy-invasion/ CBS Denver: ACLU Calls DNA Collection On Misdemeanors A ‘Serious Privacy Invasion’ (14th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.whsv.com/home/headlines/Va-DNA-Database-Reaches-10000th-Hit-299755581.html WHSV3: Va. DNA Database Reaches 10,000th Hit(14th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://chaddsfordlive.com/2015/04/14/pileggi-bill-would-update-dna-use-to-fight-crime/ Chadds Ford Live: Pileggi: Bill would update DNA use to fight crime (14th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://wtvr.com/2015/04/13/dna-database-10000th-cold-hit/ WTVR: Virginia forensic scientists achieve 10,000th ‘cold hit’(13th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.fredericknewspost.com/your_life/life_news_collection/real_life/buried-secrets-study-of-skeletal-remains-may-hold-key-to/article_587f3e81-55c3-52ef-b2e0-96ab11990f76.html the Frederick News Post: Buried secrets: Study of skeletal remains may hold key to slave history (12th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wisconsinrapidstribune.com/story/news/local/2015/04/11/state-changes-double-county-dna-workload/25618917/ Wisconsin Rapids Tribune: State changes double county DNA workload (11th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.lawofficer.com/articles/print/volume-11/issue-4/features/rapid-dna-technology.html Law Officer: Rapid DNA Technology (7th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/report-law-enforcement-cut-corners-with-untested-detroit-rape-kits/32234636 lick On Detroit: Law enforcement 'cut corners' with untested Detroit rape kits (7th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://denver.cbslocal.com/2015/04/03/lawmakers-push-for-more-dna-samples-from-offenders/ CBS Local: Lawmakers Push For More DNA Samples From Offenders (3rd April 2015)]<br /> **[http://voiceofoc.org/2015/04/supervisors-assert-themselves-against-da-on-aclu-loss-and-dna-collection/ Voice of OC: Supervisors Assert Themselves Against DA on ACLU Loss and DNA Collection (2nd April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wkow.com/story/28643799/2015/03/29/new-state-dna-law-aims-to-close-unsolved-cases-like-zimmermann-murder WKOW: Digging Deeper: New state DNA law aims to close unsolved cases like Zimmermann murder (30th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.biometricupdate.com/201503/duke-university-instructor-recommends-dna-database-to-track-unaccompanied-alien-children Biometric Update: Duke University instructor recommends DNA database to track unaccompanied alien children (27th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sfchronicle.com/crime/article/DNA-lab-irregularities-may-endanger-hundreds-of-6165643.php San Francisco Chronicle: DNA lab irregularities may endanger hundreds of SFPD cases (28th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.belgrade-news.com/opinion/columnists/john_w_whitehead/article_8a6c22aa-cdab-11e4-acf7-e3aad6308397.html Belgrade News: DNA is turning us into a nation of suspects (18th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.buzzfeed.com/azeenghorayshi/most-parents-dont-know-their-babys-blood-is-given-to-scienti#.bwJO77Ja7 Buzz Feed News: Most Parents Don’t Know Their Babies’ Blood Is Given To Scientists - But That May Change (17th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://wvtf.org/post/governor-considers-bill-expanding-states-dna-database WVTF: Governor Considers Bill Expanding the State's DNA Database (17th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.610kvnu.com/politics/a5db5cd5dce3da88d98f7feb1283368c 610KNVU: Vice President Biden Touts Funding for Rape Kit Testing (16th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.kboi2.com/news/local/DNA-triple-murder-crime-lab-296301901.html KBOI2: New DNA technology is helping authorities in several cases (13th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.westernjournalism.com/how-dna-is-turning-us-into-a-nation-of-suspects/#YJAkmKVOIpeMpqTY.97 Western Journalism: How DNA Is Turning Us Into A Nation Of Suspects (13th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ocregister.com/articles/dna-654098-court-california.html Orange County Register: Should your DNA be collected, entered into state database when arrested, but not convicted? California Supreme Court to weigh privacy rights (13th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.cleveland.com/opinion/index.ssf/2015/03/dna_testing_could_help_address.html Cleveland.com: DNA testing could help address humanitarian crisis at the border: Sara Huston Katsanis (opinion)(13th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/news/11707192-123/new-orleans-filmmaker-cleared-in The New Orleans Advocate: New Orleans filmmaker cleared in cold-case murder; false positive highlights limitations of familial DNA searching (12th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg22530125.200-us-rape-test-backlog-down-to-mindset-not-just-money.html#.VQm58-H3ExI New Scientist: US rape test backlog down to mindset, not just money (12th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/opinion/editorials/la-ed-rape-kits-backlog-20150310-story.html LA Times: Victims deserve better than nationwide rape kit backlog (10th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/story/28362045/bill-looks-to-gather-dna-samples-from-suspected-felons-at-booking FOX 9 News: Should suspected felons have DNA samples taken? (10th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_27663726/ruben-rosario-bill-would-help-track-number-untested TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press: Rubén Rosario: Number of untested rape kits? No one knows (8th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article12550802.html Capitol Alert: Government DNA collection under microscope in California (5th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/op-ed/article12523220.html The News and Observer: In Darryl Howard’s case, still waiting for justice (4th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.egcitizen.com/articles/2015/03/03/news/doc54f0b2ab2d8f6535201518.txt Elk Grove Citizen: Cooper calls for Prop 47 reform (3rd March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bendbulletin.com/opinion/2915475-151/sunday-reader-building-a-case-and-a-face# Bend Bulletin: Sunday Reader: Building a case and a face on DNA (1st March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.chron.com/opinion/outlook/article/Morton-DNA-testing-access-must-be-fairly-applied-6107581.php Houston Chronicle: Morton: DNA testing access must be fairly applied (28th February 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/local/2015/02/28/dna-testing-opens-new-avenues-unsolved-murders/24180435/ PostCrescent.com: DNA testing opens new avenues for unsolved murders (28th February 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/24/science/building-face-and-a-case-on-dna.html New York Times: Building a Face, and a Case, on DNA (23rd February 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/24/science/dna-generated-faces.html?hp&amp;action=click&amp;pgtype=Homepage&amp;module=photo-spot-region&amp;region=top-news&amp;WT.nav=top-news&amp;_r=0 New York Times: I’ve Just Seen a (DNA-Generated) Face (23rd February 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.lawofficer.com/articles/2015/02/parabon-announces-collaboratio.html LawOfficer.com: Parabon Announces Collaboration with Dr. Bruce Budowle at the American Academy of Forensic Sciences 67th Annual Scientific Meeting (17th February 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/01/19/new-dna-technique-could-put-face-on-unsolved-double-murder/ Fox News: New DNA technique may reveal face of killer in unsolved double-murder (19th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailypress.com/news/crime/dp-nws-crime-notebook-0118-20150118-story.html Daily Press: Crime &amp; Legal Issues: Legislation could expand Virginia's DNA database (18th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courierpostonline.com/story/news/local/south-jersey/2015/01/17/assemblyman-pushes-dna-testing-freed-inmates/21940101/ Courier Post: Assemblyman pushes DNA testing for freed inmates (17th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.9and10news.com/story/27832926/new-mi-dna-laws-could-shed-light-on-cold-cases-improve-police-work 9&amp;10News: New MI DNA Laws Could Shed Light On Cold Cases, Improve Police-Work (13th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyprogress.com/bill-would-expand-dna-data-bank/article_62b56912-9b36-11e4-b468-dbbc04a0da65.html The Daily Progress: Bill would expand DNA data bank (11th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.macroinsider.com/technology/the-future-ofcriminal-dna-collection-in-2015-h37632.html MacroInsider: The Future of Criminal DNA Collection in 2015 (6th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wdrb.com/story/27724329/dna-samples-being-used-to-find-out-who-isnt-picking-up-after-their-pets WDRB: DNA samples being used to find out who isn't picking up after their pets (29th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-dna-court-ruling-20141203-story.html Los Angeles Times: Mandatory DNA collection during arrest is unconstitutional, court says (3rd December 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.newsleader.com/story/opinion/editorials/2014/11/27/expand-dna-database/19589705/ News Leader: Expand the DNA database (27th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://whbl.com/news/articles/2014/nov/24/expanded-dna-collection-by-law-enforcement-starts-april-1/ WHBL: Expanded DNA collection by law enforcement starts April 1 (24th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/albemarle-sheriff-advocates-for-expansion-of-virginia-dna-databank/article_f848bc9c-6bfa-11e4-a246-2bbbe7851125.html?mode=jqm The Daily Progress: Albemarle Sheriff advocates for expansion of Virginia DNA databank (24th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2844764/The-hi-tech-DNA-testing-machine-identify-criminals-ninety-MINUTES.html Daily Mail: The hi-tech DNA-testing machine that can identify criminals in ninety MINUTES (21st November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/11/cops-have-a-new-scanner-that-decodes-dna-in-90-minutes-and-they-cant-wait-to-use-it-on-you/ Raw Story: Cops have a new scanner that decodes DNA in 90 minutes — and they can’t wait to use it on you (20th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2014/11/rapid-dna-profiles-database-fbi-police Mother Jones: The FBI Is Very Excited About This Machine That Can Scan Your DNA in 90 Minutes (20th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/science/2014/11/02/01-busted.html The Columbus Dispatch: New DNA analysis could provide complete description of a suspect (2nd November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.vox.com/2014/10/28/7078151/body-farm-texas-freeman-ranch-decay Vox: The science of human decay (28th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://politickernj.com/2014/10/weinberg-bill-to-expand-access-to-dna-analysis-in-criminal-cases-clears-budget-panel/ Politicker NJ: Weinberg Bill to Expand Access to DNA Analysis in Criminal Cases Clears Budget Panel (27th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://wvtf.org/post/dna-database-tool-good-or-evil WVTF: DNA Database: A Tool for Good or Evil? (23rd October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/las-vegas/new-nevada-dna-swab-law-sees-little-pushback Las Vegas Review Journal: New Nevada DNA swab law sees little pushback (19th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/15/opinion/a-missed-opportunity-to-find-rapists.html?_r=1 New York Times: A Missed Opportunity to Find Rapists (15th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.ktvn.com/story/26787374/washoe-county-sheriffs-office-receives-dna-grant KTVN 2 News: Washoe County Sheriff's Office Receives DNA Grant (15th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/58525007-78/kits-rape-dna-utah.html.csp The Salt Lake Tribune: Group urges Utah lawmakers to fund DNA analysis of all rape kits (15th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2014/10/closing_time_with_pa_legislati.html Closing Time: With Pennsylvania's legislative session entering its last week, here's 5 fights you may want to know more about (13th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.cleveland.com/court-justice/index.ssf/2014/10/with_more_than_600_suspected_r.html Cleveland.com: With more than 500 suspected rapists at large, how can more attacks be prevented? (13th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/10/13/dna-science-key-for-law-enforcement/ Lethbridge Herald: DNA science key for law enforcement (13th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://humanevents.com/2014/10/10/fbi-expands-spying-powers-with-new-dna-database/ Human Events: FBI expands spying powers with new DNA database (10th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/10/08/stopping-the-next-campus-kidnapper.html The Daily Beast: Stopping the Next Campus Kidnapper (8th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://kgou.org/post/oklahoma-lawmaker-wants-dna-samples-gathered-beginning-investigations KGOU: Oklahoma Lawmaker Wants DNA Samples Gathered At Beginning Of Investigations (7th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/oct/7/expansion-of-oklahoma-dna-database-to-be-studied/ Washington Times: Lawmaker wants to expand Oklahoma’s DNA database (7th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.annistonstar.com/news/article_ee165ddc-4c52-11e4-993b-db885b274227.html Anniston Star: Oxford police considering rapid DNA analysis system (5th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://myfox8.com/2014/10/03/dna-helps-police-solve-six-cases/ Fox8: DNA helps police solve six breaking and entering case (3rd October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.bucyrustelegraphforum.com/story/news/state/2014/10/04/dewine-rape-kits-tested-dna/16714661/ Bucyrus telegraph: DeWine: More than 5,000 rape kits tested for DNA (4th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.biometricupdate.com/201410/fbi-seeks-to-add-rapid-dna-to-biometric-database Biometric Update: FBI seeks to add Rapid DNA to biometric database (1st October 2014)]<br /> **[https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20140925/08400128639/fbi-wants-speedy-dna-analysis-added-to-its-biometric-dragnet.shtml TechDirt: The FBI Wants Speedy DNA Analysis Added To Its Biometric Dragnet (30th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.mercurynews.com/california/ci_26619555/political-blotter-former-challenger-praises-brown-dna-law San Jose Mercury News: Political Blotter: Former challenger praises Brown for DNA law (29th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sacbee.com/2014/09/27/6737277/viewpoints-state-needs-to-fix.html The Sacramento Bee: Viewpoints: New law will fix handling of DNA testing cases (27th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/investigations/call7-exclusive-dna-analysis-labs-across-the-country-testing-backlog-of-colorado-rape-kits09242014 The Dever Channel: CALL7 exclusive: DNA analysis labs across the country testing backlog of Colorado rape kits (24th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nextgov.com/emerging-tech/2014/09/fbi-plans-rapid-dna-dragnets/94892/ NextGov: FBI plans rapid DNA dragnets (23rd September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2014/09/assembly_bill_aims_to_facility_the_use_of_dna_to_exonerate_the_wrongfully_convicted.html New Jersey.com: Assembly bill aims to facilitate the use of DNA to exonerate the wrongfully convicted (18th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://insurancenewsnet.com/oarticle/2014/09/14/workers-try-to-put-names-on-migrants-who-die-near-border-a-555215.html#.VDVCzRbp-So Insurance News Net: Workers try to put names on migrants who die near border (14th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://mynorthwest.com/11/2585684/Investigators-defend-use-of-DNA-sweep-in-Jenise-Wright-case My North West: Investigators defend use of DNA sweep in Jenise Wright case (12th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.normantranscript.com/content/tncms/live/ The Washington Times: 1M people listed in U.S. terrorism database (7th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.capitalgazette.com/news/ph-ac-conviction-upheld-20140804,0,1647580.story Capital Gazette: Appellate court upholds conviction in burglary DNA case (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://hamptonroads.com/2014/08/high-bar-reopening-old-case Pilot Online: High bar for reopening an old case (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/58250556-90/analysis-dna-evidence-group.html.csp The Salt Lake Tribune: New short-cut analysis could cut Utah’s rape kit backlog (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://swtimes.com/news/study-expansion-oklahoma-dna-database-set Times Record: Study On Expansion Of Oklahoma DNA Database Set (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://publicradiotulsa.org/post/study-expansion-oklahoma-dna-database-set Public Radio Tulsa: Study on Expansion of Oklahoma DNA Database is Set (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/aug/3/study-on-expansion-of-oklahoma-dna-database-is-set/?page=1 Study on Expansion of Oklahoma DNA Database is Set (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://news.gnom.es/news/dallas-man-exonerated-by-dna-in-24-year-old-rape-case Gnomes: Dallas man exonerated by DNA in 24-year-old rape case (3rd August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/03/us/victims-pressure-cities-to-test-old-rape-kits.html New York Times: No Longer Ignored, Evidence Solves Rape Cases Years Later (2nd August 2014)]<br /> **[http://journalstar.com/news/local/911/statewide-dna-database-helps-lincoln-police-make-robbery-arrest/article_83f9fbf5-37d3-5c06-b8e6-3a209d83efc3.html Lincoln Star Journal: Statewide DNA database helps Lincoln police make robbery arrest (1st August 2014)]<br /> **[http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2014-07-30/news/bs-md-dna-ruling-20140730_1_dna-database-dna-samples-special-appeals Baltimore Sun: Appeals court upholds retention of volunteered DNA (30th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.stardem.com/opinion/columns/article_5701dd79-93bd-52ca-9cf3-daca03a2b5ec.html The Star Democrat: Driving down crime in the age of DNA (27th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20140713/LOCAL06/307139940/1002/LOCAL Journal Gazette: State storing newborns’ blood minus parents’ OK (13th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_26167196/colorado-bureau-investigation-finds-24-dna-matches-previously Denver Post: CBI finds 24 DNA matches from 150 untested rape kits (17th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.vnews.com/home/12767800-95/editorial-dna-and-privacy-in-vermont Editorial: DNA and Privacy in Vermont (17th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.houmatoday.com/article/20140716/ARTICLES/140719628/-1/rss?Title=DNA-evidence-helps-connect-inmates-to-other-crimes Houma Today: DNA evidence helps connect inmates to other crimes (16th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.8newsnow.com/story/25992277/new-law-uses-dna-to-find-criminals-but-raises-worries-about-rights KLAS-TV: New law used to find criminals raises concerns about rights (11th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.fox19.com/story/25991027/rape-kit-testing-becoming-political-debate Fox19: Rape kit testing becoming political debate (10th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/editorials/2014/07/09/justice-is-catching-up.html The Columbus Dispatch: Justice is catching up (9th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://news.heartland.org/newspaper-article/2014/07/09/rhode-island-using-dna-track-students-federal-bill-passes-house Heartland: Rhode Island May Use DNA to Track Students (9th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.wcax.com/story/25996188/vermont-court-no-dna-collection-until-conviction WCAX: Vermont court rules no DNA collection until conviction (12th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/ohio-leads-the-way-on-breaking-through-the-rape-kit-backlog/2014/07/06/81f4f4de-03ae-11e4-8572-4b1b969b6322_story.html Washington Post: Ohio leads the way on breaking through the rape kit backlog (6th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.thetimesnews.com/news/top-news/match-game-1.342278?page=0 The Times News: Match Game(5th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.cbs2iowa.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/connects-against-crime-dna-database-expansion-28135.shtml CBS: CONNECTS AGAINST CRIME: DNA Database Expansion (3rd July 2014)]<br /> **[http://blogs.rgj.com/politics/2014/07/01/briannas-law-or-dna-testing-for-felony-arrests-begins-in-nevada/ Inside Nevada Politics: Brianna's Law, or DNA testing for felony arrests, begins in Nevada (1st July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/27/us/florida-court-overturns-death-sentence-for-1985-killing.html?_r=0 New York Times: Florida Court Overturns Death Sentence for 1985 Killing (26th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://myfox8.com/2014/06/23/greensboro-police-eye-dna-evidence-for-burglaries-car-break-ins/ Fox 8: Greensboro police eye DNA evidence for burglaries, car break-ins (23rd June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.thebaynet.com/news/index.cfm/fa/viewstory/story_ID/37735?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SouthernMarylandNews+%28Southern+Maryland+News+-+Brought+To+You+By+TheBayNet.com%29 BayNet.com Maryland's DNA database records 3,500th hit (20th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2014/06/nj_should_collect_dna_swabs_just_like_fingerprints_editorial.html NJ.com: NJ should collect DNA swabs just like fingerprints: Editorial (20th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.politickernj.com/74926/sacco-sarlo-bill-improve-public-safety-expanding-dna-database-approved-law-and-public-safety-c Politiker NJ: SACCO-SARLO BILL TO IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY BY EXPANDING DNA DATABASE APPROVED BY LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (19th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sdjewishworld.com/2014/06/13/das-dna-program-receives-award/ San Diego Jewish World: DA’s DNA program receives award (13th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://campbell.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/defense-seeks-to-chip-away-at-prosecutions-dna-evidence-in-exsupe-shirakawa-case Campbell Patch: Defense Seeks To Chip Away at Prosecution's DNA Evidence in Ex-Supe Shirakawa Case (11th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2014/06/reacting_to_wrongly_imprisoned_man_fix_njs_dna_testing_law.html NJ.com: Reacting to wrongly imprisoned man: Fix NJ's DNA testing law (9th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.providencejournal.com/opinion/editorials/20140601-over-sampling-dna.ece Providence Journal: Over-sampling DNA (1st June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.kpho.com/story/25508997/new-dna-testing-machine-to-help-rapidly-catch-suspects CBS5AZ: New DNA testing machine to help 'rapidly' catch suspects (14th May 2014)]<br /> **[http://hamptonroads.com/2014/05/expanding-dna-database-used-solve-lesser-crimes PilotOnline: Expanding DNA database used to solve lesser crimes (9th May 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sheboyganpress.com/article/20140508/SHE0101/305080554/Wisconsin-turns-controversial-familial-DNA-testing-solve-old-murders-rapes?nclick_check=1 Sheboygan Press: Wisconsin turns to controversial familial DNA testing to solve old murders, rapes(8th May 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20140506/NEWS/405060325 Cape Cod Times: DNA deal reached in Christa Worthington murder case (6th May 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nextgov.com/cio-briefing/2014/05/its-hard-say-if-baltimore-crime-lab-whittled-down-its-dna-sample-backlog/83791/ NextGov: It's Hard to Say If This Baltimore Crime Lab Whittled Down Its DNA Sample Backlog (5th May 2014)]<br /> **[http://fox5sandiego.com/2014/04/30/dna-database-boosting-convictions-and-jail-time-for-repeat-offenders/#axzz313Hu7V8V Fox 5 San Diego: DNA database boosting convictions and jail time for repeat offenders (30th April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2609599/Serial-rapists-walk-free-Detroit-9-000-rape-kits-remain-untested-5-YEARS-discovered-abandoned-police-warehouse.html Daily Mail: Serial rapists walk free in Detroit as up to 9,000 rape kits remain untested 5 YEARS after being discovered abandoned in a police warehouse (21st April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/04/21/detroit-rape-kits-backlog/7954957/ USA Today: Detroit rape kit testing backlog lingers (21st April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.freep.com/article/20140421/NEWS06/304210022/old-rape-kits-not-tested-Detroit-police Detroit Free Press: As Detroit rape kits sit untested, justice for victims is denied (21st April 2014)]<br /> **[http://nypost.com/2014/04/20/dna-swab-kits-to-help-mta-bus-drivers-bust-spitters/ New York Post: DNA swab kits to help MTA bus drivers bust spitters (20th April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.bestofneworleans.com/gambit/rape-kit-testing-in-louisiana/Content?oid=2416575 Rape kit testing in Louisiana (7th April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.psmag.com/navigation/politics-and-law/identity-online-77848/ Pacific Standard: Do You Own Your Identity Online? (4th April 2014)]<br /> **[http://newark.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/congressman-asks-fbi-to-reduce-backlog-of-untested-rape-kits Newark Patch: Congressman Asks FBI to Reduce Backlog of Untested Rape Kits (3rd April 2014)]<br /> **[http://midweekwire.com/2014/04/02/the-science-of-safety/ The Midweek Wire: The science of safety (2nd April 2014)]<br /> **[http://blog.al.com/wire/2014/04/dna_testing_could_become_part.html Al.com: DNA testing could become part of security clearance procedure for federal workers (1st April 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.ktvb.com/news/politics/New-law-limits-DNA-collection-253488391.html KTVB: New law limits DNA collection in Idaho (1st April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.navytimes.com/article/20140331/NEWS/303310047/Hagel-orders-overhaul-remains-recovery-mission Navy Times: Hagel orders overhaul of remains recovery mission (31st March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.genomicslawreport.com/index.php/2014/03/31/judicial-and-legislative-reactions-in-california-to-maryland-v-king/ Genomics Law Report: Judicial and Legislative Reactions in California to Maryland v. King, 133 S. Ct. 158 (2013) (31st March 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.eastbayexpress.com/SevenDays/archives/2014/03/26/mike-honda-asks-house-committee-to-remove-barriers-for-reducing-rape-kit-backlog East Bay Express: Mike Honda Asks House Committee to Remove Barriers for Reducing Rape Kit Backlog (26th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/2014/03/26/columbus-crime-lab-problems-found-DNA-reporting.html WBNS-10TV: 3,000 DNA Test Results To Be Reviewed At Columbus Crime Lab (26th March 2014)]<br /> **[https://blogs.law.stanford.edu/lawandbiosciences/2014/03/21/breaking-news-ninth-circuit-en-banc-opinion-affirms-haskell-v-harris/ Stanford Law School Blog: Breaking News - Ninth Circuit En Banc Opinion “Affirms” Haskell v. Harris (21st March 2014)]<br /> **[http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304026304579453581126722834?mg=reno64-wsj&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fonline.wsj.com%2Farticle%2FSB10001424052702304026304579453581126722834.html Wall Street Journal: California DNA Collection Law Upheld by Court (21st March 2014)]<br /> **[http://blog.sfgate.com/crime/2014/03/20/court-keeps-dna-law-but-suit-still-alive/ Court keeps DNA law, but suit still alive (20th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://alpenhornnews.com/san-bernardino-countys-dna-backlog-p4832-139.htm The Alpenhorn News: San Bernardino County’s DNA backlog (18th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.jsonline.com/news/opinion/assembly-should-join-senate-to-adjust-dna-collection-law-b99224564z1-250250051.html Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel: Assembly should join Senate to adjust DNA collection law (13th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/senate-tuesday-to-make-changes-to-dnr-collection-law-b99222877z1-249573181.html Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel: Senate quickly makes unexpected changes to DNA-collection law (11th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2014/03/11/firm-to-help-police-analyze-dna-found-in-east-liberty-double-murder/ CBS Pittsburgh: Firm To Help Police Analyze DNA Found In East Liberty Double Murder (11th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://siouxcityjournal.com/lee-wire/law-enforcement-sees-new-iowa-dna-law-as-crime-fighting/article_6fb68352-7136-51d8-987c-87f01cd43165.html Sioux City Journal: Law enforcement sees new Iowa DNA law as crime-fighting tool (11th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20140310/NEWS01/303100055/Cases-illustrate-possible-pitfalls-untested-kits?nclick_check=1 LSJ: Cases illustrate possible pitfalls of untested kits (10th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://motherboard.vice.com/read/genetic-profiling-and-predictive-policing-are-taking-us-to-the-pre-crime-future Mother Board: Genetic Profiling and Predictive Policing Are Taking Us to the Pre-Crime Future (6th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/capitol_report/oklahoma-house-rejects-bill-to-expand-dna-database/article_2c7b9258-a498-11e3-9aaf-001a4bcf6878.html AP: Oklahoma House rejects bill to expand DNA database (5th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.post-gazette.com/local/region/2014/03/01/Crime-lab-to-address-mixtures-of-DNA/stories/201403010085 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Allegheny County crime lab vying to use more advanced DNA database (28th February 2014)]<br /> **[http://kgab.com/committee-narrows-katies-law-dna-testing-bill/ Associated Press: Committee Narrows &quot;Katie's Law&quot; DNA Testing Bill (19th February 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sfgate.com/opinion/openforum/article/Rape-kit-testing-backlog-undermines-justice-for-5242949.php SFGate: Rape kit testing backlog undermines justice for victims (17th February 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.marshallparthenon.com/news/mu-forensic-science-center-collects-dna-of-criminals-across-the-country-1.2856637#.UwtVvIWadMR The Parthenon: MU Forensic Science Center collects DNA of criminals across the country (17th February 2014)]<br /> **[http://motherboard.vice.com/blog/why-criminal-dna-records-should-be-public MotherBoard: Why Criminal DNA Records Should Be Public (3rd February 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.omaha.com/article/20140203/NEWS/140209633/1694 Omaha.com: Iowa law means more must give DNA samples (3rd February 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.usatoday.com/story/nation/2014/01/27/rapid-dna-scanning-technology/4828285/ USA Today: Pentagon, scientists closing in on rapid DNA technology (27th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://members.jacksonville.com/news/georgia/2014-01-27/story/federal-grant-could-fund-dna-database-could-solve-cold-cases-free The Florida Times-Union: Federal grant could fund DNA database that could solve cold cases, free wrongly convicted (27th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/law-enforcement-sees-new-iowa-dna-law-as-crime-fighting/article_171184c5-d882-5ee3-b891-2a123892659a.html Sioux City Journal: Genes and crime scenes (25th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.upi.com/Science_News/Technology/2014/01/25/166-errors-found-in-national-DNA-database/UPI-99611390684302/?spt=rln&amp;or=1 UPI: 166 errors found in national DNA database (25th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/25/nyregion/fbi-audit-of-database-that-indexes-dna-finds-errors-in-profiles.html?_r=0 New York Times: F.B.I. Audit of Database That Indexes DNA Finds Errors in Profiles (24th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_24887979/problem-dna-robot-led-denver-police-dna-mix Problem with DNA robot led to Denver police DNA mix-up (10th January 2014]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-grim-sleeper-20140108,0,493058.story#axzz2ppLlLKJM DNA evidence in Grim Sleeper case was taken legally, judge rules (7th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.govtech.com/public-safety/DNA-Registry-Would-Help-Solve-Crimes-in-Pennsylviania-Police-Prosecutors-Say.html DNA Registry Would Help Solve Crimes in Pennsylviania, Police, Prosecutors Say (6th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.theverge.com/2014/1/2/5266196/is-dna-analysis-stuck-in-the-past The Verge: Is DNA analysis stuck in the past? (2nd January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/57325569-78/rape-kits-lab-police.html.csp The Salt Lake Tribune: Utah Police Agencies Have Stockpiles of Unprocessed Rape Kits (1st January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.bristolpress.com/articles/2013/12/28/news/doc52bf99acd5e1e127118620.txt A look at why it took 6 years for ‘Jane Doe 2’ to be identified (28th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://surfky.com/index.php/news/kentucky/42190-department-of-corrections-issues-comprehensive-action-plan-to-improve-felon-dna-collection SurfKY.com: Department of Corrections Issues Comprehensive Action Plan to Improve Felon DNA Collection (11th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.journalnow.com/news/local/article_796709b4-ff8a-50f2-9747-7e4234af44cc.html Winston-Salem Journal: Computers work overtime in crime lab (26th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.miamiok.com/news/article_850c69ff-be25-5516-889c-04dec9bbe26e.html Miami OK.com: Should Oklahoma Collect DNA from Arrestees? (20th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.newsreview.com/chico/in-the-dark-no-longer/content?oid=12196692 In the dark no longer: Butte County streamlines DNA-testing process in cases of sexual violence (5th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.theledger.com/article/20131130/NEWSCHIEF/131139971?tc=ar The Ledger: Forensic DNA Use Has Exploded as Agencies Use It Even in Everyday Crimes (2nd December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.homelandsecuritynewswire.com/pentagon-maintains-dna-database-80000-dna-profiles Homeland Security News Wire: Pentagon maintains a DNA database with 80,000 DNA profiles (15th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.mercurynews.com/crime-courts/ci_24672342/californias-dna-collection-law-key-legal-test San Jose Mercury News: California's DNA Collection Law in Key Legal Test (9th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/Nov/27/dna-sample-police-settlement/ U-T San Diego: DNA sample concerns spur new police system (3rd December 2013)]<br /> **[http://washingtonexaminer.com/new-questions-raised-about-mandatory-dna-swabbing-by-police/article/2539523 Washington Examiner: New questions raised about mandatory DNA swabbing by police (20th November 2013)]<br /> **[http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/government/2013-11-11/senator-says-bill-will-boost-dna-hits Augusta Chronicle: Senator says bill will boost DNA hits (11th November 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.dailygazette.com/weblogs/foss/2013/oct/19/public-debates-dna-issue-and-so-do-i/ Daily Gazette: Public debates the DNA issue - and so do I (19th October 2013)]<br /> **[http://iowapublicradio.org/post/das-office-asks-dna-exchange-dropped-charges Iowa Public Radio: DA's Office Asks For DNA In Exchange For Dropped Charges (9th October 2013)]<br /> **[http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323893004579059760205212256.html Democratic Underground: More DNA Samples, More Debate (23rd September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/17/science/dna-double-take.html?pagewanted=all&amp;_r=0 New York Times: Double Take (16th September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/DNA-test-put-on-trial-4815368.php#page-1 Times Union: DNA test put on trial (16th September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.genomicslawreport.com/index.php/2013/08/19/ninth-circuit-orders-rehearing-of-haskell-v-harris/ Genomics Law Report: Ninth Circuit Orders Rehearing of Haskell v. Harris (19th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/18/us/some-worry-over-a-law-to-increase-dna-testing.html Texas Tribune: Some Worry Over a Law to Increase DNA Testing (17th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.slate.com/blogs/crime/2013/08/14/dick_hickock_perry_smith_dna_testing_doesn_t_link_in_cold_blood_killers.html Slate: Why DNA Testing Failed to Link the In Cold Blood Killers to a Gruesome Murder in Florida (14th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://esciencenews.com/articles/2013/08/14/forensic.familial.search.methods.carry.risk.certain.false.matches e! Science News: Forensic familial search methods carry risk of certain false matches (14th August 2013)] There is a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpmlVuRPiRA video abstract] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DO5-Ah1dr5s general public explanation video] available for this research<br /> **[http://www.fiercegovernment.com/story/justice-department-lacks-information-dna-backlog-report-says/2013-08-12 Fierce Government: Justice Department lacks information on DNA backlog, report says (12th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://forensicpsychologist.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/new-analyses-undermine-perception-of.html ForensicPsychologistBlogspot: New analyses undermine perception of DNA infallibility (2nd August 2013)]<br /> **[http://rt.com/usa/clerk-fired-dna-evidence-innocence-875/ RT: Clerk who helped inmate exonerate himself with DNA evidence fired (1st August 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/25/opinion/high-tech-high-risk-forensics.html?smid=tw-share&amp;_r=1&amp; New York Times: High-Tech, High-Risk Forensics (24th July 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/07/11/family-albert-desalvo-angry-that-police-secretly-obtained-dna-sample-from-relative/uWTghWSakCKJO8Ee3SEARI/story.html Boston Globe: Family of confessed Boston Strangler angry over DNA sample (11th July 2013)]<br /> **[http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2013/06/28/south-bay-paramedics-likely-brought-innocent-mans-dna-to-crime-scene/ CBS: SF Bay Area: South Bay Paramedics Likely Brought Innocent Man's DNA To Murder Scene (28th June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/How-innocent-man-s-DNA-was-found-at-killing-scene-4624971.php SFGate: How innocent man's DNA was found at killing scene (26th June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/13/us/police-agencies-are-assembling-records-of-dna.html?_r=0 New York Times: Police Agencies Are Assembling Records of DNA (12th June 2013)]<br /> **[http://cen.acs.org/articles/91/i23/DNA-Ruling-Raises-Science-Concerns.html Chemical and Engineering News: DNA Ruling Raises Science Concerns (10th June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-06-03/routine-dna-testing-after-arrest-upheld-by-u-s-supreme-court.html Bloomberg: Routine DNA Testing After Arrest Upheld by Top U.S. Court (3rd June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-06-03/court-s-dna-ruling-brings-u-s-a-step-closer-to-gattaca-.html Bloomberg: Court's DNA Ruling Brings U.S. a Step Closer to 'Gattaca' (3rd June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/dna-testing-pioneer-resigns-medical-examiner-office-article-1.1345383 New York Daily News: Pioneer in DNA testing quits Medical Examiner's Office over lab violations (16th May 2013)]<br /> **[http://physics.scsu.edu/~dscott/gen/ScientificAmerican/The%20Government%20Wants%20Your%20DNA.pdf Scientific American: The Government wants your DNA (March 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130227/POLITICS03/302270368/Justices-mixed-DNA-database?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Entertainment|p Detroit News: Justices mixed on DNA database (27th February 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.genengnews.com/insight-and-intelligence/dna-collection-v-dna-privacy/77899774/ Genetic Engineering News: DNA Collection v. DNA Privacy (27th February 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.wfpl.org/post/supreme-court-considers-if-warrantless-dna-swab-violates-constitution WFPL News: Supreme Court Considers If Warrantless DNA Swab Violates Constitution (26th February 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.fiercegovernment.com/story/justice-proposes-forensic-science-governing-body/2013-02-25 Fierce Government: Justice proposes forensic science governing body (25th February 2013)]<br /> **[http://mcalesternews.com/offbeatnews/x964904200/Why-collecting-DNA-from-people-who-are-arrested-wont-solve-more-crimes McAlester News: Why collecting DNA from people who are arrested won't solve more crimes (16th February 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/01/nyregion/more-dna-problems-found-in-new-york-city-crime-lab.html?_r=1&amp; New York Times: Mishandling of DNA Evidence Is Found in Over 50 Cases at Crime Lab (31st January 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/11/nyregion/new-york-reviewing-over-800-rape-cases-for-possible-mishandling-of-dna-evidence.html?smid=tw-nytimesscience&amp;seid=auto&amp;_r=1&amp; New York Times: New York Examines Over 800 Rape Cases for Possible Mishandling of Evidence (10th January 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.rightsidenews.com/2013010731709/us/homeland-security/rapid-dna-coming-soon-to-a-police-department-or-immigration-office-near-you.html Right Side News: Rapid DNA: Coming Soon to a Police Department or Immigration Office Near You (7th January 2013)]<br /> **[http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2012-11-09/news/bs-md-scotus-dna-20121109_1_maryland-s-dna-dna-samples-king-s-dna Baltimore Sun: Supreme Court will review Md. DNA law (9th November 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2012/11/scotus-genetic-privacy/ Wired: Supreme Court Weighing Genetic Privacy (8th November 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.thenorthwestern.com/article/20121022/APC0101/310220144/Expanded-DNA-collection-draws-fire?odyssey=tab|mostpopular|text|FRONTPAGE The NorthWestern: Expanded DNA collection draws fire (22nd October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.postcrescent.com/article/20121022/APC0101/310220144/0/wis0110/Expanded-DNA-collection-draws-fire?nclick_check=1 PostCresent.com (Wisconsin): Expanded DNA collection draws fire (21st October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.govtech.com/public-safety/Will-Private-DNA-Services-Replace-State-Crime-Labs.html Government Technology: Will Private DNA Services Replace State Crime Labs? (11th October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/11/us-usa-geneticprivacy-idUSBRE89A06H20121011 Reuters: Citing privacy concerns, U.S. panel urges end to secret DNA testing (11th October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.vvdailypress.com/opinion/dna-36897-felony-sample.html VV Daily Press: No DNA samples without a conviction (2nd October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/amy-macpherson/freemason_b_1906521.html?just_reloaded=1 Huffington Post: Why Are the Freemasons Collecting Our Children's DNA? (26th September 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/security/3381969/fbi-eager-embrace-mobile-rapid-dna-testing/ PC Advisor: FBI eager to embrace mobile 'Rapid DNA' testing (18th September 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/12/nyregion/suspected-dna-link-to-2004-killing-was-the-result-of-a-lab-error.html?_r=1&amp;emc=eta1 New York Times: DNA Match Tying Protest to 2004 Killing Is Doubted (11th July 2012)]<br /> **[http://rt.com/usa/news/dna-collection-kids-dhs-722/ RT: Kids' DNA collection? Possible with Homeland Security (20th May 2012)]<br /> **[http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2012-04-24/news/bs-md-court-ruling-dna-20120424_1_dna-collection-dna-samples-violent-crimes-and-burglaries Baltimore Sun: Md. high court strikes down DNA collection at arrest (24th April 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-15311718 BBC: FBI's DNA database upgrade plans come under fire (17th October 2011)] <br /> **[http://www.officer.com/news/10369150/dna-mix-up-leads-to-rape-case-review-in-florida Officer.com: DNA Mix Up Leads to Rape Case Review in Florida (27th September 2011)]<br /> ** [http://pottsmerc.com/articles/2011/09/20/news/doc4e78b7cfa098e912177915.txt The Pottsdown Mercury: Convicted murderer wins court battle for DNA tests of evidence (20th September 2011)] <br /> ** [http://www.boston.com/Boston/metrodesk/2011/08/appeals-court-says-cape-prosecutors-must-show-they-need-dna-profiles-worthington-witnesses/VDFsHvpTgMJTJLks6UGCuN/index.html Boston Globe: Court says state can't hold DNA (26th August 2011)] <br /> ** [http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/08/04/BALP1KJGRI.DTL San Francisco Chronicle: DNA: Law requiring arrestees' samples struck down (5th August 2011)] <br /> **[http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2011/jul/25/man-wrongly-convicted-after-dna-mix--awarded-15-mi/ Las Vegas Sun: Man wrongly convicted after a DNA mix-up awarded USD1.5 million (25th July 2011)]<br /> ** [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/05/25/illinois-dna-collection_n_867088.html Huffington Post: Illinois Bill Could Allow State To Collect DNA From Those Presumed Innocent, Marking Nationwide Shift (26th May 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.wtvm.com/story/14276777/proposed-law-seeks-dna-from-suspects-before-conviction 9 WTVM: Proposed law seeks DNA from suspects before conviction (18th March 2011)]<br /> **[http://articles.latimes.com/2009/sep/17/local/me-oc-dna17 Los Angeles Times: Arrested in O.C.? A DNA sample could buy freedom (17th September 2009)]<br /> **[http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123810863649052551.html Wall Street Journal: Genes draw likenesses of suspects (27th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://gulfnews.com/about-gulf-news/al-nisr-portfolio/weekend-review/articles/incriminating-proof-1.40842 Washington Post: Incriminating proof (15th January 2009)]<br /> ** [http://www.fas.org/blog/secrecy/2008/11/dna_database.html FAS Project on Government Secrecy: Joint Intelligence DNA Database Described (18th November 2008)] <br /> ** [http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/30574726-b4fe-11dd-b780-0000779fd18c.html#axzz1DJH6xARi Financial Times: Fears over covert DNA database (17th November 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2008/04/17/ST2008041701676.html Washington Post: US to expand collection of crime suspects’ DNA (17th April 2008)]<br /> <br /> ==Detailed analysis==<br /> <br /> The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Combined DNA Index System program (CODIS) enables federal, state and local laboratories to store and compare DNA profiles electronically and thereby link serial crimes to each other and identify suspects by matching DNA from crime scenes to convicted offenders or arrestees (where state legislation allows this). All 50 states and the FBI now collect DNA samples, retain the profiles generated from those samples in the databases, and compare the database entries against DNA profiles of biological evidence. There are obviously differences amongst the states as to collection criteria, sample retention and removal of entries from the databases. It is impossible to give a complete overview of the position in each state in this paper and the aim is merely to briefly summarise the contents of the main pieces of legislation and to highlight trends amongst states.<br /> <br /> <br /> Legislation: <br /> <br /> * '''The DNA Identification Act, 1994,''' allows for DNA identification records to be kept of: (a) Persons convicted of crimes, this will vary from State to State in accordance with the DNA database laws of each State; (b) DNA samples recovered from crime scenes; (c) DNA samples recovered from unidentified human remains; and (d) DNA samples voluntarily contributed from relatives of missing persons. (Refer to See 42 U.S.C.S. §14132(a).).<br /> * The''' Justice for All Act, 2004,''' allows for the retention in the National DNA Index System (NDIS) of DNA profiles from persons who have been charged in an indictment, even if the charges are eventually dropped or not pursued. The Act affects the qualifying offences for entry onto the National DNA database. Previously these were limited to sexual offences and other serious violent crimes, but have been amended to include &quot;any felony&quot;. In terms of the Act, DNA profiles may not be uploaded to the NDIS if: (a) The arrestee has not been charged; or (b) DNA samples have been submitted voluntarily for the purposes of elimination from a crime sample.<br /> * The''' Violence Against Women Act, 2005, '''allows for the uploading of an arrestee's DNA profile into the NDIS at the same time that their fingerprints are taken and uploaded onto the national fingerprint database. Previously DNA could not be uploaded until the arrestee was charged or indicted. The Act removes the burden from the State to remove an arrestee sample from the NDIS if the arrestee was later acquitted or if the charges were dismissed. The burden shifts onto the arrestee, who will be required to file a certified copy of a final court order establishing that all indexable charges have been dismissed, resulted in acquittal or that no charges were filed. The Act allows the Federal Government to take and retain DNA samples from Federal arrestees and from non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are detained under Federal authority. The Act gives the Attorney General the authority to issue regulations requiring the collection of such DNA profiles including requiring other Federal agencies to collect these: e.g. immigration agencies.<br /> <br /> Who must provide a sample:&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn1&quot;&gt; See http://www.ncsl.org/programs/cj/dnadatabanks.htm “State Laws on DNA Data Banks Qualifying Offenses, Others Who must provide sample” (July 2008).<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> * Twelve states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia – now have laws authorizing arrestee sampling.<br /> * All 50 states require that convicted sex offenders provide a DNA sample, and states are increasingly expanding these policies to include all felons or many serious felony offenders. To date (July 2008), 46 states require that all convicted felons provide a DNA sample to the state’s database.<br /> * Eleven states to date specify certain misdemeanors among those who must provide a sample. <br /> * There are 28 states that include DNA from delinquent juveniles in the database, of these there are 12 states that restrict the scope of qualifying offences with regard to juveniles. For example, California provides that qualifying offences are the same for adult convicts and juvenile delinquents, but juvenile arrestees, unlike adults, are excluded from the database.<br /> <br /> Retention of information and samples:&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn2&quot;&gt; See Survey of State DNA Database Statutes (2004) available at www.aslme.org/dna_04/grid/guide.pdf.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> * Thirty-eight states contain statutes that detail expungement criteria and procedure. DNA samples and records are expunged upon a change in the disposition of the case in the convict’s favor, provided that the offender has not been convicted of a separate qualifying offence. The state statutes differ, however, in the extent to which the disposition of the case must change before expungement proceedings begin. Some states only require that the defendant’s conviction be reversed, whereas others require that the conviction be reversed and the case dismissed. Of the 38 statutes that detail the expungement procedure, 33 require the offender to initiate the process. Of these 33 it is only Texas that contains a statutory provision requiring the defendant to be advised after his acquittal of his right to expungement. <br /> * The criteria for retention vary from immediate removal, if a sample is not used, to retention of a sample for at least 35 years, to permanent retention for certain specified offences.<br /> <br /> In general, the statutes authorize use of DNA and the database for law enforcement purposes, and for purposes of maintaining and improving the database. However, in certain states the creation of population statistical databases, tools which allow for the statistical analysis and interpretation of anonymous DNA profiles collected from convicted offenders, are established. DNA databases in the US typically authorize certain uses of offender’s genetic information and prohibit unauthorized uses and are therefore usually exempted from genetic privacy laws. The DNA statutes of the states also differ with regard to the criminal and civil liabilities provided therein for the misuse of the DNA database. Typically criminal penalties are imposed for: a) tampering with the DNA samples or records; b) improper entry of DNA samples and records into the database; c) improper access to and use of DNA samples and records; and d) improper disclosure of DNA samples and records. Only seven states provide for a private cause of action for individuals aggrieved by the misuse of the database and four states explicitly provide immunity from civil and / or criminal liability for misuse of the database.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ----<br /> &lt;references/&gt;</div>

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<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>The US federal DNA database (CODIS) was established in 1998. It is the largest in the world.<br /> <br /> The 2008 Interpol survey reported that 245,171 crime scene DNA profiles and 6,454,770 individuals' profiles, plus 519 missing persons' DNA profiles and 2,283 unknown/deceased DNA profiles were held in the US at the time of the survey. According to Interpol, these numbers grew to 375,375 crime scene DNA profiles, 9,748,870 reference DNA profiles from individuals, 973 missing persons' DNA profiles, 5,066 unidentified human remains DNA profiles and 10,360 other DNA profiles in 2011. <br /> Since the 2008 Interpol survey, the size of the database has doubled. According to [http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/lab/biometric-analysis/codis/ndis-statistics FBI statistics], the National DNA Index (NDIS) contained over 12,113,810 offender profiles, 2,201,763 arrestee profiles and 674,150 forensic profiles as of December 2015. <br /> <br /> The federal database includes DNA profiles submitted under laws which vary state by state. The Justice for All Act, 2004, expanded the national database by allowing the retention of DNA profiles from anyone charged with a felony offence. The Violence Against Women Act, 2005, allows DNA profiles to be uploaded on arrest, rather than on charge. <br /> <br /> By end 2013, 28 US states had changed their laws to allow collection of DNA prior to conviction for a range of offences (Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin). Of these 28 states, 10 require collection and/or analysis to occur only after changing, arraignment, indictment, or judicial determination of probable cause.<br /> <br /> In March 2013, the Supreme Court made a 5-4 decision upholding Maryland's DNA testing law (which collects DNA on charge for some felonies and requires automatic expungement of innocent people's DNA profiles). However, laws in other states (which are broader in some cases, such as California, which collects on arrest for all felonies and has no automatic expungement process) are still subject to ongoing legal challenges. In most states, DNA profiles taken from arrested persons are not automatically removed if the person is innocent, although the individual can request removal. Automatic expungement processes exist in 7 of the 28 states which collect DNA prior to conviction.<br /> <br /> == Resources ==<br /> * External links (Federal)<br /> **[https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/11/12/us-proposal-collect-dna-detained-immigrants-violates-privacy-rights Human Rights Watch: US Proposal to Collect DNA from Detained Immigrants Violates Privacy Rights (12th November 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/department-justice-announces-interim-policy-emerging-method-generate-leads-unsolved-violent Department of Justice: Department of Justice Announces Interim Policy on Emerging Method to Generate Leads for Unsolved Violent Crimes (24th September 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/department-justice-publish-notice-proposed-rulemaking-comply-fully-dna-fingerprint-act-2005 Department of Justice to Publish Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Comply Fully with DNA Fingerprint Act of 2005 (20th October 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.geneticsandsociety.org/biopolitical-times/forensic-dna-and-golden-state-killer Center for Genetics and Society: Forensic DNA and the &quot;Golden State Killer&quot; (2nd May 2018)] <br /> **[https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/249805.pdf National Institute of Justice: Down the Road: Testing Evidence in Sexual Assaults (June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.swgdam.org/ Scientific Working Group on DNA Analysis Methods (SWGDAM)]<br /> **[http://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/05745c84-afa7-4f7f-b7a7-aa17315e5497/Rapid%20DNA%20Act%20-%20One-Pager.pdf Rapid DNA Act of 2015: One Page Summary]<br /> **[http://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/e6f48584-7489-40f8-bf7f-cbfdb6823032/SIL15926.pdf Rapid DNA Act of 2015: Full Text]<br /> **[http://manhattanda.org/press-release/district-attorney-vance-awards-38-million-grants-help-32-jurisdictions-20-states-test- DISTRICT ATTORNEY VANCE AWARDS $38 MILLION IN GRANTS TO HELP 32 JURISDICTIONS IN 20 STATES TEST BACKLOGGED RAPE KITS (10th September 2015)] Grant recipients are listed [http://manhattanda.org/sites/default/files/Manhattan%20DA%20Grant%20Recipients.pdf here]<br /> **[https://www.fbi.gov/news/testimony/fbis-plans-for-the-use-of-rapid-dna-technology-in-codis FBI: FBI's plans for the use of Rapid DNA in CODIS (18th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/opinions/2014/03/20/10-15152.pdf United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit: Haskell v. Harris (20th March 2014)] Allows California's arrestee DNA testing law to continue but also grants leave to seek to narrow its application.<br /> **[http://www.justice.gov/oig/reports/codis-ext.htm US Department of Justice Office of Inspector General: Combined DNA Index System External Reports]<br /> **[http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/2014/January/14-at-029.html Press Release: U.S. Departments of Justice and Commerce Name Experts to First-ever National Commission on Forensic Science (10th January 2014)]<br /> **[https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/243347.pdf National Institute of Justice: Making Sense of DNA Backlogs, 2012 - Myths vs. Reality (December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.urban.org/uploadedpdf/412831-Collecting-DNA-at-Arrest-Policies-Practices-and-Implications-Report.pdf The Urban Institute: Collecting DNA at Arrest: Policies, Practices, and Implications (3rd June 2013)]<br /> **[https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/238484.pdf The Urban Institute: Collecting DNA From Arrestees: Implementation Lessons (June 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.urban.org/research/publication/post-conviction-dna-testing-and-wrongful-conviction The Urban Institute: Post-Conviction DNA Testing and Wrongful Conviction (18th June 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.urban.org/sites/default/files/alfresco/publication-pdfs/412487-Collecting-DNA-from-Juveniles.PDF The Urban Institute: Collecting DNA from Juveniles (April 2011)]<br /> **[http://forensicdnaconsulting.wordpress.com/ Forensic DNA Consulting Blog]<br /> **[http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/lab/biometric-analysis/codis FBI: Combined DNA Index System (CODIS)]<br /> **[http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/lab/biometric-analysis/codis/codis_expungement FBI: CODIS - Expungement Policy]<br /> **[http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/lab/biometric-analysis/federal-dna-database/legislation-affecting-the-federal-dna-database-unit FBI: Legislation Affecting the Federal DNA Database Unit]<br /> **[http://www.gao.gov/assets/660/656454.pdf GAO: DOJ Could Improve Decision - Making Documentation and Better Assess Results of DNA Backlog Reduction Program Funds (July 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.aclu.org/blog/womens-rights-prisoners-rights-technology-and-liberty/supreme-court-ruling-blow-genetic-privacy ACLU: Supreme Court Ruling a Blow to Genetic Privacy (3rd June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/12pdf/12-207_d18e.pdf US Supreme Court: Maryland v. King (3rd June 2013)]<br /> **[http://erepository.law.shu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1160&amp;context=student_scholarship Mandara (2013) Compulsory collection and retention of DNA upon arrest: Fourth Amendment Implications (1st May 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.councilforresponsiblegenetics.org/pageDocuments/WG7KWC5KDR.pdf US Supreme Court brief by Council for Responsible Genetics (February 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R41800.pdf Congressional Research Service: DNA Testing in Criminal Justice: Background, Current Law, Grants, and Issues (6th December 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.afmes.mil/index.cfm?pageid=afdil.afrssir.overview Armed Forces Repository of Specimen Samples for the Identification of Remains (AFRSSIR)]<br /> **[http://www.promega.co.uk/~/media/files/resources/conference%20proceedings/ishi%2023/oral%20presentations/03-hares.pdf?la=en Hares DR (2012): Overview of the FBI's CODIS Program]<br /> **[http://www.promega.co.uk/~/media/files/resources/conference%20proceedings/ishi%2023/oral%20presentations/24-kreikemeier.pdf?la=en Kreikemeier MA (2012) Touch DNA: A National Survey of Submission Policies and Laboratory Procedures]<br /> **[https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2012/04/dhs-considers-collecting-dna-kids-dea-and-us-marshals-already-do Electronic Frontier Foundation: DHS Considers Collecting DNA From Kids; DEA and US Marshals Already Do (14th May 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.dnaresource.com/unitedstates.html DNA Resource: United States] &lt;br/&gt; State by state laws, on the DNAResource website, run by Gordon Thomas Honeywell Governmental Affairs and sponsored by DNA testing company Life Technologies.<br /> **[https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/232197.pdf National Institute of Justice: Making Sense of DNA Backlogs, 2010 — Myths vs. Reality (February 2011)]<br /> **[http://nij.gov/topics/forensics/lab-operations/evidence-backlogs/pages/backlog-reduction-program.aspx National Institute of Justice: DNA Backlog Reduction Program]<br /> **[http://www.fas.org/irp/agency/dod/jason/hundred.pdf JASON: The USD100 genome: implications for the DoD (December 2010)]<br /> **[http://www.justice.gov/oig/reports/FBI/a0632/final.pdf US Department of Justice: Combined DNA Index System Operational and Laboratory Vulnerabilities (May 2006)]<br /> **[http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-109hr3402enr/pdf/BILLS-109hr3402enr.pdf Violence against Women Act 2005]<br /> **[https://www.congress.gov/108/plaws/publ405/PLAW-108publ405.pdf Justice for All Act 2004]<br /> **[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/chapter-136/subchapter-IX/part-A DNA Identification Act 1994]<br /> <br /> * External links (States)<br /> * Arizona<br /> **[https://legiscan.com/AZ/text/SB1475/2019 Bill Text: AZ SB1475 (2019)] Bill failed.<br /> * Arkansas<br /> **[http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2015/2015R/Acts/Act731.pdf Act 731 - AN ACT FOR THE STATE CRIME LABORATORY APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR.] <br /> **[http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2015/2015R/Acts/Act1168.pdf Act 1168 - CONCERNING A STATEWIDE ACCOUNTING OF ALL UNSUBMITTED RAPE KITS.]<br /> **[http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2015/2015R/Acts/Act543.pdf Act 543 - CONCERNING THE COLLECTION OF A DNA SAMPLE FROM A PERSON ARRESTED FOR A FELONY OFFENSE; AND CONCERNING REMOVAL AND DESTRUCTION OF A DNA RECORD AND DNA SAMPLE.] <br /> **[http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2015/2015R/Acts/Act1022.pdf Act 1022 - TO CLARIFY THE RIGHTS OF PUTATIVE PARENTS IN PROCEEDINGS REGARDING JUVENILES WHO ARE THE SUBJECTS OF PUTATIVE PARENT CLAIMS.]<br /> **[http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2015/2015R/Acts/Act1084.pdf Act 1084 - TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENT FOR DRAWING DNA SAMPLES FROM JUVENILES ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT.]<br /> * California<br /> **[https://www.aclunc.org/our-work/legal-docket/center-genetics-and-society-et-al-vs-rob-bonta-et-al Center for Genetics and Society, et al. vs. Rob Bonta, et al. 10th February 2025]<br /> **[https://www.eff.org/cases/center-genetics-and-society-v-becerra EFF: Center for Genetics and Society v. Becerra]<br /> * Idaho<br /> **[https://www.legislature.idaho.gov/idstat/Title19/T19CH55.htm TITLE 19 CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: CHAPTER 55 THE IDAHO DNA DATABASE ACT OF 1996]<br /> * Maryland<br /> **[http://goccp.maryland.gov/dna/legislation.php Maryland DNA Legislation]<br /> **[http://law.justia.com/codes/maryland/2010/public-safety/title-2/subtitle-5/ 2010 Maryland Code: PUBLIC SAFETY TITLE 2 - DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE: Subtitle 5 - Statewide DNA Data Base System]<br /> **[http://www.goccp.maryland.gov/dna/documents/legislation.pdf Senate Bill 211, effective 1st January 2009]<br /> * Missouri<br /> **[http://www.moga.mo.gov/mostatutes/stathtml/65000000551.HTML Missouri Revised Statutes. Chapter 650. Department of Public Safety. Section 650.055.1. August 28, 2015. Felony convictions for certain offenses to have biological samples collected, when--use of sample--highway patrol and department of corrections, duty--DNA records and biological materials to be closed record, disclosure, when--expungement of record, when.]<br /> **[http://www.moga.mo.gov/mostatutes/stathtml/54700000351.HTML Missouri Revised Statutes. Chapter 547. Appeals, New Trials and Exceptions. Section 547.035.1. August 28, 2015. Postconviction DNA testing for persons in the custody of the department--motion, contents--procedure.]<br /> * Nevada<br /> **[https://www.leg.state.nv.us/law1.cfm Nevada Revised Statutes]<br /> * North Carolina<br /> **[http://law.justia.com/codes/north-carolina/2013/chapter-15a/article-13/ 2013 North Carolina General Statutes. Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act. Article 13 - DNA Database and Databank.]<br /> * Oklahoma<br /> **[http://www.oklegislature.gov/osstatuestitle.html OKLAHOMA STATUTES: Title 22. Criminal Procedure]<br /> * Tennessee<br /> **[https://www.lawserver.com/law/state/tennessee/tn-code/tennessee_code_40-35-321 Tennessee Code 40-35-321. Collection of biological specimens for DNA analysis -- Persons convicted of certain offenses -- Condition of release from imprisonment.]<br /> **[https://www.lawserver.com/law/state/tennessee/tn-code/tennessee_code_title_40_chapter_30_part_3 Tennessee Code § 40-30-304 (2015). Post-Conviction DNA Analysis Act of 2001.]<br /> *Vermont<br /> **[http://legislature.vermont.gov/assets/Documents/2018/WorkGroups/House%20Judiciary/Bills/H.422/W~John%20Treadwell~State%20v%20Medina~3-14-2017.pdf State v. Medina (Vt. 2014) 102 A.3d 661, 663.]<br /> * Wisconsin<br /> **[https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/165/77 Wisconsin Statutes: 165.77 Deoxyribonucleic acid analysis and data bank.]<br /> <br /> <br /> * Press articles<br /> **[https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/sep/23/us-border-patrol-dna-data The Guardian: US border patrol collected DNA from thousands of US citizens for years, data shows (23rd September 2025)]<br /> **[https://reason.com/2025/09/26/dhs-collected-dna-from-2000-u-s-citizens-without-due-process-its-now-in-a-law-enforcement-database/ Reason: DHS Collected DNA from 2,000 U.S. Citizens Without Due Process. It's Now in a Law Enforcement Database (26th September 2025)]<br /> **[https://www.wired.com/story/cbp-dna-migrant-children-fbi-codis/ Wired: The US Is Storing Migrant Children’s DNA in a Criminal Database (29th May 2025)]<br /> **[https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/privacy/nypd-lawsuit-claims-department-maintains-dna-database-with-no-warrant/ Top Class Actions: NYPD lawsuit claims department maintains DNA database with no warrant (4th April 2023)]<br /> **[https://theintercept.com/2021/07/03/orange-county-prosecutors-dna-surveillance/ The Intercept: ORANGE COUNTY PROSECUTORS OPERATE “VAST, SECRETIVE” GENETIC SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM (3rd July 2021)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/31/science/dna-police-laws.html The New York Times: Two New Laws Restrict Police Use of DNA Search Method (31st May 2021)]<br /> **[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/mar/29/maryland-lawmakers-restrict-police-genealogical-da/ The Washington Times: Maryland lawmakers restrict cops from tapping family-tree DNA kits to crack cold cases (29th March 2021)]<br /> **[https://missionlocal.org/2022/03/police-explain-how-rape-kit-ended-up-in-a-database/ Mission Local: Police explain how rape kit ended up in DNA database (3rd March 2022)]<br /> **[https://www.vice.com/en/article/4ade3g/why-are-prosecutors-keeping-a-huge-secretive-dna-database-in-orange-county Vice: Why Are Prosecutors Keeping a Huge, Secretive DNA Database in Orange County? (22nd February 2021)]<br /> **[https://www.theregister.com/2021/02/04/dna_testing_software/ The Register: Accused murderer wins right to check source code of DNA testing kit used by police (4th February 2021)]<br /> **[https://futurehuman.medium.com/deleted-dna-data-just-reappeared-on-a-popular-database-e1f43587f7ec Future Human: ‘Deleted’ DNA Data Just Reappeared on a Popular Database (22nd January 2021)]<br /> **[https://queenseagle.com/all/nycs-dna-database-swells-even-as-some-samples-are-removed Queens Daily Eagle: NYC's DNA database swells, even as some samples are removed (14th January 2021)]<br /> **[https://dailygazette.com/2020/12/14/editorial-limit-police-ability-to-retain-our-dna/ The Daily Gazette: EDITORIAL: Limit police ability to retain our DNA (14th December 2020)]<br /> **[https://legalaidnyc.org/news/nypd-2000-people-removed-city-dna-index%E2%80%8B/ The Legal Aid Society: NYPD Admits Almost 2,000 People Should be Removed From City DNA Index (15th October 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.thecity.nyc/2020/10/13/21515424/bill-would-clamp-down-on-cops-collecting-dna-from-kids#:~:text=A%20bill%20that%20would%20curb,hit%20the%20City%20Council%20Thursday.&amp;text=The%20new%20legislation%2C%20co%2Dsponsored,scenes%20and%20victims%20of%20crimes The City NY: Bill Would Clamp Down on Cops Collecting DNA From Kids (13th October 2020)]<br /> **[https://inhomelandsecurity.com/podcast-using-genetic-genealogy-dna-databases-solve-cold-cases/: In Homeland Security Podcast: Using Genetic Genealogy DNA Databases to Solve Cold Cases (24th September 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-02545-5 Nature: The controversial company using DNA to sketch the faces of criminals: (9th September 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.pe.com/2020/08/26/no-on-proposition-20-a-heavy-handed-reaction-to-justice-reforms/ The Press Enterprise: No on Proposition 20, a heavy-handed reaction to justice reforms (26th August 2020)]<br /> **[https://bronxjusticenews.com/citys-unregulated-dna-database-keeps-growing-attorneys Bronx Justice News: City’s Unregulated DNA Database Keeps Growing: Attorneys (20th August 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.techtimes.com/articles/251222/20200719/gedmatch-briefly-down-company-probes-police-accessing-dna-database.htm TechTimes: Gedmatch Briefly Down as Company Probes on Police Accessing Its DNA Database (19th July 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/national/hackers-attack-genetic-genealogy-website-gedmatch-exposing-dna-profiles-to-law-enforcement The Denver Channel: Hackers attack genetic genealogy website GEDmatch, exposing DNA profiles to law enforcement (24th July 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/peteraldhous/hackers-gedmatch-dna-privacy BuzzFeed news: A Security Breach Exposed More Than One Million DNA Profiles On A Major Genealogy Database (22nd July 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/second-circuit-oks-use-of-now-defunct-11097/ Second Circuit OKs Use of Now-Defunct DNA Testing Method (21st July 2020)]<br /> **[https://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/ethics/dna-databases-in-china-and-the-us-are-tools-of-racial-oppression IEEE Spectrum: DNA Databases in the U.S. and China Are Tools of Racial Oppression (30th June 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/26/us/louisiana-dna-washing-machine.html New York Times: A DNA Mix-Up Involving a Washing Machine Kept a Man in Jail for 3 Years (26th June 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.miragenews.com/two-new-forensic-dna-standards-added-to-osac-registry/ Mirage News: Two New Forensic DNA Standards Added to OSAC Registry (13th May 2020)]<br /> **[https://wjactv.com/news/local/new-state-data-shows-97-drop-in-backlogged-rape-kits-lowest-total-in-4-years WJAC: New PA data shows 97% drop in backlogged rape kits, lowest total in 4 years (5th May 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/genealogy-helps-track-another-colorado-cold-case-suspect-the-oldest-one-yet The Denver Channel: Genealogy helps track another Colorado cold case suspect, the oldest one yet (23rd April 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2020/03/13/Gross-overreach-Ancestry-block-access-DNA-database/stories/202003050077 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Gross overreach: Ancestry.com was right to block access to DNA database (13th March 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.politico.com/states/new-york/albany/story/2020/02/25/cops-take-heat-from-council-over-dna-despite-planned-reforms-1263552 Politico: Cops take heat from Council over DNA, despite planned reforms (25th February 2020)]<br /> **[https://edition.cnn.com/2020/02/22/us/nypd-dna-datebase-review/index.html CNN: NYPD says it will remove some non-convicts from its local DNA database (22nd February 2020)]<br /> **[https://queenseagle.com/all/council-public-safety-nypd-dna-database The Queens Eagle: Council committee to examine city’s controversial DNA database (7th February 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/peteraldhous/ancestry-dna-database-search-warrant Buzz Feed News: A Court Tried To Force Ancestry.com To Open Up Its DNA Database To Police. The Company Said No. (3rd February 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/14/21063627/dna-detained-immigrants-fbi-codis-bias-crime-database The Verge:: DNA from detained immigrants will change the nature of the FBI’s genetic database (14th January 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1226362/britons-holidaymakers-us-border-control-dna-arrest-travel-news Daily Express: Britons detained at US border control may need to hand over DNA or face arrest - new rules (9th January 2020)]<br /> **[https://onezero.medium.com/the-u-s-governments-mass-collection-of-immigrant-dna-hints-at-surveillance-future-93a11767b3c0 OneZero: The U.S. Government’s Mass Collection of Immigrant DNA Hints at Surveillance Future (8th January 2020)]<br /> **[https://theconversation.com/dna-database-sold-to-help-law-enforcement-crack-cold-cases-128674 The Conversation: DNA database sold to help law-enforcement crack cold cases (22nd December 2019)]<br /> **[https://slate.com/technology/2019/12/gedmatch-verogen-genetic-genealogy-law-enforcement.html Slate: We’re Entering a New Phase in Law Enforcement’s Use of Consumer Genetic Data (19th December 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.wired.com/story/a-dna-firm-that-caters-to-police-just-bought-a-genealogy-site/ Wired: A DNA Firm That Caters to Police Just Bought a Genealogy Site (9th December 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/07/us/dna-bone-marrow-transplant-crime-lab.html New York Times: When a DNA Test Says You’re a Younger Man, Who Lives 5,000 Miles Away (7th December 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.voiceofsandiego.org/topics/public-safety/dozens-of-rape-kits-from-sdpds-backlog-have-yielded-dna-database-hits/ Voice of San Diego: Dozens of Rape Kits From SDPD's Backlog Have Yielded DNA Database Hits (4th November 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.technologyreview.com/s/614642/dna-database-gedmatch-golden-state-killer-security-risk-hack/amp/?utm_source=newsletters&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=weekend_reads.unpaid.engagement&amp;__twitter_impression=true MIT Technology Review: The DNA database used to find the Golden State Killer is a national security leak waiting to happen (30th October 2019)]<br /> **[https://science.sciencemag.org/content/366/6462/155 Science: Responsible genetic genealogy (11th October 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/09/new-federal-rules-limit-police-searches-family-tree-dna-databases Science: New federal rules limit police searches of family tree DNA databases (25th September 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/15/nyregion/nypd-dna-database.html?action=click&amp;module=Top%20Stories&amp;pgtype=Homepage New York Times: N.Y.P.D. Detectives Gave a Boy, 12, a Soda. He Landed in a DNA Database. (15th August 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/02/us/dna-testing-immigrants.html?action=click&amp;module=Top%20Stories&amp;pgtype=Homepage# New York Times: U.S. Government Plans to Collect DNA From Detained Immigrants (2nd October 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/16/science/hair-dna-murder.html?action=click&amp;module=Top%20Stories&amp;pgtype=Homepage New York Times: Why This Scientist Keeps Receiving Packages of Serial Killers’ Hair (16th September 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/15/nyregion/nypd-dna-database.html New York Times: N.Y.P.D. Detectives Gave a Boy, 12, a Soda. He Landed in a DNA Database (15th August 2019)]<br /> **[https://news.sky.com/story/how-researching-your-family-tree-could-solve-a-murder-11775060 Sky News: How researching your family tree could solve a murder (August 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/26/rapid-dna-testing-market-takes-off-as-kentucky-police-test-new-technology.html CNBC: Kentucky police use new technology to nab suspects in hours instead of weeks as rapid DNA market takes off (28th July 2019)]<br /> **[https://thehill.com/opinion/criminal-justice/451024-think-twice-before-giving-dna-to-the-police The Hill: Think twice before giving results of your home DNA kit to the police (30th June 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.princegeorgematters.com/national-business/texas-says-dna-technology-jeopardizes-cases-1515448 Prince George Matters: Texas says DNA technology jeopardizes cases (20th June 2019)]<br /> **[https://www-pbs-org.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.pbs.org/newshour/amp/nation/use-of-online-dna-databases-by-law-enforcement-leads-to-backlash-and-website-changes PBS: Use of online DNA databases by law enforcement leads to backlash and website changes (17th June 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.newscientist.com/article/2203857-dna-database-opts-a-million-people-out-from-police-searches/ New Scientist: DNA database opts a million people out from police searches (20th May 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.legalgenealogist.com/2019/05/19/gedmatch-reverses-course The Legal Genealogist: GEDmatch reverses course (19th May 2019)]<br /> **[https://edition.cnn.com/2019/05/09/opinions/dangers-of-government-dna-testing-eidelman/index.html CNN: The dangers of the government's DNA testing program (9th May 2019)]<br /> **[https://queencreekindependent.com/opinion/bisson-activist-encourages-leadership-communication/ Queen Creek Independent: Bisson: Activist encourages leadership communication (7th May 2019)] Re failed Arizona DNA Bill that may be reintroduced.<br /> **[https://www.biometricupdate.com/201905/trial-of-rapid-dna-biometrics-to-investigate-false-family-claims-by-migrants-at-u-s-mexico-border Biometric Update: Trial of rapid DNA biometrics to investigate false family claims by migrants at U.S.-Mexico border (6th May 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.courthousenews.com/judge-poised-to-advance-suit-over-california-dna-collection/ Court House News Service: Judge Poised to Advance Suit Over California DNA Collection (1st May 2019)]<br /> **[https://eu.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2019/02/19/arizona-bill-would-create-massive-statewide-dna-database/2873930002/ AZ Central: You may soon have to give your DNA to the state and pay $250 for the privilege (19th February 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-02-01/major-dna-testing-company-is-sharing-genetic-data-with-the-fbi Bloomberg: Major DNA Testing Company Sharing Genetic Data With the FBI (1st February 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/salvadorhernandez/family-tree-dna-fbi-investigative-genealogy-privacy BuzzFeed: One Of The Biggest At-Home DNA Testing Companies Is Working With The FBI (31st January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2019/01/30/A-slippery-slope-Casual-DNA-collection-erodes-constitutional-rights/stories/201901300061 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: A slippery slope: Casual DNA collection erodes constitutional rights (30th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.citynews1130.com/2019/01/24/maryland-bill-would-further-curb-police-use-of-dna-databases/ CityNews: Maryland bill would further curb police use of DNA databases (24th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/editorials/article/Editorial-California-shouldn-t-keep-DNA-from-13467258.php San Francisco Chronicle: Editorial: California shouldn’t keep DNA from hundreds of thousands of innocent people (14th December 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/12/10/watchdogs-sue-california-over-dna-retention-for-non-convicted-arrestees/ Mercury News: Watchdogs sue California over keeping DNA from arrests with no conviction (10th Dcember 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/california-police-cold-case-murder-solved-with-dna-database/ The Seattle Times: California police: Cold case murder solved with DNA database (21st November 2018)]<br /> **[http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2018/10/dna-tests-bad-for-finding-identity-great-for-surveillance.html New York Magazine: DNA Testing Can’t Tell Us Who We Really Are. It Can Tell the Cops. (17th October 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/15/science/gedmatch-genealogy-cold-cases.html?action=click&amp;module=Well&amp;pgtype=Homepage&amp;section=Science New York Times: How an Unlikely Family History Website Transformed Cold Case Investigations (15th October 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-06997-8?utm_source=briefing-wk&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=briefing&amp;utm_content=20181012 Nature: Supercharged crime-scene DNA analysis sparks privacy concerns (11th October 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.medicalbag.com/ethics/golden-state-killer-deangelo-dna-analysis-genetic-forensics/article/788270/ Medical Bag: Is Using Genealogy Data to Solve Crimes Taking DNA Analysis a Step Too Far? (14th August 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-44731119 BBC: DNA tests ordered to reunite separated migrant families (5th July 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.buzzfeed.com/peteraldhous/parabon-genetic-genealogy-cold-cases?utm_term=.eiQDpQo9d#.pyNwp5LAG BuzzFeed: DNA Data From 100 Crime Scenes Has Been Uploaded To A Genealogy Website — Just Like The Golden State Killer (17th May 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.ballstatedaily.com/article/2018/05/news-dna-law-leads-to-arrest Ball State Daily: Indiana sees progress on criminal investigations thanks to new DNA law (15th May 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/national/congress-a-decade-behind-in-overseeing-dna-testing--20180513 Watertown Daily Times: Congress a decade behind in overseeing DNA testing (13th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2018/05/fallen_through_the_cracks_overdue_dna_swabs_link_to_murders_sexual_assaults.html Cleveland.com: 'Fallen through the cracks:' Overdue DNA swabs link to murders, sexual assaults (13th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2018/05/georgia-law-enforcement-is-dna-testing-fetal-remains-found-in-wastewater.html Slate: Georgia Law Enforcement Is DNA-Testing Fetal Remains Found In Wastewater (11th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/10/17340666/dna-testing-georgia-fetus-codis-abortion-genetics-investigation The Verge: Police are using DNA testing to track down a fetus’s mother (10th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://queencreekindependent.com/opinion/bisson-activist-encourages-leadership-communication/ Bisson: Activist encourages leadership communication (7th May 2019)] Re failed Arizona DNA Bill that may be reintroduced.<br /> **[https://slate.com/technology/2018/05/consumer-genetic-databases-arent-the-only-side-door-for-police-to-get-your-dna.html Slate: You Can’t Hide Your Genes (4th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/how-accurately-can-scientists-reconstruct-persons-face-from-dna-180968951/ The Smithsonian: How Accurately Can Scientists Reconstruct A Person’s Face From DNA? (4th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20180502/14342239763/cops-arent-just-submitting-dna-samples-to-genealogy-services-theyre-also-obtaining-customer-info.shtml Tech Dirt: Cops Aren't Just Submitting DNA Samples To Genealogy Services; They're Also Obtaining Customer Info (3rd May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/03/us/golden-state-killer-genealogy.html?hp&amp;action=click&amp;pgtype=Homepage&amp;clickSource=story-heading&amp;module=first-column-region&amp;region=top-news&amp;WT.nav=top-news New York Times: The Cold Case That Inspired the 'Golden State Killer' Detective to Try Genealogy (3rd May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.laboratoryequipment.com/article/2018/05/massively-parallel-sequencing-future-dna-sequencing Laboratory Equipment: Massively Parallel Sequencing: The Future of DNA Sequencing (2nd May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.buzzfeed.com/peteraldhous/family-tree-dna-subpoena-golden-state-killer?utm_term=.mjAG214am#.dvgo3dRNM Buzz Feed: Cops Forced A Company To Share A Customer’s Identity For The Golden State Killer Investigation (1st May 2018)]<br /> **[http://theconversation.com/is-your-genome-really-your-own-the-public-and-forensic-value-of-dna-95786 The Conversation: Is your genome really your own? The public and forensic value of DNA (1st May 2018)]<br /> **[https://siliconangle.com/blog/2018/05/01/graphing-sensitive-boundary-personally-identifiable-information-publicly-inferable-insights/ SiliconANGLE: Graphing the sensitive boundary between personally identifiable information and publicly inferable insights (1st May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.sciencenews.org/article/golden-state-killer-suspect-dna-genetics-genealogy Science News: New genetic sleuthing tools helped track down the Golden State Killer suspect (29th April 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/27/health/dna-privacy-golden-state-killer-genealogy.html New York Times: The Golden State Killer Is Tracked Through a Thicket of DNA, and Experts Shudder (27th April 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.rte.ie/news/us/2018/0427/958588-golden-state-killer-us/ RTE: Genealogy websites led police to 'Golden State Killer'(27th April 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/framed-for-murder-by-his-own-dna/ PBS Frontline: Framed for Murder By His Own DNA (19th April 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.biometricupdate.com/201804/social-media-databases-behavioral-identifiers-said-future-of-law-enforcement-biometrics Biometric Update: Social media, databases, behavioral identifiers said future of law enforcement biometrics (5th April 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-dna-supreme-court-20180402-story.html Los Angeles Times: California Supreme Court lets stand controversial law allowing DNA collection upon arrest (2nd April 2018)]<br /> **[http://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/new-system-can-identity-people-from-their-dna-in-minutes-4965794/ Indian Express: New system can identity people from their DNA in minutes (3rd December 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/state/parents-of-slain-uva-students-advocate-for-bipartisan-effort-to/article_ef569702-d57a-11e7-9078-4b7514d07d84.html The Daily Progress: Parents of slain UVa students advocate for bipartisan effort to collect more criminal DNA (29th November 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article181745126.html The Sacramento Bee: Violent crime list, DNA collection would increase under California initiative (30th October 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.ajc.com/news/national/can-police-legally-obtain-your-dna-from-23andme-ancestry/8eZ24WN7VisoQiHAFbcmjP/ AJC: Can police legally obtain your DNA from 23andMe, Ancestry? (17th November 2017)]<br /> **[http://cumberlink.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/bill_tracker/bill-tracker-expanding-state-s-dna-database/article_73837d3e-3fd7-5525-a355-5095f05511b8..html The Sentinel: Bill Tracker: Expanding state's DNA database (16th November 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.correctionsone.com/products/police-technology/investigation/biometrics-identification/articles/456766187-Hidden-in-prison-Thousands-of-inmates-not-in-DNA-databases/ Corrections One: Hidden in prison: Thousands of inmates not in DNA databases (7th November 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/your-genealogy-research-could-land-your-dna-in-a-criminal-investigation/641099598 KIRO: Your genealogy research could land your DNA results in a criminal investigation (6th November 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.voiceofsandiego.org/topics/public-safety/teenager-sued-sdpd-documented-gang-member-soon/ Voice of San Diego: A Teenager Sued SDPD, and Was Documented as a Gang Member Soon After (31st October 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/19/nyregion/dna-phenotyping-new-york-police.html New York Times: Using DNA to Sketch What Victims Look Like; Some Call It Science Fiction (19th October 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/04/nyregion/dna-analysis-evidence-new-york-disputed-techniques.html?hp&amp;action=click&amp;pgtype=Homepage&amp;clickSource=story-heading&amp;module=second-column-region&amp;region=top-news&amp;WT.nav=top-news&amp;_r=0 New York Times: Traces of Crime: How New York’s DNA Techniques Became Tainted (4th September 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/nyc-expands-controversial-dna-testing-seized-guns-article-1.3349461 New York Daily News: NYC expands controversial DNA testing on seized guns to help charges stick (24th July 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.athensnews.com/news/local/advanced-dna-science-cracks-rape-case/article_23e87968-3599-11e7-8255-0ba7508bfe52.html Athens News: Advanced DNA science cracks rape case (10th May 2017)] <br /> **[http://www.oc-breeze.com/2017/05/03/100828_rapid-dna-leads-rapid-conviction-carjacker/ Orange County Beeze: Rapid DNA program leads to rapid conviction for carjacker (3rd May 2017)]<br /> **[http://wwmt.com/news/i-team/special-report-dna-delay WWMT: Special Report - DNA Delay (1st May 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/2017/04/25/sex-crimes-detective-relieved-duty/100878668/ Commercial Appeal: Sex crimes detective relieved of duty (25th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.govtech.com/public-safety/Louisiana-State-Police-Crime-Lab-Considers-Controversial-Familial-DNA-Tool.html GT: Louisiana State Police Crime Lab Considers Controversial Familial DNA Tool (18th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/courts/2017/04/17/more-women-join-lawsuit-over-rape-kits/100175080/ Commercial Appeal: More women join lawsuit over rape kits (17th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/news/crime_police/article_0dd1fd72-1b0c-11e7-829a-1be06412d0c8.html The New Orleans Advocate: State Police Crime Lab eyes familial DNA searching, a controversial crime-solving tool (16th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-dna-of-a-killer-who-murdered-idaho-teen-angie-dodge/ CBS News: The DNA of a Killer (15th April 2017)]<br /> **[https://insiderlouisville.com/metro/police-begin-reopening-rape-cases-as-kentucky-tests-old-dna-evidence/ Insider Louisville: Police begin reopening rape cases as Kentucky tests old DNA evidence (13th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.postregister.com/articles/chris-tapp-coverage-featured-news-daily-email/2017/04/13/look-efforts-catch-dodge-killer Post Register: A look at efforts to catch the Dodge killer (13th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/indiana-may-create-dna-record-on-every-person-arrested-for/article_6ca8971a-da48-53f5-a18c-ef3db909912b.html NWI Times: Indiana may create DNA record on every person arrested for felony (13th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.wibc.com/news/local-news/legislature-gives-green-light-dna-sampling-after-felony-arrests WIBC: Legislature Gives Green Light to DNA Sampling After Felony Arrests (13th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2017/04/13/dna-collection-bill-heads-governors-desk/100414548/ INDYSTAR: DNA collection bill heads to governor's desk (13th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/government/sexual-assault-kits-testing-would-be-mandated-by-nevada-legislature-bills/ Nevada Appeal: Sexual assault kits’ testing would be mandated by Nevada Legislature bills (12th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/state-forensic-panel-delays-vote-on-familial-dna-1.13446340 Newsday: State forensic panel delays vote on familial DNA (12th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.syracuse.com/crime/index.ssf/2017/04/new_state_policy_on_expanding_dna_search_not_adopted_more_study_underway.html Syracuse: New state policy on expanding DNA search continues development (12th April 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-york-panel-to-vote-on-family-dna-searches-in-criminal-cases-1491908402 The Wall Street Jounal: New York Panel to Vote on Family DNA Searches in Criminal Cases (11th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.theeagle.com/news/local/dna-based-sketch-to-be-released-in-college-station-killing/article_c5a75edd-cbbf-514e-acd0-a949438d975c.html The Eagle: DNA-based sketch to be released in 1981 College Station killing (11th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.wtxl.com/news/rape-kits-tested-more-to-go/article_f53c5a84-1e29-11e7-be37-e7327dcda136.html WTXL: 2,300 Rape Kits Tested, 6,300 More to Go (10th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/04/prweb14224244.htm Prweb: Impact Study of Mandatory Evidence Submission Law for Sexual Assault Kits Shows Law Hasn't Led to More Reporting (10th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://ideastations.org/radio/news/crime-commission-agrees-study-dna-expansion The Community Idea Stations: Crime Commission Agrees to Study DNA Expansion (10th April 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.muckrock.com/news/archives/2017/may/10/san-jose-backlogged-rape-kits/ MuckRock: San Jose’s rape kit backlog is over twice the official count (10th April 2017)|<br /> **[http://wric.com/2017/04/07/state-will-study-whether-to-expand-dna-database/ WRIC: State will study whether to expand DNA database (7th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.syracuse.com/crime/index.ssf/2017/04/what_the_ny_commission_on_forensic_science_is_considering_for_familial_searching.html Syracuse: What the NY Commission on Forensic Science is considering for familial searching of DNA (6th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.nbc29.com/story/35081850/state-crime-commission-to-study-enhancing-dna-collections NBC29: State Crime Commission to Study Enhancing DNA Collections (6th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://thestatehousefile.com/bill-calls-giving-dna-felony-arrest/30934/ The Statehouse File: Bill calls for giving up DNA with a felony arrest (6th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://fox59.com/2017/04/06/bill-calling-for-dna-swabs-to-be-taken-from-suspects-arrested-for-felonies-passes-house/ FOX 59: Bill calling for DNA swabs to be taken from suspects arrested for felonies passes House (6th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/sun-investigates/bs-md-rape-kit-testing-debate-20170403-story.html The Baltimore Sun: Lawmakers set to pass rape kit retention bill, but not mandatory testing (3rd April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2017/04/01/untested-detroit-rape-kits/99845762/ Detroit Free Press: What happened to Detroit's untested rape kits? (1st April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4366442/DNA-database-sex-worker-samples.html Mail Online: Preparing for the worst: DNA database is made up of collected samples from sex workers to identify their bodies in case they are murdered (31st March 2017)]<br /> **[http://gizmodo.com/dna-is-being-collected-to-protect-sex-workers-but-it-c-1793719386 Gizmodo: DNA Is Being Collected to Protect Sex Workers, But It Could Also Be Used Against Them (28th March 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2017/03/sex-workers-dna/520626/ The Atlantic: Collecting DNA From Sex Workers to One Day Identify Their Bodies (27th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/state-panel-of-dna-experts-approve-of-familal-searching-in-n-y-1.13321976 Newsday: State panel of DNA experts approve of ‘familial searching’ in NY (27th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.amny.com/opinion/don-t-allow-genetic-stop-and-frisk-1.13321716 Amnewyork: Don’t allow genetic stop-and-frisk (27th March 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/michigan/articles/2017-03-26/2nd-backlog-of-untested-detroit-rape-kits-found-in-storage U.S.News: 2nd Backlog of Untested Detroit Rape Kits Found in Storage (26th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/news/article_8fd7bdd6-1263-11e7-be2d-3bc688a63f2a.html The New Orleans Advocate: Relatives of Louisiana soldier missing from Korean War still hope for identification of his remains (26th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.tucsonnewsnow.com/story/34977458/the-first-criminal-case-from-testing-old-rape-kits-in-tucson Tucson News Now: The first criminal case from testing old rape kits in Tucson (23rd March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2017/03/22/how-long-should-state-keep-your-dna/99487884/ Indystar: How long should the state keep your DNA? (22nd March 2017)]<br /> **[http://levittownnow.com/2017/03/17/bucks-county-police-pioneering-90-minute-rapid-dna-system/ Levit Town Now: Bucks County Police Pioneering 90-Minute Rapid DNA Testing System (17th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.abc15.com/news/state/arizona-roughly-20-of-the-way-through-testing-rape-kit-backlog abc15: Arizona roughly 20% of the way through testing rape kit backlog (16th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.theintell.com/news/local/bensalem-police-first-local-department-in-u-s-to-use/article_07cf68d7-cb04-507f-9011-409931b18cb6.html The Intelligencer: Bensalem police first local department in U.S. to use rapid DNA testing (16th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.abc10.com/news/local/crime-victims-families-plead-for-action-on-dna-collection-bill/422330502 abc10: Crime victims' families plead for action on DNA collection bill (14th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.kcra.com/article/californias-dna-database-gets-fewer-hits-due-to-prop-47/9133391 KCRA: California's DNA database gets fewer hits due to Prop. 47 (14th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.providencejournal.com/news/20170314/acquitted-on-rape-charge-man-says-im-trying-to-get-everything-back-together Providence Journal: Acquitted on rape charge, man says: ‘I’m trying to get everything back together’ (14th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://qctimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/state-report-davenport-has-untested-rape-kits-in-evidence/article_2c40f87c-c703-543b-a05c-9d09e2b37915.html Quad City Times: State report: Davenport has 463 untested rape kits in evidence (13th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.satprnews.com/2017/03/13/publicly-funded-forensic-crime-laboratories-resources-and-services-2014-13/ SATPRNEWS: Publicly Funded Forensic Crime Laboratories: Resources and Services, 2014 (13th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.familysecuritymatters.org/publications/detail/new-dna-technology-aids-in-fighting-crime-and-thwarting-terrorism Family Security Matters: New DNA technology aids in fighting crime and thwarting terrorism (12th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa/iowa-analyzing-untested-rape-kits/article_97fc42a4-f320-5c2b-9952-12f0bf63034b.html Sioux City Journal: Iowa analyzing 4,200 untested rape kits (8th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2017/03/07/untested-sexual-assault-evidence-kits-in-iowa/98852660/ The Des Moines Register: What Iowa's 4,265 untested rape kits mean for victims (8th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.wbur.org/news/2017/03/07/twin-dna-crime-tech WBUR: Standard DNA Testing Can’t Differentiate Between Identical Twins. A New Test Challenges That (7th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/government/iowa-making-plans-for-4200-untested-sexual-assault-kits-20170307 The Gazette: Iowa making plans for 4,200 untested rape kits (7th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.networkworld.com/article/3177244/security/should-police-departments-be-able-to-have-their-own-dna-databases.html Network World: Should police departments be able to have their own DNA databases? (6th March 2017)]<br /> **[https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2017/03/06/dozens-of-police-departments-maintain-private-dna-databases/ Naked Security: ‘Dozens’ of police departments maintain private DNA databases (6th March 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.genomeweb.com/scan/databases-their-own Genomeweb: Databases of Their Own (6th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-police-dna-databases-20170304-story.html Chicago Tribune: As police agencies build DNA databases, debate stirs over regulations (4th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-4281590/US-police-agencies-DNA-databases-stir-debate.html Daily Mail: US police agencies with their own DNA databases stir debate (4th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://sdvoice.info/san-diego-police-target-african-american-children-for-unlawful-dna-collection/ Voice and Viewpoint: San Diego Police Target African American Children for Unlawful DNA Collection (28th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/bill-in-olympia-dies-convicted-criminals-dna-still-untested-in-seattle/498416229 Kiro7: Bill in Olympia dies; convicted criminals' DNA still untested in Seattle (28th Feburary 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.gazettextra.com/20170224/man_accused_in_cold_sex_assault_case_appears_in_court GazetteXtra: Man accused in cold sex assault case appears in court (24th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2017-02-24/whos-testing-apds-backlog-of-evidence/ The Austin Chronicle: Who’s Testing APD’s Backlog of Evidence? (24th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.king5.com/news/politics/bill-would-expand-how-police-can-collect-dna/412904155 K5: Bill would expand how police can collect DNA (23rd February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.masslive.com/news/worcester/index.ssf/2017/02/amid_dna_testing_in_cases_like.html MassLive: Amid DNA testing in cases like Vanessa Marcotte's murder, Massachusetts senator Bruce Tarr pushes for expanded database (23rd March 2017)]<br /> **[http://wislawjournal.com/2017/02/23/divided-wisconsin-supreme-court-upholds-dna-fee/ Wisconsin Law Journal: Divided state Supreme Court upholds DNA fee (UPDATE) (23rd February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/more-rape-kits-being-tested-in-utah-according-to-byu/article_2d9c4aa7-c83b-5fe3-b2c9-1eece988edc8.html Daily Herald: More rape kits being tested in Utah, according to BYU research (23rd February 2017)]<br /> **[http://cbs4indy.com/2017/02/21/house-approves-bill-calling-for-dna-swabs-to-be-taken-from-those-arrested-for-felonies/ CBS4indy: House approves bill calling for DNA swabs to be taken from those arrested for felonies (21st February 2017)]<br /> **[http://wibqam.com/news/articles/2017/feb/21/indiana-lawmakers-support-dna-testing-plans/ WBIQ: Indiana Lawmakers Support DNA Testing Plans (21st February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/courts/sd-me-dna-lawsuit-20170217-story.html The San Diego Union Tribune: ACLU sues San Diego police over how it collects DNA from juveniles (20th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/4220847-thousands-sexual-assault-evidence-kits-across-minnesota-sit-untested Duluth News Tribune: Thousands of sexual assault evidence kits across Minnesota sit untested (18th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.13newsnow.com/news/local/13news-now-investigates/virginia-beach-kits-get-hits-in-codis-dna-database/409402059 13 News Now: Va. Beach rape kits get hits in CODIS DNA database (17th February 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/10/nyregion/dna-familial-searching-police-new-york.html?_r=0 The New York Times: Conflicting Views on a Wider Police Use of DNA (10th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://myfox8.com/2017/02/06/murdered-queens-joggers-family-pushes-for-enhanced-dna-testing-tmwsp/ Fox8: Murdered jogger’s family pushing for enhanced DNA testing (6th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.thestarpress.com/story/opinion/contributors/2017/02/04/dna-database-offers-best-tool-solve-crimes/97424474/ The Star Press: DNA database offers best tool to solve crimes (4th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.roanoke.com/townnews/crime/raised-toward-state-dna-database-expansion-study/article_50314376-20c1-5d6b-8f51-caf71e3f533d.html The Roanoke Times: $33,000 raised toward state DNA database expansion study (2nd February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.richmond.com/news/local/crime/article_7dcde8f7-b388-5e4d-bd4d-9fbd1065428b.html Richmond Times-Dispatch: $33,000 raised toward cost of state DNA database expansion study (31st January 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/27/nyregion/familial-dna-searching-karina-vetrano.html?hp&amp;action=click&amp;pgtype=Homepage&amp;clickSource=story-heading&amp;module=first-column-region&amp;region=top-news&amp;WT.nav=top-news&amp;_r=0&amp;mtrref=www.nytimes.com New York Times: Family DNA Searches Seen as Crime-Solving Tool, and Intrusion on Rights (27th January 2017)]<br /> **[http://wric.com/2017/01/27/parents-of-hannah-graham-urge-lawmakers-to-expand-dna-database/ WRIC: Parents of Hannah Graham urge lawmakers to expand DNA database (27th January 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.bctv.org/special_reports/government/auditor-general-says-huge-strides-being-made-in-testing-pa/article_5e78e426-c7b4-11e6-9215-0fa6ee0ff889.html BCTV: Auditor General Says Huge Strides Being Made in Testing PA’s Backlog of Untested Rape Kits(22nd December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.qchron.com/editions/queenswide/pushing-for-familial-dna-testing-in-ny/article_671a7a09-d792-5605-8046-44bda2c84ece.html Queens Chronicle: Pushing for familial DNA testing in NY (22nd December 2016)]<br /> **[http://triblive.com/local/allegheny/11677264-74/kits-depasquale-lab Trib Live: Allegheny County making 'swift progress' on rape kit backlog (21st December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wearecentralpa.com/news/states-crime-labs-making-progress-testing-backlogged-rape-kits/624503556 WTAJTV: State's crime labs making progress testing backlogged rape (21st December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sltrib.com/news/4710391-155/utah-lawmaker-pledges-bill-to-mandate The Salt Lake Tribune: Utah lawmaker pledges bill to mandate rape-kit testing (13th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/bronx-woman-dna-stays-database-pending-gun-conviction-article-1.2903668 Daily News: Bronx woman accused of having two loaded guns wins right to keep DNA out of city database — unless she's convicted (8th December 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20161208/howard-beach/richard-brown-karina-vetrano-james-oneill DNAInfo: Queens DA Seeks Broader DNA Testing To Help Identify Suspects in Cold Cases (8th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/da-asks-state-to-ok-new-dna-analysis-for-karina-vetrano-case-1.12721869 Newsday: DA asks state to OK new DNA analysis for Karina Vetrano case (8th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.portlandmercury.com/feature/2016/12/07/18732402/justice-delayed The Portland Mercury: Justice Delayed (7th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://nypost.com/2016/12/07/a-mislabeled-dna-sample-led-to-my-rape-arrest/ New York Post: A mislabeled DNA sample led to my rape arrest (7th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.newsnet5.com/news/local-news/what-is-familial-dna-and-how-did-it-help-officers-catch-the-alleged-cleveland-elyria-abductor News 5: What is familial DNA and how did it help officers catch the alleged Cleveland, Elyria abductor?(5th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2016/12/arrest_of_cleveland_serial_abd.html Cleveland.com: Familial-DNA testing used for first time in Ohio in suspected serial-abductor case: Q&amp;A (5th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.ideastream.org/news/new-dna-software-helps-identify-suspect-in-child-abduction-case Idea Stream: New DNA Software Helps Identify Suspect in Child Abduction Case (5th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://cnycentral.com/news/local/new-law-will-require-onondaga-county-to-test-8-rape-evidence-kits-from-closed-cases CNYCentral: County to test 8 rape evidence kits from closed cases (2nd December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nhregister.com/general-news/20161105/branford-police-build-voluntary-dna-database-but-aclu-says-its-bad-public-policy New Haven Register: Branford police build voluntary DNA database; but ACLU says it’s bad public policy (5th November 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.allgov.com/news/controversies/reliability-questions-raised-over-algorithm-analysis-of-murky-dna-evidence-in-criminal-cases-161105?news=859721 AllGov.com: Reliability Questions Raised Over Algorithm Analysis of Murky DNA Evidence in Criminal Cases (5th November 2016)]<br /> **[http://fair.org/home/its-about-embracing-a-different-way-of-life/ FAIR: ‘It’s About Embracing a Different Way of Life’ (4th November 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2016/11/04/should-police-take-dna-sample-when-making-arrests/93125252/ IndyStar: Should police take a DNA sample when making arrests?(4th November 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.correctionsone.com/arrests-and-sentencing/articles/235123187-Controversial-DNA-search-that-helped-nab-Grim-Sleeper-is-winning-over-skeptics/ Corrections One: Controversial DNA search that helped nab 'Grim Sleeper' is winning over skeptics (25th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.13newsnow.com/news/local/13news-now-investigates/testthekits-codis-hit-on-newly-tested-rape-kits-from-va-beach/338370938 13 News Now: #TestTheKits: CODIS hit on newly tested rape kits from Va. Beach (19th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://wtvr.com/2016/10/19/rape-kit-dna-testing/ WTVR: How 110 untested rape kits could expose Chesterfield sexual predators (19th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.ktbs.com/story/33371586/dna-advancements-creating-more-leads-for-crime-fighters KTBS: DNA Advancements Creating More Leads for Crime Fighters (12th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-3831437/New-U-S-rape-survivors-law-encourage-press-charges-experts-say.html Daily Mail: New U.S. rape survivors law may encourage more to press charges, experts say (10th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/governor-tours-crime-lab-but-hasnt-reviewed-untested-dna-problem/455875816 Kiro7: Governor tours crime lab, but hasn't reviewed untested DNA problem (10th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.governing.com/topics/finance/tt-forensic-autopsies-texas-border.html Governing: Hundreds of Dead Migrants Remain Unidentified Near Texas Border (6th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/investigations/2016/10/05/baldwin-calls-more-urgency-rape-kits/91609462/ The Post-Crescent: Schimel: State will begin testing rape kits (5th October 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.texastribune.org/2016/10/05/lack-money-bureaucratic-hurdles-slowing-migrant-id/ The Texas Tribune: Lack of Money Hinders Effort to ID Remains of Migrants Near the Border (5th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://smnewsnet.com/archives/409303/marylands-dna-database-records-5000th-hit/ Southern Maryland News Net: Maryland’s DNA Database Records 5,000th Hit (1st October 2016)]<br /> **[http://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/maryland-dna-database-achieves-5000th-hit Fox45: Maryland DNA database achieves 5,000th ‘hit’ (30th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.vice.com/read/rape-survivors-are-suing-to-have-their-rape-kits-processed VICE: Rape Survivors Are Suing to Have Their Rape Kits Processed (28th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://wamc.org/post/dna-used-produce-suspects-image-unsolved-murder WAMC: DNA Used To Produce Suspect's Image In Unsolved Murder (28th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.phillymag.com/news/2016/09/21/dna-exoneration-lawsuit-anthony-wright/ Philadelphia: After DNA Exoneration, Anthony Wright Sues City and Police (21st September 2016)]<br /> **[http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2016/09/19/woman-say-area-program-saved-her-from-life-of-prostitution/ CBS DFW: Woman Says Area Program Saved Her From Life Of Prostitution (19th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_5bed6c36-7ae3-11e6-8616-e39b2c52e2bc.html Kentucky New Era: Untested rape kits spur new law in Kentucky (18th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.heraldonline.com/news/local/article102659752.html The Herald: New software will help York County crime lab untangle complex DNA mixtures (18th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://fox40.com/2016/09/17/officials-california-criminal-dna-database-dwindling-because-of-prop-47/ Fox40: Officials: California Criminal DNA Database Dwindling Because of Prop 47 (17th September 2016)]<br /> **[https://midweekwire.com/2016/09/16/safety-director-harran-defends-dna-database/ The Wire: Safety Director Harran defends DNA database (16th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wnyc.org/story/unregulated-databases-local-dna/ WNYC: The Unregulated Databases of Local DNA (15th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://qz.com/780895/local-us-police-departments-are-creating-their-own-dna-databases-of-unsuspecting-and-innocent-citizens/ Quartz: Local US police departments are creating their own DNA databases of unsuspecting (and innocent) citizens (15th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wnyc.org/story/the-takeaway-2016-09-15/ WNYC: Policing DNA, Digital Government, &quot;Super Gang&quot; Trial (15th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.allgov.com/news/top-stories/nations-police-increasingly-collect-dna-samples-from-people-not-criminally-charged-or-even-suspects-160914?news=859479 AllGov: Nation’s Police Increasingly Collect DNA Samples from People Not Criminally Charged or Even Suspects (14th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.huntingtonnews.net/141920 Huntington News: DNA Dragnet: In Some Cities, Police Go From Stop-and-Frisk to Stop-and-Spit (14th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.businessinsider.de/police-are-routinely-building-up-private-dna-databases-2016-9?r=UK&amp;IR=T Business Insider: Police are routinely building up private DNA databases (13th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.salon.com/2016/09/13/dna-dragnet-in-some-cities-police-go-from-stop-and-frisk-to-stop-and-spit_partner/ Salon: DNA dragnet: In some cities, police go from stop-and-frisk to stop-and-spit (13th September 2016)]<br /> **[https://midweekwire.com/2016/09/13/bensalems-dna-program-gets-national-spotlight/ Midweek Wire: Bensalem’s DNA program gets national spotlight (13th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.thegleaner.com/story/news/2016/09/13/untested-rape-kits-spur-new-law-kentucky-indiana-may-next/89712710/ The Gleaner: Untested rape kits spur new law in Kentucky; Indiana may be next (13th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/state-whalen-dna-testing-could-result-in-federal-sanctions/article_968c32f2-aa73-5ca8-aa71-117b172ae8c7.html Pantagraph: State: Whalen DNA testing could result in federal sanctions (10th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://patch.com/new-york/whiteplains/westchester-forensic-sciences-division-receives-national-grant Patch: Westchester Forensic Sciences Division Receives National Grant (9th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.claremoreprogress.com/news/no-funding-in-place-for-dna-collection-law/article_3352afac-7610-11e6-96a8-eb1edf61f76f.html The Daily Progress: No funding in place for DNA collection law (9th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-lehighvalley/pennsylvania-auditor-general-calls-for-action-on-untested-rape-kits/41567892 WFMZ 69News: Pennsylvania auditor general calls for action on untested rape kits (7th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.arklatexhomepage.com/news/local-news/special-report-the-wrong-man ArkLaTex: Special Report: The Wrong Man (1st September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.ebony.com/news-views/detroit-rape-kit-490-challenge#axzz4KEefwPdg Ebony: Raped, Then Forgotten Until a Community Intervened (28th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.startribune.com/old-rape-kits-no-statewide-rush-to-test/391208701/ StarTribune: Citing victims' wishes, cost, agencies aren't rushing to test old rape kits (28th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://science.kjzz.org/content/356440/arizonas-border-beacon-system-turns-15-tucson-group-works-id-remains-migrants Arizona Science &amp; Innovation Desk: As Arizona's Border Beacon System Turns 15, Tucson Group Works To ID Remains Of Migrants (26th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://kawc.org/post/human-rights-org-creates-dna-database-dead-migrants-border-patrol-rescue-beacons-mark-15th-year KAWC: Human Rights Org Creates DNA Database for Dead Migrants; Border Patrol Rescue Beacons Mark 15th Year (26th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.11alive.com/news/local/10-of-recently-tested-rape-kits-reveal-matches/308141148 11alive: 10% of recently tested rape kits reveal matches (25th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.pharmiweb.com/pressreleases/pressrel.asp?ROW_ID=179970#.V9lTXWUw2YF Pharmiweb: Rapid DNA System by IntegenX a Key Factor in the Arrest of a Murder Suspect in South Carolina Case (25th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wsj.com/articles/fbis-new-dna-process-produces-more-matches-1472117404 The Wall Street Journal: FBI’s New DNA Process Produces More Matches in Suspect Database (25th August 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.meritalk.com/the-situation-report-pentagon-evolves-identity-management/ MeriTalk: The Situation Report: Pentagon Evolves Identity Management (24th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.click2houston.com/news/dna-evidence-from-burglaries-goes-untested-in-harris-county Click2Houston: DNA evidence from burglaries goes untested in Harris County (23th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wsaz.com/content/news/Hundreds-of-backlogged-rape-kits-tested-positive-matches-found-391094282.html WSAZ: Hundreds of backlogged rape kits tested; positive matches found (23th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/194849626-story Fox5: GBI: number of 'warehoused' rape kits nears 3500 (22th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.charlestonscene.com/20160820/160829993/sex-crime-evidence-ignored-several-hundred-charleston-area-kits-remain-untested The Post and Courier: Sex-crime evidence ignored? Several hundred Charleston-area kits remain untested (20th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.denverpost.com/2016/08/18/hickenlooper-responds-advocacy-groups-rape-kit-testing/ The Denver Post: Hickenlooper responds to national advocacy group’s request on rape kit testing, tracking (18th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/lawmakers-pledge-to-fix-criminal-dna-problem-after-kiro-7-investigation/424440014 KIRO 7: Lawmakers pledge to fix criminal DNA problem after KIRO 7 investigation (16th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/dna-of-sexually-motivated-criminals-not-being-entered-into-database/419053215 KIRO 7: DNA of sexually motivated criminals not being entered into database (16th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.realclearmarkets.com/articles/2016/08/16/dna_databases_deter_crime_without_filling_prisons_102308.html Real Clear Markets: DNA Databases Deter Crime, Without Filling Prisons (16th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.afcea.org/content/?q=Blog-ohio-crime-lab-using-battelle-dna-technology-solve-cold-cases AFCEA: Blog: Ohio Crime Lab Using Battelle DNA Technology to Solve Cold Cases (8th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://tucson.com/news/local/border/new-efforts-identify-border-crosser-remains-help-those-in-trouble/article_74dcabde-1c37-5c8d-9b75-ef7659345b79.html Tucson: New efforts identify border-crosser remains, help those in trouble (7th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/184419659-story Fox5: GBI confirms ten CODIS matches in warehoused rape kits (2nd August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.afcea.org/content/?q=Article-new-tools-find-dna-needles-genetic-haystack AFCEA: New Tools Find DNA Needles in Genetic Haystack (1st August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.myajc.com/news/news/local/childrens-rape-kits-languished-at-hospitals-for-ye/nr6wN/ myAJC: Children’s rape kits kept at Atlanta hospitals for years, never tested (29th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.mydaytondailynews.com/news/news/opinion/rape-kit-testing-nets-suspects-gets-results/nr3MB/ Dayton Daily News: Mike DeWine: Rape-kit testing nets suspects, gets results (21th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.logandaily.com/comment/columns/sak-testing-initiative-delivers-th-indicted-defendant/article_1f2cde4d-f26d-5bae-8646-b56f9d1e6e07.html The Logan Daily News: SAK testing initiative delivers 500th indicted defendant (19th July 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.cpr.org/news/newsbeat/authorities-closer-closing-hundreds-colorado-rape-cases Colorado Public Radio: Authorities Closer To Closing Hundreds Of Colorado Rape Cases (15th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.chieftain.com/news/crime/4945324-119/rape-kits-colorado-kit The Pueblo Chieftain: Colorado officials say they have eliminated rape kit backlog (15th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/investigations/dna-match-found-in-20-of-backlogged-rape-kits The Denver Channel: DNA match found in 20% of backlogged rape kits (15th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-36783515 BBC: Privacy row over FBI iris scan 'trial' (13th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2016/07/the-cost-of-monetary-sanctions-for-prisoners/489026/ The Atlantic: The Fines and Fees That Keep Former Prisoners Poor (5th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://wshu.org/post/court-upholds-use-force-obtain-inmates-dna-samples WSHU: Court Upholds Use Of Force To Obtain Inmates' DNA Samples (27th June 2016)]<br /> **[https://riponadvance.com/stories/hatch-bill-enable-local-police-access-fbi-dna-database-clears-senate/ The Ripon Advance: Hatch bill to enable local police access to FBI DNA database clears Senate (21st June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20160619/NEWS01/160619129 Herald Net: Rape kit tests yield suspects but not necessarily convictions (19th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/national-institute-of-justice-releases-special-report-on-testing-evidence-in-sexual-assaults-300285115.html PR Newswire: National Institute of Justice Releases Special Report on Testing Evidence in Sexual Assaults (15th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160614006438/en/SmallPond-Selected-Bermuda’s-National-DNA-Database Business Wire: SmallPond Selected for Bermuda’s National DNA Database (14th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://coosavalleynews.com/2016/06/gbi-crime-lab-milestones-25-years-using-dna-and-codis-reaches-over-5000-confirmed-hits/ Coosa Valley News: GBI Crime Lab Milestones: 25 Years using DNA and CODIS Reaches over 5,000 Confirmed Hits (12th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://mynews4.com/news/local/update-addressing-backlog-of-unprocessed-sexual-assault-kits News4: 'Rape kits' no longer collecting dust (8th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.dailynews.com/opinion/20160603/the-evidence-says-dna-collection-threatens-privacy-rights-adam-b-summers Los Angeles Daily News: The evidence says DNA collection threatens privacy rights: Adam B. Summers (6th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sfexaminer.com/sfpd-shouldnt-oversee-crime-lab-report-recommends/ San Francisco Examiner: SFPD shouldn’t oversee crime lab, report recommends (June 1st 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.oc-breeze.com/2016/05/28/86488_ocda-honors-late-pioneer-dna-evidence-expert-ada-camille-hill/ Orange County Breeze: OCDA honors late pioneer, DNA evidence expert ADA Camille Hill (28th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://news3lv.com/news/local/first-results-of-backlogged-sex-assault-kits-should-arrive-next-month News3LV: First results of backlogged sex assault kits should arrive next month (27th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.laboratorynetwork.com/doc/nms-labs-and-smallpond-announce-commitment-to-join-forces-in-delivering-0001 Laboratory Network: NMS Labs And SmallPond Announce Commitment To Join Forces In Delivering Total Property Crimes Testing And Local DNA Databasing Solution For Law Enforcement (24th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2016/06/a-reasonable-doubt/480747/ The Atlantic: The False Promise of DNA Testing (May 17th 2016)]<br /> **[http://surfky.com/index.php/hopkins/hopkins-county-news/182-video/video-all-counties/108804-advocating-for-victims-rights-legislation Surfky: Advocating for Victims Rights Legislation (16th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wlky.com/news/ksp-to-receive-45-million-to-deal-with-rape-kit-backlog/39460636 WLKY: KSP to receive $4.5 million to deal with rape kit backlog (9th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://news.softpedia.com/news/fbi-seeks-to-keep-its-biometrics-database-above-the-law-503805.shtml Softpedia: FBI Seeks to Keep Its Biometrics Database Above the Law (7th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://journalistsresource.org/studies/government/criminal-justice/rape-kit-testing-backlog-victim-relationship Journalsit's Resource: Should rape kit testing be prioritized by victim-offender relationship? 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Scott signs law to test all rape kits (21st April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.twcnews.com/tx/austin/news/2016/04/21/apd-gets-help-clearing-dna-testing-backlog.html TWC News: APD Gets Help Clearing DNA Testing Backlog (21st April 2016)]<br /> **[http://kfor.com/2016/04/20/some-oklahomans-arrested-might-have-to-submit-dna/ KFOR: Some Oklahomans arrested might have to submit DNA (20th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20160420/NEWS/160419463 The Daily Ardmoreite: Senate approves measure requiring DNA samples upon felony arrests (20th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://kxan.com/2016/04/16/families-hope-dna-can-help-find-missing-military-members/ KXAN: Families hope DNA can help find missing military members (16th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.citynews.ca/2016/04/14/florida-police-turn-to-dna-phenotyping-to-solve-toronto-couples-murder/ City News: Florida police turn to DNA phenotyping to solve Toronto couple's murder (14th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/id=1202754739116/Delayed-DNA-Match-Did-Not-Deny-Man-Speedy-Trial-Court-Rules?slreturn=20160402105459 New York Law Journal: Delayed DNA Match Did Not Deny Man Speedy Trial, Court Rules (13th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nanalyze.com/2016/04/codis-the-worlds-largest-dna-database/ Nanalyze: CODIS – The World’s Largest DNA Database (13th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/state-objections-put-whalen-dna-testing-on-hold/article_ae5a6f54-3b85-5387-b6f8-70511a7fbd98.html Pantgraph: State objections put Whalen DNA testing on hold (8th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.koreatimesus.com/mixed-race-adoptees-seek-to-reunite-families-through-dna-bank/ The Korea Times: Mixed-race adoptees seek to reunite families through DNA bank (7th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/to-catch-a-rapist/Content?oid=3759726 Boise Weekly: To Catch a Rapist - Law attempts to address Idaho's 'rape myth' (6th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.inquisitr.com/2968139/rape-kits-thousands-untested-justice-delayed/ Inquisitr: Rape Kits: Thousands untested, justice delayed (April 6th 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/crime/la-me-sd-innocence-20160404-story.html Los Angeles Times: San Diego County district attorney launches team to review possible wrongful convictions (5th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/new-testing-further-supports-case-taken-on-by-innocence-project/article_90a7660a-fa02-11e5-aaf5-ef9feb44ad07.html The Daily Progress: New testing further supports case taken on by Innocence Project (3rd April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/editorials/article69940212.html The News Tribute: Expand DNA tests so justice, hope can thrive (3rd April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2016/04/three_oregon_counties_to_send.html The Oregonian: Three Oregon counties to ship untested sexual assault kits to private Utah lab (1st April 2016)]<br /> **[http://scvnews.com/2016/03/31/around-the-district-with-sen-sharon-runner/ SCV News: Around the District with Sen. Sharon Runner (31th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nhregister.com/opinion/20160329/forum-connecticut-needs-to-repair-flawed-law-allowing-dna-samples-from-arrestees New Haven Register: Forum: Connecticut needs to repair flawed law allowing DNA samples from arrestees (29th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.dailycal.org/2016/03/28/berkeley-police-department-responds-backlog-rape-kit-processing/ The Daily Californian: Berkeley Police Department responds to backlog in rape kit processing (28th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.rebootillinois.com/2016/03/28/editors-picks/kevin-hoffmanrebootillinois-com/budget-impasse-compounding-illinois-state-polices-backlog-of-dna-tests/55131/ Reboot Illinois: Illinois State Police Crime Lab Face Massive Backlog of DNA Tests (28th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/illinois-state-police-dna-tests-rape-murder-backlog/ Chicago Suntimes: Illinois State Police swamped with DNA tests on rapes, murders (27th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2016/03/27/ancestory-firms-dna-database-use-suspect/82329306/ The Clarion-Ledger: Ancestory firms’ DNA database use suspect (27th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.idahopress.com/members/rape-kit-testing-bill-signed-into-law/article_d22e8314-b6e6-5702-9535-8006c645de1f.html Idaho Press-Tribune: Rape kit testing bill signed into law (23rd March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wlky.com/news/push-for-justice-for-rape-victims-continues-with-new-bill/38657402 WLKY: Push for justice for rape victims continues with new bill (23rd March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/Berkeley-mayor-asks-for-info-on-police-rape-kit-6974942.php SFGate: Berkeley mayor asks for details on police delay in rape kit (23rd March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/courier/news/state-briefs-police-rape-kit-analysis-has-yielded-few-matches/article_a3fbf015-d5ac-5028-ad6a-dd1fb2215b9b.html The Courier: State briefs: Police: Rape kit analysis has yielded 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12th 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.buzzfeed.com/stephaniemlee/dna-software-code Buzzfeed News: People Are Going To Prison Thanks To DNA Software — But How It Works Is Secret (12th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kvue.com/news/local/rape-kit-reform-floods-state-legislatures/78444874 KVUE: Rape-kit reform floods state legislatures (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/local/2016/03/11/reality-montana-state-crime-lab/81630194/ Great Falls Tribune: The reality of the Montana State Crime Lab (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article65246947.html Herald Leader: Senate panel approves bills to expand DNA collection, set deadline for testing rape kits (10th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wlky.com/news/bill-requiring-dna-sampling-for-every-felony-arrest-moves-forward/38446482 WLKY: Bill requiring DNA sampling for every felony arrest moves forward (10th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/mar/10/bills-would-speed-up-rape-kit-tests-add-to-dna-dat/ The Washington Times: Bills would speed up rape kit tests, add to DNA database (10th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sfgate.com/opinion/editorials/article/Delaying-rape-kit-testing-denies-justice-for-6872854.php SFGate: Delaying rape-kit testing denies justice for victims (7th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2016/03/when-dna-snares-innocent Science: Forensics gone wrong: When DNA snares the innocent (7th March, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/bill-to-prevent-future-rape-kit-backlogs-clears-florida-legislature/2267668 Tampa Bay Times: Bill to prevent future rape kit backlogs clears Florida Legislature (2nd March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/mixed-race-korean-adoptees-use-dna-search-roots-n525586 NBC News: Mixed-Race Korean Adoptees Use DNA to Search For Roots (2nd March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.abqjournal.com/731819/news/debate-rages-over-highsensitivity-dna-analysis.html Albuquerque Journal: Debate rages over ‘high-sensitivity’ DNA analysis (29th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.allgov.com/usa/ca/news/top-stories/california-lawmakers-push-6-bills-to-improve-rape-laws-and-testing-of-backlogged-rape-kits-160229?news=858390 AllGov: California Lawmakers Push 6 Bills to Improve Rape Laws and Testing of Backlogged Rape Kits (29th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/Lawmakers-focus-on-untested-rape-kits-6859587.php San Francisco Chronicle: Lawmakers focus on untested rape kits (28th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.cdapress.com/news/local_news/article_11bd4228-dd25-11e5-bcf3-bf8172625ad2.html CDA Press: Bill would address sexual assault kits (27th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/27/science/dna-under-the-scope-and-a-forensic-tool-under-a-cloud.html?_r=0 New York Times: DNA Under the Scope, and a Forensic Tool Under a Cloud (26th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://vtdigger.org/2016/02/26/senate-approves-bill-to-expand-dna-database/ VT Digger: Senate Approves Bill to Expand DNA Database (26th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.fortmorgantimes.com/fort-morgan-editorials/ci_29563969/colorado-should-expand-reach-dna-testing Fort Morgan Times: Colorado should expand the reach of DNA testing (26th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.idahopress.com/members/untested-rape-kit-tracking-bill-moves-forward/article_c399caa8-4ef0-56b7-bb01-2c8d8e1f509e.html Idaho Press-Tribune: Untested rape kit tracking bill moves forward (25th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/feb/25/dna-data-hacking-top-concern-of-obamas-precision-m/?page=all The Washington Times: Obama’s DNA database raises fears of medical identity theft, breaches of privacy (25th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://viconsortium.com/featured/bill-mandating-dna-testing-for-charges-of-felony-sexual-offense-or-violent-crime-wins-committee-approval/ The Virgin Island Consortium: Bill mandating DNA testing for charges of felony, sexual offense or violent crime wins committee approval (25th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://america.aljazeera.com/articles/2016/2/24/the-rapid-dna-revolution.html Aljazeera America: The rapid DNA revolution (24th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.herald-dispatch.com/opinion/editorial-agencies-need-timelines-standards-on-testing-rape-kits/article_3be825bd-be37-5a8d-8c83-da062d395451.html Herald-Dispatch: Editorial: Agencies need timelines, standards on testing rape kits (24th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.rhinotimes.com/Content/Social/Social/Article/Project-Kudzu-Crime-Fighting-Coalition-All-Over-Criminals/-2/-2/1055 Rhino Times: Project Kudzu Crime Fighting Coalition All Over Criminals (24th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.rexburgstandardjournal.com/news/idaho/idaho-committee-unanimously-backs-rape-kit-legislation/article_b6666526-db12-11e5-8cf7-8b799e408ff5.html Rexburg Standard Journal: Idaho committee unanimously backs rape kit legislation (24th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.allgov.com/news/unusual-news/10000-backlogged-rape-kits-finally-tested-lead-to-hundreds-of-indictments-in-ohio-160222?news=858347 All Gov:10,000 Backlogged Rape Kits Finally Tested Lead to Hundreds of Indictments in Ohio (22th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.krgv.com/story/31248635/authorities-reveal-process-for-bodies-found-in-brooks-co KRGV: Authorities Reveal DNA Identification Process for Bodies Found in Brooks Co. (18th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://legacynewspaper.com/news/2016/feb/17/va-begins-testing-long-ignored-sex-assault-evidenc/ Legacy: Va. begins testing long-ignored sex assault evidence kits (17th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-grim-sleeper-serial-killer-trial-20160216-story.html Los Angeles Times: Grim Sleeper serial killer trial begins, years after slayings terrorized South L.A. (16th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.idahopress.com/members/legislator-proposes-change-in-rape-kit-testing-policy/article_1a194e7e-b231-53bb-b428-4dfae32c85da.html Idaho Press Tribune: Legislator proposes change in rape kit testing policy (15th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.currentargus.com/story/news/local/new-mexico/2016/02/15/katies-law--ten-years-later/80422634/ Current-Argus: Katie’s Law- Ten Years Later (15th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.thelegalintelligencer.com/id=1202749652635/ACLU-Drops-Opposition-to-DNA-Database-Bill?slreturn=20160122042506 The Intelligencer: ACLU Drops Opposition to DNA Database Bill (13th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/news/14632844-70/it-smells-of-big-brother-some-question-legality-effectiveness-of-louisianas-expansive-dna-database The New Orleans Advocate: ‘It smells of Big Brother’: Some question legality, effectiveness of Louisiana’s expansive DNA database (13th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.news9.com/story/31183183/family-upset-over-dna-match-delay-in-2000-case News9: Family Upset Over DNA Match Delay In 2000 Case (10th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.tbo.com/list/news-opinion-editorials/editorial-a-reasonable-path-to-reducing-floridas-backlog-of-rape-kits-20160208/ TBO: Editorial: A reasonable path to reducing Florida’s backlog of rape kits (8th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://wtvr.com/2016/02/04/virginias-backlogged-rape-kits-will-be-tested-added-to-national-database/ Wtvr: Virginia’s backlogged rape kits will be tested, added to national database (4th February)]<br /> **[http://www.newsleader.com/story/news/local/2016/02/04/herring-announces-tests-2000-sexual-assault-kits/79815684/ News Leader: Herring announces tests of 2,000 sexual assault kits (4th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.alexandrianews.org/testing-to-begin-on-backlog-of-sexual-assault-evidence-kits/ Alexandria News: Testing To Begin On Backlog Of Sexual Assault Evidence Kits (4th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.arklatexhomepage.com/news/local-news/arkansas-state-crime-lab-submits-untested-rape-kits-data Arklatex: Arkansas State Crime Lab submits untested rape kits data (2nd February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2016/01/45_untested_rape_kits_in_sagin.html Mlive: 45 untested rape kits in Saginaw, Midland uncovered by AG probe (28th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.dailybusinessreview.com/law-news/id=1202747972061/Senators-Support-SteppedUp-Efforts-to-Test-Rape-Kits?mcode=1202617860989&amp;curindex=170&amp;slreturn=20160129092618 Daily Business Review: Senators Support Stepped-Up Efforts to Test Rape Kits (27th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://lexch.com/news/regional/proposal-to-collect-dna-upon-arrest-is-personal/article_a588a1d6-c480-11e5-9ec4-c76423bd9e52.html Lexch: Proposal to collect DNA upon arrest is personal (26th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2016/01/26/florida-senators-support-stepped-up-efforts-to.html Jacksonville Business Journal: Florida Senators support stepped-up efforts to test rape kits (26th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.vnews.com/opinion/20719469-95/editorial-vermont-needs-thorough-review-of-privacy-laws Valley News: Editorial: Vermont Needs Thorough Review of Privacy Laws (26th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://hudsonreporter.com/view/full_story/27055639/article-Sacco-Sarlo-bill-to-expand-DNA-database-now-law?instance=top_story Hudson Reporter: Sacco-Sarlo bill to expand DNA database now law (25th January, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2016/01/christie_signs_law_expanding_dna_database_for_diso.html NJ: Minor crimes could land your DNA in N.J. database (19th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://investigations.blog.ajc.com/2016/01/19/untested-grady-memorial-hospital-rape-kits-slated-for-dna-analysis/ AJC: Untested Grady Memorial Hospital rape kits slated for DNA analysis (19th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.vnews.com/news/20608579-95/vt-senator-resurrects-dna-database-bill Valley News: Vt. Senator Resurrects DNA Database Bill (19th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.king5.com/story/news/local/2016/01/19/bill-would-require-dna-swabs-after-some-arrests/79031332/ King5: Bill would require DNA swabs after some arrests (19th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2016/01/16/cold-case-police-hope-dna-leads-parents-abandoned-baby/78762376/ Argus Leader: Cold case: Police hope DNA leads to parents of abandoned baby (16th January, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.app.com/story/news/politics/new-jersey/chris-christie/2016/01/15/christie-sign-veto-legislation/78858094/ Asbury Park Press: WATCH: Sign or veto? 20 bills before Christie (15th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.northjersey.com/news/n-j-legislature-wraps-up-business-1.1489560?page=all North Jersey: N.J. Legislature wraps up business (11th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article53624935.html Miami Herald: How fines to N.Y. banks will pay to test Miami’s old rape kits (8th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://flcourier.com/2016/01/fdle-thousands-of-rape-kits-untested-statewide/ Florida Courier: FDLE: Thousands of rape kits untested statewide (7th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://rhrealitycheck.org/article/2016/01/07/new-mexico-police-massive-rape-kit-backlog-audit-finds/ RH Reality Check: New Mexico Police Have Massive Rape Kit Backlog, Audit Finds (7th January, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/miami-beach/article53173195.html Miami Herald: Miami Beach police expect to test 229 untested rape kits later this year (5th January, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/13-435-untested-rape-kits-found-in-florida-27-percent-are-in-miami-dade-8152700 Miami New Times: 13,435 Untested Rape Kits Found In Florida; 27 Percent Are In Miami-Dade (4th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/backlog-of-untested-rape-kits-in-florida-far-worse-than-earlier-estimates/2259973 Tampa Bay Times: Backlog of untested rape kits in Florida far worse than earlier estimates (4th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article53023735.html Miami Herald: Miami PD to begin work on state’s largest backlog of untested rape kits (4th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.chronline.com/crime/washington-lab-needs-more-money-to-clear-rape-kit-backlog/article_dcedb1f6-afe6-11e5-9f5d-bf7fc9eb651c.html The Chronicle: Washington Lab Needs More Money to Clear Rape Kit Backlog (31th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/id=1202745845486/Lippmans-Initiatives?mcode=0&amp;curindex=0&amp;curpage=ALL&amp;slreturn=20160004133855 The New York Law Journal: Lippman's Initiatives (30th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://wknofm.org/post/tennessee-reduces-backlog-untested-rape-kits-sets-new-rules-police#stream/0 WKNO: Tennessee Reduces Backlog Of Untested Rape Kits, Sets New Rules For Police (21st December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.trentonian.com/general-news/20151220/nj-weedman-dna-data-banks-no-need-to-march-people-into-ovens The Trentonian: NJ WEEDMAN: DNA data banks = no need to march people into ovens (20th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.scsun-news.com/story/news/2015/12/20/state-auditor-helps-complete-count-rape-kit-backlog/77667206/ Silver City Sun-News: State Auditor helps complete count of ‘rape kit’ backlog (20th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://fusion.net/story/245643/dna-expungement/ Fusion: It is ridiculously hard for Californians to get their DNA out of the FBI’s genetic database (18th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://nmpoliticalreport.com/23405/state-auditor-announces-actual-number-of-backlogged-rape-kits/ NM Political Report: State Auditor announces actual number of backlogged rape kits (18th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.myajc.com/news/news/local/prosecutors-want-to-collect-dna-at-arrest-not-afte/nphRg/ Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Prosecutors want to collect DNA at arrest, not after conviction (11th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/featured-articles/7920-fbi-director-hatch-bill-will-increase-law-enforcement-efficiency-and-accuracy Utah Policy: FBI Director: Hatch Bill Will Increase Law Enforcement Efficiency and Accuracy (10th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dl-online.com/opinion/editorials/3890408-time-consider-testing-all-rape-kits DL-Online: Time to consider the testing of all rape kits (26th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.daily-times.com/story/news/crime/2015/11/21/san-juan-county-rape-kits-go-untested/76108314/ Daily Times: San Juan County 'rape kits' go untested (21th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.tampabay.com/news/courts/criminal/ignored-for-years-tampa-teenagers-rape-kit-is-linked-to-a-serial-offender/2254797 Tampa Bay Times: Ignored for years, Tampa teenager's rape kit is linked to a previous offender (20th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.14news.com/story/30561436/the-dna-database-linking-the-past 14 News: Special Report: The DNA Database (19th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.northescambia.com/2015/11/scott-wants-more-funding-for-fdle-crime-labs North Escambia: Scott Wants More Funding For FDLE Crime Labs (19th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://crime.blogs.news-journalonline.com/11272/gov-scott-seeks-funding-to-test-rape-kit-backlog/ Daytona Beach News-Journal: Gov. Scott seeks funding to test rape-kit backlog (19th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wwmt.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/Special-Report-Cold-Case-Crackdown-233829.shtml#.VlOHe7SfzbI WWMT: Special Report: Cold Case Crackdown (19th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/South-Bend-Rep-Bauer-files-inmate-DNA-bill/36526152 WBST: South Bend Rep. Bauer files inmate DNA bill (18th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.news4jax.com/news/gov-proposes-85m-for-states-crime-labs/36525868 News4Jax: Gov. proposes $8.5M for state's crime labs (18th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wsj.com/articles/defense-attorneys-demand-closer-look-at-software-used-to-detect-crime-scene-dna-1447842603 The Wall Street Journal: Defense Attorneys Demand Closer Look at Software Used to Detect Crime-Scene DNA (18t November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.njlawjournal.com/id=1202742529943/NJ-Expands-DNA-Testing-for-Criminal-Defendants?slreturn=20151017182615 New Jerseay Law Journal: NJ Expands DNA Testing for Criminal Defendants (16th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://yubanet.com/usa/EFF-to-Court-California-s-DNA-Law-Violates-Privacy-Protections-Guaranteed-by-State.php#.VkuvIrSfzbJ Yuba Net: EFF to Court: California’s DNA Law Violates Privacy Protections Guaranteed by State (16th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.eastidahonews.com/2015/11/many-rape-kits-go-untested-in-canyon-county/ East Idaho News: Many Rape Kits go Untested in Canyon County (14th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/11/12/minnesota-untested-rape-kits MPR News: BCA finds nearly 3,500 untested rape kits across MN (12th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/news/investigations/2015/11/07/untested-sexual-assault-evidence-kits-pile-up/71637214/ Poughkeepsie Journal: VIDEO: Sex assault evidence kits remain untested in Dutchess, NY state (12th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.winknews.com/2015/11/10/untested-rape-kits-lee-sheriffs-office-comments-on-498-untested-kits/ Wink News: Untested rape kits: LSCO comments on 498 untested kits (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.rexburgstandardjournal.com/news/idaho/untested-rape-kits-in-idaho-raise-concerns/article_ee4f5bee-87db-11e5-b9b5-4b6495a84e53.html Standard Journal: Untested rape kits in Idaho raise concerns (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/nov/10/sexual-assault-rape-kit-backlog-ignored-destroyed The Guardian: Victims' hopes for justice fade as rape kits are routinely ignored or destroyed (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.idahopress.com/news/many-rape-kits-go-untested-in-canyon-county/article_c4cc7ff8-7e9f-5eee-afaf-881087d006d6.html Idaho Press-Tribune: Many rape kits go untested in Canyon County (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/11/us/west-virginia-ruling-could-clarify-the-rights-of-criminal-defendants.html?_r=0 The New York Times: West Virginia Ruling Could Clarify the Rights of Criminal Defendants (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://dcourier.com/main.asp?SectionID=36&amp;SubSectionID=73&amp;ArticleID=151764 The Daily Courier: Editorial: Don't let your DNA betray you (9th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/get-real-on-floridas-untested-rape-kits/2252947 Tampa Bay Times: Carlton: Get real on Florida's untested rape kits (6th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.buzzfeed.com/stephaniemlee/law-enforcement-requests-for-users-health-and-biometric-data#.noj7QEgwM Buzzfeed: As Companies Collect More Health Data, Cops Will Ask To See It (5th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.texaslawyer.com/id=1202741043367/GC-of-Forensic-Science-Commission-Focuses-on-Collaboration?mcode=0&amp;curindex=0&amp;curpage=ALL&amp;slreturn=20151009154927 Texas Lawyer: GC of Forensic Science Commission Focuses on Collaboration (2nd November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2015/10/brenda_tracy_melissa_bittlers.html Oregon Live: Brenda Tracy, Melissa Bittler's family work to protect rape victims with 'Melissa's Bill' (31th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://kut.org/post/after-dna-database-correction-travis-county-preps-review-cases KUT: After DNA Database Correction, Travis County Preps for Review of Cases (28th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newrepublic.com/article/123177/how-dna-evidence-incriminated-impossible-suspect New Republic: How DNA Evidence Incriminated an Impossible Suspect (26th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/oct/25/sexual-assault-victim-advocate-says-state-lab-is-a/ Washington Times: Sexual assault victim advocate says state lab is a model (25th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.twcnews.com/tx/austin/news/2015/10/21/hundreds-of-dna-samples-may-need-retesting.html TWC News: Hundreds of DNA Samples May Need Retesting (21st October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.arkansasmatters.com/news/local-news/arkansas-pushing-to-test-all-untested-rape-kits Arkansas matters: Arkansas Pushing To Test All Untested Rape Kits (21st October 2015)]<br /> **[http://fusion.net/story/218726/23andme-transparency-report/ Fusion: 3andMe releases transparency report, revealing how often cops ask for customers’ DNA (21st October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wbiw.com/state/archive/2015/10/-indiana-state-police-laboratory-achieves-major-milestone-with-5000th-codis-match.php WBIW: Indiana State Police Laboratory Achieves Major Milestone With 5,000th CODIS Match (20th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wnd.com/2015/10/cops-want-customer-dna-from-geneology-sites/ WND: Cops want customer DNA from genealogy sites (17th October 2015)]<br /> **[https://boingboing.net/2015/10/17/23andme-ancestry-com-aggrega.html Boingboing: 23andme &amp; Ancestry.com aggregated the world's DNA; the police obliged them by asking for it (17th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://fusion.net/story/215204/law-enforcement-agencies-are-asking-ancestry-com-and-23andme-for-their-customers-dna/ Fusion: Cops are asking Ancestry.com and 23andMe for their customers’ DNA (16th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.popsci.com/could-submitting-your-dna-to-private-genetics-companies-land-you-in-court Popular Science: Could having your DNA tested land you in court? (16th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/oct/15/prop-47-dna-juvenile-petition-denied/ The San Diego Union-Tribune: High court declines to hear Prop 47 DNA case (15th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wired.com/2015/10/familial-dna-evidence-turns-innocent-people-into-crime-suspects/ Wired: Your Relative’s DNA Could Turn You Into a Suspect (13th october 2015)]<br /> **[http://midweekwire.com/2015/10/12/bucks-unveils-new-countywide-crime-fighting-dna-program/ The Midweek Wire: Bucks unveils new countywide crime-fighting DNA program (12th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.news4jax.com/politics/Bill-would-set-rules-for-DNA-evidence-processing/35792134 News4Jax: Bill would set rules for DNA evidence processing (12th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.cincinnati.com/story/opinion/editorials/2015/10/10/editorial-use-backlog-rape-evidence-solve-crimes/73732602/ Cincinnati: Editorial: Use backlog of rape evidence to solve crimes (10th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://radio.wpsu.org/post/police-departments-bucks-county-launch-dna-database WPSU: Police Departments In Bucks County Launch DNA Database (9th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2015/10/the-dark-side-of-dna-databases/408709/ The Atlantic: The Dark Side of DNA Databases (8th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/oct/8/dakota-county-resumes-dna-collection-effort-is-cha/ The Washington Times: Dakota County resumes pre-conviction DNA collection (8th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/10/07/dna-at-the-fringes-twins-chimerism-and-synthetic-dna.html The Daily Beast: DNA At the Fringes: Twins, Chimerism, and Synthetic DNA (7th October 2015)]<br /> **[https://kutv.com/news/local/results-back-on-hundreds-of-rape-kits-tested-by-state-crime-lab KUTV: Results back on hundreds of rape kits tested by State Crime Lab (7th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20151007_New_Bucks_DNA_database_is_the_first_of_its_kind_nationally.html Philly.com: New Bucks DNA database is the first of its kind nationally (7th October 2015)]<br /> **[NYU Law News: Testing DNA: In her new book, Erin Murphy investigates how the criminal justice system misuses genetic identification (7th October 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/editorials/article38012553.html The News Tribune: Too much evidence locked away in untested rape kits (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://6abc.com/news/dna-database-program-announced-in-bucks-county/1019920/ Action News: DNA Database program announced in Bucks County (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20151007_Bucks_set_to_collect_DNA_from_crime_suspects.html Philly.com: Bucks collecting DNA from crime suspects (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://philadelphia.suntimes.com/phi-news/7/96/208187/bucks-county-forms-dna-database-for-its-police-departments Sun Times Philadelphia: Bucks County Forms DNA Database For Its Police Departments (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2015/10/06/bucks-county-forms-dna-database-for-its-police-departments/ CBS Philly: Police Share DNA Evidence Throughout Bucks County In New Program (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-southeasternpa/a-first-of-its-kind-nationwide-coming-to-bucks-county/35690454 69 News: A first of its kind, nationwide, coming to Bucks County (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.norwalkreflector.com/article/news/8217731 Norwalk Reflector: State's cold-case initiative pays off with convictions in rape cases (5th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.seacoastonline.com/article/20151005/NEWS/151009642 Seacoastonline: Hampton lawmaker calls for N.H. audit of untested rape kits (5th October 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.toledoblade.com/Courts/2015/10/05/State-s-cold-case-initiative-pays-off-with-convictions-in-rape-cases.html The Blade: State’s cold-case initiative pays off with convictions in rape cases (5th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.delcotimes.com/general-news/20151004/murder-mystery-of-gary-drais-remains-unsolved-after-10-years Delaware County Daily Times: Murder mystery of Gary Drais remains unsolved after 10 years (4th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2015/10/state_police_urge_police_sheri.html Oregon Live: State police urge police, sheriffs to send sexual assault kits to lab within 14 days of receipt (1st October 2015)] <br /> **[http://www.wcbi.com/local-news/dna-samples-taken-from-people-arrested-for-violent-crimes/ WCBI: Video: DNA Samples Taken From People Arrested For Violent Crimes (1st October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailytimesleader.com/content/new-dna-sampling-law-takes-effect-oct-1 Daily Times Leader: New DNA sampling law takes effect Oct. 1 (30th September 2015)]<br /> **[https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2015/09/30/your-personal-cloud-of-microbes-could-one-day-be-used-to-profile-you/ Naked Security: Your personal cloud of microbes could one day be used to profile you (30th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/09/28/tv-s-john-walsh-trump-is-my-friend-but-he-s-one-crazy-bastard.html The Daily Beast: TV’s John Walsh: Trump Is My Friend, but He’s ‘One Crazy Bastard’ (28th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/sep/27/prop-47-dna-database-supreme-court/ The San Diego Union-Tribune: Prop 47 could purge DNA database (27th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://wncn.com/2015/09/24/state-rape-kit-backlog-deters-some-victims-from-reporting/ WNCN: State rape kit backlog deters some victims from reporting (24th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://wjon.com/st-cloud-joining-tri-county-crime-lab-hope-to-solve-crimes-faster/ WJON: St. Cloud Joining Tri-County Crime Lab, Hope to Solve Crimes Faster (24th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2015/09/24/old-lmpd-rape-kit-tests-may-reveal-new-leads/72629790/ The Courier-Journal: Old LMPD rape-kit tests may reveal new leads (24th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-34346802 BBC: Millions of fingerprints stolen in US government hack (24th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/andy-drath-john-wayne-gacy_5602f7f6e4b08820d91b5aad Huffington Post: The John Wayne Gacy Investigation Just Solved An Unrelated Cold Case (23th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.fox19.com/story/30081113/state-auditor-3000-rape-kits-never-tested-in-ky Fox19 Now: State Auditor: 3,000 rape kits never tested in KY (21st September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.kentucky.com/2015/09/21/4049206_adam-edelen-a-stomach-turning.html?rh=1 Kentucky.com: State auditor: A 'stomach-turning' 3,090 sexual assault kits remain untested in Kentucky (21st September 2015)]<br /> **[http://wkyufm.org/post/kentucky-law-agencies-have-3000-untested-rape-kits WKU: Kentucky Law Agencies Have 3,000 Untested Rape Kits (21st September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wdrb.com/story/30080074/auditor-edelen-releases-special-report-on-sexual-assault-evidence-in-ky WDRB: Auditor Edelen Releases Special Report on Sexual Assault Evidence in Ky. (21st September 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/09/16/prosecutor-backs-expanded-dna-testing/0xs4g7SETzXNnTKiKdP6cN/story.html Boston Globe: Prosecutor backs expanded DNA testing (17th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newsplex.com/home/headlines/Links-Between-Matthew-Cases-Highlights-Need-for-DNA-Collection-327940001.html NewsPlex.com: Links Between Matthew Cases Highlights Need for DNA Collection (16th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://registerguard.com/rg/news/local/33504222-75/untested-rape-kits-pile-up-in-portland.html.csp The Register Guard: Untested rape kits pile up in Portland (16th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://registerguard.com/rg/opinion/33510452-78/justice-denied.html.csp The Register Guard: Justice denied (16th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.pe.com/articles/cases-780322-dna-agencies.html The Press-Enterprise: CASSIE MACDUFF: Rape kits should never be allowed to pile up again (15th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://wbay.com/2015/09/15/dna-links-repeat-offenders-to-unsolved-crimes/ WBAY.com: DNA Links Repeat Offenders to Unsolved Crimes (15th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://crimeblog.dallasnews.com/2015/09/dallas-county-das-office-gets-1-5-million-grant-to-handle-rape-kit-backlog.html/ The Dallas Morning News: Dallas County DA’s office gets $1.5 million grant to handle rape kit backlog (15 September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.policeone.com/officer-misconduct-internal-affairs/articles/9499531-Thousands-of-untested-Ore-sexual-assault-kits-could-have-helped-solve-500-crimes/ PoliceOne.com: Thousands of untested Ore. sexual assault kits could have helped solve 500 crimes (15th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/uva/area-to-mark-a-year-since-graham-s-disappearance/article_a39cb788-598a-11e5-b665-27cc0848d42a.html The Daily Progress: Area to mark a year since Graham's disappearance (12th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wave3.com/story/30012978/grant-could-ease-rape-kit-testing-backlog-bring-more-victims-forward WAVE: Grant could ease rape-kit testing backlog, bring more victims forward (11th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://foxct.com/2015/09/11/state-to-test-100s-of-rape-kits-some-decades-old/ FOX CT: State to test 100s of rape kits, some decades old (11th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-bondi-makes-right-call-on-rape-kits/2245169 Tampa Bay Times: Editorial: Bondi makes right call on rape kits (11th September 2015)]<br /> **[https://reason.com/blog/2015/09/11/rape-kit-backlog-gets-boost-from-biden Reason: Rape Kit Backlog Testing Gets $41 Million Boost From Obama Administration (11th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.india.com/news/world/white-house-and-new-york-city-prosecutor-pledge-usd-79-million-to-test-rape-kits-544453/ India.com: White House and New York City prosecutor pledge USD 79 million to test rape kits (11th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.allgov.com/news/unusual-news/fbi-errors-lead-to-discovery-that-dna-evidence-may-be-far-less-foolproof-when-it-includes-more-than-one-person-150910?news=857388 AllGov: FBI Errors Lead to Discovery that DNA Evidence May be Far Less Foolproof When It Includes More than One Person (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thv11.com/story/news/local/2015/09/11/arkansas--receive-grant-money--untested-rape-kits/72045420/ THV11: Arkansas to receive grant money for untested rape kits (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.13newsnow.com/story/news/local/13news-now-investigates/2015/09/10/13news-now-investigates-vp-announces-funds--testthekits/72031072/ 13News Now:13News Now Investigates: VP announces #TestTheKits funds (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/11/nyregion/city-prosecutor-using-millions-seized-from-banks-for-rape-kit-testing.html The New York Times: New York City Prosecutor Using Millions Taken From Banks for Rape-Kit Testing (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.westkentuckystar.com/News/State/Kentucky/KSP-Receives-1-9-Million-in-Sexual-Assault-Kits.aspx West Kentucky Star: KSP Receives $1.9 Million in Sexual Assault Kits (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://jacksonville.com/news/crime/2015-09-10/story/state-attorneys-office-receives-2-million-federal-grant-clear-rape-test The Florida Times Union: State Attorney's Office receives $2 million federal grant to clear rape test-kit backlog (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2015/09/10/kentucky-gets-19m-process-rape-kits/72017088/ The Courier-Journal: Kentucky gets $1.9M to process rape kits (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://nenewsroom.com/new-tx-laws-in-effect-september-p2417-1.htm Northeast News: New TX Laws in effect September 1, 2015 (8th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nextgov.com/defense/2015/09/dhs-delays-dna-tests-refugee-camps-aimed-stemming-human-trafficking/120356/ Nextgov: DHS Delays Refugee Rapid DNA Tests Aimed at Stemming Human Trafficking (4th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.cjr.org/local_news/rape_kit_reporting.php Columbia Journalism Review: How an Ohio reporter helped convict more than 100 rapists (2nd September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/politics/la-me-prop-47-appeal-20150903-story.html LA Times: DNA database imperiled by Prop. 47 ruling on juveniles, San Diego D.A. says (2nd September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.kxxv.com/story/29935263/new-dna-database-law-seeks-to-prevent-solve-crimes KXXV News Channel 25: New DNA database law seeks to prevent, solve crimes (1st September 2015)]<br /> **[http://azdailysun.com/news/local/officers-lose-appeal-of-warrantless-dna-samples/article_aee4a716-0faf-5c00-920b-8ad1730ae26f.html Arizona Daily Sun: Officers lose appeal of warrantless DNA samples (31st August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.saukvalley.com/2015/08/26/sterling-lee-county-law-enforcement-have-few-untested-rape-kits/a7u2kdb/ SaukValley.com: Sterling, Lee County law enforcement have few untested rape kits (31st August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nuvo.net/indianapolis/study-committee-takes-up-issue-of-dna-sampling-for-arrestees/Content?oid=3422883 NUVO: Study committee takes up issue of DNA sampling for arrestees (21st August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courthousenews.com/2015/08/20/info-sought-on-fbis-rapid-dna-database.htm Courthouse News Service: Info Sought on FBI's Rapid DNA Database (20th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.journalgazette.net/opinion/editorials/DNA-database-8336955 Fort Wayne Journal Gazette: DNA database ‎(20th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wchstv.com/news/features/eyewitness-news/stories/Partnership-Between-Multiple-Agencies-Seeks-To-Reduce-Untested-Rape-Kits-Solve-Crimes-187659.shtml#.Ve32nJeYQxI WCHS8: Partnership Between Multiple Agencies Seeks To Reduce Untested Rape Kits, Solve Crimes (19th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courierpress.com/news/state/indiana-considering-dna-tests-for-all-felony-arrests_80239051 Evansville Courier &amp; Press: Indiana considering DNA tests for all felony arrests (19th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wbrz.com/news/investigative-unit-hundreds-of-cases-remain-open-despite-dna-match/ WBRZ2: Investigative Unit: Hundreds of cases remain open, despite DNA match (19th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ibj.com/articles/54516-indiana-lawmakers-to-consider-expanding-dna-testing Indianapolis Business Journal: Indiana lawmakers to consider expanding DNA testing (19th August 2015‎)]<br /> **[http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_28662110/katies-law-results-500th-hit-denver-linking-dna The Denver Post: Katie's Law results in 500th hit in Denver linking DNA to a suspect (18th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/lawmakers-study-dna-arrestee-testing-law WFYI: Lawmakers Study 'DNA Arrestee Testing' Law (18th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://indianapublicmedia.org/news/police-dna-samples-felony-arrestees-86290/ Indiana Public Media: Should The Police Take DNA Samples Of Felony Arrestees? (18th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2015/08/18/indiana-lawmakers-studying-expanded-dna-testing/31946987/ IndyStar: Indiana lawmakers studying expanded DNA testing (18th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/proposal-would-allow-police-to-take-dna-sample-from-felony-arrestees/34792394 WSBT-TV: Proposal would allow police to take DNA sample from felony suspects (18th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://fox59.com/2015/08/18/indiana-lawmakers-reconsider-proposal-to-require-dna-sample-on-felony-arrests/ Fox59: Indiana lawmakers reconsider proposal to require DNA sample on felony arrests (18th August 2015‎)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/maryland-high-court-rules-police-can-use-volunteered-dna-in-other-cases/2015/08/16/f02cdd24-4294-11e5-8e7d-9c033e6745d8_story.html Washington Post: Maryland high court rules police can use volunteered DNA in other cases (16th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/111472/ Gainesville Times: Evidence in past assault cases will get fresh scrutiny (15th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/commentary/commentary-innocence-not-always-a-defense/article_02176d9a-609d-501c-9f32-1ae01c5b1165.html Santa Fe New Mexican: Commentary: Innocence not always a defense (15th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.officer.com/news/12102497/maryland-court-allows-dna-to-be-used-in-future-cases Officer.com: Court Allows DNA to be Used in Future Cases (13th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/bs-md-police-dna-20150812-story.html Baltimore Sun:Court ruling allows DNA to be used in future cases (12th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/12/opinion/when-innocence-is-no-defense.html?_r=0 New York Times: When Innocence Is No Defense (12th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2823610-155/editorial-rape-kit-backlog-must-never-happen Editorial: Rape-kit backlog must never happen again (11th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.cleveland.com/rape-kits/index.ssf/2015/08/has_your_police_department_sub.html Has your police department submitted rape kits for testing and gotten results? Search our database to find out (10th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thelegalintelligencer.com/latest-news/id=1202733726482/DNA-Sample-Requirement-Is-Approved-by-Senate?mcode=1395262324557&amp;curindex=87&amp;slreturn=20150713040441 The Legal Intelligencer: DNA Sample Requirement Is Approved by Senate (4th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://fcir.org/2015/08/03/the-fbi-built-a-database-that-can-catch-rapists-almost-nobody-uses-it/ FCIR: THE FBI BUILT A DATABASE THAT CAN CATCH RAPISTS; ALMOST NOBODY USES IT (3rd August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.islandpacket.com/2015/08/03/3864116_down-to-a-science-dna-lab-increases.html?rh=1 Hilton Head Island Packet: Down to a science: DNA lab increases efficiency after 5 years (3rd August 2015)]<br /> **[http://tbo.com/news/crime/bay-area-joins-movement-to-process-critical-rape-evidence-20150802/ TBO.com: Bay area joins movement to process critical rape evidence (1st August 2015)]<br /> **[http://globegazette.com/news/iowa/midwest-killers-identified-only-about-half-the-time/article_7fc86bc7-6fbd-5474-8b22-fdacafcefad9.html Mason City Globe Gazette: Midwest killers identified only about half the time (29th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://watchdog.org/231629/bill-dna-collection-powers/ Watchdog: CA Dem introduces bill to renovate state’s DNA collection powers (28th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wowktv.com/story/29644342/wv-forensic-experts-analyzing-dna-in-connection-to-possible-serial-murderer WOWKTV: WV forensic experts analyzing DNA in connection to possible serial killer (28th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/wendy-kramer/sperm-donors-who-wish-to-_b_7878688.html Huffington Post: Sperm Donors Who Wish to Remain Anonymous Just Shouldn't Donate (28th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2015/07/28/rape-kits-investigation-law-enforcement-editorials-debates/30789145/ USA TODAY: Let crime fighters do our job: Another view (28th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/politics/la-me-prop47-juveniles-20150727-story.html Los Angeles Times: Prop. 47 also reduces some juvenile offenses, state court rules (27th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/half-of-midwest-deaths-unsolved/article_421ad159-d22e-50eb-9554-258e64dd6374.html Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier: Half of Midwest deaths unsolved (27th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://savannahnow.com/news/2015-07-27/police-scramble-test-old-rape-kits-leads-crime-backlog Savannah Morning News: Police scramble to test old rape kits leads to crime backlog (26th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://news.wgcu.org/post/state-attorney-candidate-calls-jacksonville-lawmakers-prioritize-unprocessed-rape-kits WGCU News: State Attorney Candidate Calls On Jacksonville Lawmakers To Prioritize Unprocessed Rape Kits (24th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thetimesnews.com/article/20150723/news/150729458 The Times News: Alamance sheriff, Gibsonville police endorse regional crime lab proposal(23rd July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wwltv.com/story/news/local/orleans/2015/07/22/dna-matches-also-backlogged-in-state/30540895/ WWL: DNA matches also backlogged in state (23rd July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.pri.org/stories/2015-07-21/korean-adoptees-are-using-dna-kits-get-glimpse-their-ancestry PRI: Korean adoptees are using DNA kits to get a glimpse of their ancestry (21st July 2015)]<br /> **[http://bluenationreview.com/if-you-rape-kym-worthy-is-after-your-sorry-ass/ Blue Nation Review: If You Rape, Kym Worthy is After Your Sorry Ass (21st July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thetowntalk.com/story/news/local/2015/07/18/state-law-prompt-dna-backlog/30356791/ Alexandria Town Talk: State law could prompt DNA backlog (19th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://tvnewsroom.org/newslines/u-s/work-continues-to-test-detroit-rape-kits-found-in-2009-48018/ TV Newsroom: Work continues to test Detroit rape kits found in 2009 (18th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2015/07/16/audit-spurs-action-lmpd-rape-kits/30266947/ The Courier Journal: Audit spurs action on LMPD rape kits (17th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/story/news/crime/2015/07/16/cold-case-rape-kits-producing-convictions-years-after-crime/30238829/ First Coast News: Cold Case Rape Kits Producing Convictions Years After Crime (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ktvb.com/story/news/local/2015/07/17/unprocessed-rape-kits-in-idaho-waiting-in-the-cue/30222299/ KTVB: 7 Investigates: Processing rape kits a priority in Idaho (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wwltv.com/story/news/local/investigations/katie-moore/2015/07/16/wendys-story-one-rape-victims-20-year-journey-for-justice/30253299/ WWL: Investigation shows sex assault kits often underreported (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.kare11.com/story/news/investigations/2015/07/16/minnesota-rape-kits-untested/30187419/ KARE: Minnesota rape kits go untested (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wusa9.com/story/news/local/2015/07/16/testthekits-untested-rape-kits/30230447/ W USA: #TesttheKits: Thousands of rape kits go untested (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://host.madison.com/news/local/writers/steven_elbow/usa-today-uncovers-tens-of-thousands-of-untested-rape-kits/article_cf9b0eed-d94c-5d09-bfdf-f535a39d249a.html Madison.com: USA Today uncovers tens of thousands of untested rape kits (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.whas11.com/story/news/local/on-your-side/2015/07/16/testthekits-more-than-1k-lmpd-rape-kit-cases-in-question/30255699/ WHAS: #TesttheKits: LMPD has unknown number of untested rape kits (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sacbee.com/opinion/editorials/article27354568.html Sacramento Bee: Democrats line up against police use of DNA (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wfmynews2.com/story/news/local/2-wants-to-know/2015/07/15/2wtk-a-2-wants-to-know-investigation-untested-rape-kits/30214221/ WFMY News: A 2 Wants to Know 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**[http://www.providencejournal.com/article/20150705/NEWS/150709632 The Providence Journal: Police praise R.I.'s new DNA sampling law for violent crimes; civil libertarians say it erodes presumption of innocence (5th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2015/07/more_than_5000_untested_sex_as.html OregonLive.com: More than 5000 untested sex assault kits languish in Oregon (3rd July 2015)]<br /> **[http://wvtf.org/post/new-public-safety-laws-pertain-dna-collection-sexual-violence WVTF: New Public Safety Laws Pertain to DNA Collection, Sexual Violence (2nd July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.njlawjournal.com/id=1202731237939/NJ-Bill-Would-Expand-DNA-Testing-for-Criminal-Defendants?slreturn=20150606071542 new Jersey Law Journal: NJ Bill Would Expand DNA Testing for Criminal Defendants (2nd July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/New-law-expands-Virginia-s-DNA-database/33927458 WDBJ7: New law expands Virginia's DNA database (1st July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/20150628-editorial-justice-for-victims-as-dallas-rape-kit-backlog-eases.ece Dallas Morning News: Editorial: Justice for victims as Dallas' rape-kit backlog eases (28th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.eastcountymagazine.org/why-are-137-rape-kits-untested-el-cajon East County Magazine: WHY ARE 137 RAPE KITS UNTESTED IN EL CAJON? (25th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://crimeblog.dallasnews.com/2015/06/whats-the-status-of-dallas-rape-kit-backlog-these-charts-explain.html/ Dallas Morning News (blog): What’s the status of Dallas’ rape kit backlog? These charts explain (25th Jun 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dallasobserver.com/news/das-office-adds-staff-in-anticipation-of-influx-in-rape-cases-from-dna-testing-7343931 Dallas Observer: DA's Office Adds Staff In Anticipation of Influx in Rape Cases from DNA Testing (25th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/story/29392480/dakota-county-to-start-collecting-dna-from-some-charged-with-crime Fox 9: Dakota County to start collecting DNA from some charged with crime (24th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.startribune.com/dakota-county-to-begin-collecting-dna-from-people-charged-with-violent-crimes/309429201/ Minneapolis Star Tribune: Dakota County to begin collecting DNA from people charged with violent crimes (23rd June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.pantagraph.com/news/rare-dna-process-allowed-in-whalen-murder-case/article_a13a6bb6-7535-5792-9c8e-47923aa36a52.html Pantagraph: Rare DNA process allowed in Whalen murder case (23rd June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.medgadget.com/2015/06/human-identification-market-global-industry-analysis-and-forecast-2014-2020-by-persistence-market-research.html Medgadget.com (blog): Human Identification Market – Global Industry Analysis and Forecast 2014-2020, by Persistence Market Research (22nd June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.lawofficer.com/articles/2015/06/rapid-dna-analysis.html Law Officer.com: Rapid DNA Analysis (18th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ktvz.com/news/bend-police-have-113-untested-rape-kits-in-storage/33642656 KTVZ: Bend police have 113 untested rape kits in storage (17th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2015/06/police_agencies_across_oregon.html OregonLive.com: Police agencies across Oregon counting their untested sexual assault kits (17th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://erstarnews.com/2015/06/14/wright-wont-have-sherburnes-back-on-this-one/ Star News: Wright won’t have Sherburne’s back on this one (14th June 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.takepart.com/article/2015/06/11/colibri-center-human-rights Takepart: Migrants Gone Missing: Healing and Closure for Families, Thanks to Forensic Science (11th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://bergendispatch.com/articles/36398840/Bill-to-Expand-Access-to-DNA-Testing-Exonerate-the-Wrongfully-Convicted-Passes-Assembly.aspx Bergen Dispatch: Bill to Expand Access to DNA Testing &amp; Exonerate the Wrongfully convicted passes Assembly (11th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/henry-louis-gates-jr/the-wonders-of-dna_b_7556386.html Huffington Post: The Wonders of DNA (10th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-lehighvalley/-McDonald-s-baby-uses-DNA-to-advance-his-search-for-birth-mother/33504626 69 WFMZ: : &quot;McDonald's baby&quot; uses DNA to advance his search for birth mother (10th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nbc29.com/story/29286543/tracci-joins-race-for-albemarle-county-commonwealths-attorney NBC 29: Tracci Joins Race for Albemarle County Commonwealth's Attorney (10th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steven-blumenfeld/dna-forensics-policy-considerations_b_7546672.html Huffington Post: Policymakers Must Help Unleash the Potential of DNA Forensics (9th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.egcitizen.com/articles/2015/06/09/news/doc5571e9e793e3d634715366.txt Elk Grove Citizen: Cooper’s criminal DNA bill gets Assembly approval (9th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Opinion&amp;title=human-dna-databasebrrace-to-the-clouds&amp;id=109331 Reuters: HUMAN DNA DATABASE RACE TO THE CLOUDS (8th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://kdminer.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&amp;subsectionID=797&amp;articleID=66222 Daily Miner: An innocent man on death row in Arizona - First of a series (7th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.lockportjournal.com/opinion/chief-s-corner-dna-in-modern-police-work/article_beb4f786-8f3d-5d5c-8914-6711f08543c4.html Lockport Journal: CHIEF'S CORNER: DNA in modern police work (7th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://jacksonville.com/news/crime/2015-06-03/story/rape-test-kits-backlogged-across-country-jacksonville-addresses-issue Florida Times-Union Jacksonville.com: Rape-test kits backlogged across country; Jacksonville addresses the issue (3rd June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.trivalleycentral.com/casa_grande_dispatch/national_news/focus-on-rape-tests-could-send-thousands-to-prison/article_d1a1307c-0873-11e5-b809-3b19ea62d252.html Casa Grande Dispatch: Focus on rape tests could send thousands to prison (1st June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oneidadispatch.com/general-news/20150531/rapists-free-as-1000s-of-rape-kits-gather-dust Oneida Dispatch: Rapists free as 1,000s of rape kits gather dust (31st May 2015))]<br /> **[http://americanlivewire.com/2015-05-30-4000th-hit-recorded-in-marylands-dna-records/ American Live Wire: 4000th Hit Recorded in Maryland's DNA Records (30th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/national_world/2015/05/30/police-prosecutors-push-for-rape-kit-tests-funds.html Columbus Dispatch: Police, prosecutors push for rape-kit tests, funds (30th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ibtimes.com/national-dna-testing-effort-old-rape-kits-sees-success-indicting-sexual-predators-1945258 International Business Times National DNA Testing Effort On Old Rape Kits Sees Success In Indicting Sexual Predators (30th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/fbi-notifies-crime-labs-of-errors-used-in-dna-match-calculations-since-1999/2015/05/29/f04234fc-0591-11e5-8bda-c7b4e9a8f7ac_story.html Washington Post: FBI notifies crime labs of errors used in DNA match calculations since 1999 (30th May 2015]<br /> **[http://www.cbs8.com/story/29142088/sdpd-has-nearly-3000-untested-rape-kits CBS 8 San Diego: SDPD has nearly 3000 untested rape kits (23rd May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oc-breeze.com/2015/05/22/71618_independent-consultant-completes-ocda-audit/ Orange County Breeze: Independent consultant completes OCDA audit (22nd May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wset.com/story/29130476/dna-found-on-pizza-crust-local-sheriff-says-testing-significantly-progressing WSET: DNA Found on Pizza Crust, Local Sheriff Says Testing Significantly Progressing (21st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.biometricupdate.com/201505/u-s-special-operations-command-testing-rapid-dna-readers Biometric Update: US Special Operations Command testing rapid DNA readers (21st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://sputniknews.com/us/20150522/1022435556.html Sputnik International: US Special Ops Forces Test Rapid DNA Readers for 'Juicy Missions'(21st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.jsonline.com/news/crime/appeals-court-dna-surcharges-unlawful-for-some-defendants-b99504413z1-304564731.html Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Appeals court: DNA surcharges unlawful for some defendants(21st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/SDPD-Explains-2800-Untested-Rape-Kits-304571261.html NBC 7 San Diego: SDPD Explains 2800+ Untested Rape Kits (21st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/2800-Rape-Kits-Sit-Untested-in-San-Diego-304325311.html NBC San 7 Diego: 2,800 Rape Kits Sit Untested in San Diego (19th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.marieclaire.com/culture/news/a14467/testing-rape-kits-houston/ Marie Claire: Rapists Are Going Free Because Kits Are Going Untested (19th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ctlawtribune.com/id=1202726775428/Editorial-Forensic-Examiner-Scandal-Should-Prompt-Conn-Action?mcode=0&amp;curindex=0 Connecticut Law Tribune: Editorial: Forensic Examiner Scandal Should Prompt Conn. Action (18th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ctlawtribune.com/id=1202726765951/Attorney-Finds-Evidence-in-Paper-Bag-Wins-Exoneration-for-Inmate Connecticut Law Tribune: Attorney Finds Evidence in Paper Bag, Wins Exoneration for Inmate (18th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bioedge.org/bioethics/hands-off-my-dna/11441 BioEdge: Hands off my DNA! (16th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.phillymag.com/news/2015/05/14/philadelphia-rape-kit-backlog/ Philadelphia Magazine: Will Philly End Its Rape Kit Backlog? (14th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://thecourier.com/opinion/couriers-view/2015/05/14/sex-crimes/ The Courier: Sex Crimes (14th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.scpr.org/news/2015/05/13/51656/orange-county-budget-battle-to-watch-is-over-d-a-s/ The Courier: DA's office comes up short in Orange County budget (13th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2015/05/12/rape-cases-get-five-more-years.html The Columbus Dispatch: State preparing to extend window to prosecute old rape cases (13th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.desertsun.com/story/news/crime_courts/2015/05/12/michael-hayes-conviction-cold-case/27217701/ The Desert Sun: 43-year-old DHS cold case murder conviction rare (12th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.examiner.com/article/ancestry-com-shares-dna-with-police-without-warrant Examiner: Ancestry.com shares DNA with police without warrant(8th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.businessinsider.com.au/its-terrifying-that-prosecutors-are-relying-on-hair-microscopy-2015-5 Business Insider: Prosecutors around the US are relying on shady science to convict people of crimes -- and it's terrifying (8th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://personalliberty.com/how-private-dna-data-led-idaho-cops-on-a-wild-goose-chase-and-linked-an-innocent-man-to-a-20-year-old-murder-case/ Personal Liberty: How private DNA data led Idaho cops on a wild goose chase and linked an innocent man to a 20-year-old murder case (7th May 2015)] <br /> **[http://sputniknews.com/us/20150507/1021836741.html Sputnik News: Ancestry.com in the Dock for Handing DNA to Police in Murder Case(7th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wnd.com/2015/05/ancestry-com-shares-dna-with-police/ WND: Ancestry.com shares DNA with police (6th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/2542095 Human Identification Market - Industry Size, Share, Trends Analysis and Global Forecast to 2020 (4th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wsj.com/articles/dna-leads-to-mans-arrest-in-1995-rape-1430522448 The Wall Street Journal: DNA Leads to Man’s Arrest in 1995 Rape (1st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/02/nyregion/suspect-is-identified-and-arrested-in-a-manhattan-rape-from-1995-after-a-dna-match.html?_r=0 New York Times: Suspect Is Identified and Arrested in a Manhattan Rape From 1995 After a DNA Match (1st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/local/2015/04/29/dna-arrest-law-takes-hold-fox-cities/26618315/ Post Crescent: DNA-on-arrest law takes hold in Fox Cities(29th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/missing-woman-s-daughter-wants-dna-test-to-see-if-winnipeg-jane-doe-is-a-match-1.3044936 CBC News: Missing woman's daughter wants DNA test to see if Winnipeg Jane Doe is a match (22nd April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2015/04/22/phoenix-police-apply-for-grant-to-help-with-dna-analysis/26202469/ The Republic: Phoenix Police seek grant to help with DNA analysis (22nd April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.journal-times.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-justice-delayed-may-not-be-justice-denied/article_03badfe0-e8ee-11e4-9916-2f2e82edb6d1.html Journal-Times: Editorial: Justice delayed may not be justice denied (22nd April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/fbi-overstated-forensic-hair-matches-in-nearly-all-criminal-trials-for-decades/2015/04/18/39c8d8c6-e515-11e4-b510-962fcfabc310_story.html Washington Post: FBI admits flaws in hair analysis over decades (18th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://triblive.com/usworld/world/8196467-74/nhan-dna-vietnam#axzz3Xwx0b79Y Washington Post: DNA matches child born in Vietnam, father in Texas after 40 years (18th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://fox43.com/2015/04/17/state-lawmakers-considering-law-to-require-dna-samples-after-arrest-for-serious-crimes/ Fox43: State lawmakers considering law to require DNA samples after arrest for serious crimes (17th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.kentucky.com/2015/04/15/3802420/adam-edelen-launches-statewide.html The Courier-Journal: Auditor to count number of untested rape kits (15th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.koaa.com/story/28804021/states-dna-database-could-be-expanding KOAA5: State's DNA database could be expanding (15th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://denver.cbslocal.com/2015/04/14/aclu-calls-dna-collection-on-misdemeanors-a-serious-privacy-invasion/ CBS Denver: ACLU Calls DNA Collection On Misdemeanors A ‘Serious Privacy Invasion’ (14th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.whsv.com/home/headlines/Va-DNA-Database-Reaches-10000th-Hit-299755581.html WHSV3: Va. DNA Database Reaches 10,000th Hit(14th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://chaddsfordlive.com/2015/04/14/pileggi-bill-would-update-dna-use-to-fight-crime/ Chadds Ford Live: Pileggi: Bill would update DNA use to fight crime (14th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://wtvr.com/2015/04/13/dna-database-10000th-cold-hit/ WTVR: Virginia forensic scientists achieve 10,000th ‘cold hit’(13th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.fredericknewspost.com/your_life/life_news_collection/real_life/buried-secrets-study-of-skeletal-remains-may-hold-key-to/article_587f3e81-55c3-52ef-b2e0-96ab11990f76.html the Frederick News Post: Buried secrets: Study of skeletal remains may hold key to slave history (12th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wisconsinrapidstribune.com/story/news/local/2015/04/11/state-changes-double-county-dna-workload/25618917/ Wisconsin Rapids Tribune: State changes double county DNA workload (11th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.lawofficer.com/articles/print/volume-11/issue-4/features/rapid-dna-technology.html Law Officer: Rapid DNA Technology (7th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/report-law-enforcement-cut-corners-with-untested-detroit-rape-kits/32234636 lick On Detroit: Law enforcement 'cut corners' with untested Detroit rape kits (7th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://denver.cbslocal.com/2015/04/03/lawmakers-push-for-more-dna-samples-from-offenders/ CBS Local: Lawmakers Push For More DNA Samples From Offenders (3rd April 2015)]<br /> **[http://voiceofoc.org/2015/04/supervisors-assert-themselves-against-da-on-aclu-loss-and-dna-collection/ Voice of OC: Supervisors Assert Themselves Against DA on ACLU Loss and DNA Collection (2nd April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wkow.com/story/28643799/2015/03/29/new-state-dna-law-aims-to-close-unsolved-cases-like-zimmermann-murder WKOW: Digging Deeper: New state DNA law aims to close unsolved cases like Zimmermann murder (30th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.biometricupdate.com/201503/duke-university-instructor-recommends-dna-database-to-track-unaccompanied-alien-children Biometric Update: Duke University instructor recommends DNA database to track unaccompanied alien children (27th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sfchronicle.com/crime/article/DNA-lab-irregularities-may-endanger-hundreds-of-6165643.php San Francisco Chronicle: DNA lab irregularities may endanger hundreds of SFPD cases (28th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.belgrade-news.com/opinion/columnists/john_w_whitehead/article_8a6c22aa-cdab-11e4-acf7-e3aad6308397.html Belgrade News: DNA is turning us into a nation of suspects (18th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.buzzfeed.com/azeenghorayshi/most-parents-dont-know-their-babys-blood-is-given-to-scienti#.bwJO77Ja7 Buzz Feed News: Most Parents Don’t Know Their Babies’ Blood Is Given To Scientists - But That May Change (17th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://wvtf.org/post/governor-considers-bill-expanding-states-dna-database WVTF: Governor Considers Bill Expanding the State's DNA Database (17th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.610kvnu.com/politics/a5db5cd5dce3da88d98f7feb1283368c 610KNVU: Vice President Biden Touts Funding for Rape Kit Testing (16th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.kboi2.com/news/local/DNA-triple-murder-crime-lab-296301901.html KBOI2: New DNA technology is helping authorities in several cases (13th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.westernjournalism.com/how-dna-is-turning-us-into-a-nation-of-suspects/#YJAkmKVOIpeMpqTY.97 Western Journalism: How DNA Is Turning Us Into A Nation Of Suspects (13th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ocregister.com/articles/dna-654098-court-california.html Orange County Register: Should your DNA be collected, entered into state database when arrested, but not convicted? California Supreme Court to weigh privacy rights (13th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.cleveland.com/opinion/index.ssf/2015/03/dna_testing_could_help_address.html Cleveland.com: DNA testing could help address humanitarian crisis at the border: Sara Huston Katsanis (opinion)(13th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/news/11707192-123/new-orleans-filmmaker-cleared-in The New Orleans Advocate: New Orleans filmmaker cleared in cold-case murder; false positive highlights limitations of familial DNA searching (12th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg22530125.200-us-rape-test-backlog-down-to-mindset-not-just-money.html#.VQm58-H3ExI New Scientist: US rape test backlog down to mindset, not just money (12th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/opinion/editorials/la-ed-rape-kits-backlog-20150310-story.html LA Times: Victims deserve better than nationwide rape kit backlog (10th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/story/28362045/bill-looks-to-gather-dna-samples-from-suspected-felons-at-booking FOX 9 News: Should suspected felons have DNA samples taken? (10th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_27663726/ruben-rosario-bill-would-help-track-number-untested TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press: Rubén Rosario: Number of untested rape kits? No one knows (8th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article12550802.html Capitol Alert: Government DNA collection under microscope in California (5th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/op-ed/article12523220.html The News and Observer: In Darryl Howard’s case, still waiting for justice (4th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.egcitizen.com/articles/2015/03/03/news/doc54f0b2ab2d8f6535201518.txt Elk Grove Citizen: Cooper calls for Prop 47 reform (3rd March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bendbulletin.com/opinion/2915475-151/sunday-reader-building-a-case-and-a-face# Bend Bulletin: Sunday Reader: Building a case and a face on DNA (1st March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.chron.com/opinion/outlook/article/Morton-DNA-testing-access-must-be-fairly-applied-6107581.php Houston Chronicle: Morton: DNA testing access must be fairly applied (28th February 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/local/2015/02/28/dna-testing-opens-new-avenues-unsolved-murders/24180435/ PostCrescent.com: DNA testing opens new avenues for unsolved murders (28th February 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/24/science/building-face-and-a-case-on-dna.html New York Times: Building a Face, and a Case, on DNA (23rd February 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/24/science/dna-generated-faces.html?hp&amp;action=click&amp;pgtype=Homepage&amp;module=photo-spot-region&amp;region=top-news&amp;WT.nav=top-news&amp;_r=0 New York Times: I’ve Just Seen a (DNA-Generated) Face (23rd February 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.lawofficer.com/articles/2015/02/parabon-announces-collaboratio.html LawOfficer.com: Parabon Announces Collaboration with Dr. Bruce Budowle at the American Academy of Forensic Sciences 67th Annual Scientific Meeting (17th February 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/01/19/new-dna-technique-could-put-face-on-unsolved-double-murder/ Fox News: New DNA technique may reveal face of killer in unsolved double-murder (19th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailypress.com/news/crime/dp-nws-crime-notebook-0118-20150118-story.html Daily Press: Crime &amp; Legal Issues: Legislation could expand Virginia's DNA database (18th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courierpostonline.com/story/news/local/south-jersey/2015/01/17/assemblyman-pushes-dna-testing-freed-inmates/21940101/ Courier Post: Assemblyman pushes DNA testing for freed inmates (17th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.9and10news.com/story/27832926/new-mi-dna-laws-could-shed-light-on-cold-cases-improve-police-work 9&amp;10News: New MI DNA Laws Could Shed Light On Cold Cases, Improve Police-Work (13th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyprogress.com/bill-would-expand-dna-data-bank/article_62b56912-9b36-11e4-b468-dbbc04a0da65.html The Daily Progress: Bill would expand DNA data bank (11th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.macroinsider.com/technology/the-future-ofcriminal-dna-collection-in-2015-h37632.html MacroInsider: The Future of Criminal DNA Collection in 2015 (6th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wdrb.com/story/27724329/dna-samples-being-used-to-find-out-who-isnt-picking-up-after-their-pets WDRB: DNA samples being used to find out who isn't picking up after their pets (29th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-dna-court-ruling-20141203-story.html Los Angeles Times: Mandatory DNA collection during arrest is unconstitutional, court says (3rd December 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.newsleader.com/story/opinion/editorials/2014/11/27/expand-dna-database/19589705/ News Leader: Expand the DNA database (27th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://whbl.com/news/articles/2014/nov/24/expanded-dna-collection-by-law-enforcement-starts-april-1/ WHBL: Expanded DNA collection by law enforcement starts April 1 (24th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/albemarle-sheriff-advocates-for-expansion-of-virginia-dna-databank/article_f848bc9c-6bfa-11e4-a246-2bbbe7851125.html?mode=jqm The Daily Progress: Albemarle Sheriff advocates for expansion of Virginia DNA databank (24th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2844764/The-hi-tech-DNA-testing-machine-identify-criminals-ninety-MINUTES.html Daily Mail: The hi-tech DNA-testing machine that can identify criminals in ninety MINUTES (21st November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/11/cops-have-a-new-scanner-that-decodes-dna-in-90-minutes-and-they-cant-wait-to-use-it-on-you/ Raw Story: Cops have a new scanner that decodes DNA in 90 minutes — and they can’t wait to use it on you (20th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2014/11/rapid-dna-profiles-database-fbi-police Mother Jones: The FBI Is Very Excited About This Machine That Can Scan Your DNA in 90 Minutes (20th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/science/2014/11/02/01-busted.html The Columbus Dispatch: New DNA analysis could provide complete description of a suspect (2nd November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.vox.com/2014/10/28/7078151/body-farm-texas-freeman-ranch-decay Vox: The science of human decay (28th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://politickernj.com/2014/10/weinberg-bill-to-expand-access-to-dna-analysis-in-criminal-cases-clears-budget-panel/ Politicker NJ: Weinberg Bill to Expand Access to DNA Analysis in Criminal Cases Clears Budget Panel (27th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://wvtf.org/post/dna-database-tool-good-or-evil WVTF: DNA Database: A Tool for Good or Evil? (23rd October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/las-vegas/new-nevada-dna-swab-law-sees-little-pushback Las Vegas Review Journal: New Nevada DNA swab law sees little pushback (19th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/15/opinion/a-missed-opportunity-to-find-rapists.html?_r=1 New York Times: A Missed Opportunity to Find Rapists (15th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.ktvn.com/story/26787374/washoe-county-sheriffs-office-receives-dna-grant KTVN 2 News: Washoe County Sheriff's Office Receives DNA Grant (15th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/58525007-78/kits-rape-dna-utah.html.csp The Salt Lake Tribune: Group urges Utah lawmakers to fund DNA analysis of all rape kits (15th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2014/10/closing_time_with_pa_legislati.html Closing Time: With Pennsylvania's legislative session entering its last week, here's 5 fights you may want to know more about (13th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.cleveland.com/court-justice/index.ssf/2014/10/with_more_than_600_suspected_r.html Cleveland.com: With more than 500 suspected rapists at large, how can more attacks be prevented? (13th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/10/13/dna-science-key-for-law-enforcement/ Lethbridge Herald: DNA science key for law enforcement (13th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://humanevents.com/2014/10/10/fbi-expands-spying-powers-with-new-dna-database/ Human Events: FBI expands spying powers with new DNA database (10th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/10/08/stopping-the-next-campus-kidnapper.html The Daily Beast: Stopping the Next Campus Kidnapper (8th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://kgou.org/post/oklahoma-lawmaker-wants-dna-samples-gathered-beginning-investigations KGOU: Oklahoma Lawmaker Wants DNA Samples Gathered At Beginning Of Investigations (7th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/oct/7/expansion-of-oklahoma-dna-database-to-be-studied/ Washington Times: Lawmaker wants to expand Oklahoma’s DNA database (7th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.annistonstar.com/news/article_ee165ddc-4c52-11e4-993b-db885b274227.html Anniston Star: Oxford police considering rapid DNA analysis system (5th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://myfox8.com/2014/10/03/dna-helps-police-solve-six-cases/ Fox8: DNA helps police solve six breaking and entering case (3rd October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.bucyrustelegraphforum.com/story/news/state/2014/10/04/dewine-rape-kits-tested-dna/16714661/ Bucyrus telegraph: DeWine: More than 5,000 rape kits tested for DNA (4th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.biometricupdate.com/201410/fbi-seeks-to-add-rapid-dna-to-biometric-database Biometric Update: FBI seeks to add Rapid DNA to biometric database (1st October 2014)]<br /> **[https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20140925/08400128639/fbi-wants-speedy-dna-analysis-added-to-its-biometric-dragnet.shtml TechDirt: The FBI Wants Speedy DNA Analysis Added To Its Biometric Dragnet (30th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.mercurynews.com/california/ci_26619555/political-blotter-former-challenger-praises-brown-dna-law San Jose Mercury News: Political Blotter: Former challenger praises Brown for DNA law (29th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sacbee.com/2014/09/27/6737277/viewpoints-state-needs-to-fix.html The Sacramento Bee: Viewpoints: New law will fix handling of DNA testing cases (27th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/investigations/call7-exclusive-dna-analysis-labs-across-the-country-testing-backlog-of-colorado-rape-kits09242014 The Dever Channel: CALL7 exclusive: DNA analysis labs across the country testing backlog of Colorado rape kits (24th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nextgov.com/emerging-tech/2014/09/fbi-plans-rapid-dna-dragnets/94892/ NextGov: FBI plans rapid DNA dragnets (23rd September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2014/09/assembly_bill_aims_to_facility_the_use_of_dna_to_exonerate_the_wrongfully_convicted.html New Jersey.com: Assembly bill aims to facilitate the use of DNA to exonerate the wrongfully convicted (18th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://insurancenewsnet.com/oarticle/2014/09/14/workers-try-to-put-names-on-migrants-who-die-near-border-a-555215.html#.VDVCzRbp-So Insurance News Net: Workers try to put names on migrants who die near border (14th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://mynorthwest.com/11/2585684/Investigators-defend-use-of-DNA-sweep-in-Jenise-Wright-case My North West: Investigators defend use of DNA sweep in Jenise Wright case (12th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.normantranscript.com/content/tncms/live/ The Washington Times: 1M people listed in U.S. terrorism database (7th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.capitalgazette.com/news/ph-ac-conviction-upheld-20140804,0,1647580.story Capital Gazette: Appellate court upholds conviction in burglary DNA case (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://hamptonroads.com/2014/08/high-bar-reopening-old-case Pilot Online: High bar for reopening an old case (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/58250556-90/analysis-dna-evidence-group.html.csp The Salt Lake Tribune: New short-cut analysis could cut Utah’s rape kit backlog (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://swtimes.com/news/study-expansion-oklahoma-dna-database-set Times Record: Study On Expansion Of Oklahoma DNA Database Set (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://publicradiotulsa.org/post/study-expansion-oklahoma-dna-database-set Public Radio Tulsa: Study on Expansion of Oklahoma DNA Database is Set (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/aug/3/study-on-expansion-of-oklahoma-dna-database-is-set/?page=1 Study on Expansion of Oklahoma DNA Database is Set (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://news.gnom.es/news/dallas-man-exonerated-by-dna-in-24-year-old-rape-case Gnomes: Dallas man exonerated by DNA in 24-year-old rape case (3rd August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/03/us/victims-pressure-cities-to-test-old-rape-kits.html New York Times: No Longer Ignored, Evidence Solves Rape Cases Years Later (2nd August 2014)]<br /> **[http://journalstar.com/news/local/911/statewide-dna-database-helps-lincoln-police-make-robbery-arrest/article_83f9fbf5-37d3-5c06-b8e6-3a209d83efc3.html Lincoln Star Journal: Statewide DNA database helps Lincoln police make robbery arrest (1st August 2014)]<br /> **[http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2014-07-30/news/bs-md-dna-ruling-20140730_1_dna-database-dna-samples-special-appeals Baltimore Sun: Appeals court upholds retention of volunteered DNA (30th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.stardem.com/opinion/columns/article_5701dd79-93bd-52ca-9cf3-daca03a2b5ec.html The Star Democrat: Driving down crime in the age of DNA (27th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20140713/LOCAL06/307139940/1002/LOCAL Journal Gazette: State storing newborns’ blood minus parents’ OK (13th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_26167196/colorado-bureau-investigation-finds-24-dna-matches-previously Denver Post: CBI finds 24 DNA matches from 150 untested rape kits (17th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.vnews.com/home/12767800-95/editorial-dna-and-privacy-in-vermont Editorial: DNA and Privacy in Vermont (17th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.houmatoday.com/article/20140716/ARTICLES/140719628/-1/rss?Title=DNA-evidence-helps-connect-inmates-to-other-crimes Houma Today: DNA evidence helps connect inmates to other crimes (16th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.8newsnow.com/story/25992277/new-law-uses-dna-to-find-criminals-but-raises-worries-about-rights KLAS-TV: New law used to find criminals raises concerns about rights (11th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.fox19.com/story/25991027/rape-kit-testing-becoming-political-debate Fox19: Rape kit testing becoming political debate (10th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/editorials/2014/07/09/justice-is-catching-up.html The Columbus Dispatch: Justice is catching up (9th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://news.heartland.org/newspaper-article/2014/07/09/rhode-island-using-dna-track-students-federal-bill-passes-house Heartland: Rhode Island May Use DNA to Track Students (9th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.wcax.com/story/25996188/vermont-court-no-dna-collection-until-conviction WCAX: Vermont court rules no DNA collection until conviction (12th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/ohio-leads-the-way-on-breaking-through-the-rape-kit-backlog/2014/07/06/81f4f4de-03ae-11e4-8572-4b1b969b6322_story.html Washington Post: Ohio leads the way on breaking through the rape kit backlog (6th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.thetimesnews.com/news/top-news/match-game-1.342278?page=0 The Times News: Match Game(5th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.cbs2iowa.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/connects-against-crime-dna-database-expansion-28135.shtml CBS: CONNECTS AGAINST CRIME: DNA Database Expansion (3rd July 2014)]<br /> **[http://blogs.rgj.com/politics/2014/07/01/briannas-law-or-dna-testing-for-felony-arrests-begins-in-nevada/ Inside Nevada Politics: Brianna's Law, or DNA testing for felony arrests, begins in Nevada (1st July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/27/us/florida-court-overturns-death-sentence-for-1985-killing.html?_r=0 New York Times: Florida Court Overturns Death Sentence for 1985 Killing (26th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://myfox8.com/2014/06/23/greensboro-police-eye-dna-evidence-for-burglaries-car-break-ins/ Fox 8: Greensboro police eye DNA evidence for burglaries, car break-ins (23rd June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.thebaynet.com/news/index.cfm/fa/viewstory/story_ID/37735?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SouthernMarylandNews+%28Southern+Maryland+News+-+Brought+To+You+By+TheBayNet.com%29 BayNet.com Maryland's DNA database records 3,500th hit (20th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2014/06/nj_should_collect_dna_swabs_just_like_fingerprints_editorial.html NJ.com: NJ should collect DNA swabs just like fingerprints: Editorial (20th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.politickernj.com/74926/sacco-sarlo-bill-improve-public-safety-expanding-dna-database-approved-law-and-public-safety-c Politiker NJ: SACCO-SARLO BILL TO IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY BY EXPANDING DNA DATABASE APPROVED BY LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (19th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sdjewishworld.com/2014/06/13/das-dna-program-receives-award/ San Diego Jewish World: DA’s DNA program receives award (13th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://campbell.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/defense-seeks-to-chip-away-at-prosecutions-dna-evidence-in-exsupe-shirakawa-case Campbell Patch: Defense Seeks To Chip Away at Prosecution's DNA Evidence in Ex-Supe Shirakawa Case (11th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2014/06/reacting_to_wrongly_imprisoned_man_fix_njs_dna_testing_law.html NJ.com: Reacting to wrongly imprisoned man: Fix NJ's DNA testing law (9th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.providencejournal.com/opinion/editorials/20140601-over-sampling-dna.ece Providence Journal: Over-sampling DNA (1st June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.kpho.com/story/25508997/new-dna-testing-machine-to-help-rapidly-catch-suspects CBS5AZ: New DNA testing machine to help 'rapidly' catch suspects (14th May 2014)]<br /> **[http://hamptonroads.com/2014/05/expanding-dna-database-used-solve-lesser-crimes PilotOnline: Expanding DNA database used to solve lesser crimes (9th May 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sheboyganpress.com/article/20140508/SHE0101/305080554/Wisconsin-turns-controversial-familial-DNA-testing-solve-old-murders-rapes?nclick_check=1 Sheboygan Press: Wisconsin turns to controversial familial DNA testing to solve old murders, rapes(8th May 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20140506/NEWS/405060325 Cape Cod Times: DNA deal reached in Christa Worthington murder case (6th May 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nextgov.com/cio-briefing/2014/05/its-hard-say-if-baltimore-crime-lab-whittled-down-its-dna-sample-backlog/83791/ NextGov: It's Hard to Say If This Baltimore Crime Lab Whittled Down Its DNA Sample Backlog (5th May 2014)]<br /> **[http://fox5sandiego.com/2014/04/30/dna-database-boosting-convictions-and-jail-time-for-repeat-offenders/#axzz313Hu7V8V Fox 5 San Diego: DNA database boosting convictions and jail time for repeat offenders (30th April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2609599/Serial-rapists-walk-free-Detroit-9-000-rape-kits-remain-untested-5-YEARS-discovered-abandoned-police-warehouse.html Daily Mail: Serial rapists walk free in Detroit as up to 9,000 rape kits remain untested 5 YEARS after being discovered abandoned in a police warehouse (21st April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/04/21/detroit-rape-kits-backlog/7954957/ USA Today: Detroit rape kit testing backlog lingers (21st April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.freep.com/article/20140421/NEWS06/304210022/old-rape-kits-not-tested-Detroit-police Detroit Free Press: As Detroit rape kits sit untested, justice for victims is denied (21st April 2014)]<br /> **[http://nypost.com/2014/04/20/dna-swab-kits-to-help-mta-bus-drivers-bust-spitters/ New York Post: DNA swab kits to help MTA bus drivers bust spitters (20th April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.bestofneworleans.com/gambit/rape-kit-testing-in-louisiana/Content?oid=2416575 Rape kit testing in Louisiana (7th April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.psmag.com/navigation/politics-and-law/identity-online-77848/ Pacific Standard: Do You Own Your Identity Online? (4th April 2014)]<br /> **[http://newark.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/congressman-asks-fbi-to-reduce-backlog-of-untested-rape-kits Newark Patch: Congressman Asks FBI to Reduce Backlog of Untested Rape Kits (3rd April 2014)]<br /> **[http://midweekwire.com/2014/04/02/the-science-of-safety/ The Midweek Wire: The science of safety (2nd April 2014)]<br /> **[http://blog.al.com/wire/2014/04/dna_testing_could_become_part.html Al.com: DNA testing could become part of security clearance procedure for federal workers (1st April 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.ktvb.com/news/politics/New-law-limits-DNA-collection-253488391.html KTVB: New law limits DNA collection in Idaho (1st April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.navytimes.com/article/20140331/NEWS/303310047/Hagel-orders-overhaul-remains-recovery-mission Navy Times: Hagel orders overhaul of remains recovery mission (31st March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.genomicslawreport.com/index.php/2014/03/31/judicial-and-legislative-reactions-in-california-to-maryland-v-king/ Genomics Law Report: Judicial and Legislative Reactions in California to Maryland v. King, 133 S. Ct. 158 (2013) (31st March 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.eastbayexpress.com/SevenDays/archives/2014/03/26/mike-honda-asks-house-committee-to-remove-barriers-for-reducing-rape-kit-backlog East Bay Express: Mike Honda Asks House Committee to Remove Barriers for Reducing Rape Kit Backlog (26th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/2014/03/26/columbus-crime-lab-problems-found-DNA-reporting.html WBNS-10TV: 3,000 DNA Test Results To Be Reviewed At Columbus Crime Lab (26th March 2014)]<br /> **[https://blogs.law.stanford.edu/lawandbiosciences/2014/03/21/breaking-news-ninth-circuit-en-banc-opinion-affirms-haskell-v-harris/ Stanford Law School Blog: Breaking News - Ninth Circuit En Banc Opinion “Affirms” Haskell v. Harris (21st March 2014)]<br /> **[http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304026304579453581126722834?mg=reno64-wsj&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fonline.wsj.com%2Farticle%2FSB10001424052702304026304579453581126722834.html Wall Street Journal: California DNA Collection Law Upheld by Court (21st March 2014)]<br /> **[http://blog.sfgate.com/crime/2014/03/20/court-keeps-dna-law-but-suit-still-alive/ Court keeps DNA law, but suit still alive (20th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://alpenhornnews.com/san-bernardino-countys-dna-backlog-p4832-139.htm The Alpenhorn News: San Bernardino County’s DNA backlog (18th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.jsonline.com/news/opinion/assembly-should-join-senate-to-adjust-dna-collection-law-b99224564z1-250250051.html Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel: Assembly should join Senate to adjust DNA collection law (13th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/senate-tuesday-to-make-changes-to-dnr-collection-law-b99222877z1-249573181.html Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel: Senate quickly makes unexpected changes to DNA-collection law (11th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2014/03/11/firm-to-help-police-analyze-dna-found-in-east-liberty-double-murder/ CBS Pittsburgh: Firm To Help Police Analyze DNA Found In East Liberty Double Murder (11th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://siouxcityjournal.com/lee-wire/law-enforcement-sees-new-iowa-dna-law-as-crime-fighting/article_6fb68352-7136-51d8-987c-87f01cd43165.html Sioux City Journal: Law enforcement sees new Iowa DNA law as crime-fighting tool (11th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20140310/NEWS01/303100055/Cases-illustrate-possible-pitfalls-untested-kits?nclick_check=1 LSJ: Cases illustrate possible pitfalls of untested kits (10th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://motherboard.vice.com/read/genetic-profiling-and-predictive-policing-are-taking-us-to-the-pre-crime-future Mother Board: Genetic Profiling and Predictive Policing Are Taking Us to the Pre-Crime Future (6th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/capitol_report/oklahoma-house-rejects-bill-to-expand-dna-database/article_2c7b9258-a498-11e3-9aaf-001a4bcf6878.html AP: Oklahoma House rejects bill to expand DNA database (5th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.post-gazette.com/local/region/2014/03/01/Crime-lab-to-address-mixtures-of-DNA/stories/201403010085 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Allegheny County crime lab vying to use more advanced DNA database (28th February 2014)]<br /> **[http://kgab.com/committee-narrows-katies-law-dna-testing-bill/ Associated Press: Committee Narrows &quot;Katie's Law&quot; DNA Testing Bill (19th February 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sfgate.com/opinion/openforum/article/Rape-kit-testing-backlog-undermines-justice-for-5242949.php SFGate: Rape kit testing backlog undermines justice for victims (17th February 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.marshallparthenon.com/news/mu-forensic-science-center-collects-dna-of-criminals-across-the-country-1.2856637#.UwtVvIWadMR The Parthenon: MU Forensic Science Center collects DNA of criminals across the country (17th February 2014)]<br /> **[http://motherboard.vice.com/blog/why-criminal-dna-records-should-be-public MotherBoard: Why Criminal DNA Records Should Be Public (3rd February 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.omaha.com/article/20140203/NEWS/140209633/1694 Omaha.com: Iowa law means more must give DNA samples (3rd February 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.usatoday.com/story/nation/2014/01/27/rapid-dna-scanning-technology/4828285/ USA Today: Pentagon, scientists closing in on rapid DNA technology (27th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://members.jacksonville.com/news/georgia/2014-01-27/story/federal-grant-could-fund-dna-database-could-solve-cold-cases-free The Florida Times-Union: Federal grant could fund DNA database that could solve cold cases, free wrongly convicted (27th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/law-enforcement-sees-new-iowa-dna-law-as-crime-fighting/article_171184c5-d882-5ee3-b891-2a123892659a.html Sioux City Journal: Genes and crime scenes (25th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.upi.com/Science_News/Technology/2014/01/25/166-errors-found-in-national-DNA-database/UPI-99611390684302/?spt=rln&amp;or=1 UPI: 166 errors found in national DNA database (25th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/25/nyregion/fbi-audit-of-database-that-indexes-dna-finds-errors-in-profiles.html?_r=0 New York Times: F.B.I. Audit of Database That Indexes DNA Finds Errors in Profiles (24th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_24887979/problem-dna-robot-led-denver-police-dna-mix Problem with DNA robot led to Denver police DNA mix-up (10th January 2014]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-grim-sleeper-20140108,0,493058.story#axzz2ppLlLKJM DNA evidence in Grim Sleeper case was taken legally, judge rules (7th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.govtech.com/public-safety/DNA-Registry-Would-Help-Solve-Crimes-in-Pennsylviania-Police-Prosecutors-Say.html DNA Registry Would Help Solve Crimes in Pennsylviania, Police, Prosecutors Say (6th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.theverge.com/2014/1/2/5266196/is-dna-analysis-stuck-in-the-past The Verge: Is DNA analysis stuck in the past? (2nd January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/57325569-78/rape-kits-lab-police.html.csp The Salt Lake Tribune: Utah Police Agencies Have Stockpiles of Unprocessed Rape Kits (1st January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.bristolpress.com/articles/2013/12/28/news/doc52bf99acd5e1e127118620.txt A look at why it took 6 years for ‘Jane Doe 2’ to be identified (28th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://surfky.com/index.php/news/kentucky/42190-department-of-corrections-issues-comprehensive-action-plan-to-improve-felon-dna-collection SurfKY.com: Department of Corrections Issues Comprehensive Action Plan to Improve Felon DNA Collection (11th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.journalnow.com/news/local/article_796709b4-ff8a-50f2-9747-7e4234af44cc.html Winston-Salem Journal: Computers work overtime in crime lab (26th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.miamiok.com/news/article_850c69ff-be25-5516-889c-04dec9bbe26e.html Miami OK.com: Should Oklahoma Collect DNA from Arrestees? (20th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.newsreview.com/chico/in-the-dark-no-longer/content?oid=12196692 In the dark no longer: Butte County streamlines DNA-testing process in cases of sexual violence (5th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.theledger.com/article/20131130/NEWSCHIEF/131139971?tc=ar The Ledger: Forensic DNA Use Has Exploded as Agencies Use It Even in Everyday Crimes (2nd December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.homelandsecuritynewswire.com/pentagon-maintains-dna-database-80000-dna-profiles Homeland Security News Wire: Pentagon maintains a DNA database with 80,000 DNA profiles (15th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.mercurynews.com/crime-courts/ci_24672342/californias-dna-collection-law-key-legal-test San Jose Mercury News: California's DNA Collection Law in Key Legal Test (9th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/Nov/27/dna-sample-police-settlement/ U-T San Diego: DNA sample concerns spur new police system (3rd December 2013)]<br /> **[http://washingtonexaminer.com/new-questions-raised-about-mandatory-dna-swabbing-by-police/article/2539523 Washington Examiner: New questions raised about mandatory DNA swabbing by police (20th November 2013)]<br /> **[http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/government/2013-11-11/senator-says-bill-will-boost-dna-hits Augusta Chronicle: Senator says bill will boost DNA hits (11th November 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.dailygazette.com/weblogs/foss/2013/oct/19/public-debates-dna-issue-and-so-do-i/ Daily Gazette: Public debates the DNA issue - and so do I (19th October 2013)]<br /> **[http://iowapublicradio.org/post/das-office-asks-dna-exchange-dropped-charges Iowa Public Radio: DA's Office Asks For DNA In Exchange For Dropped Charges (9th October 2013)]<br /> **[http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323893004579059760205212256.html Democratic Underground: More DNA Samples, More Debate (23rd September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/17/science/dna-double-take.html?pagewanted=all&amp;_r=0 New York Times: Double Take (16th September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/DNA-test-put-on-trial-4815368.php#page-1 Times Union: DNA test put on trial (16th September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.genomicslawreport.com/index.php/2013/08/19/ninth-circuit-orders-rehearing-of-haskell-v-harris/ Genomics Law Report: Ninth Circuit Orders Rehearing of Haskell v. Harris (19th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/18/us/some-worry-over-a-law-to-increase-dna-testing.html Texas Tribune: Some Worry Over a Law to Increase DNA Testing (17th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.slate.com/blogs/crime/2013/08/14/dick_hickock_perry_smith_dna_testing_doesn_t_link_in_cold_blood_killers.html Slate: Why DNA Testing Failed to Link the In Cold Blood Killers to a Gruesome Murder in Florida (14th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://esciencenews.com/articles/2013/08/14/forensic.familial.search.methods.carry.risk.certain.false.matches e! Science News: Forensic familial search methods carry risk of certain false matches (14th August 2013)] There is a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpmlVuRPiRA video abstract] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DO5-Ah1dr5s general public explanation video] available for this research<br /> **[http://www.fiercegovernment.com/story/justice-department-lacks-information-dna-backlog-report-says/2013-08-12 Fierce Government: Justice Department lacks information on DNA backlog, report says (12th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://forensicpsychologist.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/new-analyses-undermine-perception-of.html ForensicPsychologistBlogspot: New analyses undermine perception of DNA infallibility (2nd August 2013)]<br /> **[http://rt.com/usa/clerk-fired-dna-evidence-innocence-875/ RT: Clerk who helped inmate exonerate himself with DNA evidence fired (1st August 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/25/opinion/high-tech-high-risk-forensics.html?smid=tw-share&amp;_r=1&amp; New York Times: High-Tech, High-Risk Forensics (24th July 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/07/11/family-albert-desalvo-angry-that-police-secretly-obtained-dna-sample-from-relative/uWTghWSakCKJO8Ee3SEARI/story.html Boston Globe: Family of confessed Boston Strangler angry over DNA sample (11th July 2013)]<br /> **[http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2013/06/28/south-bay-paramedics-likely-brought-innocent-mans-dna-to-crime-scene/ CBS: SF Bay Area: South Bay Paramedics Likely Brought Innocent Man's DNA To Murder Scene (28th June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/How-innocent-man-s-DNA-was-found-at-killing-scene-4624971.php SFGate: How innocent man's DNA was found at killing scene (26th June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/13/us/police-agencies-are-assembling-records-of-dna.html?_r=0 New York Times: Police Agencies Are Assembling Records of DNA (12th June 2013)]<br /> **[http://cen.acs.org/articles/91/i23/DNA-Ruling-Raises-Science-Concerns.html Chemical and Engineering News: DNA Ruling Raises Science Concerns (10th June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-06-03/routine-dna-testing-after-arrest-upheld-by-u-s-supreme-court.html Bloomberg: Routine DNA Testing After Arrest Upheld by Top U.S. Court (3rd June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-06-03/court-s-dna-ruling-brings-u-s-a-step-closer-to-gattaca-.html Bloomberg: Court's DNA Ruling Brings U.S. a Step Closer to 'Gattaca' (3rd June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/dna-testing-pioneer-resigns-medical-examiner-office-article-1.1345383 New York Daily News: Pioneer in DNA testing quits Medical Examiner's Office over lab violations (16th May 2013)]<br /> **[http://physics.scsu.edu/~dscott/gen/ScientificAmerican/The%20Government%20Wants%20Your%20DNA.pdf Scientific American: The Government wants your DNA (March 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130227/POLITICS03/302270368/Justices-mixed-DNA-database?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Entertainment|p Detroit News: Justices mixed on DNA database (27th February 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.genengnews.com/insight-and-intelligence/dna-collection-v-dna-privacy/77899774/ Genetic Engineering News: DNA Collection v. DNA Privacy (27th February 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.wfpl.org/post/supreme-court-considers-if-warrantless-dna-swab-violates-constitution WFPL News: Supreme Court Considers If Warrantless DNA Swab Violates Constitution (26th February 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.fiercegovernment.com/story/justice-proposes-forensic-science-governing-body/2013-02-25 Fierce Government: Justice proposes forensic science governing body (25th February 2013)]<br /> **[http://mcalesternews.com/offbeatnews/x964904200/Why-collecting-DNA-from-people-who-are-arrested-wont-solve-more-crimes McAlester News: Why collecting DNA from people who are arrested won't solve more crimes (16th February 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/01/nyregion/more-dna-problems-found-in-new-york-city-crime-lab.html?_r=1&amp; New York Times: Mishandling of DNA Evidence Is Found in Over 50 Cases at Crime Lab (31st January 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/11/nyregion/new-york-reviewing-over-800-rape-cases-for-possible-mishandling-of-dna-evidence.html?smid=tw-nytimesscience&amp;seid=auto&amp;_r=1&amp; New York Times: New York Examines Over 800 Rape Cases for Possible Mishandling of Evidence (10th January 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.rightsidenews.com/2013010731709/us/homeland-security/rapid-dna-coming-soon-to-a-police-department-or-immigration-office-near-you.html Right Side News: Rapid DNA: Coming Soon to a Police Department or Immigration Office Near You (7th January 2013)]<br /> **[http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2012-11-09/news/bs-md-scotus-dna-20121109_1_maryland-s-dna-dna-samples-king-s-dna Baltimore Sun: Supreme Court will review Md. DNA law (9th November 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2012/11/scotus-genetic-privacy/ Wired: Supreme Court Weighing Genetic Privacy (8th November 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.thenorthwestern.com/article/20121022/APC0101/310220144/Expanded-DNA-collection-draws-fire?odyssey=tab|mostpopular|text|FRONTPAGE The NorthWestern: Expanded DNA collection draws fire (22nd October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.postcrescent.com/article/20121022/APC0101/310220144/0/wis0110/Expanded-DNA-collection-draws-fire?nclick_check=1 PostCresent.com (Wisconsin): Expanded DNA collection draws fire (21st October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.govtech.com/public-safety/Will-Private-DNA-Services-Replace-State-Crime-Labs.html Government Technology: Will Private DNA Services Replace State Crime Labs? (11th October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/11/us-usa-geneticprivacy-idUSBRE89A06H20121011 Reuters: Citing privacy concerns, U.S. panel urges end to secret DNA testing (11th October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.vvdailypress.com/opinion/dna-36897-felony-sample.html VV Daily Press: No DNA samples without a conviction (2nd October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/amy-macpherson/freemason_b_1906521.html?just_reloaded=1 Huffington Post: Why Are the Freemasons Collecting Our Children's DNA? (26th September 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/security/3381969/fbi-eager-embrace-mobile-rapid-dna-testing/ PC Advisor: FBI eager to embrace mobile 'Rapid DNA' testing (18th September 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/12/nyregion/suspected-dna-link-to-2004-killing-was-the-result-of-a-lab-error.html?_r=1&amp;emc=eta1 New York Times: DNA Match Tying Protest to 2004 Killing Is Doubted (11th July 2012)]<br /> **[http://rt.com/usa/news/dna-collection-kids-dhs-722/ RT: Kids' DNA collection? Possible with Homeland Security (20th May 2012)]<br /> **[http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2012-04-24/news/bs-md-court-ruling-dna-20120424_1_dna-collection-dna-samples-violent-crimes-and-burglaries Baltimore Sun: Md. high court strikes down DNA collection at arrest (24th April 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-15311718 BBC: FBI's DNA database upgrade plans come under fire (17th October 2011)] <br /> **[http://www.officer.com/news/10369150/dna-mix-up-leads-to-rape-case-review-in-florida Officer.com: DNA Mix Up Leads to Rape Case Review in Florida (27th September 2011)]<br /> ** [http://pottsmerc.com/articles/2011/09/20/news/doc4e78b7cfa098e912177915.txt The Pottsdown Mercury: Convicted murderer wins court battle for DNA tests of evidence (20th September 2011)] <br /> ** [http://www.boston.com/Boston/metrodesk/2011/08/appeals-court-says-cape-prosecutors-must-show-they-need-dna-profiles-worthington-witnesses/VDFsHvpTgMJTJLks6UGCuN/index.html Boston Globe: Court says state can't hold DNA (26th August 2011)] <br /> ** [http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/08/04/BALP1KJGRI.DTL San Francisco Chronicle: DNA: Law requiring arrestees' samples struck down (5th August 2011)] <br /> **[http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2011/jul/25/man-wrongly-convicted-after-dna-mix--awarded-15-mi/ Las Vegas Sun: Man wrongly convicted after a DNA mix-up awarded USD1.5 million (25th July 2011)]<br /> ** [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/05/25/illinois-dna-collection_n_867088.html Huffington Post: Illinois Bill Could Allow State To Collect DNA From Those Presumed Innocent, Marking Nationwide Shift (26th May 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.wtvm.com/story/14276777/proposed-law-seeks-dna-from-suspects-before-conviction 9 WTVM: Proposed law seeks DNA from suspects before conviction (18th March 2011)]<br /> **[http://articles.latimes.com/2009/sep/17/local/me-oc-dna17 Los Angeles Times: Arrested in O.C.? A DNA sample could buy freedom (17th September 2009)]<br /> **[http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123810863649052551.html Wall Street Journal: Genes draw likenesses of suspects (27th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://gulfnews.com/about-gulf-news/al-nisr-portfolio/weekend-review/articles/incriminating-proof-1.40842 Washington Post: Incriminating proof (15th January 2009)]<br /> ** [http://www.fas.org/blog/secrecy/2008/11/dna_database.html FAS Project on Government Secrecy: Joint Intelligence DNA Database Described (18th November 2008)] <br /> ** [http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/30574726-b4fe-11dd-b780-0000779fd18c.html#axzz1DJH6xARi Financial Times: Fears over covert DNA database (17th November 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2008/04/17/ST2008041701676.html Washington Post: US to expand collection of crime suspects’ DNA (17th April 2008)]<br /> <br /> ==Detailed analysis==<br /> <br /> The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Combined DNA Index System program (CODIS) enables federal, state and local laboratories to store and compare DNA profiles electronically and thereby link serial crimes to each other and identify suspects by matching DNA from crime scenes to convicted offenders or arrestees (where state legislation allows this). All 50 states and the FBI now collect DNA samples, retain the profiles generated from those samples in the databases, and compare the database entries against DNA profiles of biological evidence. There are obviously differences amongst the states as to collection criteria, sample retention and removal of entries from the databases. It is impossible to give a complete overview of the position in each state in this paper and the aim is merely to briefly summarise the contents of the main pieces of legislation and to highlight trends amongst states.<br /> <br /> <br /> Legislation: <br /> <br /> * '''The DNA Identification Act, 1994,''' allows for DNA identification records to be kept of: (a) Persons convicted of crimes, this will vary from State to State in accordance with the DNA database laws of each State; (b) DNA samples recovered from crime scenes; (c) DNA samples recovered from unidentified human remains; and (d) DNA samples voluntarily contributed from relatives of missing persons. (Refer to See 42 U.S.C.S. §14132(a).).<br /> * The''' Justice for All Act, 2004,''' allows for the retention in the National DNA Index System (NDIS) of DNA profiles from persons who have been charged in an indictment, even if the charges are eventually dropped or not pursued. The Act affects the qualifying offences for entry onto the National DNA database. Previously these were limited to sexual offences and other serious violent crimes, but have been amended to include &quot;any felony&quot;. In terms of the Act, DNA profiles may not be uploaded to the NDIS if: (a) The arrestee has not been charged; or (b) DNA samples have been submitted voluntarily for the purposes of elimination from a crime sample.<br /> * The''' Violence Against Women Act, 2005, '''allows for the uploading of an arrestee's DNA profile into the NDIS at the same time that their fingerprints are taken and uploaded onto the national fingerprint database. Previously DNA could not be uploaded until the arrestee was charged or indicted. The Act removes the burden from the State to remove an arrestee sample from the NDIS if the arrestee was later acquitted or if the charges were dismissed. The burden shifts onto the arrestee, who will be required to file a certified copy of a final court order establishing that all indexable charges have been dismissed, resulted in acquittal or that no charges were filed. The Act allows the Federal Government to take and retain DNA samples from Federal arrestees and from non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are detained under Federal authority. The Act gives the Attorney General the authority to issue regulations requiring the collection of such DNA profiles including requiring other Federal agencies to collect these: e.g. immigration agencies.<br /> <br /> Who must provide a sample:&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn1&quot;&gt; See http://www.ncsl.org/programs/cj/dnadatabanks.htm “State Laws on DNA Data Banks Qualifying Offenses, Others Who must provide sample” (July 2008).<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> * Twelve states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia – now have laws authorizing arrestee sampling.<br /> * All 50 states require that convicted sex offenders provide a DNA sample, and states are increasingly expanding these policies to include all felons or many serious felony offenders. To date (July 2008), 46 states require that all convicted felons provide a DNA sample to the state’s database.<br /> * Eleven states to date specify certain misdemeanors among those who must provide a sample. <br /> * There are 28 states that include DNA from delinquent juveniles in the database, of these there are 12 states that restrict the scope of qualifying offences with regard to juveniles. For example, California provides that qualifying offences are the same for adult convicts and juvenile delinquents, but juvenile arrestees, unlike adults, are excluded from the database.<br /> <br /> Retention of information and samples:&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn2&quot;&gt; See Survey of State DNA Database Statutes (2004) available at www.aslme.org/dna_04/grid/guide.pdf.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> * Thirty-eight states contain statutes that detail expungement criteria and procedure. DNA samples and records are expunged upon a change in the disposition of the case in the convict’s favor, provided that the offender has not been convicted of a separate qualifying offence. The state statutes differ, however, in the extent to which the disposition of the case must change before expungement proceedings begin. Some states only require that the defendant’s conviction be reversed, whereas others require that the conviction be reversed and the case dismissed. Of the 38 statutes that detail the expungement procedure, 33 require the offender to initiate the process. Of these 33 it is only Texas that contains a statutory provision requiring the defendant to be advised after his acquittal of his right to expungement. <br /> * The criteria for retention vary from immediate removal, if a sample is not used, to retention of a sample for at least 35 years, to permanent retention for certain specified offences.<br /> <br /> In general, the statutes authorize use of DNA and the database for law enforcement purposes, and for purposes of maintaining and improving the database. However, in certain states the creation of population statistical databases, tools which allow for the statistical analysis and interpretation of anonymous DNA profiles collected from convicted offenders, are established. DNA databases in the US typically authorize certain uses of offender’s genetic information and prohibit unauthorized uses and are therefore usually exempted from genetic privacy laws. The DNA statutes of the states also differ with regard to the criminal and civil liabilities provided therein for the misuse of the DNA database. Typically criminal penalties are imposed for: a) tampering with the DNA samples or records; b) improper entry of DNA samples and records into the database; c) improper access to and use of DNA samples and records; and d) improper disclosure of DNA samples and records. Only seven states provide for a private cause of action for individuals aggrieved by the misuse of the database and four states explicitly provide immunity from civil and / or criminal liability for misuse of the database.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ----<br /> &lt;references/&gt;</div>

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<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>__TOC__<br /> <br /> == Overview ==<br /> The Fichier National Automatisé des Empreintes Génétiques (Automated National File of Genetic Prints) is the French national DNA database. A central DNA database was first proposed in France in 1996. The following year, a bill was filed relating to the implementation of a national database for identification of child sex offenders. In June 1998, a law on the prevention of sexually-related crimes created a national DNA database. The implementation, originally planned for 1999, was finally completed in 2001. In the aftermath of the September 11 attacks on the USA in 2001, the French government increased the scope of the database to include DNA related to other serious criminal offences, such as voluntary manslaughter, criminal violence and terrorism. A further “law for interior safety” introduced on March 18, 2003 expanded the scope still further to cover almost all violent crimes to people or property, serious crimes such as drug trafficking, simple thefts, and almost all small offenses, except traffic offenses. Samples are collected both from suspects and convicted persons.<br /> <br /> In 2016, further changes were made for counter-terrorism purposes.<br /> <br /> As at October 1, 2003, the French national DNA database contained the DNA profiles of approximately 8,000 convicted criminals and another 3,200 suspects. In 2006, the number of entries grew to 330,000. In May 2007, this number approached 500,000 entries. In December 2009, there were 1.27 million entries. The DNA database contained DNA profiles from 280,399 convicted persons, 62,258 unmatched crime scene profiles and 934,112 suspects at end 2009. According to Interpol, the number of entries grew to 1.69 million in 2011. The DNA database contained 98,000 crime scene DNA profiles, 1,592,500 reference DNA profiles from individuals, 270 missing persons' DNA profiles and 420 other DNA profiles. At 31st August 2014, the DNA database contained DNA profiles from 2,655,381 individuals and 237, 217 unidentified traces from crime scenes. <br /> <br /> == Resources ==<br /> <br /> *External links<br /> **[http://hudoc.echr.coe.int/eng?i=001-175007 European Court of Human Rights: CASE OF AYCAGUER v. FRANCE (22nd June 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.senat.fr/dossier-legislatif/pjl15-445.html Bill strengthening the fight against organized crime, terrorism and their financing, and improving efficiency and guarantees of criminal procedure: accelerated procedure initiated by the Government February 3, 2016 (In French)]<br /> **[http://droit-finances.commentcamarche.net/faq/4143-fichier-national-automatise-des-empreintes-genetiques-fnaeg Fichier National Automatisé des Empreintes Génétiques (FNAEG) Avril 2016]<br /> **[https://revdh.revues.org/965?lang=en Ramírez Peinado (2014) Les fichiers d’empreintes génétiques : les systèmes français et espagnol à l’égard de la Convention européenne des Droits de l’Homme] <br /> **[http://www.senat.fr/dossier-legislatif/pjl14-048.html Law No. 2016-114 authorizing the approval of the Agreement in form of an exchange of letters between the Government of the French Republic and the Government of the United States of America concerning the strengthening of cooperation in criminal investigations to prevent and fight against serious crime and terrorism (22nd October 2014) (In French)]<br /> **[http://www.senat.fr/rap/l14-386/l14-3862.html#toc28 Projet de loi accord avec le Gouvernement des États-Unis d'Amérique relatif au renforcement de la coopération en matière d'enquêtes judiciaires en vue de prévenir et de lutter contre la criminalité grave et le terrorisme] Reports that the DNA database (FNAEG) contains DNA profiles from 2 655 381 individuals and 237 217 unidentified traces from crime scenes, at 31st August 2014.<br /> **[http://www.cnil.fr/documentation/fichiers-en-fiche/fichier/article/fnaeg-fichier-national-des-empreintes-genetiques/ CNIL: FNAEG : Fichier national des empreintes génétiques (14th April 2014)]<br /> **[https://www.europol.europa.eu/content/memberpage/france-761 Europol: France]<br /> **[http://refusadn.free.fr/ Refus ADN - FNAEG Site de ressources sur le refus de prélèvement génétique]<br /> **[https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fichier_national_automatis%C3%A9_des_empreintes_g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tiques Wikepedia: Fichier national automatisé des empreintes génétiques (FNAEG)]<br /> **[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FNAEG Wikipedia: FNAEG (French national DNA database)]<br /> **[http://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichCode.do;jsessionid=53EFA8AA6022577EA7EEC1D9A4D85D28.tpdjo08v_2?idSectionTA=LEGISCTA000006138132&amp;cidTexte=LEGITEXT000006071154&amp;dateTexte=20110119 France: Code of Criminal Procedure (modified May 2016)]<br /> **[http://questions.assemblee-nationale.fr/q13/13-68468QE.htm Assemblee Nationale: Question on DNA database numbers (6th April 2010)]<br /> <br /> *Press articles<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/world/europe/louvre-heist-dna-databases.html New York Times: Arrests in Louvre case show power of DNA databases in solving crimes (3rd November 2025)]<br /> **[https://www.mediabask.eus/en/info_mbsk/20170622/la-cour-europeenne-des-des-droits-de-l-homme-donne-raison-a-jean-michel-aycaguer MediaBask: La Cour européenne des droits de l'Homme donne raison à Jean-Michel Ayçaguer (22nd June 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.20minutes.fr/societe/1755819-20151223-terrorisme-crime-organise-nouvelles-mesures-securitaires-christiane-taubira 20 Minutes: Terrorisme et crime organisé: Les nouvelles mesures sécuritaires de Christiane Taubira (23rd December 2015)] Reports proposal to expand DNA collection to minor offences.<br /> **[http://www.bondy-autrement.org/index.php/economie/84-splation/2897-l-incroyable-mobilisation-de-la-police-pour-retrouver-huit-chaises-qu-exige-la-banque-fraudeuse-hsbc Bondy Autrement: L'incroyable mobilisation de la police pour retrouver huit chaises qu'exige la banque fraudeuse HSBC (in French)(3rd April 2015)]<br /> **[http://insurancenewsnet.com/oarticle/2015/03/30/painstaking-recovery-mission-at-treacherous-alps-crash-site-a-609124.html#.VTZvU5OYQxI Associated Press: Painstaking Recovery Mission at Treacherous Alps Crash Site (30th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.liberation.fr/societe/2014/10/28/face-a-la-repression-les-alters-ne-sont-pas-egaux_1131484 Libération: Face à la répression, les alters ne sont pas égaux (28th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://tarnac.blog.lemonde.fr/2014/07/08/episode-23-ladn-dune-garde-a-vue-et-ses-dessous/ Le Monde Blog: Episode 23 : L’ADN d’une garde à vue (et ses dessous)(8th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.laboratoryequipment.com/news/2014/04/france-casts-dna-dragnet-rape-case Laboratory Equipment: France Casts DNA Dragnet in Rape Case (15th April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2014/0415/Mass-DNA-sweep-in-privacy-loving-France-Why-no-backlash-video Christian Science Monitor: Mass DNA sweep in privacy-loving France: Why no backlash? (15th April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.laboratoryequipment.com/news/2014/04/france-casts-dna-dragnet-rape-case Laboratory Equipment: France Casts DNA Dragnet in Rape Case (15th April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.lemonde.fr/societe/article/2013/02/05/tarnac-juge-pour-refus-de-donner-un-adn-deja-preleve_1827376_3224.html Le Monde: Tarnac: un homme jugé pour refus de donner son ADN, déjà prélevé à son insu (5th February 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.slate.fr/france/80265/Abdelhakim-Dekhar-tireur-paris-fichier-empreintes-genetiques-digitale-adn Slate: Abdelhakim Dekhar: pourquoi son ADN n'a-t-il pas parlé avant? (21st November 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.la-croix.com/Ethique/Sciences-Ethique/Sciences/Le-fichage-genetique-jusqu-ou-2013-06-17-974438 La Croix Le fichage génétique, jusqu’où?(17th June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.ldh-toulon.net/spip.php?article4788 LDH Toulon: la condamnation de Xavier Mathieu confirme les derives du fichage a l'ADN (4th February 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.telerama.fr/monde/un-jugement-confirme-les-derives-du-fichage-genetique,77652.php Télérama: Un jugement confirme les dérives du fichage génétique(3rd February 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.infogm.org/FRANCE-Fichage-genetique-les L'Info'OGM: FRANCE - Fichage génétique : les Faucheurs d’OGM refusent d’abandonner leur plainte contre de l’argent (November 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.lepoint.fr/chroniqueurs-du-point/laurence-neuer/vers-une-loi-interdisant-le-fichage-genetique-des-militants-25-03-2011-1311374_56.php Le Point: Vers une loi interdisant le fichage génétique des militants(25th March 2011)]<br /> **[http://legalift.wordpress.com/2010/10/05/french-national-dna-database-found-constitutional-with-reservations/ The Lift: French national DNA database found constitutional with reservations (5th October 2010)]<br /> **[http://www.lemonde.fr/societe/article/2009/09/18/adn-ouvrez-la-bouche-vous-etes-fiche_1242095_3224.html Le Monde: Ouvrez la bouche, vous êtes fiché (18th September 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.lexpress.mu/article/immigration-en-france-le-ministre-besson-pour-labandon-des-tests-adn Lexpress: Immigration en France : Le ministre Besson pour l'abandon des tests ADN (14th September 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.lemonde.fr/societe/article/2007/05/05/a-8-et-11-ans-ils-sont-menaces-de-fichage-genetique-pour-vol-de-jouets_906026_3224.html Le Monde: A 8 et 11 ans, ils sont menaces de fichage genetique pour vol de jouets (5th May 2007)]<br /> <br /> == Detailed Analysis ==<br /> '''I. Law on Point'''<br /> <br /> Code of Criminal Procedure&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn1&quot;&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt; Code of Criminal Procedure (hereinafter “C. Pr. Pén.”), Book III, Title XX [Du fichier national automatisé des empreintes génétiques] [The National Computerized Genetic Information Database] (Fr.).&lt;/nowiki&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Law No. 98-468 of June 17, 1998&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn2&quot;&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt; Law No. 98-468 of June 17, 1998, Journal Officiel de la République Française [J.O.] [Official Gazette of France] June 18, 1998, p. 9255 (Fr.).&lt;/nowiki&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Law No. 2001-1062 of November 15, 2001&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn3&quot;&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt; Law No. 2001-1062 of November 15, 2001, Journal Officiel de la République Française [J.O.] [Official Gazette of France] November 16, 2001, p. 18215 (Fr.).&lt;/nowiki&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Law No. 2003-239 of March 18, 2003&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn4&quot;&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt; Law No. 2003-239 of March 18, 2003, Journal Officiel de la République Française [J.O.] [Official Gazette of France], March 19, 2003, p. 4761 (Fr.).&lt;/nowiki&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Decree No. 2000-413 of May 18, 2000&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn5&quot;&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt; Decree No. 2000-413 of May 18, 2000, Journal Officiel de la République Française [J.O.] [Official Gazette of France], May 19, 2000, Text No. 16 (Fr.).&lt;/nowiki&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Decree No. 2002-697 of April 30, 2002&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn6&quot;&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt; Decree No. 2002-697 of April 30, 2002, Journal Officiel de la République Française [J.O.] [Official Gazette of France], May 3, 2002, Text No. 69 (Fr.).&lt;/nowiki&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Decree No. 2004-470 of May 25, 2004&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn7&quot;&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt; Decree No. 2004-470 of May 25, 2004, Journal Officiel de la République Française [J.O.] [Official Gazette of France], June 2, 2004, Text No. 21 (Fr.).&lt;/nowiki&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Decree No. 2004-71 of May 25, 2004&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn8&quot;&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt; Decree No. 2004-471 of May 25, 2004, Journal Officiel de la République Française [J.O.] [Official Gazette of France], June 2, 2004, Text No. 22 (Fr.).&lt;/nowiki&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Decree No. 2009-785 of June 23, 2009.&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn9&quot;&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt; Decree No. 2009-785 of June 23, 2009, Journal Officiel de la République Française [J.O.] [Official Gazette of France], June 25, 2009, Text No. 16 (Fr.).&lt;/nowiki&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Deliberation No. 2008-113 of May 14, 2008&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn10&quot;&gt;&lt;nowiki&gt; Deliberation No. 2008-113 of May 14, 2008, Journal Officiel de la République Française [J.O.] [Official Gazette of France], June 25, 2009, Text No. 98 (Fr.).&lt;/nowiki&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Circular of the Ministry of Justice of 27 July 2004&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn11&quot;&gt; E.U. 9445/1/06 at 6.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> '''II. Entry Criteria'''<br /> <br /> Persons convicted of or charged with a serious offence (list in law) and crime scene stains when deemed relevant&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn12&quot;&gt; See EU Current Practices at 49.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;nowiki&gt;French law provides that genetic profiles of persons convicted of one certain enumerated offences are to be entered onto the Fichier National Automatisé des Empreintes Génétiques [Automated National Database of Genetic Fingerprints] (hereinafter “FNAEG”).&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;sup&gt; &lt;/sup&gt;&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn13&quot;&gt; C. Pr. Pén., Book III, Title XX, Art. 706-55.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt;&lt;sup&gt; &lt;/sup&gt;The crimes specificed are: (1) offences of a sexual nature;&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn14&quot;&gt; See C. Pr. Pén., Art. 706-47; Penal Code (hereinafter “C. Pén.”) Art. 222-32.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt; (2) crimes against humanity, felonies involving intentional attacks on human life, torture and acts of barbarity, intentional violent acts, threatening personal violence, drug trafficking, offences against human liberty, human trafficking, procuring, the exploitation of begging, and the endangerment of minors;&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn15&quot;&gt; See C. Pén., Arts. 221-1 to 221-5, 222-1 to 222-18, 222-34 to 222-40, 224-1 to 224-8, 225-4-1 to 225-4-4, 225-5 to 225-10, 225-12-1 to 225-12-3, 225-12-5 to 225-12-7 and 227-18 to 227-21.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt; (3) felonies and misdemeanors which constitute theft, extortion, fraud, destruction, damage and threats to attack property;&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn16&quot;&gt; See C. Pén., Arts. 311-1 to 311-13, 312-1 to 312-9, 313-2 and 322-1 to 322-14.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt; (4) violations of the fundamental interests of the nation, terrorist acts, forging currency, and criminal associations;&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn17&quot;&gt; See C. Pén., Arts. 410-1 to 413-12, 421-1 to 421-4, 442-1 to 442-5 and 450-1.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt; (5) certain other misdemeanors;&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn18&quot;&gt; See Defense Code, Arts. L 2353-4 and L 2339-1 to L 2339-11.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt; and (6) offences relating to handling or laundering of the proceeds of crimes included in numbers (1) to (5).&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn19&quot;&gt; See C. Pén., Arts. 321-1 to 321-7 and 324-1 to 324-6.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> The DNA profiles of persons against whom there is serious or corroborating evidence rendering it likely that they have committed any of the offences mentioned above are also stored in this database by order of the judicial police officer either automatically or at the request of the district prosecutor or of the investigating judge.&lt;sup&gt; &lt;/sup&gt;&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn20&quot;&gt; C. Pr. Pén., Art. 706-54.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt;&lt;sup&gt; &lt;/sup&gt;French law also permits genetic profiles derived from unidentified crime scene stains collected during the investigation into causes of death or missing persons to be store in FNAEG .&lt;sup&gt; &lt;/sup&gt;&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn21&quot;&gt; C. Pr. Pén., Art. 706-54.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> '''III. Sample Collection'''<br /> <br /> French law permits any district prosecutor, upon written order, to compel a genetic sample from any person sentenced to imprisonment for not less than ten years for analysis and inclusion in FNAEG.&lt;sup&gt; &lt;/sup&gt;&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn22&quot;&gt; C. Pr. Pén., Art. 706-56, § 1.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt; In all other cases, refusal to consent to DNA sampling is publishable by up to one year in prison and a fine of €15,000.&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn23&quot;&gt; C. Pr. Pén., Art. 706-56, § 2. <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt; When the underlying offense has been allegedly committed by a person already convicted of a felony, refusal to submit to the taking of a DNA sample is publishable to up to two years in prison and a fine of €30,000.&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn24&quot;&gt; 127147682, Art. 706-56, § 2.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt; Thus, while the law is tetchily silent on the question of consent,&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn25&quot;&gt; The one exception being that mentioned previously admitting of the coercive taking of a sample from anyone sentenced to more than ten years imprisonment.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt; refusal to consent is optional in only the most illusory of senses.<br /> <br /> '''IV. Removal Criteria '''<br /> <br /> Convicted persons’ profiles are kept for forty years after conviction upon their eightieth birthday, suspects’ profiles are removed by motion of the prosecutor or the individual upon grounds that their storage no longer serves its original purpose, and crime scene stains are deleted forty years after they have been analyzed&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn26&quot;&gt; See EU Current Practices at 49-50.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt; French law directs that the genetic profiles of persons suspected of the above-enumerated crimes can be erased on any district prosecutor’s instructions, either on their own initiative or at the request of the suspect, where keeping them is no longer necessary in light of the reason for which they were created.&lt;sup&gt; &lt;/sup&gt;&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn27&quot;&gt; C. Pr. Pén., Art. 706-54.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt; For example, a suspects’ profile must be removed when insufficient evidence is produced linking him or her to the suspected crime or in the case that they are ultimately acquitted of all charges. Convicted offenders’ profiles are removed from the database forty years after their conviction or when they reach the age of eighty years. DNA profiles which are derived from unidentified biological material are removed forty years after analysis.&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn28&quot;&gt; See EU Current Practices at 50.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> '''V. Sample Retention'''<br /> <br /> Convicted persons’ samples are retained for forty years after their conviction or until their eightieth birthday; suspects’ samples are kept until conviction or acquittal: i.e. procedurally, DNA samples are treated as regular evidence&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn29&quot;&gt; See EU Current Practices at 50.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> '''VI. Database Access'''<br /> <br /> Decisions regarding database access are made by the Direction Centrale de la Police Judiciaire—Sous Direction de la Police Technique et Scientifique &lt;nowiki&gt;[Central Directorate of the Judicial Police—Sub-directorate of the Technical and Scientific Police].&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn30&quot;&gt; “Il existe également un comité de contrôle composé d’un magistrat du parquet hors hiérarchie assisté de trois spécialistes (un magistrat, un informaticien et un généticien) qui s’assure du bon fonctionnement du fichier conformément à la législation en vigueur.” E.U. 9445/1/06 at &lt;nowiki&gt;[***n.***]&lt;/nowiki&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt; Judicial police officers have only access to the identity, place of birth and the date of birth. Judicial police officers and magistrates are also informed on the matches that might be found in the database. DNA profiles can be exchanged with the other EU Member States through Interpol or rogatory letters on the condition of legal compatibility. As France has signed the Convention of Prüm, it will have automatic access to the database of its contracting partners in the near future. FNAET is an Oracle database with WEB architecture. <br /> <br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> &lt;references/&gt;</div>

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<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>The US federal DNA database (CODIS) was established in 1998. It is the largest in the world.<br /> <br /> The 2008 Interpol survey reported that 245,171 crime scene DNA profiles and 6,454,770 individuals' profiles, plus 519 missing persons' DNA profiles and 2,283 unknown/deceased DNA profiles were held in the US at the time of the survey. According to Interpol, these numbers grew to 375,375 crime scene DNA profiles, 9,748,870 reference DNA profiles from individuals, 973 missing persons' DNA profiles, 5,066 unidentified human remains DNA profiles and 10,360 other DNA profiles in 2011. <br /> Since the 2008 Interpol survey, the size of the database has doubled. According to [http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/lab/biometric-analysis/codis/ndis-statistics FBI statistics], the National DNA Index (NDIS) contained over 12,113,810 offender profiles, 2,201,763 arrestee profiles and 674,150 forensic profiles as of December 2015. <br /> <br /> The federal database includes DNA profiles submitted under laws which vary state by state. The Justice for All Act, 2004, expanded the national database by allowing the retention of DNA profiles from anyone charged with a felony offence. The Violence Against Women Act, 2005, allows DNA profiles to be uploaded on arrest, rather than on charge. <br /> <br /> By end 2013, 28 US states had changed their laws to allow collection of DNA prior to conviction for a range of offences (Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin). Of these 28 states, 10 require collection and/or analysis to occur only after changing, arraignment, indictment, or judicial determination of probable cause.<br /> <br /> In March 2013, the Supreme Court made a 5-4 decision upholding Maryland's DNA testing law (which collects DNA on charge for some felonies and requires automatic expungement of innocent people's DNA profiles). However, laws in other states (which are broader in some cases, such as California, which collects on arrest for all felonies and has no automatic expungement process) are still subject to ongoing legal challenges. In most states, DNA profiles taken from arrested persons are not automatically removed if the person is innocent, although the individual can request removal. Automatic expungement processes exist in 7 of the 28 states which collect DNA prior to conviction.<br /> <br /> == Resources ==<br /> * External links (Federal)<br /> **[https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/11/12/us-proposal-collect-dna-detained-immigrants-violates-privacy-rights Human Rights Watch: US Proposal to Collect DNA from Detained Immigrants Violates Privacy Rights (12th November 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/department-justice-announces-interim-policy-emerging-method-generate-leads-unsolved-violent Department of Justice: Department of Justice Announces Interim Policy on Emerging Method to Generate Leads for Unsolved Violent Crimes (24th September 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/department-justice-publish-notice-proposed-rulemaking-comply-fully-dna-fingerprint-act-2005 Department of Justice to Publish Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Comply Fully with DNA Fingerprint Act of 2005 (20th October 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.geneticsandsociety.org/biopolitical-times/forensic-dna-and-golden-state-killer Center for Genetics and Society: Forensic DNA and the &quot;Golden State Killer&quot; (2nd May 2018)] <br /> **[https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/249805.pdf National Institute of Justice: Down the Road: Testing Evidence in Sexual Assaults (June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.swgdam.org/ Scientific Working Group on DNA Analysis Methods (SWGDAM)]<br /> **[http://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/05745c84-afa7-4f7f-b7a7-aa17315e5497/Rapid%20DNA%20Act%20-%20One-Pager.pdf Rapid DNA Act of 2015: One Page Summary]<br /> **[http://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/e6f48584-7489-40f8-bf7f-cbfdb6823032/SIL15926.pdf Rapid DNA Act of 2015: Full Text]<br /> **[http://manhattanda.org/press-release/district-attorney-vance-awards-38-million-grants-help-32-jurisdictions-20-states-test- DISTRICT ATTORNEY VANCE AWARDS $38 MILLION IN GRANTS TO HELP 32 JURISDICTIONS IN 20 STATES TEST BACKLOGGED RAPE KITS (10th September 2015)] Grant recipients are listed [http://manhattanda.org/sites/default/files/Manhattan%20DA%20Grant%20Recipients.pdf here]<br /> **[https://www.fbi.gov/news/testimony/fbis-plans-for-the-use-of-rapid-dna-technology-in-codis FBI: FBI's plans for the use of Rapid DNA in CODIS (18th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/opinions/2014/03/20/10-15152.pdf United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit: Haskell v. Harris (20th March 2014)] Allows California's arrestee DNA testing law to continue but also grants leave to seek to narrow its application.<br /> **[http://www.justice.gov/oig/reports/codis-ext.htm US Department of Justice Office of Inspector General: Combined DNA Index System External Reports]<br /> **[http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/2014/January/14-at-029.html Press Release: U.S. Departments of Justice and Commerce Name Experts to First-ever National Commission on Forensic Science (10th January 2014)]<br /> **[https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/243347.pdf National Institute of Justice: Making Sense of DNA Backlogs, 2012 - Myths vs. Reality (December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.urban.org/uploadedpdf/412831-Collecting-DNA-at-Arrest-Policies-Practices-and-Implications-Report.pdf The Urban Institute: Collecting DNA at Arrest: Policies, Practices, and Implications (3rd June 2013)]<br /> **[https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/238484.pdf The Urban Institute: Collecting DNA From Arrestees: Implementation Lessons (June 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.urban.org/research/publication/post-conviction-dna-testing-and-wrongful-conviction The Urban Institute: Post-Conviction DNA Testing and Wrongful Conviction (18th June 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.urban.org/sites/default/files/alfresco/publication-pdfs/412487-Collecting-DNA-from-Juveniles.PDF The Urban Institute: Collecting DNA from Juveniles (April 2011)]<br /> **[http://forensicdnaconsulting.wordpress.com/ Forensic DNA Consulting Blog]<br /> **[http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/lab/biometric-analysis/codis FBI: Combined DNA Index System (CODIS)]<br /> **[http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/lab/biometric-analysis/codis/codis_expungement FBI: CODIS - Expungement Policy]<br /> **[http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/lab/biometric-analysis/federal-dna-database/legislation-affecting-the-federal-dna-database-unit FBI: Legislation Affecting the Federal DNA Database Unit]<br /> **[http://www.gao.gov/assets/660/656454.pdf GAO: DOJ Could Improve Decision - Making Documentation and Better Assess Results of DNA Backlog Reduction Program Funds (July 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.aclu.org/blog/womens-rights-prisoners-rights-technology-and-liberty/supreme-court-ruling-blow-genetic-privacy ACLU: Supreme Court Ruling a Blow to Genetic Privacy (3rd June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/12pdf/12-207_d18e.pdf US Supreme Court: Maryland v. King (3rd June 2013)]<br /> **[http://erepository.law.shu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1160&amp;context=student_scholarship Mandara (2013) Compulsory collection and retention of DNA upon arrest: Fourth Amendment Implications (1st May 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.councilforresponsiblegenetics.org/pageDocuments/WG7KWC5KDR.pdf US Supreme Court brief by Council for Responsible Genetics (February 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R41800.pdf Congressional Research Service: DNA Testing in Criminal Justice: Background, Current Law, Grants, and Issues (6th December 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.afmes.mil/index.cfm?pageid=afdil.afrssir.overview Armed Forces Repository of Specimen Samples for the Identification of Remains (AFRSSIR)]<br /> **[http://www.promega.co.uk/~/media/files/resources/conference%20proceedings/ishi%2023/oral%20presentations/03-hares.pdf?la=en Hares DR (2012): Overview of the FBI's CODIS Program]<br /> **[http://www.promega.co.uk/~/media/files/resources/conference%20proceedings/ishi%2023/oral%20presentations/24-kreikemeier.pdf?la=en Kreikemeier MA (2012) Touch DNA: A National Survey of Submission Policies and Laboratory Procedures]<br /> **[https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2012/04/dhs-considers-collecting-dna-kids-dea-and-us-marshals-already-do Electronic Frontier Foundation: DHS Considers Collecting DNA From Kids; DEA and US Marshals Already Do (14th May 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.dnaresource.com/unitedstates.html DNA Resource: United States] &lt;br/&gt; State by state laws, on the DNAResource website, run by Gordon Thomas Honeywell Governmental Affairs and sponsored by DNA testing company Life Technologies.<br /> **[https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/232197.pdf National Institute of Justice: Making Sense of DNA Backlogs, 2010 — Myths vs. Reality (February 2011)]<br /> **[http://nij.gov/topics/forensics/lab-operations/evidence-backlogs/pages/backlog-reduction-program.aspx National Institute of Justice: DNA Backlog Reduction Program]<br /> **[http://www.fas.org/irp/agency/dod/jason/hundred.pdf JASON: The USD100 genome: implications for the DoD (December 2010)]<br /> **[http://www.justice.gov/oig/reports/FBI/a0632/final.pdf US Department of Justice: Combined DNA Index System Operational and Laboratory Vulnerabilities (May 2006)]<br /> **[http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-109hr3402enr/pdf/BILLS-109hr3402enr.pdf Violence against Women Act 2005]<br /> **[https://www.congress.gov/108/plaws/publ405/PLAW-108publ405.pdf Justice for All Act 2004]<br /> **[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/chapter-136/subchapter-IX/part-A DNA Identification Act 1994]<br /> <br /> * External links (States)<br /> * Arizona<br /> **[https://legiscan.com/AZ/text/SB1475/2019 Bill Text: AZ SB1475 (2019)] Bill failed.<br /> * Arkansas<br /> **[http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2015/2015R/Acts/Act731.pdf Act 731 - AN ACT FOR THE STATE CRIME LABORATORY APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR.] <br /> **[http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2015/2015R/Acts/Act1168.pdf Act 1168 - CONCERNING A STATEWIDE ACCOUNTING OF ALL UNSUBMITTED RAPE KITS.]<br /> **[http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2015/2015R/Acts/Act543.pdf Act 543 - CONCERNING THE COLLECTION OF A DNA SAMPLE FROM A PERSON ARRESTED FOR A FELONY OFFENSE; AND CONCERNING REMOVAL AND DESTRUCTION OF A DNA RECORD AND DNA SAMPLE.] <br /> **[http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2015/2015R/Acts/Act1022.pdf Act 1022 - TO CLARIFY THE RIGHTS OF PUTATIVE PARENTS IN PROCEEDINGS REGARDING JUVENILES WHO ARE THE SUBJECTS OF PUTATIVE PARENT CLAIMS.]<br /> **[http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2015/2015R/Acts/Act1084.pdf Act 1084 - TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENT FOR DRAWING DNA SAMPLES FROM JUVENILES ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT.]<br /> * California<br /> **[https://www.aclunc.org/our-work/legal-docket/center-genetics-and-society-et-al-vs-rob-bonta-et-al Center for Genetics and Society, et al. vs. Rob Bonta, et al. 10th February 2025]<br /> **[https://www.eff.org/cases/center-genetics-and-society-v-becerra EFF: Center for Genetics and Society v. Becerra]<br /> * Idaho<br /> **[https://www.legislature.idaho.gov/idstat/Title19/T19CH55.htm TITLE 19 CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: CHAPTER 55 THE IDAHO DNA DATABASE ACT OF 1996]<br /> * Maryland<br /> **[http://goccp.maryland.gov/dna/legislation.php Maryland DNA Legislation]<br /> **[http://law.justia.com/codes/maryland/2010/public-safety/title-2/subtitle-5/ 2010 Maryland Code: PUBLIC SAFETY TITLE 2 - DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE: Subtitle 5 - Statewide DNA Data Base System]<br /> **[http://www.goccp.maryland.gov/dna/documents/legislation.pdf Senate Bill 211, effective 1st January 2009]<br /> * Missouri<br /> **[http://www.moga.mo.gov/mostatutes/stathtml/65000000551.HTML Missouri Revised Statutes. Chapter 650. Department of Public Safety. Section 650.055.1. August 28, 2015. Felony convictions for certain offenses to have biological samples collected, when--use of sample--highway patrol and department of corrections, duty--DNA records and biological materials to be closed record, disclosure, when--expungement of record, when.]<br /> **[http://www.moga.mo.gov/mostatutes/stathtml/54700000351.HTML Missouri Revised Statutes. Chapter 547. Appeals, New Trials and Exceptions. Section 547.035.1. August 28, 2015. Postconviction DNA testing for persons in the custody of the department--motion, contents--procedure.]<br /> * Nevada<br /> **[https://www.leg.state.nv.us/law1.cfm Nevada Revised Statutes]<br /> * North Carolina<br /> **[http://law.justia.com/codes/north-carolina/2013/chapter-15a/article-13/ 2013 North Carolina General Statutes. Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act. Article 13 - DNA Database and Databank.]<br /> * Oklahoma<br /> **[http://www.oklegislature.gov/osstatuestitle.html OKLAHOMA STATUTES: Title 22. Criminal Procedure]<br /> * Tennessee<br /> **[https://www.lawserver.com/law/state/tennessee/tn-code/tennessee_code_40-35-321 Tennessee Code 40-35-321. Collection of biological specimens for DNA analysis -- Persons convicted of certain offenses -- Condition of release from imprisonment.]<br /> **[https://www.lawserver.com/law/state/tennessee/tn-code/tennessee_code_title_40_chapter_30_part_3 Tennessee Code § 40-30-304 (2015). Post-Conviction DNA Analysis Act of 2001.]<br /> *Vermont<br /> **[http://legislature.vermont.gov/assets/Documents/2018/WorkGroups/House%20Judiciary/Bills/H.422/W~John%20Treadwell~State%20v%20Medina~3-14-2017.pdf State v. Medina (Vt. 2014) 102 A.3d 661, 663.]<br /> * Wisconsin<br /> **[https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/165/77 Wisconsin Statutes: 165.77 Deoxyribonucleic acid analysis and data bank.]<br /> <br /> <br /> * Press articles<br /> **[https://reason.com/2025/09/26/dhs-collected-dna-from-2000-u-s-citizens-without-due-process-its-now-in-a-law-enforcement-database/ DHS Collected DNA from 2,000 U.S. Citizens Without Due Process. It's Now in a Law Enforcement Database (26th September 2025)]<br /> **[https://www.wired.com/story/cbp-dna-migrant-children-fbi-codis/ Wired: The US Is Storing Migrant Children’s DNA in a Criminal Database (29th May 2025)]<br /> **[https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/privacy/nypd-lawsuit-claims-department-maintains-dna-database-with-no-warrant/ Top Class Actions: NYPD lawsuit claims department maintains DNA database with no warrant (4th April 2023)]<br /> **[https://theintercept.com/2021/07/03/orange-county-prosecutors-dna-surveillance/ The Intercept: ORANGE COUNTY PROSECUTORS OPERATE “VAST, SECRETIVE” GENETIC SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM (3rd July 2021)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/31/science/dna-police-laws.html The New York Times: Two New Laws Restrict Police Use of DNA Search Method (31st May 2021)]<br /> **[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/mar/29/maryland-lawmakers-restrict-police-genealogical-da/ The Washington Times: Maryland lawmakers restrict cops from tapping family-tree DNA kits to crack cold cases (29th March 2021)]<br /> **[https://missionlocal.org/2022/03/police-explain-how-rape-kit-ended-up-in-a-database/ Mission Local: Police explain how rape kit ended up in DNA database (3rd March 2022)]<br /> **[https://www.vice.com/en/article/4ade3g/why-are-prosecutors-keeping-a-huge-secretive-dna-database-in-orange-county Vice: Why Are Prosecutors Keeping a Huge, Secretive DNA Database in Orange County? (22nd February 2021)]<br /> **[https://www.theregister.com/2021/02/04/dna_testing_software/ The Register: Accused murderer wins right to check source code of DNA testing kit used by police (4th February 2021)]<br /> **[https://futurehuman.medium.com/deleted-dna-data-just-reappeared-on-a-popular-database-e1f43587f7ec Future Human: ‘Deleted’ DNA Data Just Reappeared on a Popular Database (22nd January 2021)]<br /> **[https://queenseagle.com/all/nycs-dna-database-swells-even-as-some-samples-are-removed Queens Daily Eagle: NYC's DNA database swells, even as some samples are removed (14th January 2021)]<br /> **[https://dailygazette.com/2020/12/14/editorial-limit-police-ability-to-retain-our-dna/ The Daily Gazette: EDITORIAL: Limit police ability to retain our DNA (14th December 2020)]<br /> **[https://legalaidnyc.org/news/nypd-2000-people-removed-city-dna-index%E2%80%8B/ The Legal Aid Society: NYPD Admits Almost 2,000 People Should be Removed From City DNA Index (15th October 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.thecity.nyc/2020/10/13/21515424/bill-would-clamp-down-on-cops-collecting-dna-from-kids#:~:text=A%20bill%20that%20would%20curb,hit%20the%20City%20Council%20Thursday.&amp;text=The%20new%20legislation%2C%20co%2Dsponsored,scenes%20and%20victims%20of%20crimes The City NY: Bill Would Clamp Down on Cops Collecting DNA From Kids (13th October 2020)]<br /> **[https://inhomelandsecurity.com/podcast-using-genetic-genealogy-dna-databases-solve-cold-cases/: In Homeland Security Podcast: Using Genetic Genealogy DNA Databases to Solve Cold Cases (24th September 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-02545-5 Nature: The controversial company using DNA to sketch the faces of criminals: (9th September 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.pe.com/2020/08/26/no-on-proposition-20-a-heavy-handed-reaction-to-justice-reforms/ The Press Enterprise: No on Proposition 20, a heavy-handed reaction to justice reforms (26th August 2020)]<br /> **[https://bronxjusticenews.com/citys-unregulated-dna-database-keeps-growing-attorneys Bronx Justice News: City’s Unregulated DNA Database Keeps Growing: Attorneys (20th August 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.techtimes.com/articles/251222/20200719/gedmatch-briefly-down-company-probes-police-accessing-dna-database.htm TechTimes: Gedmatch Briefly Down as Company Probes on Police Accessing Its DNA Database (19th July 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/national/hackers-attack-genetic-genealogy-website-gedmatch-exposing-dna-profiles-to-law-enforcement The Denver Channel: Hackers attack genetic genealogy website GEDmatch, exposing DNA profiles to law enforcement (24th July 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/peteraldhous/hackers-gedmatch-dna-privacy BuzzFeed news: A Security Breach Exposed More Than One Million DNA Profiles On A Major Genealogy Database (22nd July 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/second-circuit-oks-use-of-now-defunct-11097/ Second Circuit OKs Use of Now-Defunct DNA Testing Method (21st July 2020)]<br /> **[https://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/ethics/dna-databases-in-china-and-the-us-are-tools-of-racial-oppression IEEE Spectrum: DNA Databases in the U.S. and China Are Tools of Racial Oppression (30th June 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/26/us/louisiana-dna-washing-machine.html New York Times: A DNA Mix-Up Involving a Washing Machine Kept a Man in Jail for 3 Years (26th June 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.miragenews.com/two-new-forensic-dna-standards-added-to-osac-registry/ Mirage News: Two New Forensic DNA Standards Added to OSAC Registry (13th May 2020)]<br /> **[https://wjactv.com/news/local/new-state-data-shows-97-drop-in-backlogged-rape-kits-lowest-total-in-4-years WJAC: New PA data shows 97% drop in backlogged rape kits, lowest total in 4 years (5th May 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/genealogy-helps-track-another-colorado-cold-case-suspect-the-oldest-one-yet The Denver Channel: Genealogy helps track another Colorado cold case suspect, the oldest one yet (23rd April 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2020/03/13/Gross-overreach-Ancestry-block-access-DNA-database/stories/202003050077 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Gross overreach: Ancestry.com was right to block access to DNA database (13th March 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.politico.com/states/new-york/albany/story/2020/02/25/cops-take-heat-from-council-over-dna-despite-planned-reforms-1263552 Politico: Cops take heat from Council over DNA, despite planned reforms (25th February 2020)]<br /> **[https://edition.cnn.com/2020/02/22/us/nypd-dna-datebase-review/index.html CNN: NYPD says it will remove some non-convicts from its local DNA database (22nd February 2020)]<br /> **[https://queenseagle.com/all/council-public-safety-nypd-dna-database The Queens Eagle: Council committee to examine city’s controversial DNA database (7th February 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/peteraldhous/ancestry-dna-database-search-warrant Buzz Feed News: A Court Tried To Force Ancestry.com To Open Up Its DNA Database To Police. The Company Said No. (3rd February 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/14/21063627/dna-detained-immigrants-fbi-codis-bias-crime-database The Verge:: DNA from detained immigrants will change the nature of the FBI’s genetic database (14th January 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1226362/britons-holidaymakers-us-border-control-dna-arrest-travel-news Daily Express: Britons detained at US border control may need to hand over DNA or face arrest - new rules (9th January 2020)]<br /> **[https://onezero.medium.com/the-u-s-governments-mass-collection-of-immigrant-dna-hints-at-surveillance-future-93a11767b3c0 OneZero: The U.S. Government’s Mass Collection of Immigrant DNA Hints at Surveillance Future (8th January 2020)]<br /> **[https://theconversation.com/dna-database-sold-to-help-law-enforcement-crack-cold-cases-128674 The Conversation: DNA database sold to help law-enforcement crack cold cases (22nd December 2019)]<br /> **[https://slate.com/technology/2019/12/gedmatch-verogen-genetic-genealogy-law-enforcement.html Slate: We’re Entering a New Phase in Law Enforcement’s Use of Consumer Genetic Data (19th December 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.wired.com/story/a-dna-firm-that-caters-to-police-just-bought-a-genealogy-site/ Wired: A DNA Firm That Caters to Police Just Bought a Genealogy Site (9th December 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/07/us/dna-bone-marrow-transplant-crime-lab.html New York Times: When a DNA Test Says You’re a Younger Man, Who Lives 5,000 Miles Away (7th December 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.voiceofsandiego.org/topics/public-safety/dozens-of-rape-kits-from-sdpds-backlog-have-yielded-dna-database-hits/ Voice of San Diego: Dozens of Rape Kits From SDPD's Backlog Have Yielded DNA Database Hits (4th November 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.technologyreview.com/s/614642/dna-database-gedmatch-golden-state-killer-security-risk-hack/amp/?utm_source=newsletters&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=weekend_reads.unpaid.engagement&amp;__twitter_impression=true MIT Technology Review: The DNA database used to find the Golden State Killer is a national security leak waiting to happen (30th October 2019)]<br /> **[https://science.sciencemag.org/content/366/6462/155 Science: Responsible genetic genealogy (11th October 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/09/new-federal-rules-limit-police-searches-family-tree-dna-databases Science: New federal rules limit police searches of family tree DNA databases (25th September 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/15/nyregion/nypd-dna-database.html?action=click&amp;module=Top%20Stories&amp;pgtype=Homepage New York Times: N.Y.P.D. Detectives Gave a Boy, 12, a Soda. He Landed in a DNA Database. (15th August 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/02/us/dna-testing-immigrants.html?action=click&amp;module=Top%20Stories&amp;pgtype=Homepage# New York Times: U.S. Government Plans to Collect DNA From Detained Immigrants (2nd October 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/16/science/hair-dna-murder.html?action=click&amp;module=Top%20Stories&amp;pgtype=Homepage New York Times: Why This Scientist Keeps Receiving Packages of Serial Killers’ Hair (16th September 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/15/nyregion/nypd-dna-database.html New York Times: N.Y.P.D. Detectives Gave a Boy, 12, a Soda. He Landed in a DNA Database (15th August 2019)]<br /> **[https://news.sky.com/story/how-researching-your-family-tree-could-solve-a-murder-11775060 Sky News: How researching your family tree could solve a murder (August 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/26/rapid-dna-testing-market-takes-off-as-kentucky-police-test-new-technology.html CNBC: Kentucky police use new technology to nab suspects in hours instead of weeks as rapid DNA market takes off (28th July 2019)]<br /> **[https://thehill.com/opinion/criminal-justice/451024-think-twice-before-giving-dna-to-the-police The Hill: Think twice before giving results of your home DNA kit to the police (30th June 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.princegeorgematters.com/national-business/texas-says-dna-technology-jeopardizes-cases-1515448 Prince George Matters: Texas says DNA technology jeopardizes cases (20th June 2019)]<br /> **[https://www-pbs-org.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.pbs.org/newshour/amp/nation/use-of-online-dna-databases-by-law-enforcement-leads-to-backlash-and-website-changes PBS: Use of online DNA databases by law enforcement leads to backlash and website changes (17th June 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.newscientist.com/article/2203857-dna-database-opts-a-million-people-out-from-police-searches/ New Scientist: DNA database opts a million people out from police searches (20th May 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.legalgenealogist.com/2019/05/19/gedmatch-reverses-course The Legal Genealogist: GEDmatch reverses course (19th May 2019)]<br /> **[https://edition.cnn.com/2019/05/09/opinions/dangers-of-government-dna-testing-eidelman/index.html CNN: The dangers of the government's DNA testing program (9th May 2019)]<br /> **[https://queencreekindependent.com/opinion/bisson-activist-encourages-leadership-communication/ Queen Creek Independent: Bisson: Activist encourages leadership communication (7th May 2019)] Re failed Arizona DNA Bill that may be reintroduced.<br /> **[https://www.biometricupdate.com/201905/trial-of-rapid-dna-biometrics-to-investigate-false-family-claims-by-migrants-at-u-s-mexico-border Biometric Update: Trial of rapid DNA biometrics to investigate false family claims by migrants at U.S.-Mexico border (6th May 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.courthousenews.com/judge-poised-to-advance-suit-over-california-dna-collection/ Court House News Service: Judge Poised to Advance Suit Over California DNA Collection (1st May 2019)]<br /> **[https://eu.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2019/02/19/arizona-bill-would-create-massive-statewide-dna-database/2873930002/ AZ Central: You may soon have to give your DNA to the state and pay $250 for the privilege (19th February 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-02-01/major-dna-testing-company-is-sharing-genetic-data-with-the-fbi Bloomberg: Major DNA Testing Company Sharing Genetic Data With the FBI (1st February 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/salvadorhernandez/family-tree-dna-fbi-investigative-genealogy-privacy BuzzFeed: One Of The Biggest At-Home DNA Testing Companies Is Working With The FBI (31st January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2019/01/30/A-slippery-slope-Casual-DNA-collection-erodes-constitutional-rights/stories/201901300061 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: A slippery slope: Casual DNA collection erodes constitutional rights (30th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.citynews1130.com/2019/01/24/maryland-bill-would-further-curb-police-use-of-dna-databases/ CityNews: Maryland bill would further curb police use of DNA databases (24th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/editorials/article/Editorial-California-shouldn-t-keep-DNA-from-13467258.php San Francisco Chronicle: Editorial: California shouldn’t keep DNA from hundreds of thousands of innocent people (14th December 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/12/10/watchdogs-sue-california-over-dna-retention-for-non-convicted-arrestees/ Mercury News: Watchdogs sue California over keeping DNA from arrests with no conviction (10th Dcember 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/california-police-cold-case-murder-solved-with-dna-database/ The Seattle Times: California police: Cold case murder solved with DNA database (21st November 2018)]<br /> **[http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2018/10/dna-tests-bad-for-finding-identity-great-for-surveillance.html New York Magazine: DNA Testing Can’t Tell Us Who We Really Are. It Can Tell the Cops. (17th October 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/15/science/gedmatch-genealogy-cold-cases.html?action=click&amp;module=Well&amp;pgtype=Homepage&amp;section=Science New York Times: How an Unlikely Family History Website Transformed Cold Case Investigations (15th October 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-06997-8?utm_source=briefing-wk&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=briefing&amp;utm_content=20181012 Nature: Supercharged crime-scene DNA analysis sparks privacy concerns (11th October 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.medicalbag.com/ethics/golden-state-killer-deangelo-dna-analysis-genetic-forensics/article/788270/ Medical Bag: Is Using Genealogy Data to Solve Crimes Taking DNA Analysis a Step Too Far? (14th August 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-44731119 BBC: DNA tests ordered to reunite separated migrant families (5th July 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.buzzfeed.com/peteraldhous/parabon-genetic-genealogy-cold-cases?utm_term=.eiQDpQo9d#.pyNwp5LAG BuzzFeed: DNA Data From 100 Crime Scenes Has Been Uploaded To A Genealogy Website — Just Like The Golden State Killer (17th May 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.ballstatedaily.com/article/2018/05/news-dna-law-leads-to-arrest Ball State Daily: Indiana sees progress on criminal investigations thanks to new DNA law (15th May 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/national/congress-a-decade-behind-in-overseeing-dna-testing--20180513 Watertown Daily Times: Congress a decade behind in overseeing DNA testing (13th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2018/05/fallen_through_the_cracks_overdue_dna_swabs_link_to_murders_sexual_assaults.html Cleveland.com: 'Fallen through the cracks:' Overdue DNA swabs link to murders, sexual assaults (13th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2018/05/georgia-law-enforcement-is-dna-testing-fetal-remains-found-in-wastewater.html Slate: Georgia Law Enforcement Is DNA-Testing Fetal Remains Found In Wastewater (11th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/10/17340666/dna-testing-georgia-fetus-codis-abortion-genetics-investigation The Verge: Police are using DNA testing to track down a fetus’s mother (10th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://queencreekindependent.com/opinion/bisson-activist-encourages-leadership-communication/ Bisson: Activist encourages leadership communication (7th May 2019)] Re failed Arizona DNA Bill that may be reintroduced.<br /> **[https://slate.com/technology/2018/05/consumer-genetic-databases-arent-the-only-side-door-for-police-to-get-your-dna.html Slate: You Can’t Hide Your Genes (4th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/how-accurately-can-scientists-reconstruct-persons-face-from-dna-180968951/ The Smithsonian: How Accurately Can Scientists Reconstruct A Person’s Face From DNA? (4th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20180502/14342239763/cops-arent-just-submitting-dna-samples-to-genealogy-services-theyre-also-obtaining-customer-info.shtml Tech Dirt: Cops Aren't Just Submitting DNA Samples To Genealogy Services; They're Also Obtaining Customer Info (3rd May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/03/us/golden-state-killer-genealogy.html?hp&amp;action=click&amp;pgtype=Homepage&amp;clickSource=story-heading&amp;module=first-column-region&amp;region=top-news&amp;WT.nav=top-news New York Times: The Cold Case That Inspired the 'Golden State Killer' Detective to Try Genealogy (3rd May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.laboratoryequipment.com/article/2018/05/massively-parallel-sequencing-future-dna-sequencing Laboratory Equipment: Massively Parallel Sequencing: The Future of DNA Sequencing (2nd May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.buzzfeed.com/peteraldhous/family-tree-dna-subpoena-golden-state-killer?utm_term=.mjAG214am#.dvgo3dRNM Buzz Feed: Cops Forced A Company To Share A Customer’s Identity For The Golden State Killer Investigation (1st May 2018)]<br /> **[http://theconversation.com/is-your-genome-really-your-own-the-public-and-forensic-value-of-dna-95786 The Conversation: Is your genome really your own? The public and forensic value of DNA (1st May 2018)]<br /> **[https://siliconangle.com/blog/2018/05/01/graphing-sensitive-boundary-personally-identifiable-information-publicly-inferable-insights/ SiliconANGLE: Graphing the sensitive boundary between personally identifiable information and publicly inferable insights (1st May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.sciencenews.org/article/golden-state-killer-suspect-dna-genetics-genealogy Science News: New genetic sleuthing tools helped track down the Golden State Killer suspect (29th April 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/27/health/dna-privacy-golden-state-killer-genealogy.html New York Times: The Golden State Killer Is Tracked Through a Thicket of DNA, and Experts Shudder (27th April 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.rte.ie/news/us/2018/0427/958588-golden-state-killer-us/ RTE: Genealogy websites led police to 'Golden State Killer'(27th April 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/framed-for-murder-by-his-own-dna/ PBS Frontline: Framed for Murder By His Own DNA (19th April 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.biometricupdate.com/201804/social-media-databases-behavioral-identifiers-said-future-of-law-enforcement-biometrics Biometric Update: Social media, databases, behavioral identifiers said future of law enforcement biometrics (5th April 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-dna-supreme-court-20180402-story.html Los Angeles Times: California Supreme Court lets stand controversial law allowing DNA collection upon arrest (2nd April 2018)]<br /> **[http://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/new-system-can-identity-people-from-their-dna-in-minutes-4965794/ Indian Express: New system can identity people from their DNA in minutes (3rd December 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/state/parents-of-slain-uva-students-advocate-for-bipartisan-effort-to/article_ef569702-d57a-11e7-9078-4b7514d07d84.html The Daily Progress: Parents of slain UVa students advocate for bipartisan effort to collect more criminal DNA (29th November 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article181745126.html The Sacramento Bee: Violent crime list, DNA collection would increase under California initiative (30th October 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.ajc.com/news/national/can-police-legally-obtain-your-dna-from-23andme-ancestry/8eZ24WN7VisoQiHAFbcmjP/ AJC: Can police legally obtain your DNA from 23andMe, Ancestry? (17th November 2017)]<br /> **[http://cumberlink.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/bill_tracker/bill-tracker-expanding-state-s-dna-database/article_73837d3e-3fd7-5525-a355-5095f05511b8..html The Sentinel: Bill Tracker: Expanding state's DNA database (16th November 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.correctionsone.com/products/police-technology/investigation/biometrics-identification/articles/456766187-Hidden-in-prison-Thousands-of-inmates-not-in-DNA-databases/ Corrections One: Hidden in prison: Thousands of inmates not in DNA databases (7th November 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/your-genealogy-research-could-land-your-dna-in-a-criminal-investigation/641099598 KIRO: Your genealogy research could land your DNA results in a criminal investigation (6th November 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.voiceofsandiego.org/topics/public-safety/teenager-sued-sdpd-documented-gang-member-soon/ Voice of San Diego: A Teenager Sued SDPD, and Was Documented as a Gang Member Soon After (31st October 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/19/nyregion/dna-phenotyping-new-york-police.html New York Times: Using DNA to Sketch What Victims Look Like; Some Call It Science Fiction (19th October 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/04/nyregion/dna-analysis-evidence-new-york-disputed-techniques.html?hp&amp;action=click&amp;pgtype=Homepage&amp;clickSource=story-heading&amp;module=second-column-region&amp;region=top-news&amp;WT.nav=top-news&amp;_r=0 New York Times: Traces of Crime: How New York’s DNA Techniques Became Tainted (4th September 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/nyc-expands-controversial-dna-testing-seized-guns-article-1.3349461 New York Daily News: NYC expands controversial DNA testing on seized guns to help charges stick (24th July 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.athensnews.com/news/local/advanced-dna-science-cracks-rape-case/article_23e87968-3599-11e7-8255-0ba7508bfe52.html Athens News: Advanced DNA science cracks rape case (10th May 2017)] <br /> **[http://www.oc-breeze.com/2017/05/03/100828_rapid-dna-leads-rapid-conviction-carjacker/ Orange County Beeze: Rapid DNA program leads to rapid conviction for carjacker (3rd May 2017)]<br /> **[http://wwmt.com/news/i-team/special-report-dna-delay WWMT: Special Report - DNA Delay (1st May 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/2017/04/25/sex-crimes-detective-relieved-duty/100878668/ Commercial Appeal: Sex crimes detective relieved of duty (25th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.govtech.com/public-safety/Louisiana-State-Police-Crime-Lab-Considers-Controversial-Familial-DNA-Tool.html GT: Louisiana State Police Crime Lab Considers Controversial Familial DNA Tool (18th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/courts/2017/04/17/more-women-join-lawsuit-over-rape-kits/100175080/ Commercial Appeal: More women join lawsuit over rape kits (17th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/news/crime_police/article_0dd1fd72-1b0c-11e7-829a-1be06412d0c8.html The New Orleans Advocate: State Police Crime Lab eyes familial DNA searching, a controversial crime-solving tool (16th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-dna-of-a-killer-who-murdered-idaho-teen-angie-dodge/ CBS News: The DNA of a Killer (15th April 2017)]<br /> **[https://insiderlouisville.com/metro/police-begin-reopening-rape-cases-as-kentucky-tests-old-dna-evidence/ Insider Louisville: Police begin reopening rape cases as Kentucky tests old DNA evidence (13th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.postregister.com/articles/chris-tapp-coverage-featured-news-daily-email/2017/04/13/look-efforts-catch-dodge-killer Post Register: A look at efforts to catch the Dodge killer (13th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/indiana-may-create-dna-record-on-every-person-arrested-for/article_6ca8971a-da48-53f5-a18c-ef3db909912b.html NWI Times: Indiana may create DNA record on every person arrested for felony (13th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.wibc.com/news/local-news/legislature-gives-green-light-dna-sampling-after-felony-arrests WIBC: Legislature Gives Green Light to DNA Sampling After Felony Arrests (13th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2017/04/13/dna-collection-bill-heads-governors-desk/100414548/ INDYSTAR: DNA collection bill heads to governor's desk (13th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/government/sexual-assault-kits-testing-would-be-mandated-by-nevada-legislature-bills/ Nevada Appeal: Sexual assault kits’ testing would be mandated by Nevada Legislature bills (12th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/state-forensic-panel-delays-vote-on-familial-dna-1.13446340 Newsday: State forensic panel delays vote on familial DNA (12th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.syracuse.com/crime/index.ssf/2017/04/new_state_policy_on_expanding_dna_search_not_adopted_more_study_underway.html Syracuse: New state policy on expanding DNA search continues development (12th April 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-york-panel-to-vote-on-family-dna-searches-in-criminal-cases-1491908402 The Wall Street Jounal: New York Panel to Vote on Family DNA Searches in Criminal Cases (11th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.theeagle.com/news/local/dna-based-sketch-to-be-released-in-college-station-killing/article_c5a75edd-cbbf-514e-acd0-a949438d975c.html The Eagle: DNA-based sketch to be released in 1981 College Station killing (11th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.wtxl.com/news/rape-kits-tested-more-to-go/article_f53c5a84-1e29-11e7-be37-e7327dcda136.html WTXL: 2,300 Rape Kits Tested, 6,300 More to Go (10th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/04/prweb14224244.htm Prweb: Impact Study of Mandatory Evidence Submission Law for Sexual Assault Kits Shows Law Hasn't Led to More Reporting (10th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://ideastations.org/radio/news/crime-commission-agrees-study-dna-expansion The Community Idea Stations: Crime Commission Agrees to Study DNA Expansion (10th April 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.muckrock.com/news/archives/2017/may/10/san-jose-backlogged-rape-kits/ MuckRock: San Jose’s rape kit backlog is over twice the official count (10th April 2017)|<br /> **[http://wric.com/2017/04/07/state-will-study-whether-to-expand-dna-database/ WRIC: State will study whether to expand DNA database (7th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.syracuse.com/crime/index.ssf/2017/04/what_the_ny_commission_on_forensic_science_is_considering_for_familial_searching.html Syracuse: What the NY Commission on Forensic Science is considering for familial searching of DNA (6th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.nbc29.com/story/35081850/state-crime-commission-to-study-enhancing-dna-collections NBC29: State Crime Commission to Study Enhancing DNA Collections (6th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://thestatehousefile.com/bill-calls-giving-dna-felony-arrest/30934/ The Statehouse File: Bill calls for giving up DNA with a felony arrest (6th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://fox59.com/2017/04/06/bill-calling-for-dna-swabs-to-be-taken-from-suspects-arrested-for-felonies-passes-house/ FOX 59: Bill calling for DNA swabs to be taken from suspects arrested for felonies passes House (6th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/sun-investigates/bs-md-rape-kit-testing-debate-20170403-story.html The Baltimore Sun: Lawmakers set to pass rape kit retention bill, but not mandatory testing (3rd April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2017/04/01/untested-detroit-rape-kits/99845762/ Detroit Free Press: What happened to Detroit's untested rape kits? (1st April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4366442/DNA-database-sex-worker-samples.html Mail Online: Preparing for the worst: DNA database is made up of collected samples from sex workers to identify their bodies in case they are murdered (31st March 2017)]<br /> **[http://gizmodo.com/dna-is-being-collected-to-protect-sex-workers-but-it-c-1793719386 Gizmodo: DNA Is Being Collected to Protect Sex Workers, But It Could Also Be Used Against Them (28th March 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2017/03/sex-workers-dna/520626/ The Atlantic: Collecting DNA From Sex Workers to One Day Identify Their Bodies (27th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/state-panel-of-dna-experts-approve-of-familal-searching-in-n-y-1.13321976 Newsday: State panel of DNA experts approve of ‘familial searching’ in NY (27th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.amny.com/opinion/don-t-allow-genetic-stop-and-frisk-1.13321716 Amnewyork: Don’t allow genetic stop-and-frisk (27th March 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/michigan/articles/2017-03-26/2nd-backlog-of-untested-detroit-rape-kits-found-in-storage U.S.News: 2nd Backlog of Untested Detroit Rape Kits Found in Storage (26th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/news/article_8fd7bdd6-1263-11e7-be2d-3bc688a63f2a.html The New Orleans Advocate: Relatives of Louisiana soldier missing from Korean War still hope for identification of his remains (26th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.tucsonnewsnow.com/story/34977458/the-first-criminal-case-from-testing-old-rape-kits-in-tucson Tucson News Now: The first criminal case from testing old rape kits in Tucson (23rd March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2017/03/22/how-long-should-state-keep-your-dna/99487884/ Indystar: How long should the state keep your DNA? (22nd March 2017)]<br /> **[http://levittownnow.com/2017/03/17/bucks-county-police-pioneering-90-minute-rapid-dna-system/ Levit Town Now: Bucks County Police Pioneering 90-Minute Rapid DNA Testing System (17th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.abc15.com/news/state/arizona-roughly-20-of-the-way-through-testing-rape-kit-backlog abc15: Arizona roughly 20% of the way through testing rape kit backlog (16th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.theintell.com/news/local/bensalem-police-first-local-department-in-u-s-to-use/article_07cf68d7-cb04-507f-9011-409931b18cb6.html The Intelligencer: Bensalem police first local department in U.S. to use rapid DNA testing (16th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.abc10.com/news/local/crime-victims-families-plead-for-action-on-dna-collection-bill/422330502 abc10: Crime victims' families plead for action on DNA collection bill (14th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.kcra.com/article/californias-dna-database-gets-fewer-hits-due-to-prop-47/9133391 KCRA: California's DNA database gets fewer hits due to Prop. 47 (14th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.providencejournal.com/news/20170314/acquitted-on-rape-charge-man-says-im-trying-to-get-everything-back-together Providence Journal: Acquitted on rape charge, man says: ‘I’m trying to get everything back together’ (14th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://qctimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/state-report-davenport-has-untested-rape-kits-in-evidence/article_2c40f87c-c703-543b-a05c-9d09e2b37915.html Quad City Times: State report: Davenport has 463 untested rape kits in evidence (13th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.satprnews.com/2017/03/13/publicly-funded-forensic-crime-laboratories-resources-and-services-2014-13/ SATPRNEWS: Publicly Funded Forensic Crime Laboratories: Resources and Services, 2014 (13th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.familysecuritymatters.org/publications/detail/new-dna-technology-aids-in-fighting-crime-and-thwarting-terrorism Family Security Matters: New DNA technology aids in fighting crime and thwarting terrorism (12th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa/iowa-analyzing-untested-rape-kits/article_97fc42a4-f320-5c2b-9952-12f0bf63034b.html Sioux City Journal: Iowa analyzing 4,200 untested rape kits (8th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2017/03/07/untested-sexual-assault-evidence-kits-in-iowa/98852660/ The Des Moines Register: What Iowa's 4,265 untested rape kits mean for victims (8th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.wbur.org/news/2017/03/07/twin-dna-crime-tech WBUR: Standard DNA Testing Can’t Differentiate Between Identical Twins. A New Test Challenges That (7th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/government/iowa-making-plans-for-4200-untested-sexual-assault-kits-20170307 The Gazette: Iowa making plans for 4,200 untested rape kits (7th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.networkworld.com/article/3177244/security/should-police-departments-be-able-to-have-their-own-dna-databases.html Network World: Should police departments be able to have their own DNA databases? (6th March 2017)]<br /> **[https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2017/03/06/dozens-of-police-departments-maintain-private-dna-databases/ Naked Security: ‘Dozens’ of police departments maintain private DNA databases (6th March 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.genomeweb.com/scan/databases-their-own Genomeweb: Databases of Their Own (6th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-police-dna-databases-20170304-story.html Chicago Tribune: As police agencies build DNA databases, debate stirs over regulations (4th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-4281590/US-police-agencies-DNA-databases-stir-debate.html Daily Mail: US police agencies with their own DNA databases stir debate (4th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://sdvoice.info/san-diego-police-target-african-american-children-for-unlawful-dna-collection/ Voice and Viewpoint: San Diego Police Target African American Children for Unlawful DNA Collection (28th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/bill-in-olympia-dies-convicted-criminals-dna-still-untested-in-seattle/498416229 Kiro7: Bill in Olympia dies; convicted criminals' DNA still untested in Seattle (28th Feburary 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.gazettextra.com/20170224/man_accused_in_cold_sex_assault_case_appears_in_court GazetteXtra: Man accused in cold sex assault case appears in court (24th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2017-02-24/whos-testing-apds-backlog-of-evidence/ The Austin Chronicle: Who’s Testing APD’s Backlog of Evidence? (24th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.king5.com/news/politics/bill-would-expand-how-police-can-collect-dna/412904155 K5: Bill would expand how police can collect DNA (23rd February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.masslive.com/news/worcester/index.ssf/2017/02/amid_dna_testing_in_cases_like.html MassLive: Amid DNA testing in cases like Vanessa Marcotte's murder, Massachusetts senator Bruce Tarr pushes for expanded database (23rd March 2017)]<br /> **[http://wislawjournal.com/2017/02/23/divided-wisconsin-supreme-court-upholds-dna-fee/ Wisconsin Law Journal: Divided state Supreme Court upholds DNA fee (UPDATE) (23rd February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/more-rape-kits-being-tested-in-utah-according-to-byu/article_2d9c4aa7-c83b-5fe3-b2c9-1eece988edc8.html Daily Herald: More rape kits being tested in Utah, according to BYU research (23rd February 2017)]<br /> **[http://cbs4indy.com/2017/02/21/house-approves-bill-calling-for-dna-swabs-to-be-taken-from-those-arrested-for-felonies/ CBS4indy: House approves bill calling for DNA swabs to be taken from those arrested for felonies (21st February 2017)]<br /> **[http://wibqam.com/news/articles/2017/feb/21/indiana-lawmakers-support-dna-testing-plans/ WBIQ: Indiana Lawmakers Support DNA Testing Plans (21st February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/courts/sd-me-dna-lawsuit-20170217-story.html The San Diego Union Tribune: ACLU sues San Diego police over how it collects DNA from juveniles (20th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/4220847-thousands-sexual-assault-evidence-kits-across-minnesota-sit-untested Duluth News Tribune: Thousands of sexual assault evidence kits across Minnesota sit untested (18th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.13newsnow.com/news/local/13news-now-investigates/virginia-beach-kits-get-hits-in-codis-dna-database/409402059 13 News Now: Va. Beach rape kits get hits in CODIS DNA database (17th February 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/10/nyregion/dna-familial-searching-police-new-york.html?_r=0 The New York Times: Conflicting Views on a Wider Police Use of DNA (10th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://myfox8.com/2017/02/06/murdered-queens-joggers-family-pushes-for-enhanced-dna-testing-tmwsp/ Fox8: Murdered jogger’s family pushing for enhanced DNA testing (6th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.thestarpress.com/story/opinion/contributors/2017/02/04/dna-database-offers-best-tool-solve-crimes/97424474/ The Star Press: DNA database offers best tool to solve crimes (4th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.roanoke.com/townnews/crime/raised-toward-state-dna-database-expansion-study/article_50314376-20c1-5d6b-8f51-caf71e3f533d.html The Roanoke Times: $33,000 raised toward state DNA database expansion study (2nd February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.richmond.com/news/local/crime/article_7dcde8f7-b388-5e4d-bd4d-9fbd1065428b.html Richmond Times-Dispatch: $33,000 raised toward cost of state DNA database expansion study (31st January 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/27/nyregion/familial-dna-searching-karina-vetrano.html?hp&amp;action=click&amp;pgtype=Homepage&amp;clickSource=story-heading&amp;module=first-column-region&amp;region=top-news&amp;WT.nav=top-news&amp;_r=0&amp;mtrref=www.nytimes.com New York Times: Family DNA Searches Seen as Crime-Solving Tool, and Intrusion on Rights (27th January 2017)]<br /> **[http://wric.com/2017/01/27/parents-of-hannah-graham-urge-lawmakers-to-expand-dna-database/ WRIC: Parents of Hannah Graham urge lawmakers to expand DNA database (27th January 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.bctv.org/special_reports/government/auditor-general-says-huge-strides-being-made-in-testing-pa/article_5e78e426-c7b4-11e6-9215-0fa6ee0ff889.html BCTV: Auditor General Says Huge Strides Being Made in Testing PA’s Backlog of Untested Rape Kits(22nd December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.qchron.com/editions/queenswide/pushing-for-familial-dna-testing-in-ny/article_671a7a09-d792-5605-8046-44bda2c84ece.html Queens Chronicle: Pushing for familial DNA testing in NY (22nd December 2016)]<br /> **[http://triblive.com/local/allegheny/11677264-74/kits-depasquale-lab Trib Live: Allegheny County making 'swift progress' on rape kit backlog (21st December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wearecentralpa.com/news/states-crime-labs-making-progress-testing-backlogged-rape-kits/624503556 WTAJTV: State's crime labs making progress testing backlogged rape (21st December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sltrib.com/news/4710391-155/utah-lawmaker-pledges-bill-to-mandate The Salt Lake Tribune: Utah lawmaker pledges bill to mandate rape-kit testing (13th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/bronx-woman-dna-stays-database-pending-gun-conviction-article-1.2903668 Daily News: Bronx woman accused of having two loaded guns wins right to keep DNA out of city database — unless she's convicted (8th December 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20161208/howard-beach/richard-brown-karina-vetrano-james-oneill DNAInfo: Queens DA Seeks Broader DNA Testing To Help Identify Suspects in Cold Cases (8th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/da-asks-state-to-ok-new-dna-analysis-for-karina-vetrano-case-1.12721869 Newsday: DA asks state to OK new DNA analysis for Karina Vetrano case (8th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.portlandmercury.com/feature/2016/12/07/18732402/justice-delayed The Portland Mercury: Justice Delayed (7th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://nypost.com/2016/12/07/a-mislabeled-dna-sample-led-to-my-rape-arrest/ New York Post: A mislabeled DNA sample led to my rape arrest (7th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.newsnet5.com/news/local-news/what-is-familial-dna-and-how-did-it-help-officers-catch-the-alleged-cleveland-elyria-abductor News 5: What is familial DNA and how did it help officers catch the alleged Cleveland, Elyria abductor?(5th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2016/12/arrest_of_cleveland_serial_abd.html Cleveland.com: Familial-DNA testing used for first time in Ohio in suspected serial-abductor case: Q&amp;A (5th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.ideastream.org/news/new-dna-software-helps-identify-suspect-in-child-abduction-case Idea Stream: New DNA Software Helps Identify Suspect in Child Abduction Case (5th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://cnycentral.com/news/local/new-law-will-require-onondaga-county-to-test-8-rape-evidence-kits-from-closed-cases CNYCentral: County to test 8 rape evidence kits from closed cases (2nd December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nhregister.com/general-news/20161105/branford-police-build-voluntary-dna-database-but-aclu-says-its-bad-public-policy New Haven Register: Branford police build voluntary DNA database; but ACLU says it’s bad public policy (5th November 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.allgov.com/news/controversies/reliability-questions-raised-over-algorithm-analysis-of-murky-dna-evidence-in-criminal-cases-161105?news=859721 AllGov.com: Reliability Questions Raised Over Algorithm Analysis of Murky DNA Evidence in Criminal Cases (5th November 2016)]<br /> **[http://fair.org/home/its-about-embracing-a-different-way-of-life/ FAIR: ‘It’s About Embracing a Different Way of Life’ (4th November 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2016/11/04/should-police-take-dna-sample-when-making-arrests/93125252/ IndyStar: Should police take a DNA sample when making arrests?(4th November 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.correctionsone.com/arrests-and-sentencing/articles/235123187-Controversial-DNA-search-that-helped-nab-Grim-Sleeper-is-winning-over-skeptics/ Corrections One: Controversial DNA search that helped nab 'Grim Sleeper' is winning over skeptics (25th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.13newsnow.com/news/local/13news-now-investigates/testthekits-codis-hit-on-newly-tested-rape-kits-from-va-beach/338370938 13 News Now: #TestTheKits: CODIS hit on newly tested rape kits from Va. Beach (19th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://wtvr.com/2016/10/19/rape-kit-dna-testing/ WTVR: How 110 untested rape kits could expose Chesterfield sexual predators (19th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.ktbs.com/story/33371586/dna-advancements-creating-more-leads-for-crime-fighters KTBS: DNA Advancements Creating More Leads for Crime Fighters (12th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-3831437/New-U-S-rape-survivors-law-encourage-press-charges-experts-say.html Daily Mail: New U.S. rape survivors law may encourage more to press charges, experts say (10th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/governor-tours-crime-lab-but-hasnt-reviewed-untested-dna-problem/455875816 Kiro7: Governor tours crime lab, but hasn't reviewed untested DNA problem (10th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.governing.com/topics/finance/tt-forensic-autopsies-texas-border.html Governing: Hundreds of Dead Migrants Remain Unidentified Near Texas Border (6th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/investigations/2016/10/05/baldwin-calls-more-urgency-rape-kits/91609462/ The Post-Crescent: Schimel: State will begin testing rape kits (5th October 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.texastribune.org/2016/10/05/lack-money-bureaucratic-hurdles-slowing-migrant-id/ The Texas Tribune: Lack of Money Hinders Effort to ID Remains of Migrants Near the Border (5th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://smnewsnet.com/archives/409303/marylands-dna-database-records-5000th-hit/ Southern Maryland News Net: Maryland’s DNA Database Records 5,000th Hit (1st October 2016)]<br /> **[http://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/maryland-dna-database-achieves-5000th-hit Fox45: Maryland DNA database achieves 5,000th ‘hit’ (30th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.vice.com/read/rape-survivors-are-suing-to-have-their-rape-kits-processed VICE: Rape Survivors Are Suing to Have Their Rape Kits Processed (28th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://wamc.org/post/dna-used-produce-suspects-image-unsolved-murder WAMC: DNA Used To Produce Suspect's Image In Unsolved Murder (28th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.phillymag.com/news/2016/09/21/dna-exoneration-lawsuit-anthony-wright/ Philadelphia: After DNA Exoneration, Anthony Wright Sues City and Police (21st September 2016)]<br /> **[http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2016/09/19/woman-say-area-program-saved-her-from-life-of-prostitution/ CBS DFW: Woman Says Area Program Saved Her From Life Of Prostitution (19th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_5bed6c36-7ae3-11e6-8616-e39b2c52e2bc.html Kentucky New Era: Untested rape kits spur new law in Kentucky (18th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.heraldonline.com/news/local/article102659752.html The Herald: New software will help York County crime lab untangle complex DNA mixtures (18th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://fox40.com/2016/09/17/officials-california-criminal-dna-database-dwindling-because-of-prop-47/ Fox40: Officials: California Criminal DNA Database Dwindling Because of Prop 47 (17th September 2016)]<br /> **[https://midweekwire.com/2016/09/16/safety-director-harran-defends-dna-database/ The Wire: Safety Director Harran defends DNA database (16th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wnyc.org/story/unregulated-databases-local-dna/ WNYC: The Unregulated Databases of Local DNA (15th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://qz.com/780895/local-us-police-departments-are-creating-their-own-dna-databases-of-unsuspecting-and-innocent-citizens/ Quartz: Local US police departments are creating their own DNA databases of unsuspecting (and innocent) citizens (15th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wnyc.org/story/the-takeaway-2016-09-15/ WNYC: Policing DNA, Digital Government, &quot;Super Gang&quot; Trial (15th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.allgov.com/news/top-stories/nations-police-increasingly-collect-dna-samples-from-people-not-criminally-charged-or-even-suspects-160914?news=859479 AllGov: Nation’s Police Increasingly Collect DNA Samples from People Not Criminally Charged or Even Suspects (14th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.huntingtonnews.net/141920 Huntington News: DNA Dragnet: In Some Cities, Police Go From Stop-and-Frisk to Stop-and-Spit (14th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.businessinsider.de/police-are-routinely-building-up-private-dna-databases-2016-9?r=UK&amp;IR=T Business Insider: Police are routinely building up private DNA databases (13th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.salon.com/2016/09/13/dna-dragnet-in-some-cities-police-go-from-stop-and-frisk-to-stop-and-spit_partner/ Salon: DNA dragnet: In some cities, police go from stop-and-frisk to stop-and-spit (13th September 2016)]<br /> **[https://midweekwire.com/2016/09/13/bensalems-dna-program-gets-national-spotlight/ Midweek Wire: Bensalem’s DNA program gets national spotlight (13th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.thegleaner.com/story/news/2016/09/13/untested-rape-kits-spur-new-law-kentucky-indiana-may-next/89712710/ The Gleaner: Untested rape kits spur new law in Kentucky; Indiana may be next (13th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/state-whalen-dna-testing-could-result-in-federal-sanctions/article_968c32f2-aa73-5ca8-aa71-117b172ae8c7.html Pantagraph: State: Whalen DNA testing could result in federal sanctions (10th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://patch.com/new-york/whiteplains/westchester-forensic-sciences-division-receives-national-grant Patch: Westchester Forensic Sciences Division Receives National Grant (9th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.claremoreprogress.com/news/no-funding-in-place-for-dna-collection-law/article_3352afac-7610-11e6-96a8-eb1edf61f76f.html The Daily Progress: No funding in place for DNA collection law (9th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-lehighvalley/pennsylvania-auditor-general-calls-for-action-on-untested-rape-kits/41567892 WFMZ 69News: Pennsylvania auditor general calls for action on untested rape kits (7th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.arklatexhomepage.com/news/local-news/special-report-the-wrong-man ArkLaTex: Special Report: The Wrong Man (1st September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.ebony.com/news-views/detroit-rape-kit-490-challenge#axzz4KEefwPdg Ebony: Raped, Then Forgotten Until a Community Intervened (28th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.startribune.com/old-rape-kits-no-statewide-rush-to-test/391208701/ StarTribune: Citing victims' wishes, cost, agencies aren't rushing to test old rape kits (28th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://science.kjzz.org/content/356440/arizonas-border-beacon-system-turns-15-tucson-group-works-id-remains-migrants Arizona Science &amp; Innovation Desk: As Arizona's Border Beacon System Turns 15, Tucson Group Works To ID Remains Of Migrants (26th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://kawc.org/post/human-rights-org-creates-dna-database-dead-migrants-border-patrol-rescue-beacons-mark-15th-year KAWC: Human Rights Org Creates DNA Database for Dead Migrants; Border Patrol Rescue Beacons Mark 15th Year (26th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.11alive.com/news/local/10-of-recently-tested-rape-kits-reveal-matches/308141148 11alive: 10% of recently tested rape kits reveal matches (25th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.pharmiweb.com/pressreleases/pressrel.asp?ROW_ID=179970#.V9lTXWUw2YF Pharmiweb: Rapid DNA System by IntegenX a Key Factor in the Arrest of a Murder Suspect in South Carolina Case (25th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wsj.com/articles/fbis-new-dna-process-produces-more-matches-1472117404 The Wall Street Journal: FBI’s New DNA Process Produces More Matches in Suspect Database (25th August 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.meritalk.com/the-situation-report-pentagon-evolves-identity-management/ MeriTalk: The Situation Report: Pentagon Evolves Identity Management (24th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.click2houston.com/news/dna-evidence-from-burglaries-goes-untested-in-harris-county Click2Houston: DNA evidence from burglaries goes untested in Harris County (23th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wsaz.com/content/news/Hundreds-of-backlogged-rape-kits-tested-positive-matches-found-391094282.html WSAZ: Hundreds of backlogged rape kits tested; positive matches found (23th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/194849626-story Fox5: GBI: number of 'warehoused' rape kits nears 3500 (22th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.charlestonscene.com/20160820/160829993/sex-crime-evidence-ignored-several-hundred-charleston-area-kits-remain-untested The Post and Courier: Sex-crime evidence ignored? Several hundred Charleston-area kits remain untested (20th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.denverpost.com/2016/08/18/hickenlooper-responds-advocacy-groups-rape-kit-testing/ The Denver Post: Hickenlooper responds to national advocacy group’s request on rape kit testing, tracking (18th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/lawmakers-pledge-to-fix-criminal-dna-problem-after-kiro-7-investigation/424440014 KIRO 7: Lawmakers pledge to fix criminal DNA problem after KIRO 7 investigation (16th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/dna-of-sexually-motivated-criminals-not-being-entered-into-database/419053215 KIRO 7: DNA of sexually motivated criminals not being entered into database (16th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.realclearmarkets.com/articles/2016/08/16/dna_databases_deter_crime_without_filling_prisons_102308.html Real Clear Markets: DNA Databases Deter Crime, Without Filling Prisons (16th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.afcea.org/content/?q=Blog-ohio-crime-lab-using-battelle-dna-technology-solve-cold-cases AFCEA: Blog: Ohio Crime Lab Using Battelle DNA Technology to Solve Cold Cases (8th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://tucson.com/news/local/border/new-efforts-identify-border-crosser-remains-help-those-in-trouble/article_74dcabde-1c37-5c8d-9b75-ef7659345b79.html Tucson: New efforts identify border-crosser remains, help those in trouble (7th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/184419659-story Fox5: GBI confirms ten CODIS matches in warehoused rape kits (2nd August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.afcea.org/content/?q=Article-new-tools-find-dna-needles-genetic-haystack AFCEA: New Tools Find DNA Needles in Genetic Haystack (1st August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.myajc.com/news/news/local/childrens-rape-kits-languished-at-hospitals-for-ye/nr6wN/ myAJC: Children’s rape kits kept at Atlanta hospitals for years, never tested (29th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.mydaytondailynews.com/news/news/opinion/rape-kit-testing-nets-suspects-gets-results/nr3MB/ Dayton Daily News: Mike DeWine: Rape-kit testing nets suspects, gets results (21th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.logandaily.com/comment/columns/sak-testing-initiative-delivers-th-indicted-defendant/article_1f2cde4d-f26d-5bae-8646-b56f9d1e6e07.html The Logan Daily News: SAK testing initiative delivers 500th indicted defendant (19th July 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.cpr.org/news/newsbeat/authorities-closer-closing-hundreds-colorado-rape-cases Colorado Public Radio: Authorities Closer To Closing Hundreds Of Colorado Rape Cases (15th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.chieftain.com/news/crime/4945324-119/rape-kits-colorado-kit The Pueblo Chieftain: Colorado officials say they have eliminated rape kit backlog (15th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/investigations/dna-match-found-in-20-of-backlogged-rape-kits The Denver Channel: DNA match found in 20% of backlogged rape kits (15th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-36783515 BBC: Privacy row over FBI iris scan 'trial' (13th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2016/07/the-cost-of-monetary-sanctions-for-prisoners/489026/ The Atlantic: The Fines and Fees That Keep Former Prisoners Poor (5th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://wshu.org/post/court-upholds-use-force-obtain-inmates-dna-samples WSHU: Court Upholds Use Of Force To Obtain Inmates' DNA Samples (27th June 2016)]<br /> **[https://riponadvance.com/stories/hatch-bill-enable-local-police-access-fbi-dna-database-clears-senate/ The Ripon Advance: Hatch bill to enable local police access to FBI DNA database clears Senate (21st June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20160619/NEWS01/160619129 Herald Net: Rape kit tests yield suspects but not necessarily convictions (19th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/national-institute-of-justice-releases-special-report-on-testing-evidence-in-sexual-assaults-300285115.html PR Newswire: National Institute of Justice Releases Special Report on Testing Evidence in Sexual Assaults (15th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160614006438/en/SmallPond-Selected-Bermuda’s-National-DNA-Database Business Wire: SmallPond Selected for Bermuda’s National DNA Database (14th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://coosavalleynews.com/2016/06/gbi-crime-lab-milestones-25-years-using-dna-and-codis-reaches-over-5000-confirmed-hits/ Coosa Valley News: GBI Crime Lab Milestones: 25 Years using DNA and CODIS Reaches over 5,000 Confirmed Hits (12th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://mynews4.com/news/local/update-addressing-backlog-of-unprocessed-sexual-assault-kits News4: 'Rape kits' no longer collecting dust (8th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.dailynews.com/opinion/20160603/the-evidence-says-dna-collection-threatens-privacy-rights-adam-b-summers Los Angeles Daily News: The evidence says DNA collection threatens privacy rights: Adam B. Summers (6th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sfexaminer.com/sfpd-shouldnt-oversee-crime-lab-report-recommends/ San Francisco Examiner: SFPD shouldn’t oversee crime lab, report recommends (June 1st 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.oc-breeze.com/2016/05/28/86488_ocda-honors-late-pioneer-dna-evidence-expert-ada-camille-hill/ Orange County Breeze: OCDA honors late pioneer, DNA evidence expert ADA Camille Hill (28th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://news3lv.com/news/local/first-results-of-backlogged-sex-assault-kits-should-arrive-next-month News3LV: First results of backlogged sex assault kits should arrive next month (27th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.laboratorynetwork.com/doc/nms-labs-and-smallpond-announce-commitment-to-join-forces-in-delivering-0001 Laboratory Network: NMS Labs And SmallPond Announce Commitment To Join Forces In Delivering Total Property Crimes Testing And Local DNA Databasing Solution For Law Enforcement (24th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2016/06/a-reasonable-doubt/480747/ The Atlantic: The False Promise of DNA Testing (May 17th 2016)]<br /> **[http://surfky.com/index.php/hopkins/hopkins-county-news/182-video/video-all-counties/108804-advocating-for-victims-rights-legislation Surfky: Advocating for Victims Rights Legislation (16th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wlky.com/news/ksp-to-receive-45-million-to-deal-with-rape-kit-backlog/39460636 WLKY: KSP to receive $4.5 million to deal with rape kit backlog (9th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://news.softpedia.com/news/fbi-seeks-to-keep-its-biometrics-database-above-the-law-503805.shtml Softpedia: FBI Seeks to Keep Its Biometrics Database Above the Law (7th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://journalistsresource.org/studies/government/criminal-justice/rape-kit-testing-backlog-victim-relationship Journalsit's Resource: Should rape kit testing be prioritized by victim-offender relationship? 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Scott signs law to test all rape kits (21st April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.twcnews.com/tx/austin/news/2016/04/21/apd-gets-help-clearing-dna-testing-backlog.html TWC News: APD Gets Help Clearing DNA Testing Backlog (21st April 2016)]<br /> **[http://kfor.com/2016/04/20/some-oklahomans-arrested-might-have-to-submit-dna/ KFOR: Some Oklahomans arrested might have to submit DNA (20th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20160420/NEWS/160419463 The Daily Ardmoreite: Senate approves measure requiring DNA samples upon felony arrests (20th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://kxan.com/2016/04/16/families-hope-dna-can-help-find-missing-military-members/ KXAN: Families hope DNA can help find missing military members (16th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.citynews.ca/2016/04/14/florida-police-turn-to-dna-phenotyping-to-solve-toronto-couples-murder/ City News: Florida police turn to DNA phenotyping to solve Toronto couple's murder (14th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/id=1202754739116/Delayed-DNA-Match-Did-Not-Deny-Man-Speedy-Trial-Court-Rules?slreturn=20160402105459 New York Law Journal: Delayed DNA Match Did Not Deny Man Speedy Trial, Court Rules (13th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nanalyze.com/2016/04/codis-the-worlds-largest-dna-database/ Nanalyze: CODIS – The World’s Largest DNA Database (13th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/state-objections-put-whalen-dna-testing-on-hold/article_ae5a6f54-3b85-5387-b6f8-70511a7fbd98.html Pantgraph: State objections put Whalen DNA testing on hold (8th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.koreatimesus.com/mixed-race-adoptees-seek-to-reunite-families-through-dna-bank/ The Korea Times: Mixed-race adoptees seek to reunite families through DNA bank (7th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/to-catch-a-rapist/Content?oid=3759726 Boise Weekly: To Catch a Rapist - Law attempts to address Idaho's 'rape myth' (6th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.inquisitr.com/2968139/rape-kits-thousands-untested-justice-delayed/ Inquisitr: Rape Kits: Thousands untested, justice delayed (April 6th 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/crime/la-me-sd-innocence-20160404-story.html Los Angeles Times: San Diego County district attorney launches team to review possible wrongful convictions (5th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/new-testing-further-supports-case-taken-on-by-innocence-project/article_90a7660a-fa02-11e5-aaf5-ef9feb44ad07.html The Daily Progress: New testing further supports case taken on by Innocence Project (3rd April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/editorials/article69940212.html The News Tribute: Expand DNA tests so justice, hope can thrive (3rd April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2016/04/three_oregon_counties_to_send.html The Oregonian: Three Oregon counties to ship untested sexual assault kits to private Utah lab (1st April 2016)]<br /> **[http://scvnews.com/2016/03/31/around-the-district-with-sen-sharon-runner/ SCV News: Around the District with Sen. Sharon Runner (31th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nhregister.com/opinion/20160329/forum-connecticut-needs-to-repair-flawed-law-allowing-dna-samples-from-arrestees New Haven Register: Forum: Connecticut needs to repair flawed law allowing DNA samples from arrestees (29th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.dailycal.org/2016/03/28/berkeley-police-department-responds-backlog-rape-kit-processing/ The Daily Californian: Berkeley Police Department responds to backlog in rape kit processing (28th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.rebootillinois.com/2016/03/28/editors-picks/kevin-hoffmanrebootillinois-com/budget-impasse-compounding-illinois-state-polices-backlog-of-dna-tests/55131/ Reboot Illinois: Illinois State Police Crime Lab Face Massive Backlog of DNA Tests (28th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/illinois-state-police-dna-tests-rape-murder-backlog/ Chicago Suntimes: Illinois State Police swamped with DNA tests on rapes, murders (27th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2016/03/27/ancestory-firms-dna-database-use-suspect/82329306/ The Clarion-Ledger: Ancestory firms’ DNA database use suspect (27th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.idahopress.com/members/rape-kit-testing-bill-signed-into-law/article_d22e8314-b6e6-5702-9535-8006c645de1f.html Idaho Press-Tribune: Rape kit testing bill signed into law (23rd March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wlky.com/news/push-for-justice-for-rape-victims-continues-with-new-bill/38657402 WLKY: Push for justice for rape victims continues with new bill (23rd March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/Berkeley-mayor-asks-for-info-on-police-rape-kit-6974942.php SFGate: Berkeley mayor asks for details on police delay in rape kit (23rd March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/courier/news/state-briefs-police-rape-kit-analysis-has-yielded-few-matches/article_a3fbf015-d5ac-5028-ad6a-dd1fb2215b9b.html The Courier: State briefs: Police: Rape kit analysis has yielded 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12th 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.buzzfeed.com/stephaniemlee/dna-software-code Buzzfeed News: People Are Going To Prison Thanks To DNA Software — But How It Works Is Secret (12th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kvue.com/news/local/rape-kit-reform-floods-state-legislatures/78444874 KVUE: Rape-kit reform floods state legislatures (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/local/2016/03/11/reality-montana-state-crime-lab/81630194/ Great Falls Tribune: The reality of the Montana State Crime Lab (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article65246947.html Herald Leader: Senate panel approves bills to expand DNA collection, set deadline for testing rape kits (10th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wlky.com/news/bill-requiring-dna-sampling-for-every-felony-arrest-moves-forward/38446482 WLKY: Bill requiring DNA sampling for every felony arrest moves forward (10th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/mar/10/bills-would-speed-up-rape-kit-tests-add-to-dna-dat/ The Washington Times: Bills would speed up rape kit tests, add to DNA database (10th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sfgate.com/opinion/editorials/article/Delaying-rape-kit-testing-denies-justice-for-6872854.php SFGate: Delaying rape-kit testing denies justice for victims (7th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2016/03/when-dna-snares-innocent Science: Forensics gone wrong: When DNA snares the innocent (7th March, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/bill-to-prevent-future-rape-kit-backlogs-clears-florida-legislature/2267668 Tampa Bay Times: Bill to prevent future rape kit backlogs clears Florida Legislature (2nd March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/mixed-race-korean-adoptees-use-dna-search-roots-n525586 NBC News: Mixed-Race Korean Adoptees Use DNA to Search For Roots (2nd March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.abqjournal.com/731819/news/debate-rages-over-highsensitivity-dna-analysis.html Albuquerque Journal: Debate rages over ‘high-sensitivity’ DNA analysis (29th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.allgov.com/usa/ca/news/top-stories/california-lawmakers-push-6-bills-to-improve-rape-laws-and-testing-of-backlogged-rape-kits-160229?news=858390 AllGov: California Lawmakers Push 6 Bills to Improve Rape Laws and Testing of Backlogged Rape Kits (29th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/Lawmakers-focus-on-untested-rape-kits-6859587.php San Francisco Chronicle: Lawmakers focus on untested rape kits (28th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.cdapress.com/news/local_news/article_11bd4228-dd25-11e5-bcf3-bf8172625ad2.html CDA Press: Bill would address sexual assault kits (27th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/27/science/dna-under-the-scope-and-a-forensic-tool-under-a-cloud.html?_r=0 New York Times: DNA Under the Scope, and a Forensic Tool Under a Cloud (26th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://vtdigger.org/2016/02/26/senate-approves-bill-to-expand-dna-database/ VT Digger: Senate Approves Bill to Expand DNA Database (26th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.fortmorgantimes.com/fort-morgan-editorials/ci_29563969/colorado-should-expand-reach-dna-testing Fort Morgan Times: Colorado should expand the reach of DNA testing (26th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.idahopress.com/members/untested-rape-kit-tracking-bill-moves-forward/article_c399caa8-4ef0-56b7-bb01-2c8d8e1f509e.html Idaho Press-Tribune: Untested rape kit tracking bill moves forward (25th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/feb/25/dna-data-hacking-top-concern-of-obamas-precision-m/?page=all The Washington Times: Obama’s DNA database raises fears of medical identity theft, breaches of privacy (25th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://viconsortium.com/featured/bill-mandating-dna-testing-for-charges-of-felony-sexual-offense-or-violent-crime-wins-committee-approval/ The Virgin Island Consortium: Bill mandating DNA testing for charges of felony, sexual offense or violent crime wins committee approval (25th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://america.aljazeera.com/articles/2016/2/24/the-rapid-dna-revolution.html Aljazeera America: The rapid DNA revolution (24th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.herald-dispatch.com/opinion/editorial-agencies-need-timelines-standards-on-testing-rape-kits/article_3be825bd-be37-5a8d-8c83-da062d395451.html Herald-Dispatch: Editorial: Agencies need timelines, standards on testing rape kits (24th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.rhinotimes.com/Content/Social/Social/Article/Project-Kudzu-Crime-Fighting-Coalition-All-Over-Criminals/-2/-2/1055 Rhino Times: Project Kudzu Crime Fighting Coalition All Over Criminals (24th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.rexburgstandardjournal.com/news/idaho/idaho-committee-unanimously-backs-rape-kit-legislation/article_b6666526-db12-11e5-8cf7-8b799e408ff5.html Rexburg Standard Journal: Idaho committee unanimously backs rape kit legislation (24th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.allgov.com/news/unusual-news/10000-backlogged-rape-kits-finally-tested-lead-to-hundreds-of-indictments-in-ohio-160222?news=858347 All Gov:10,000 Backlogged Rape Kits Finally Tested Lead to Hundreds of Indictments in Ohio (22th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.krgv.com/story/31248635/authorities-reveal-process-for-bodies-found-in-brooks-co KRGV: Authorities Reveal DNA Identification Process for Bodies Found in Brooks Co. (18th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://legacynewspaper.com/news/2016/feb/17/va-begins-testing-long-ignored-sex-assault-evidenc/ Legacy: Va. begins testing long-ignored sex assault evidence kits (17th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-grim-sleeper-serial-killer-trial-20160216-story.html Los Angeles Times: Grim Sleeper serial killer trial begins, years after slayings terrorized South L.A. (16th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.idahopress.com/members/legislator-proposes-change-in-rape-kit-testing-policy/article_1a194e7e-b231-53bb-b428-4dfae32c85da.html Idaho Press Tribune: Legislator proposes change in rape kit testing policy (15th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.currentargus.com/story/news/local/new-mexico/2016/02/15/katies-law--ten-years-later/80422634/ Current-Argus: Katie’s Law- Ten Years Later (15th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.thelegalintelligencer.com/id=1202749652635/ACLU-Drops-Opposition-to-DNA-Database-Bill?slreturn=20160122042506 The Intelligencer: ACLU Drops Opposition to DNA Database Bill (13th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/news/14632844-70/it-smells-of-big-brother-some-question-legality-effectiveness-of-louisianas-expansive-dna-database The New Orleans Advocate: ‘It smells of Big Brother’: Some question legality, effectiveness of Louisiana’s expansive DNA database (13th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.news9.com/story/31183183/family-upset-over-dna-match-delay-in-2000-case News9: Family Upset Over DNA Match Delay In 2000 Case (10th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.tbo.com/list/news-opinion-editorials/editorial-a-reasonable-path-to-reducing-floridas-backlog-of-rape-kits-20160208/ TBO: Editorial: A reasonable path to reducing Florida’s backlog of rape kits (8th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://wtvr.com/2016/02/04/virginias-backlogged-rape-kits-will-be-tested-added-to-national-database/ Wtvr: Virginia’s backlogged rape kits will be tested, added to national database (4th February)]<br /> **[http://www.newsleader.com/story/news/local/2016/02/04/herring-announces-tests-2000-sexual-assault-kits/79815684/ News Leader: Herring announces tests of 2,000 sexual assault kits (4th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.alexandrianews.org/testing-to-begin-on-backlog-of-sexual-assault-evidence-kits/ Alexandria News: Testing To Begin On Backlog Of Sexual Assault Evidence Kits (4th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.arklatexhomepage.com/news/local-news/arkansas-state-crime-lab-submits-untested-rape-kits-data Arklatex: Arkansas State Crime Lab submits untested rape kits data (2nd February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2016/01/45_untested_rape_kits_in_sagin.html Mlive: 45 untested rape kits in Saginaw, Midland uncovered by AG probe (28th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.dailybusinessreview.com/law-news/id=1202747972061/Senators-Support-SteppedUp-Efforts-to-Test-Rape-Kits?mcode=1202617860989&amp;curindex=170&amp;slreturn=20160129092618 Daily Business Review: Senators Support Stepped-Up Efforts to Test Rape Kits (27th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://lexch.com/news/regional/proposal-to-collect-dna-upon-arrest-is-personal/article_a588a1d6-c480-11e5-9ec4-c76423bd9e52.html Lexch: Proposal to collect DNA upon arrest is personal (26th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2016/01/26/florida-senators-support-stepped-up-efforts-to.html Jacksonville Business Journal: Florida Senators support stepped-up efforts to test rape kits (26th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.vnews.com/opinion/20719469-95/editorial-vermont-needs-thorough-review-of-privacy-laws Valley News: Editorial: Vermont Needs Thorough Review of Privacy Laws (26th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://hudsonreporter.com/view/full_story/27055639/article-Sacco-Sarlo-bill-to-expand-DNA-database-now-law?instance=top_story Hudson Reporter: Sacco-Sarlo bill to expand DNA database now law (25th January, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2016/01/christie_signs_law_expanding_dna_database_for_diso.html NJ: Minor crimes could land your DNA in N.J. database (19th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://investigations.blog.ajc.com/2016/01/19/untested-grady-memorial-hospital-rape-kits-slated-for-dna-analysis/ AJC: Untested Grady Memorial Hospital rape kits slated for DNA analysis (19th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.vnews.com/news/20608579-95/vt-senator-resurrects-dna-database-bill Valley News: Vt. Senator Resurrects DNA Database Bill (19th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.king5.com/story/news/local/2016/01/19/bill-would-require-dna-swabs-after-some-arrests/79031332/ King5: Bill would require DNA swabs after some arrests (19th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2016/01/16/cold-case-police-hope-dna-leads-parents-abandoned-baby/78762376/ Argus Leader: Cold case: Police hope DNA leads to parents of abandoned baby (16th January, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.app.com/story/news/politics/new-jersey/chris-christie/2016/01/15/christie-sign-veto-legislation/78858094/ Asbury Park Press: WATCH: Sign or veto? 20 bills before Christie (15th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.northjersey.com/news/n-j-legislature-wraps-up-business-1.1489560?page=all North Jersey: N.J. Legislature wraps up business (11th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article53624935.html Miami Herald: How fines to N.Y. banks will pay to test Miami’s old rape kits (8th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://flcourier.com/2016/01/fdle-thousands-of-rape-kits-untested-statewide/ Florida Courier: FDLE: Thousands of rape kits untested statewide (7th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://rhrealitycheck.org/article/2016/01/07/new-mexico-police-massive-rape-kit-backlog-audit-finds/ RH Reality Check: New Mexico Police Have Massive Rape Kit Backlog, Audit Finds (7th January, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/miami-beach/article53173195.html Miami Herald: Miami Beach police expect to test 229 untested rape kits later this year (5th January, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/13-435-untested-rape-kits-found-in-florida-27-percent-are-in-miami-dade-8152700 Miami New Times: 13,435 Untested Rape Kits Found In Florida; 27 Percent Are In Miami-Dade (4th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/backlog-of-untested-rape-kits-in-florida-far-worse-than-earlier-estimates/2259973 Tampa Bay Times: Backlog of untested rape kits in Florida far worse than earlier estimates (4th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article53023735.html Miami Herald: Miami PD to begin work on state’s largest backlog of untested rape kits (4th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.chronline.com/crime/washington-lab-needs-more-money-to-clear-rape-kit-backlog/article_dcedb1f6-afe6-11e5-9f5d-bf7fc9eb651c.html The Chronicle: Washington Lab Needs More Money to Clear Rape Kit Backlog (31th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/id=1202745845486/Lippmans-Initiatives?mcode=0&amp;curindex=0&amp;curpage=ALL&amp;slreturn=20160004133855 The New York Law Journal: Lippman's Initiatives (30th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://wknofm.org/post/tennessee-reduces-backlog-untested-rape-kits-sets-new-rules-police#stream/0 WKNO: Tennessee Reduces Backlog Of Untested Rape Kits, Sets New Rules For Police (21st December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.trentonian.com/general-news/20151220/nj-weedman-dna-data-banks-no-need-to-march-people-into-ovens The Trentonian: NJ WEEDMAN: DNA data banks = no need to march people into ovens (20th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.scsun-news.com/story/news/2015/12/20/state-auditor-helps-complete-count-rape-kit-backlog/77667206/ Silver City Sun-News: State Auditor helps complete count of ‘rape kit’ backlog (20th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://fusion.net/story/245643/dna-expungement/ Fusion: It is ridiculously hard for Californians to get their DNA out of the FBI’s genetic database (18th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://nmpoliticalreport.com/23405/state-auditor-announces-actual-number-of-backlogged-rape-kits/ NM Political Report: State Auditor announces actual number of backlogged rape kits (18th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.myajc.com/news/news/local/prosecutors-want-to-collect-dna-at-arrest-not-afte/nphRg/ Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Prosecutors want to collect DNA at arrest, not after conviction (11th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/featured-articles/7920-fbi-director-hatch-bill-will-increase-law-enforcement-efficiency-and-accuracy Utah Policy: FBI Director: Hatch Bill Will Increase Law Enforcement Efficiency and Accuracy (10th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dl-online.com/opinion/editorials/3890408-time-consider-testing-all-rape-kits DL-Online: Time to consider the testing of all rape kits (26th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.daily-times.com/story/news/crime/2015/11/21/san-juan-county-rape-kits-go-untested/76108314/ Daily Times: San Juan County 'rape kits' go untested (21th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.tampabay.com/news/courts/criminal/ignored-for-years-tampa-teenagers-rape-kit-is-linked-to-a-serial-offender/2254797 Tampa Bay Times: Ignored for years, Tampa teenager's rape kit is linked to a previous offender (20th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.14news.com/story/30561436/the-dna-database-linking-the-past 14 News: Special Report: The DNA Database (19th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.northescambia.com/2015/11/scott-wants-more-funding-for-fdle-crime-labs North Escambia: Scott Wants More Funding For FDLE Crime Labs (19th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://crime.blogs.news-journalonline.com/11272/gov-scott-seeks-funding-to-test-rape-kit-backlog/ Daytona Beach News-Journal: Gov. Scott seeks funding to test rape-kit backlog (19th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wwmt.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/Special-Report-Cold-Case-Crackdown-233829.shtml#.VlOHe7SfzbI WWMT: Special Report: Cold Case Crackdown (19th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/South-Bend-Rep-Bauer-files-inmate-DNA-bill/36526152 WBST: South Bend Rep. Bauer files inmate DNA bill (18th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.news4jax.com/news/gov-proposes-85m-for-states-crime-labs/36525868 News4Jax: Gov. proposes $8.5M for state's crime labs (18th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wsj.com/articles/defense-attorneys-demand-closer-look-at-software-used-to-detect-crime-scene-dna-1447842603 The Wall Street Journal: Defense Attorneys Demand Closer Look at Software Used to Detect Crime-Scene DNA (18t November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.njlawjournal.com/id=1202742529943/NJ-Expands-DNA-Testing-for-Criminal-Defendants?slreturn=20151017182615 New Jerseay Law Journal: NJ Expands DNA Testing for Criminal Defendants (16th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://yubanet.com/usa/EFF-to-Court-California-s-DNA-Law-Violates-Privacy-Protections-Guaranteed-by-State.php#.VkuvIrSfzbJ Yuba Net: EFF to Court: California’s DNA Law Violates Privacy Protections Guaranteed by State (16th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.eastidahonews.com/2015/11/many-rape-kits-go-untested-in-canyon-county/ East Idaho News: Many Rape Kits go Untested in Canyon County (14th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/11/12/minnesota-untested-rape-kits MPR News: BCA finds nearly 3,500 untested rape kits across MN (12th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/news/investigations/2015/11/07/untested-sexual-assault-evidence-kits-pile-up/71637214/ Poughkeepsie Journal: VIDEO: Sex assault evidence kits remain untested in Dutchess, NY state (12th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.winknews.com/2015/11/10/untested-rape-kits-lee-sheriffs-office-comments-on-498-untested-kits/ Wink News: Untested rape kits: LSCO comments on 498 untested kits (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.rexburgstandardjournal.com/news/idaho/untested-rape-kits-in-idaho-raise-concerns/article_ee4f5bee-87db-11e5-b9b5-4b6495a84e53.html Standard Journal: Untested rape kits in Idaho raise concerns (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/nov/10/sexual-assault-rape-kit-backlog-ignored-destroyed The Guardian: Victims' hopes for justice fade as rape kits are routinely ignored or destroyed (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.idahopress.com/news/many-rape-kits-go-untested-in-canyon-county/article_c4cc7ff8-7e9f-5eee-afaf-881087d006d6.html Idaho Press-Tribune: Many rape kits go untested in Canyon County (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/11/us/west-virginia-ruling-could-clarify-the-rights-of-criminal-defendants.html?_r=0 The New York Times: West Virginia Ruling Could Clarify the Rights of Criminal Defendants (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://dcourier.com/main.asp?SectionID=36&amp;SubSectionID=73&amp;ArticleID=151764 The Daily Courier: Editorial: Don't let your DNA betray you (9th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/get-real-on-floridas-untested-rape-kits/2252947 Tampa Bay Times: Carlton: Get real on Florida's untested rape kits (6th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.buzzfeed.com/stephaniemlee/law-enforcement-requests-for-users-health-and-biometric-data#.noj7QEgwM Buzzfeed: As Companies Collect More Health Data, Cops Will Ask To See It (5th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.texaslawyer.com/id=1202741043367/GC-of-Forensic-Science-Commission-Focuses-on-Collaboration?mcode=0&amp;curindex=0&amp;curpage=ALL&amp;slreturn=20151009154927 Texas Lawyer: GC of Forensic Science Commission Focuses on Collaboration (2nd November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2015/10/brenda_tracy_melissa_bittlers.html Oregon Live: Brenda Tracy, Melissa Bittler's family work to protect rape victims with 'Melissa's Bill' (31th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://kut.org/post/after-dna-database-correction-travis-county-preps-review-cases KUT: After DNA Database Correction, Travis County Preps for Review of Cases (28th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newrepublic.com/article/123177/how-dna-evidence-incriminated-impossible-suspect New Republic: How DNA Evidence Incriminated an Impossible Suspect (26th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/oct/25/sexual-assault-victim-advocate-says-state-lab-is-a/ Washington Times: Sexual assault victim advocate says state lab is a model (25th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.twcnews.com/tx/austin/news/2015/10/21/hundreds-of-dna-samples-may-need-retesting.html TWC News: Hundreds of DNA Samples May Need Retesting (21st October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.arkansasmatters.com/news/local-news/arkansas-pushing-to-test-all-untested-rape-kits Arkansas matters: Arkansas Pushing To Test All Untested Rape Kits (21st October 2015)]<br /> **[http://fusion.net/story/218726/23andme-transparency-report/ Fusion: 3andMe releases transparency report, revealing how often cops ask for customers’ DNA (21st October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wbiw.com/state/archive/2015/10/-indiana-state-police-laboratory-achieves-major-milestone-with-5000th-codis-match.php WBIW: Indiana State Police Laboratory Achieves Major Milestone With 5,000th CODIS Match (20th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wnd.com/2015/10/cops-want-customer-dna-from-geneology-sites/ WND: Cops want customer DNA from genealogy sites (17th October 2015)]<br /> **[https://boingboing.net/2015/10/17/23andme-ancestry-com-aggrega.html Boingboing: 23andme &amp; Ancestry.com aggregated the world's DNA; the police obliged them by asking for it (17th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://fusion.net/story/215204/law-enforcement-agencies-are-asking-ancestry-com-and-23andme-for-their-customers-dna/ Fusion: Cops are asking Ancestry.com and 23andMe for their customers’ DNA (16th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.popsci.com/could-submitting-your-dna-to-private-genetics-companies-land-you-in-court Popular Science: Could having your DNA tested land you in court? (16th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/oct/15/prop-47-dna-juvenile-petition-denied/ The San Diego Union-Tribune: High court declines to hear Prop 47 DNA case (15th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wired.com/2015/10/familial-dna-evidence-turns-innocent-people-into-crime-suspects/ Wired: Your Relative’s DNA Could Turn You Into a Suspect (13th october 2015)]<br /> **[http://midweekwire.com/2015/10/12/bucks-unveils-new-countywide-crime-fighting-dna-program/ The Midweek Wire: Bucks unveils new countywide crime-fighting DNA program (12th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.news4jax.com/politics/Bill-would-set-rules-for-DNA-evidence-processing/35792134 News4Jax: Bill would set rules for DNA evidence processing (12th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.cincinnati.com/story/opinion/editorials/2015/10/10/editorial-use-backlog-rape-evidence-solve-crimes/73732602/ Cincinnati: Editorial: Use backlog of rape evidence to solve crimes (10th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://radio.wpsu.org/post/police-departments-bucks-county-launch-dna-database WPSU: Police Departments In Bucks County Launch DNA Database (9th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2015/10/the-dark-side-of-dna-databases/408709/ The Atlantic: The Dark Side of DNA Databases (8th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/oct/8/dakota-county-resumes-dna-collection-effort-is-cha/ The Washington Times: Dakota County resumes pre-conviction DNA collection (8th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/10/07/dna-at-the-fringes-twins-chimerism-and-synthetic-dna.html The Daily Beast: DNA At the Fringes: Twins, Chimerism, and Synthetic DNA (7th October 2015)]<br /> **[https://kutv.com/news/local/results-back-on-hundreds-of-rape-kits-tested-by-state-crime-lab KUTV: Results back on hundreds of rape kits tested by State Crime Lab (7th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20151007_New_Bucks_DNA_database_is_the_first_of_its_kind_nationally.html Philly.com: New Bucks DNA database is the first of its kind nationally (7th October 2015)]<br /> **[NYU Law News: Testing DNA: In her new book, Erin Murphy investigates how the criminal justice system misuses genetic identification (7th October 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/editorials/article38012553.html The News Tribune: Too much evidence locked away in untested rape kits (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://6abc.com/news/dna-database-program-announced-in-bucks-county/1019920/ Action News: DNA Database program announced in Bucks County (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20151007_Bucks_set_to_collect_DNA_from_crime_suspects.html Philly.com: Bucks collecting DNA from crime suspects (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://philadelphia.suntimes.com/phi-news/7/96/208187/bucks-county-forms-dna-database-for-its-police-departments Sun Times Philadelphia: Bucks County Forms DNA Database For Its Police Departments (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2015/10/06/bucks-county-forms-dna-database-for-its-police-departments/ CBS Philly: Police Share DNA Evidence Throughout Bucks County In New Program (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-southeasternpa/a-first-of-its-kind-nationwide-coming-to-bucks-county/35690454 69 News: A first of its kind, nationwide, coming to Bucks County (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.norwalkreflector.com/article/news/8217731 Norwalk Reflector: State's cold-case initiative pays off with convictions in rape cases (5th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.seacoastonline.com/article/20151005/NEWS/151009642 Seacoastonline: Hampton lawmaker calls for N.H. audit of untested rape kits (5th October 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.toledoblade.com/Courts/2015/10/05/State-s-cold-case-initiative-pays-off-with-convictions-in-rape-cases.html The Blade: State’s cold-case initiative pays off with convictions in rape cases (5th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.delcotimes.com/general-news/20151004/murder-mystery-of-gary-drais-remains-unsolved-after-10-years Delaware County Daily Times: Murder mystery of Gary Drais remains unsolved after 10 years (4th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2015/10/state_police_urge_police_sheri.html Oregon Live: State police urge police, sheriffs to send sexual assault kits to lab within 14 days of receipt (1st October 2015)] <br /> **[http://www.wcbi.com/local-news/dna-samples-taken-from-people-arrested-for-violent-crimes/ WCBI: Video: DNA Samples Taken From People Arrested For Violent Crimes (1st October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailytimesleader.com/content/new-dna-sampling-law-takes-effect-oct-1 Daily Times Leader: New DNA sampling law takes effect Oct. 1 (30th September 2015)]<br /> **[https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2015/09/30/your-personal-cloud-of-microbes-could-one-day-be-used-to-profile-you/ Naked Security: Your personal cloud of microbes could one day be used to profile you (30th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/09/28/tv-s-john-walsh-trump-is-my-friend-but-he-s-one-crazy-bastard.html The Daily Beast: TV’s John Walsh: Trump Is My Friend, but He’s ‘One Crazy Bastard’ (28th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/sep/27/prop-47-dna-database-supreme-court/ The San Diego Union-Tribune: Prop 47 could purge DNA database (27th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://wncn.com/2015/09/24/state-rape-kit-backlog-deters-some-victims-from-reporting/ WNCN: State rape kit backlog deters some victims from reporting (24th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://wjon.com/st-cloud-joining-tri-county-crime-lab-hope-to-solve-crimes-faster/ WJON: St. Cloud Joining Tri-County Crime Lab, Hope to Solve Crimes Faster (24th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2015/09/24/old-lmpd-rape-kit-tests-may-reveal-new-leads/72629790/ The Courier-Journal: Old LMPD rape-kit tests may reveal new leads (24th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-34346802 BBC: Millions of fingerprints stolen in US government hack (24th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/andy-drath-john-wayne-gacy_5602f7f6e4b08820d91b5aad Huffington Post: The John Wayne Gacy Investigation Just Solved An Unrelated Cold Case (23th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.fox19.com/story/30081113/state-auditor-3000-rape-kits-never-tested-in-ky Fox19 Now: State Auditor: 3,000 rape kits never tested in KY (21st September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.kentucky.com/2015/09/21/4049206_adam-edelen-a-stomach-turning.html?rh=1 Kentucky.com: State auditor: A 'stomach-turning' 3,090 sexual assault kits remain untested in Kentucky (21st September 2015)]<br /> **[http://wkyufm.org/post/kentucky-law-agencies-have-3000-untested-rape-kits WKU: Kentucky Law Agencies Have 3,000 Untested Rape Kits (21st September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wdrb.com/story/30080074/auditor-edelen-releases-special-report-on-sexual-assault-evidence-in-ky WDRB: Auditor Edelen Releases Special Report on Sexual Assault Evidence in Ky. (21st September 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/09/16/prosecutor-backs-expanded-dna-testing/0xs4g7SETzXNnTKiKdP6cN/story.html Boston Globe: Prosecutor backs expanded DNA testing (17th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newsplex.com/home/headlines/Links-Between-Matthew-Cases-Highlights-Need-for-DNA-Collection-327940001.html NewsPlex.com: Links Between Matthew Cases Highlights Need for DNA Collection (16th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://registerguard.com/rg/news/local/33504222-75/untested-rape-kits-pile-up-in-portland.html.csp The Register Guard: Untested rape kits pile up in Portland (16th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://registerguard.com/rg/opinion/33510452-78/justice-denied.html.csp The Register Guard: Justice denied (16th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.pe.com/articles/cases-780322-dna-agencies.html The Press-Enterprise: CASSIE MACDUFF: Rape kits should never be allowed to pile up again (15th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://wbay.com/2015/09/15/dna-links-repeat-offenders-to-unsolved-crimes/ WBAY.com: DNA Links Repeat Offenders to Unsolved Crimes (15th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://crimeblog.dallasnews.com/2015/09/dallas-county-das-office-gets-1-5-million-grant-to-handle-rape-kit-backlog.html/ The Dallas Morning News: Dallas County DA’s office gets $1.5 million grant to handle rape kit backlog (15 September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.policeone.com/officer-misconduct-internal-affairs/articles/9499531-Thousands-of-untested-Ore-sexual-assault-kits-could-have-helped-solve-500-crimes/ PoliceOne.com: Thousands of untested Ore. sexual assault kits could have helped solve 500 crimes (15th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/uva/area-to-mark-a-year-since-graham-s-disappearance/article_a39cb788-598a-11e5-b665-27cc0848d42a.html The Daily Progress: Area to mark a year since Graham's disappearance (12th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wave3.com/story/30012978/grant-could-ease-rape-kit-testing-backlog-bring-more-victims-forward WAVE: Grant could ease rape-kit testing backlog, bring more victims forward (11th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://foxct.com/2015/09/11/state-to-test-100s-of-rape-kits-some-decades-old/ FOX CT: State to test 100s of rape kits, some decades old (11th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-bondi-makes-right-call-on-rape-kits/2245169 Tampa Bay Times: Editorial: Bondi makes right call on rape kits (11th September 2015)]<br /> **[https://reason.com/blog/2015/09/11/rape-kit-backlog-gets-boost-from-biden Reason: Rape Kit Backlog Testing Gets $41 Million Boost From Obama Administration (11th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.india.com/news/world/white-house-and-new-york-city-prosecutor-pledge-usd-79-million-to-test-rape-kits-544453/ India.com: White House and New York City prosecutor pledge USD 79 million to test rape kits (11th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.allgov.com/news/unusual-news/fbi-errors-lead-to-discovery-that-dna-evidence-may-be-far-less-foolproof-when-it-includes-more-than-one-person-150910?news=857388 AllGov: FBI Errors Lead to Discovery that DNA Evidence May be Far Less Foolproof When It Includes More than One Person (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thv11.com/story/news/local/2015/09/11/arkansas--receive-grant-money--untested-rape-kits/72045420/ THV11: Arkansas to receive grant money for untested rape kits (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.13newsnow.com/story/news/local/13news-now-investigates/2015/09/10/13news-now-investigates-vp-announces-funds--testthekits/72031072/ 13News Now:13News Now Investigates: VP announces #TestTheKits funds (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/11/nyregion/city-prosecutor-using-millions-seized-from-banks-for-rape-kit-testing.html The New York Times: New York City Prosecutor Using Millions Taken From Banks for Rape-Kit Testing (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.westkentuckystar.com/News/State/Kentucky/KSP-Receives-1-9-Million-in-Sexual-Assault-Kits.aspx West Kentucky Star: KSP Receives $1.9 Million in Sexual Assault Kits (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://jacksonville.com/news/crime/2015-09-10/story/state-attorneys-office-receives-2-million-federal-grant-clear-rape-test The Florida Times Union: State Attorney's Office receives $2 million federal grant to clear rape test-kit backlog (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2015/09/10/kentucky-gets-19m-process-rape-kits/72017088/ The Courier-Journal: Kentucky gets $1.9M to process rape kits (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://nenewsroom.com/new-tx-laws-in-effect-september-p2417-1.htm Northeast News: New TX Laws in effect September 1, 2015 (8th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nextgov.com/defense/2015/09/dhs-delays-dna-tests-refugee-camps-aimed-stemming-human-trafficking/120356/ Nextgov: DHS Delays Refugee Rapid DNA Tests Aimed at Stemming Human Trafficking (4th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.cjr.org/local_news/rape_kit_reporting.php Columbia Journalism Review: How an Ohio reporter helped convict more than 100 rapists (2nd September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/politics/la-me-prop-47-appeal-20150903-story.html LA Times: DNA database imperiled by Prop. 47 ruling on juveniles, San Diego D.A. says (2nd September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.kxxv.com/story/29935263/new-dna-database-law-seeks-to-prevent-solve-crimes KXXV News Channel 25: New DNA database law seeks to prevent, solve crimes (1st September 2015)]<br /> **[http://azdailysun.com/news/local/officers-lose-appeal-of-warrantless-dna-samples/article_aee4a716-0faf-5c00-920b-8ad1730ae26f.html Arizona Daily Sun: Officers lose appeal of warrantless DNA samples (31st August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.saukvalley.com/2015/08/26/sterling-lee-county-law-enforcement-have-few-untested-rape-kits/a7u2kdb/ SaukValley.com: Sterling, Lee County law enforcement have few untested rape kits (31st August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nuvo.net/indianapolis/study-committee-takes-up-issue-of-dna-sampling-for-arrestees/Content?oid=3422883 NUVO: Study committee takes up issue of DNA sampling for arrestees (21st August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courthousenews.com/2015/08/20/info-sought-on-fbis-rapid-dna-database.htm Courthouse News Service: Info Sought on FBI's Rapid DNA Database (20th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.journalgazette.net/opinion/editorials/DNA-database-8336955 Fort Wayne Journal Gazette: DNA database ‎(20th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wchstv.com/news/features/eyewitness-news/stories/Partnership-Between-Multiple-Agencies-Seeks-To-Reduce-Untested-Rape-Kits-Solve-Crimes-187659.shtml#.Ve32nJeYQxI WCHS8: Partnership Between Multiple Agencies Seeks To Reduce Untested Rape Kits, Solve Crimes (19th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courierpress.com/news/state/indiana-considering-dna-tests-for-all-felony-arrests_80239051 Evansville Courier &amp; Press: Indiana considering DNA tests for all felony arrests (19th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wbrz.com/news/investigative-unit-hundreds-of-cases-remain-open-despite-dna-match/ WBRZ2: Investigative Unit: Hundreds of cases remain open, despite DNA match (19th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ibj.com/articles/54516-indiana-lawmakers-to-consider-expanding-dna-testing Indianapolis Business Journal: Indiana lawmakers to consider expanding DNA testing (19th August 2015‎)]<br /> **[http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_28662110/katies-law-results-500th-hit-denver-linking-dna The Denver Post: Katie's Law results in 500th hit in Denver linking DNA to a suspect (18th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/lawmakers-study-dna-arrestee-testing-law WFYI: Lawmakers Study 'DNA Arrestee Testing' Law (18th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://indianapublicmedia.org/news/police-dna-samples-felony-arrestees-86290/ Indiana Public Media: Should The Police Take DNA Samples Of Felony Arrestees? (18th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2015/08/18/indiana-lawmakers-studying-expanded-dna-testing/31946987/ IndyStar: Indiana lawmakers studying expanded DNA testing (18th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/proposal-would-allow-police-to-take-dna-sample-from-felony-arrestees/34792394 WSBT-TV: Proposal would allow police to take DNA sample from felony suspects (18th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://fox59.com/2015/08/18/indiana-lawmakers-reconsider-proposal-to-require-dna-sample-on-felony-arrests/ Fox59: Indiana lawmakers reconsider proposal to require DNA sample on felony arrests (18th August 2015‎)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/maryland-high-court-rules-police-can-use-volunteered-dna-in-other-cases/2015/08/16/f02cdd24-4294-11e5-8e7d-9c033e6745d8_story.html Washington Post: Maryland high court rules police can use volunteered DNA in other cases (16th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/111472/ Gainesville Times: Evidence in past assault cases will get fresh scrutiny (15th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/commentary/commentary-innocence-not-always-a-defense/article_02176d9a-609d-501c-9f32-1ae01c5b1165.html Santa Fe New Mexican: Commentary: Innocence not always a defense (15th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.officer.com/news/12102497/maryland-court-allows-dna-to-be-used-in-future-cases Officer.com: Court Allows DNA to be Used in Future Cases (13th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/bs-md-police-dna-20150812-story.html Baltimore Sun:Court ruling allows DNA to be used in future cases (12th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/12/opinion/when-innocence-is-no-defense.html?_r=0 New York Times: When Innocence Is No Defense (12th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2823610-155/editorial-rape-kit-backlog-must-never-happen Editorial: Rape-kit backlog must never happen again (11th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.cleveland.com/rape-kits/index.ssf/2015/08/has_your_police_department_sub.html Has your police department submitted rape kits for testing and gotten results? Search our database to find out (10th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thelegalintelligencer.com/latest-news/id=1202733726482/DNA-Sample-Requirement-Is-Approved-by-Senate?mcode=1395262324557&amp;curindex=87&amp;slreturn=20150713040441 The Legal Intelligencer: DNA Sample Requirement Is Approved by Senate (4th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://fcir.org/2015/08/03/the-fbi-built-a-database-that-can-catch-rapists-almost-nobody-uses-it/ FCIR: THE FBI BUILT A DATABASE THAT CAN CATCH RAPISTS; ALMOST NOBODY USES IT (3rd August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.islandpacket.com/2015/08/03/3864116_down-to-a-science-dna-lab-increases.html?rh=1 Hilton Head Island Packet: Down to a science: DNA lab increases efficiency after 5 years (3rd August 2015)]<br /> **[http://tbo.com/news/crime/bay-area-joins-movement-to-process-critical-rape-evidence-20150802/ TBO.com: Bay area joins movement to process critical rape evidence (1st August 2015)]<br /> **[http://globegazette.com/news/iowa/midwest-killers-identified-only-about-half-the-time/article_7fc86bc7-6fbd-5474-8b22-fdacafcefad9.html Mason City Globe Gazette: Midwest killers identified only about half the time (29th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://watchdog.org/231629/bill-dna-collection-powers/ Watchdog: CA Dem introduces bill to renovate state’s DNA collection powers (28th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wowktv.com/story/29644342/wv-forensic-experts-analyzing-dna-in-connection-to-possible-serial-murderer WOWKTV: WV forensic experts analyzing DNA in connection to possible serial killer (28th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/wendy-kramer/sperm-donors-who-wish-to-_b_7878688.html Huffington Post: Sperm Donors Who Wish to Remain Anonymous Just Shouldn't Donate (28th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2015/07/28/rape-kits-investigation-law-enforcement-editorials-debates/30789145/ USA TODAY: Let crime fighters do our job: Another view (28th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/politics/la-me-prop47-juveniles-20150727-story.html Los Angeles Times: Prop. 47 also reduces some juvenile offenses, state court rules (27th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/half-of-midwest-deaths-unsolved/article_421ad159-d22e-50eb-9554-258e64dd6374.html Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier: Half of Midwest deaths unsolved (27th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://savannahnow.com/news/2015-07-27/police-scramble-test-old-rape-kits-leads-crime-backlog Savannah Morning News: Police scramble to test old rape kits leads to crime backlog (26th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://news.wgcu.org/post/state-attorney-candidate-calls-jacksonville-lawmakers-prioritize-unprocessed-rape-kits WGCU News: State Attorney Candidate Calls On Jacksonville Lawmakers To Prioritize Unprocessed Rape Kits (24th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thetimesnews.com/article/20150723/news/150729458 The Times News: Alamance sheriff, Gibsonville police endorse regional crime lab proposal(23rd July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wwltv.com/story/news/local/orleans/2015/07/22/dna-matches-also-backlogged-in-state/30540895/ WWL: DNA matches also backlogged in state (23rd July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.pri.org/stories/2015-07-21/korean-adoptees-are-using-dna-kits-get-glimpse-their-ancestry PRI: Korean adoptees are using DNA kits to get a glimpse of their ancestry (21st July 2015)]<br /> **[http://bluenationreview.com/if-you-rape-kym-worthy-is-after-your-sorry-ass/ Blue Nation Review: If You Rape, Kym Worthy is After Your Sorry Ass (21st July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thetowntalk.com/story/news/local/2015/07/18/state-law-prompt-dna-backlog/30356791/ Alexandria Town Talk: State law could prompt DNA backlog (19th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://tvnewsroom.org/newslines/u-s/work-continues-to-test-detroit-rape-kits-found-in-2009-48018/ TV Newsroom: Work continues to test Detroit rape kits found in 2009 (18th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2015/07/16/audit-spurs-action-lmpd-rape-kits/30266947/ The Courier Journal: Audit spurs action on LMPD rape kits (17th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/story/news/crime/2015/07/16/cold-case-rape-kits-producing-convictions-years-after-crime/30238829/ First Coast News: Cold Case Rape Kits Producing Convictions Years After Crime (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ktvb.com/story/news/local/2015/07/17/unprocessed-rape-kits-in-idaho-waiting-in-the-cue/30222299/ KTVB: 7 Investigates: Processing rape kits a priority in Idaho (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wwltv.com/story/news/local/investigations/katie-moore/2015/07/16/wendys-story-one-rape-victims-20-year-journey-for-justice/30253299/ WWL: Investigation shows sex assault kits often underreported (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.kare11.com/story/news/investigations/2015/07/16/minnesota-rape-kits-untested/30187419/ KARE: Minnesota rape kits go untested (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wusa9.com/story/news/local/2015/07/16/testthekits-untested-rape-kits/30230447/ W USA: #TesttheKits: Thousands of rape kits go untested (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://host.madison.com/news/local/writers/steven_elbow/usa-today-uncovers-tens-of-thousands-of-untested-rape-kits/article_cf9b0eed-d94c-5d09-bfdf-f535a39d249a.html Madison.com: USA Today uncovers tens of thousands of untested rape kits (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.whas11.com/story/news/local/on-your-side/2015/07/16/testthekits-more-than-1k-lmpd-rape-kit-cases-in-question/30255699/ WHAS: #TesttheKits: LMPD has unknown number of untested rape kits (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sacbee.com/opinion/editorials/article27354568.html Sacramento Bee: Democrats line up against police use of DNA (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wfmynews2.com/story/news/local/2-wants-to-know/2015/07/15/2wtk-a-2-wants-to-know-investigation-untested-rape-kits/30214221/ WFMY News: A 2 Wants to Know 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**[http://www.providencejournal.com/article/20150705/NEWS/150709632 The Providence Journal: Police praise R.I.'s new DNA sampling law for violent crimes; civil libertarians say it erodes presumption of innocence (5th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2015/07/more_than_5000_untested_sex_as.html OregonLive.com: More than 5000 untested sex assault kits languish in Oregon (3rd July 2015)]<br /> **[http://wvtf.org/post/new-public-safety-laws-pertain-dna-collection-sexual-violence WVTF: New Public Safety Laws Pertain to DNA Collection, Sexual Violence (2nd July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.njlawjournal.com/id=1202731237939/NJ-Bill-Would-Expand-DNA-Testing-for-Criminal-Defendants?slreturn=20150606071542 new Jersey Law Journal: NJ Bill Would Expand DNA Testing for Criminal Defendants (2nd July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/New-law-expands-Virginia-s-DNA-database/33927458 WDBJ7: New law expands Virginia's DNA database (1st July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/20150628-editorial-justice-for-victims-as-dallas-rape-kit-backlog-eases.ece Dallas Morning News: Editorial: Justice for victims as Dallas' rape-kit backlog eases (28th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.eastcountymagazine.org/why-are-137-rape-kits-untested-el-cajon East County Magazine: WHY ARE 137 RAPE KITS UNTESTED IN EL CAJON? (25th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://crimeblog.dallasnews.com/2015/06/whats-the-status-of-dallas-rape-kit-backlog-these-charts-explain.html/ Dallas Morning News (blog): What’s the status of Dallas’ rape kit backlog? These charts explain (25th Jun 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dallasobserver.com/news/das-office-adds-staff-in-anticipation-of-influx-in-rape-cases-from-dna-testing-7343931 Dallas Observer: DA's Office Adds Staff In Anticipation of Influx in Rape Cases from DNA Testing (25th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/story/29392480/dakota-county-to-start-collecting-dna-from-some-charged-with-crime Fox 9: Dakota County to start collecting DNA from some charged with crime (24th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.startribune.com/dakota-county-to-begin-collecting-dna-from-people-charged-with-violent-crimes/309429201/ Minneapolis Star Tribune: Dakota County to begin collecting DNA from people charged with violent crimes (23rd June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.pantagraph.com/news/rare-dna-process-allowed-in-whalen-murder-case/article_a13a6bb6-7535-5792-9c8e-47923aa36a52.html Pantagraph: Rare DNA process allowed in Whalen murder case (23rd June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.medgadget.com/2015/06/human-identification-market-global-industry-analysis-and-forecast-2014-2020-by-persistence-market-research.html Medgadget.com (blog): Human Identification Market – Global Industry Analysis and Forecast 2014-2020, by Persistence Market Research (22nd June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.lawofficer.com/articles/2015/06/rapid-dna-analysis.html Law Officer.com: Rapid DNA Analysis (18th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ktvz.com/news/bend-police-have-113-untested-rape-kits-in-storage/33642656 KTVZ: Bend police have 113 untested rape kits in storage (17th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2015/06/police_agencies_across_oregon.html OregonLive.com: Police agencies across Oregon counting their untested sexual assault kits (17th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://erstarnews.com/2015/06/14/wright-wont-have-sherburnes-back-on-this-one/ Star News: Wright won’t have Sherburne’s back on this one (14th June 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.takepart.com/article/2015/06/11/colibri-center-human-rights Takepart: Migrants Gone Missing: Healing and Closure for Families, Thanks to Forensic Science (11th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://bergendispatch.com/articles/36398840/Bill-to-Expand-Access-to-DNA-Testing-Exonerate-the-Wrongfully-Convicted-Passes-Assembly.aspx Bergen Dispatch: Bill to Expand Access to DNA Testing &amp; Exonerate the Wrongfully convicted passes Assembly (11th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/henry-louis-gates-jr/the-wonders-of-dna_b_7556386.html Huffington Post: The Wonders of DNA (10th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-lehighvalley/-McDonald-s-baby-uses-DNA-to-advance-his-search-for-birth-mother/33504626 69 WFMZ: : &quot;McDonald's baby&quot; uses DNA to advance his search for birth mother (10th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nbc29.com/story/29286543/tracci-joins-race-for-albemarle-county-commonwealths-attorney NBC 29: Tracci Joins Race for Albemarle County Commonwealth's Attorney (10th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steven-blumenfeld/dna-forensics-policy-considerations_b_7546672.html Huffington Post: Policymakers Must Help Unleash the Potential of DNA Forensics (9th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.egcitizen.com/articles/2015/06/09/news/doc5571e9e793e3d634715366.txt Elk Grove Citizen: Cooper’s criminal DNA bill gets Assembly approval (9th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Opinion&amp;title=human-dna-databasebrrace-to-the-clouds&amp;id=109331 Reuters: HUMAN DNA DATABASE RACE TO THE CLOUDS (8th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://kdminer.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&amp;subsectionID=797&amp;articleID=66222 Daily Miner: An innocent man on death row in Arizona - First of a series (7th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.lockportjournal.com/opinion/chief-s-corner-dna-in-modern-police-work/article_beb4f786-8f3d-5d5c-8914-6711f08543c4.html Lockport Journal: CHIEF'S CORNER: DNA in modern police work (7th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://jacksonville.com/news/crime/2015-06-03/story/rape-test-kits-backlogged-across-country-jacksonville-addresses-issue Florida Times-Union Jacksonville.com: Rape-test kits backlogged across country; Jacksonville addresses the issue (3rd June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.trivalleycentral.com/casa_grande_dispatch/national_news/focus-on-rape-tests-could-send-thousands-to-prison/article_d1a1307c-0873-11e5-b809-3b19ea62d252.html Casa Grande Dispatch: Focus on rape tests could send thousands to prison (1st June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oneidadispatch.com/general-news/20150531/rapists-free-as-1000s-of-rape-kits-gather-dust Oneida Dispatch: Rapists free as 1,000s of rape kits gather dust (31st May 2015))]<br /> **[http://americanlivewire.com/2015-05-30-4000th-hit-recorded-in-marylands-dna-records/ American Live Wire: 4000th Hit Recorded in Maryland's DNA Records (30th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/national_world/2015/05/30/police-prosecutors-push-for-rape-kit-tests-funds.html Columbus Dispatch: Police, prosecutors push for rape-kit tests, funds (30th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ibtimes.com/national-dna-testing-effort-old-rape-kits-sees-success-indicting-sexual-predators-1945258 International Business Times National DNA Testing Effort On Old Rape Kits Sees Success In Indicting Sexual Predators (30th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/fbi-notifies-crime-labs-of-errors-used-in-dna-match-calculations-since-1999/2015/05/29/f04234fc-0591-11e5-8bda-c7b4e9a8f7ac_story.html Washington Post: FBI notifies crime labs of errors used in DNA match calculations since 1999 (30th May 2015]<br /> **[http://www.cbs8.com/story/29142088/sdpd-has-nearly-3000-untested-rape-kits CBS 8 San Diego: SDPD has nearly 3000 untested rape kits (23rd May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oc-breeze.com/2015/05/22/71618_independent-consultant-completes-ocda-audit/ Orange County Breeze: Independent consultant completes OCDA audit (22nd May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wset.com/story/29130476/dna-found-on-pizza-crust-local-sheriff-says-testing-significantly-progressing WSET: DNA Found on Pizza Crust, Local Sheriff Says Testing Significantly Progressing (21st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.biometricupdate.com/201505/u-s-special-operations-command-testing-rapid-dna-readers Biometric Update: US Special Operations Command testing rapid DNA readers (21st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://sputniknews.com/us/20150522/1022435556.html Sputnik International: US Special Ops Forces Test Rapid DNA Readers for 'Juicy Missions'(21st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.jsonline.com/news/crime/appeals-court-dna-surcharges-unlawful-for-some-defendants-b99504413z1-304564731.html Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Appeals court: DNA surcharges unlawful for some defendants(21st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/SDPD-Explains-2800-Untested-Rape-Kits-304571261.html NBC 7 San Diego: SDPD Explains 2800+ Untested Rape Kits (21st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/2800-Rape-Kits-Sit-Untested-in-San-Diego-304325311.html NBC San 7 Diego: 2,800 Rape Kits Sit Untested in San Diego (19th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.marieclaire.com/culture/news/a14467/testing-rape-kits-houston/ Marie Claire: Rapists Are Going Free Because Kits Are Going Untested (19th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ctlawtribune.com/id=1202726775428/Editorial-Forensic-Examiner-Scandal-Should-Prompt-Conn-Action?mcode=0&amp;curindex=0 Connecticut Law Tribune: Editorial: Forensic Examiner Scandal Should Prompt Conn. Action (18th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ctlawtribune.com/id=1202726765951/Attorney-Finds-Evidence-in-Paper-Bag-Wins-Exoneration-for-Inmate Connecticut Law Tribune: Attorney Finds Evidence in Paper Bag, Wins Exoneration for Inmate (18th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bioedge.org/bioethics/hands-off-my-dna/11441 BioEdge: Hands off my DNA! (16th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.phillymag.com/news/2015/05/14/philadelphia-rape-kit-backlog/ Philadelphia Magazine: Will Philly End Its Rape Kit Backlog? (14th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://thecourier.com/opinion/couriers-view/2015/05/14/sex-crimes/ The Courier: Sex Crimes (14th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.scpr.org/news/2015/05/13/51656/orange-county-budget-battle-to-watch-is-over-d-a-s/ The Courier: DA's office comes up short in Orange County budget (13th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2015/05/12/rape-cases-get-five-more-years.html The Columbus Dispatch: State preparing to extend window to prosecute old rape cases (13th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.desertsun.com/story/news/crime_courts/2015/05/12/michael-hayes-conviction-cold-case/27217701/ The Desert Sun: 43-year-old DHS cold case murder conviction rare (12th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.examiner.com/article/ancestry-com-shares-dna-with-police-without-warrant Examiner: Ancestry.com shares DNA with police without warrant(8th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.businessinsider.com.au/its-terrifying-that-prosecutors-are-relying-on-hair-microscopy-2015-5 Business Insider: Prosecutors around the US are relying on shady science to convict people of crimes -- and it's terrifying (8th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://personalliberty.com/how-private-dna-data-led-idaho-cops-on-a-wild-goose-chase-and-linked-an-innocent-man-to-a-20-year-old-murder-case/ Personal Liberty: How private DNA data led Idaho cops on a wild goose chase and linked an innocent man to a 20-year-old murder case (7th May 2015)] <br /> **[http://sputniknews.com/us/20150507/1021836741.html Sputnik News: Ancestry.com in the Dock for Handing DNA to Police in Murder Case(7th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wnd.com/2015/05/ancestry-com-shares-dna-with-police/ WND: Ancestry.com shares DNA with police (6th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/2542095 Human Identification Market - Industry Size, Share, Trends Analysis and Global Forecast to 2020 (4th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wsj.com/articles/dna-leads-to-mans-arrest-in-1995-rape-1430522448 The Wall Street Journal: DNA Leads to Man’s Arrest in 1995 Rape (1st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/02/nyregion/suspect-is-identified-and-arrested-in-a-manhattan-rape-from-1995-after-a-dna-match.html?_r=0 New York Times: Suspect Is Identified and Arrested in a Manhattan Rape From 1995 After a DNA Match (1st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/local/2015/04/29/dna-arrest-law-takes-hold-fox-cities/26618315/ Post Crescent: DNA-on-arrest law takes hold in Fox Cities(29th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/missing-woman-s-daughter-wants-dna-test-to-see-if-winnipeg-jane-doe-is-a-match-1.3044936 CBC News: Missing woman's daughter wants DNA test to see if Winnipeg Jane Doe is a match (22nd April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2015/04/22/phoenix-police-apply-for-grant-to-help-with-dna-analysis/26202469/ The Republic: Phoenix Police seek grant to help with DNA analysis (22nd April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.journal-times.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-justice-delayed-may-not-be-justice-denied/article_03badfe0-e8ee-11e4-9916-2f2e82edb6d1.html Journal-Times: Editorial: Justice delayed may not be justice denied (22nd April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/fbi-overstated-forensic-hair-matches-in-nearly-all-criminal-trials-for-decades/2015/04/18/39c8d8c6-e515-11e4-b510-962fcfabc310_story.html Washington Post: FBI admits flaws in hair analysis over decades (18th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://triblive.com/usworld/world/8196467-74/nhan-dna-vietnam#axzz3Xwx0b79Y Washington Post: DNA matches child born in Vietnam, father in Texas after 40 years (18th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://fox43.com/2015/04/17/state-lawmakers-considering-law-to-require-dna-samples-after-arrest-for-serious-crimes/ Fox43: State lawmakers considering law to require DNA samples after arrest for serious crimes (17th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.kentucky.com/2015/04/15/3802420/adam-edelen-launches-statewide.html The Courier-Journal: Auditor to count number of untested rape kits (15th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.koaa.com/story/28804021/states-dna-database-could-be-expanding KOAA5: State's DNA database could be expanding (15th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://denver.cbslocal.com/2015/04/14/aclu-calls-dna-collection-on-misdemeanors-a-serious-privacy-invasion/ CBS Denver: ACLU Calls DNA Collection On Misdemeanors A ‘Serious Privacy Invasion’ (14th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.whsv.com/home/headlines/Va-DNA-Database-Reaches-10000th-Hit-299755581.html WHSV3: Va. DNA Database Reaches 10,000th Hit(14th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://chaddsfordlive.com/2015/04/14/pileggi-bill-would-update-dna-use-to-fight-crime/ Chadds Ford Live: Pileggi: Bill would update DNA use to fight crime (14th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://wtvr.com/2015/04/13/dna-database-10000th-cold-hit/ WTVR: Virginia forensic scientists achieve 10,000th ‘cold hit’(13th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.fredericknewspost.com/your_life/life_news_collection/real_life/buried-secrets-study-of-skeletal-remains-may-hold-key-to/article_587f3e81-55c3-52ef-b2e0-96ab11990f76.html the Frederick News Post: Buried secrets: Study of skeletal remains may hold key to slave history (12th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wisconsinrapidstribune.com/story/news/local/2015/04/11/state-changes-double-county-dna-workload/25618917/ Wisconsin Rapids Tribune: State changes double county DNA workload (11th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.lawofficer.com/articles/print/volume-11/issue-4/features/rapid-dna-technology.html Law Officer: Rapid DNA Technology (7th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/report-law-enforcement-cut-corners-with-untested-detroit-rape-kits/32234636 lick On Detroit: Law enforcement 'cut corners' with untested Detroit rape kits (7th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://denver.cbslocal.com/2015/04/03/lawmakers-push-for-more-dna-samples-from-offenders/ CBS Local: Lawmakers Push For More DNA Samples From Offenders (3rd April 2015)]<br /> **[http://voiceofoc.org/2015/04/supervisors-assert-themselves-against-da-on-aclu-loss-and-dna-collection/ Voice of OC: Supervisors Assert Themselves Against DA on ACLU Loss and DNA Collection (2nd April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wkow.com/story/28643799/2015/03/29/new-state-dna-law-aims-to-close-unsolved-cases-like-zimmermann-murder WKOW: Digging Deeper: New state DNA law aims to close unsolved cases like Zimmermann murder (30th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.biometricupdate.com/201503/duke-university-instructor-recommends-dna-database-to-track-unaccompanied-alien-children Biometric Update: Duke University instructor recommends DNA database to track unaccompanied alien children (27th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sfchronicle.com/crime/article/DNA-lab-irregularities-may-endanger-hundreds-of-6165643.php San Francisco Chronicle: DNA lab irregularities may endanger hundreds of SFPD cases (28th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.belgrade-news.com/opinion/columnists/john_w_whitehead/article_8a6c22aa-cdab-11e4-acf7-e3aad6308397.html Belgrade News: DNA is turning us into a nation of suspects (18th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.buzzfeed.com/azeenghorayshi/most-parents-dont-know-their-babys-blood-is-given-to-scienti#.bwJO77Ja7 Buzz Feed News: Most Parents Don’t Know Their Babies’ Blood Is Given To Scientists - But That May Change (17th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://wvtf.org/post/governor-considers-bill-expanding-states-dna-database WVTF: Governor Considers Bill Expanding the State's DNA Database (17th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.610kvnu.com/politics/a5db5cd5dce3da88d98f7feb1283368c 610KNVU: Vice President Biden Touts Funding for Rape Kit Testing (16th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.kboi2.com/news/local/DNA-triple-murder-crime-lab-296301901.html KBOI2: New DNA technology is helping authorities in several cases (13th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.westernjournalism.com/how-dna-is-turning-us-into-a-nation-of-suspects/#YJAkmKVOIpeMpqTY.97 Western Journalism: How DNA Is Turning Us Into A Nation Of Suspects (13th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ocregister.com/articles/dna-654098-court-california.html Orange County Register: Should your DNA be collected, entered into state database when arrested, but not convicted? California Supreme Court to weigh privacy rights (13th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.cleveland.com/opinion/index.ssf/2015/03/dna_testing_could_help_address.html Cleveland.com: DNA testing could help address humanitarian crisis at the border: Sara Huston Katsanis (opinion)(13th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/news/11707192-123/new-orleans-filmmaker-cleared-in The New Orleans Advocate: New Orleans filmmaker cleared in cold-case murder; false positive highlights limitations of familial DNA searching (12th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg22530125.200-us-rape-test-backlog-down-to-mindset-not-just-money.html#.VQm58-H3ExI New Scientist: US rape test backlog down to mindset, not just money (12th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/opinion/editorials/la-ed-rape-kits-backlog-20150310-story.html LA Times: Victims deserve better than nationwide rape kit backlog (10th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/story/28362045/bill-looks-to-gather-dna-samples-from-suspected-felons-at-booking FOX 9 News: Should suspected felons have DNA samples taken? (10th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_27663726/ruben-rosario-bill-would-help-track-number-untested TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press: Rubén Rosario: Number of untested rape kits? No one knows (8th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article12550802.html Capitol Alert: Government DNA collection under microscope in California (5th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/op-ed/article12523220.html The News and Observer: In Darryl Howard’s case, still waiting for justice (4th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.egcitizen.com/articles/2015/03/03/news/doc54f0b2ab2d8f6535201518.txt Elk Grove Citizen: Cooper calls for Prop 47 reform (3rd March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bendbulletin.com/opinion/2915475-151/sunday-reader-building-a-case-and-a-face# Bend Bulletin: Sunday Reader: Building a case and a face on DNA (1st March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.chron.com/opinion/outlook/article/Morton-DNA-testing-access-must-be-fairly-applied-6107581.php Houston Chronicle: Morton: DNA testing access must be fairly applied (28th February 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/local/2015/02/28/dna-testing-opens-new-avenues-unsolved-murders/24180435/ PostCrescent.com: DNA testing opens new avenues for unsolved murders (28th February 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/24/science/building-face-and-a-case-on-dna.html New York Times: Building a Face, and a Case, on DNA (23rd February 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/24/science/dna-generated-faces.html?hp&amp;action=click&amp;pgtype=Homepage&amp;module=photo-spot-region&amp;region=top-news&amp;WT.nav=top-news&amp;_r=0 New York Times: I’ve Just Seen a (DNA-Generated) Face (23rd February 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.lawofficer.com/articles/2015/02/parabon-announces-collaboratio.html LawOfficer.com: Parabon Announces Collaboration with Dr. Bruce Budowle at the American Academy of Forensic Sciences 67th Annual Scientific Meeting (17th February 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/01/19/new-dna-technique-could-put-face-on-unsolved-double-murder/ Fox News: New DNA technique may reveal face of killer in unsolved double-murder (19th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailypress.com/news/crime/dp-nws-crime-notebook-0118-20150118-story.html Daily Press: Crime &amp; Legal Issues: Legislation could expand Virginia's DNA database (18th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courierpostonline.com/story/news/local/south-jersey/2015/01/17/assemblyman-pushes-dna-testing-freed-inmates/21940101/ Courier Post: Assemblyman pushes DNA testing for freed inmates (17th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.9and10news.com/story/27832926/new-mi-dna-laws-could-shed-light-on-cold-cases-improve-police-work 9&amp;10News: New MI DNA Laws Could Shed Light On Cold Cases, Improve Police-Work (13th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyprogress.com/bill-would-expand-dna-data-bank/article_62b56912-9b36-11e4-b468-dbbc04a0da65.html The Daily Progress: Bill would expand DNA data bank (11th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.macroinsider.com/technology/the-future-ofcriminal-dna-collection-in-2015-h37632.html MacroInsider: The Future of Criminal DNA Collection in 2015 (6th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wdrb.com/story/27724329/dna-samples-being-used-to-find-out-who-isnt-picking-up-after-their-pets WDRB: DNA samples being used to find out who isn't picking up after their pets (29th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-dna-court-ruling-20141203-story.html Los Angeles Times: Mandatory DNA collection during arrest is unconstitutional, court says (3rd December 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.newsleader.com/story/opinion/editorials/2014/11/27/expand-dna-database/19589705/ News Leader: Expand the DNA database (27th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://whbl.com/news/articles/2014/nov/24/expanded-dna-collection-by-law-enforcement-starts-april-1/ WHBL: Expanded DNA collection by law enforcement starts April 1 (24th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/albemarle-sheriff-advocates-for-expansion-of-virginia-dna-databank/article_f848bc9c-6bfa-11e4-a246-2bbbe7851125.html?mode=jqm The Daily Progress: Albemarle Sheriff advocates for expansion of Virginia DNA databank (24th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2844764/The-hi-tech-DNA-testing-machine-identify-criminals-ninety-MINUTES.html Daily Mail: The hi-tech DNA-testing machine that can identify criminals in ninety MINUTES (21st November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/11/cops-have-a-new-scanner-that-decodes-dna-in-90-minutes-and-they-cant-wait-to-use-it-on-you/ Raw Story: Cops have a new scanner that decodes DNA in 90 minutes — and they can’t wait to use it on you (20th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2014/11/rapid-dna-profiles-database-fbi-police Mother Jones: The FBI Is Very Excited About This Machine That Can Scan Your DNA in 90 Minutes (20th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/science/2014/11/02/01-busted.html The Columbus Dispatch: New DNA analysis could provide complete description of a suspect (2nd November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.vox.com/2014/10/28/7078151/body-farm-texas-freeman-ranch-decay Vox: The science of human decay (28th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://politickernj.com/2014/10/weinberg-bill-to-expand-access-to-dna-analysis-in-criminal-cases-clears-budget-panel/ Politicker NJ: Weinberg Bill to Expand Access to DNA Analysis in Criminal Cases Clears Budget Panel (27th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://wvtf.org/post/dna-database-tool-good-or-evil WVTF: DNA Database: A Tool for Good or Evil? (23rd October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/las-vegas/new-nevada-dna-swab-law-sees-little-pushback Las Vegas Review Journal: New Nevada DNA swab law sees little pushback (19th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/15/opinion/a-missed-opportunity-to-find-rapists.html?_r=1 New York Times: A Missed Opportunity to Find Rapists (15th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.ktvn.com/story/26787374/washoe-county-sheriffs-office-receives-dna-grant KTVN 2 News: Washoe County Sheriff's Office Receives DNA Grant (15th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/58525007-78/kits-rape-dna-utah.html.csp The Salt Lake Tribune: Group urges Utah lawmakers to fund DNA analysis of all rape kits (15th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2014/10/closing_time_with_pa_legislati.html Closing Time: With Pennsylvania's legislative session entering its last week, here's 5 fights you may want to know more about (13th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.cleveland.com/court-justice/index.ssf/2014/10/with_more_than_600_suspected_r.html Cleveland.com: With more than 500 suspected rapists at large, how can more attacks be prevented? (13th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/10/13/dna-science-key-for-law-enforcement/ Lethbridge Herald: DNA science key for law enforcement (13th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://humanevents.com/2014/10/10/fbi-expands-spying-powers-with-new-dna-database/ Human Events: FBI expands spying powers with new DNA database (10th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/10/08/stopping-the-next-campus-kidnapper.html The Daily Beast: Stopping the Next Campus Kidnapper (8th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://kgou.org/post/oklahoma-lawmaker-wants-dna-samples-gathered-beginning-investigations KGOU: Oklahoma Lawmaker Wants DNA Samples Gathered At Beginning Of Investigations (7th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/oct/7/expansion-of-oklahoma-dna-database-to-be-studied/ Washington Times: Lawmaker wants to expand Oklahoma’s DNA database (7th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.annistonstar.com/news/article_ee165ddc-4c52-11e4-993b-db885b274227.html Anniston Star: Oxford police considering rapid DNA analysis system (5th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://myfox8.com/2014/10/03/dna-helps-police-solve-six-cases/ Fox8: DNA helps police solve six breaking and entering case (3rd October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.bucyrustelegraphforum.com/story/news/state/2014/10/04/dewine-rape-kits-tested-dna/16714661/ Bucyrus telegraph: DeWine: More than 5,000 rape kits tested for DNA (4th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.biometricupdate.com/201410/fbi-seeks-to-add-rapid-dna-to-biometric-database Biometric Update: FBI seeks to add Rapid DNA to biometric database (1st October 2014)]<br /> **[https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20140925/08400128639/fbi-wants-speedy-dna-analysis-added-to-its-biometric-dragnet.shtml TechDirt: The FBI Wants Speedy DNA Analysis Added To Its Biometric Dragnet (30th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.mercurynews.com/california/ci_26619555/political-blotter-former-challenger-praises-brown-dna-law San Jose Mercury News: Political Blotter: Former challenger praises Brown for DNA law (29th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sacbee.com/2014/09/27/6737277/viewpoints-state-needs-to-fix.html The Sacramento Bee: Viewpoints: New law will fix handling of DNA testing cases (27th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/investigations/call7-exclusive-dna-analysis-labs-across-the-country-testing-backlog-of-colorado-rape-kits09242014 The Dever Channel: CALL7 exclusive: DNA analysis labs across the country testing backlog of Colorado rape kits (24th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nextgov.com/emerging-tech/2014/09/fbi-plans-rapid-dna-dragnets/94892/ NextGov: FBI plans rapid DNA dragnets (23rd September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2014/09/assembly_bill_aims_to_facility_the_use_of_dna_to_exonerate_the_wrongfully_convicted.html New Jersey.com: Assembly bill aims to facilitate the use of DNA to exonerate the wrongfully convicted (18th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://insurancenewsnet.com/oarticle/2014/09/14/workers-try-to-put-names-on-migrants-who-die-near-border-a-555215.html#.VDVCzRbp-So Insurance News Net: Workers try to put names on migrants who die near border (14th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://mynorthwest.com/11/2585684/Investigators-defend-use-of-DNA-sweep-in-Jenise-Wright-case My North West: Investigators defend use of DNA sweep in Jenise Wright case (12th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.normantranscript.com/content/tncms/live/ The Washington Times: 1M people listed in U.S. terrorism database (7th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.capitalgazette.com/news/ph-ac-conviction-upheld-20140804,0,1647580.story Capital Gazette: Appellate court upholds conviction in burglary DNA case (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://hamptonroads.com/2014/08/high-bar-reopening-old-case Pilot Online: High bar for reopening an old case (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/58250556-90/analysis-dna-evidence-group.html.csp The Salt Lake Tribune: New short-cut analysis could cut Utah’s rape kit backlog (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://swtimes.com/news/study-expansion-oklahoma-dna-database-set Times Record: Study On Expansion Of Oklahoma DNA Database Set (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://publicradiotulsa.org/post/study-expansion-oklahoma-dna-database-set Public Radio Tulsa: Study on Expansion of Oklahoma DNA Database is Set (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/aug/3/study-on-expansion-of-oklahoma-dna-database-is-set/?page=1 Study on Expansion of Oklahoma DNA Database is Set (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://news.gnom.es/news/dallas-man-exonerated-by-dna-in-24-year-old-rape-case Gnomes: Dallas man exonerated by DNA in 24-year-old rape case (3rd August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/03/us/victims-pressure-cities-to-test-old-rape-kits.html New York Times: No Longer Ignored, Evidence Solves Rape Cases Years Later (2nd August 2014)]<br /> **[http://journalstar.com/news/local/911/statewide-dna-database-helps-lincoln-police-make-robbery-arrest/article_83f9fbf5-37d3-5c06-b8e6-3a209d83efc3.html Lincoln Star Journal: Statewide DNA database helps Lincoln police make robbery arrest (1st August 2014)]<br /> **[http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2014-07-30/news/bs-md-dna-ruling-20140730_1_dna-database-dna-samples-special-appeals Baltimore Sun: Appeals court upholds retention of volunteered DNA (30th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.stardem.com/opinion/columns/article_5701dd79-93bd-52ca-9cf3-daca03a2b5ec.html The Star Democrat: Driving down crime in the age of DNA (27th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20140713/LOCAL06/307139940/1002/LOCAL Journal Gazette: State storing newborns’ blood minus parents’ OK (13th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_26167196/colorado-bureau-investigation-finds-24-dna-matches-previously Denver Post: CBI finds 24 DNA matches from 150 untested rape kits (17th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.vnews.com/home/12767800-95/editorial-dna-and-privacy-in-vermont Editorial: DNA and Privacy in Vermont (17th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.houmatoday.com/article/20140716/ARTICLES/140719628/-1/rss?Title=DNA-evidence-helps-connect-inmates-to-other-crimes Houma Today: DNA evidence helps connect inmates to other crimes (16th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.8newsnow.com/story/25992277/new-law-uses-dna-to-find-criminals-but-raises-worries-about-rights KLAS-TV: New law used to find criminals raises concerns about rights (11th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.fox19.com/story/25991027/rape-kit-testing-becoming-political-debate Fox19: Rape kit testing becoming political debate (10th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/editorials/2014/07/09/justice-is-catching-up.html The Columbus Dispatch: Justice is catching up (9th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://news.heartland.org/newspaper-article/2014/07/09/rhode-island-using-dna-track-students-federal-bill-passes-house Heartland: Rhode Island May Use DNA to Track Students (9th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.wcax.com/story/25996188/vermont-court-no-dna-collection-until-conviction WCAX: Vermont court rules no DNA collection until conviction (12th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/ohio-leads-the-way-on-breaking-through-the-rape-kit-backlog/2014/07/06/81f4f4de-03ae-11e4-8572-4b1b969b6322_story.html Washington Post: Ohio leads the way on breaking through the rape kit backlog (6th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.thetimesnews.com/news/top-news/match-game-1.342278?page=0 The Times News: Match Game(5th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.cbs2iowa.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/connects-against-crime-dna-database-expansion-28135.shtml CBS: CONNECTS AGAINST CRIME: DNA Database Expansion (3rd July 2014)]<br /> **[http://blogs.rgj.com/politics/2014/07/01/briannas-law-or-dna-testing-for-felony-arrests-begins-in-nevada/ Inside Nevada Politics: Brianna's Law, or DNA testing for felony arrests, begins in Nevada (1st July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/27/us/florida-court-overturns-death-sentence-for-1985-killing.html?_r=0 New York Times: Florida Court Overturns Death Sentence for 1985 Killing (26th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://myfox8.com/2014/06/23/greensboro-police-eye-dna-evidence-for-burglaries-car-break-ins/ Fox 8: Greensboro police eye DNA evidence for burglaries, car break-ins (23rd June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.thebaynet.com/news/index.cfm/fa/viewstory/story_ID/37735?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SouthernMarylandNews+%28Southern+Maryland+News+-+Brought+To+You+By+TheBayNet.com%29 BayNet.com Maryland's DNA database records 3,500th hit (20th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2014/06/nj_should_collect_dna_swabs_just_like_fingerprints_editorial.html NJ.com: NJ should collect DNA swabs just like fingerprints: Editorial (20th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.politickernj.com/74926/sacco-sarlo-bill-improve-public-safety-expanding-dna-database-approved-law-and-public-safety-c Politiker NJ: SACCO-SARLO BILL TO IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY BY EXPANDING DNA DATABASE APPROVED BY LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (19th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sdjewishworld.com/2014/06/13/das-dna-program-receives-award/ San Diego Jewish World: DA’s DNA program receives award (13th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://campbell.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/defense-seeks-to-chip-away-at-prosecutions-dna-evidence-in-exsupe-shirakawa-case Campbell Patch: Defense Seeks To Chip Away at Prosecution's DNA Evidence in Ex-Supe Shirakawa Case (11th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2014/06/reacting_to_wrongly_imprisoned_man_fix_njs_dna_testing_law.html NJ.com: Reacting to wrongly imprisoned man: Fix NJ's DNA testing law (9th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.providencejournal.com/opinion/editorials/20140601-over-sampling-dna.ece Providence Journal: Over-sampling DNA (1st June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.kpho.com/story/25508997/new-dna-testing-machine-to-help-rapidly-catch-suspects CBS5AZ: New DNA testing machine to help 'rapidly' catch suspects (14th May 2014)]<br /> **[http://hamptonroads.com/2014/05/expanding-dna-database-used-solve-lesser-crimes PilotOnline: Expanding DNA database used to solve lesser crimes (9th May 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sheboyganpress.com/article/20140508/SHE0101/305080554/Wisconsin-turns-controversial-familial-DNA-testing-solve-old-murders-rapes?nclick_check=1 Sheboygan Press: Wisconsin turns to controversial familial DNA testing to solve old murders, rapes(8th May 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20140506/NEWS/405060325 Cape Cod Times: DNA deal reached in Christa Worthington murder case (6th May 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nextgov.com/cio-briefing/2014/05/its-hard-say-if-baltimore-crime-lab-whittled-down-its-dna-sample-backlog/83791/ NextGov: It's Hard to Say If This Baltimore Crime Lab Whittled Down Its DNA Sample Backlog (5th May 2014)]<br /> **[http://fox5sandiego.com/2014/04/30/dna-database-boosting-convictions-and-jail-time-for-repeat-offenders/#axzz313Hu7V8V Fox 5 San Diego: DNA database boosting convictions and jail time for repeat offenders (30th April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2609599/Serial-rapists-walk-free-Detroit-9-000-rape-kits-remain-untested-5-YEARS-discovered-abandoned-police-warehouse.html Daily Mail: Serial rapists walk free in Detroit as up to 9,000 rape kits remain untested 5 YEARS after being discovered abandoned in a police warehouse (21st April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/04/21/detroit-rape-kits-backlog/7954957/ USA Today: Detroit rape kit testing backlog lingers (21st April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.freep.com/article/20140421/NEWS06/304210022/old-rape-kits-not-tested-Detroit-police Detroit Free Press: As Detroit rape kits sit untested, justice for victims is denied (21st April 2014)]<br /> **[http://nypost.com/2014/04/20/dna-swab-kits-to-help-mta-bus-drivers-bust-spitters/ New York Post: DNA swab kits to help MTA bus drivers bust spitters (20th April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.bestofneworleans.com/gambit/rape-kit-testing-in-louisiana/Content?oid=2416575 Rape kit testing in Louisiana (7th April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.psmag.com/navigation/politics-and-law/identity-online-77848/ Pacific Standard: Do You Own Your Identity Online? (4th April 2014)]<br /> **[http://newark.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/congressman-asks-fbi-to-reduce-backlog-of-untested-rape-kits Newark Patch: Congressman Asks FBI to Reduce Backlog of Untested Rape Kits (3rd April 2014)]<br /> **[http://midweekwire.com/2014/04/02/the-science-of-safety/ The Midweek Wire: The science of safety (2nd April 2014)]<br /> **[http://blog.al.com/wire/2014/04/dna_testing_could_become_part.html Al.com: DNA testing could become part of security clearance procedure for federal workers (1st April 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.ktvb.com/news/politics/New-law-limits-DNA-collection-253488391.html KTVB: New law limits DNA collection in Idaho (1st April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.navytimes.com/article/20140331/NEWS/303310047/Hagel-orders-overhaul-remains-recovery-mission Navy Times: Hagel orders overhaul of remains recovery mission (31st March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.genomicslawreport.com/index.php/2014/03/31/judicial-and-legislative-reactions-in-california-to-maryland-v-king/ Genomics Law Report: Judicial and Legislative Reactions in California to Maryland v. King, 133 S. Ct. 158 (2013) (31st March 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.eastbayexpress.com/SevenDays/archives/2014/03/26/mike-honda-asks-house-committee-to-remove-barriers-for-reducing-rape-kit-backlog East Bay Express: Mike Honda Asks House Committee to Remove Barriers for Reducing Rape Kit Backlog (26th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/2014/03/26/columbus-crime-lab-problems-found-DNA-reporting.html WBNS-10TV: 3,000 DNA Test Results To Be Reviewed At Columbus Crime Lab (26th March 2014)]<br /> **[https://blogs.law.stanford.edu/lawandbiosciences/2014/03/21/breaking-news-ninth-circuit-en-banc-opinion-affirms-haskell-v-harris/ Stanford Law School Blog: Breaking News - Ninth Circuit En Banc Opinion “Affirms” Haskell v. Harris (21st March 2014)]<br /> **[http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304026304579453581126722834?mg=reno64-wsj&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fonline.wsj.com%2Farticle%2FSB10001424052702304026304579453581126722834.html Wall Street Journal: California DNA Collection Law Upheld by Court (21st March 2014)]<br /> **[http://blog.sfgate.com/crime/2014/03/20/court-keeps-dna-law-but-suit-still-alive/ Court keeps DNA law, but suit still alive (20th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://alpenhornnews.com/san-bernardino-countys-dna-backlog-p4832-139.htm The Alpenhorn News: San Bernardino County’s DNA backlog (18th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.jsonline.com/news/opinion/assembly-should-join-senate-to-adjust-dna-collection-law-b99224564z1-250250051.html Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel: Assembly should join Senate to adjust DNA collection law (13th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/senate-tuesday-to-make-changes-to-dnr-collection-law-b99222877z1-249573181.html Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel: Senate quickly makes unexpected changes to DNA-collection law (11th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2014/03/11/firm-to-help-police-analyze-dna-found-in-east-liberty-double-murder/ CBS Pittsburgh: Firm To Help Police Analyze DNA Found In East Liberty Double Murder (11th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://siouxcityjournal.com/lee-wire/law-enforcement-sees-new-iowa-dna-law-as-crime-fighting/article_6fb68352-7136-51d8-987c-87f01cd43165.html Sioux City Journal: Law enforcement sees new Iowa DNA law as crime-fighting tool (11th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20140310/NEWS01/303100055/Cases-illustrate-possible-pitfalls-untested-kits?nclick_check=1 LSJ: Cases illustrate possible pitfalls of untested kits (10th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://motherboard.vice.com/read/genetic-profiling-and-predictive-policing-are-taking-us-to-the-pre-crime-future Mother Board: Genetic Profiling and Predictive Policing Are Taking Us to the Pre-Crime Future (6th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/capitol_report/oklahoma-house-rejects-bill-to-expand-dna-database/article_2c7b9258-a498-11e3-9aaf-001a4bcf6878.html AP: Oklahoma House rejects bill to expand DNA database (5th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.post-gazette.com/local/region/2014/03/01/Crime-lab-to-address-mixtures-of-DNA/stories/201403010085 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Allegheny County crime lab vying to use more advanced DNA database (28th February 2014)]<br /> **[http://kgab.com/committee-narrows-katies-law-dna-testing-bill/ Associated Press: Committee Narrows &quot;Katie's Law&quot; DNA Testing Bill (19th February 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sfgate.com/opinion/openforum/article/Rape-kit-testing-backlog-undermines-justice-for-5242949.php SFGate: Rape kit testing backlog undermines justice for victims (17th February 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.marshallparthenon.com/news/mu-forensic-science-center-collects-dna-of-criminals-across-the-country-1.2856637#.UwtVvIWadMR The Parthenon: MU Forensic Science Center collects DNA of criminals across the country (17th February 2014)]<br /> **[http://motherboard.vice.com/blog/why-criminal-dna-records-should-be-public MotherBoard: Why Criminal DNA Records Should Be Public (3rd February 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.omaha.com/article/20140203/NEWS/140209633/1694 Omaha.com: Iowa law means more must give DNA samples (3rd February 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.usatoday.com/story/nation/2014/01/27/rapid-dna-scanning-technology/4828285/ USA Today: Pentagon, scientists closing in on rapid DNA technology (27th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://members.jacksonville.com/news/georgia/2014-01-27/story/federal-grant-could-fund-dna-database-could-solve-cold-cases-free The Florida Times-Union: Federal grant could fund DNA database that could solve cold cases, free wrongly convicted (27th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/law-enforcement-sees-new-iowa-dna-law-as-crime-fighting/article_171184c5-d882-5ee3-b891-2a123892659a.html Sioux City Journal: Genes and crime scenes (25th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.upi.com/Science_News/Technology/2014/01/25/166-errors-found-in-national-DNA-database/UPI-99611390684302/?spt=rln&amp;or=1 UPI: 166 errors found in national DNA database (25th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/25/nyregion/fbi-audit-of-database-that-indexes-dna-finds-errors-in-profiles.html?_r=0 New York Times: F.B.I. Audit of Database That Indexes DNA Finds Errors in Profiles (24th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_24887979/problem-dna-robot-led-denver-police-dna-mix Problem with DNA robot led to Denver police DNA mix-up (10th January 2014]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-grim-sleeper-20140108,0,493058.story#axzz2ppLlLKJM DNA evidence in Grim Sleeper case was taken legally, judge rules (7th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.govtech.com/public-safety/DNA-Registry-Would-Help-Solve-Crimes-in-Pennsylviania-Police-Prosecutors-Say.html DNA Registry Would Help Solve Crimes in Pennsylviania, Police, Prosecutors Say (6th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.theverge.com/2014/1/2/5266196/is-dna-analysis-stuck-in-the-past The Verge: Is DNA analysis stuck in the past? (2nd January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/57325569-78/rape-kits-lab-police.html.csp The Salt Lake Tribune: Utah Police Agencies Have Stockpiles of Unprocessed Rape Kits (1st January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.bristolpress.com/articles/2013/12/28/news/doc52bf99acd5e1e127118620.txt A look at why it took 6 years for ‘Jane Doe 2’ to be identified (28th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://surfky.com/index.php/news/kentucky/42190-department-of-corrections-issues-comprehensive-action-plan-to-improve-felon-dna-collection SurfKY.com: Department of Corrections Issues Comprehensive Action Plan to Improve Felon DNA Collection (11th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.journalnow.com/news/local/article_796709b4-ff8a-50f2-9747-7e4234af44cc.html Winston-Salem Journal: Computers work overtime in crime lab (26th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.miamiok.com/news/article_850c69ff-be25-5516-889c-04dec9bbe26e.html Miami OK.com: Should Oklahoma Collect DNA from Arrestees? (20th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.newsreview.com/chico/in-the-dark-no-longer/content?oid=12196692 In the dark no longer: Butte County streamlines DNA-testing process in cases of sexual violence (5th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.theledger.com/article/20131130/NEWSCHIEF/131139971?tc=ar The Ledger: Forensic DNA Use Has Exploded as Agencies Use It Even in Everyday Crimes (2nd December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.homelandsecuritynewswire.com/pentagon-maintains-dna-database-80000-dna-profiles Homeland Security News Wire: Pentagon maintains a DNA database with 80,000 DNA profiles (15th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.mercurynews.com/crime-courts/ci_24672342/californias-dna-collection-law-key-legal-test San Jose Mercury News: California's DNA Collection Law in Key Legal Test (9th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/Nov/27/dna-sample-police-settlement/ U-T San Diego: DNA sample concerns spur new police system (3rd December 2013)]<br /> **[http://washingtonexaminer.com/new-questions-raised-about-mandatory-dna-swabbing-by-police/article/2539523 Washington Examiner: New questions raised about mandatory DNA swabbing by police (20th November 2013)]<br /> **[http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/government/2013-11-11/senator-says-bill-will-boost-dna-hits Augusta Chronicle: Senator says bill will boost DNA hits (11th November 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.dailygazette.com/weblogs/foss/2013/oct/19/public-debates-dna-issue-and-so-do-i/ Daily Gazette: Public debates the DNA issue - and so do I (19th October 2013)]<br /> **[http://iowapublicradio.org/post/das-office-asks-dna-exchange-dropped-charges Iowa Public Radio: DA's Office Asks For DNA In Exchange For Dropped Charges (9th October 2013)]<br /> **[http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323893004579059760205212256.html Democratic Underground: More DNA Samples, More Debate (23rd September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/17/science/dna-double-take.html?pagewanted=all&amp;_r=0 New York Times: Double Take (16th September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/DNA-test-put-on-trial-4815368.php#page-1 Times Union: DNA test put on trial (16th September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.genomicslawreport.com/index.php/2013/08/19/ninth-circuit-orders-rehearing-of-haskell-v-harris/ Genomics Law Report: Ninth Circuit Orders Rehearing of Haskell v. Harris (19th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/18/us/some-worry-over-a-law-to-increase-dna-testing.html Texas Tribune: Some Worry Over a Law to Increase DNA Testing (17th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.slate.com/blogs/crime/2013/08/14/dick_hickock_perry_smith_dna_testing_doesn_t_link_in_cold_blood_killers.html Slate: Why DNA Testing Failed to Link the In Cold Blood Killers to a Gruesome Murder in Florida (14th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://esciencenews.com/articles/2013/08/14/forensic.familial.search.methods.carry.risk.certain.false.matches e! Science News: Forensic familial search methods carry risk of certain false matches (14th August 2013)] There is a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpmlVuRPiRA video abstract] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DO5-Ah1dr5s general public explanation video] available for this research<br /> **[http://www.fiercegovernment.com/story/justice-department-lacks-information-dna-backlog-report-says/2013-08-12 Fierce Government: Justice Department lacks information on DNA backlog, report says (12th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://forensicpsychologist.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/new-analyses-undermine-perception-of.html ForensicPsychologistBlogspot: New analyses undermine perception of DNA infallibility (2nd August 2013)]<br /> **[http://rt.com/usa/clerk-fired-dna-evidence-innocence-875/ RT: Clerk who helped inmate exonerate himself with DNA evidence fired (1st August 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/25/opinion/high-tech-high-risk-forensics.html?smid=tw-share&amp;_r=1&amp; New York Times: High-Tech, High-Risk Forensics (24th July 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/07/11/family-albert-desalvo-angry-that-police-secretly-obtained-dna-sample-from-relative/uWTghWSakCKJO8Ee3SEARI/story.html Boston Globe: Family of confessed Boston Strangler angry over DNA sample (11th July 2013)]<br /> **[http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2013/06/28/south-bay-paramedics-likely-brought-innocent-mans-dna-to-crime-scene/ CBS: SF Bay Area: South Bay Paramedics Likely Brought Innocent Man's DNA To Murder Scene (28th June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/How-innocent-man-s-DNA-was-found-at-killing-scene-4624971.php SFGate: How innocent man's DNA was found at killing scene (26th June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/13/us/police-agencies-are-assembling-records-of-dna.html?_r=0 New York Times: Police Agencies Are Assembling Records of DNA (12th June 2013)]<br /> **[http://cen.acs.org/articles/91/i23/DNA-Ruling-Raises-Science-Concerns.html Chemical and Engineering News: DNA Ruling Raises Science Concerns (10th June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-06-03/routine-dna-testing-after-arrest-upheld-by-u-s-supreme-court.html Bloomberg: Routine DNA Testing After Arrest Upheld by Top U.S. Court (3rd June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-06-03/court-s-dna-ruling-brings-u-s-a-step-closer-to-gattaca-.html Bloomberg: Court's DNA Ruling Brings U.S. a Step Closer to 'Gattaca' (3rd June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/dna-testing-pioneer-resigns-medical-examiner-office-article-1.1345383 New York Daily News: Pioneer in DNA testing quits Medical Examiner's Office over lab violations (16th May 2013)]<br /> **[http://physics.scsu.edu/~dscott/gen/ScientificAmerican/The%20Government%20Wants%20Your%20DNA.pdf Scientific American: The Government wants your DNA (March 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130227/POLITICS03/302270368/Justices-mixed-DNA-database?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Entertainment|p Detroit News: Justices mixed on DNA database (27th February 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.genengnews.com/insight-and-intelligence/dna-collection-v-dna-privacy/77899774/ Genetic Engineering News: DNA Collection v. DNA Privacy (27th February 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.wfpl.org/post/supreme-court-considers-if-warrantless-dna-swab-violates-constitution WFPL News: Supreme Court Considers If Warrantless DNA Swab Violates Constitution (26th February 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.fiercegovernment.com/story/justice-proposes-forensic-science-governing-body/2013-02-25 Fierce Government: Justice proposes forensic science governing body (25th February 2013)]<br /> **[http://mcalesternews.com/offbeatnews/x964904200/Why-collecting-DNA-from-people-who-are-arrested-wont-solve-more-crimes McAlester News: Why collecting DNA from people who are arrested won't solve more crimes (16th February 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/01/nyregion/more-dna-problems-found-in-new-york-city-crime-lab.html?_r=1&amp; New York Times: Mishandling of DNA Evidence Is Found in Over 50 Cases at Crime Lab (31st January 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/11/nyregion/new-york-reviewing-over-800-rape-cases-for-possible-mishandling-of-dna-evidence.html?smid=tw-nytimesscience&amp;seid=auto&amp;_r=1&amp; New York Times: New York Examines Over 800 Rape Cases for Possible Mishandling of Evidence (10th January 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.rightsidenews.com/2013010731709/us/homeland-security/rapid-dna-coming-soon-to-a-police-department-or-immigration-office-near-you.html Right Side News: Rapid DNA: Coming Soon to a Police Department or Immigration Office Near You (7th January 2013)]<br /> **[http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2012-11-09/news/bs-md-scotus-dna-20121109_1_maryland-s-dna-dna-samples-king-s-dna Baltimore Sun: Supreme Court will review Md. DNA law (9th November 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2012/11/scotus-genetic-privacy/ Wired: Supreme Court Weighing Genetic Privacy (8th November 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.thenorthwestern.com/article/20121022/APC0101/310220144/Expanded-DNA-collection-draws-fire?odyssey=tab|mostpopular|text|FRONTPAGE The NorthWestern: Expanded DNA collection draws fire (22nd October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.postcrescent.com/article/20121022/APC0101/310220144/0/wis0110/Expanded-DNA-collection-draws-fire?nclick_check=1 PostCresent.com (Wisconsin): Expanded DNA collection draws fire (21st October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.govtech.com/public-safety/Will-Private-DNA-Services-Replace-State-Crime-Labs.html Government Technology: Will Private DNA Services Replace State Crime Labs? (11th October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/11/us-usa-geneticprivacy-idUSBRE89A06H20121011 Reuters: Citing privacy concerns, U.S. panel urges end to secret DNA testing (11th October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.vvdailypress.com/opinion/dna-36897-felony-sample.html VV Daily Press: No DNA samples without a conviction (2nd October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/amy-macpherson/freemason_b_1906521.html?just_reloaded=1 Huffington Post: Why Are the Freemasons Collecting Our Children's DNA? (26th September 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/security/3381969/fbi-eager-embrace-mobile-rapid-dna-testing/ PC Advisor: FBI eager to embrace mobile 'Rapid DNA' testing (18th September 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/12/nyregion/suspected-dna-link-to-2004-killing-was-the-result-of-a-lab-error.html?_r=1&amp;emc=eta1 New York Times: DNA Match Tying Protest to 2004 Killing Is Doubted (11th July 2012)]<br /> **[http://rt.com/usa/news/dna-collection-kids-dhs-722/ RT: Kids' DNA collection? Possible with Homeland Security (20th May 2012)]<br /> **[http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2012-04-24/news/bs-md-court-ruling-dna-20120424_1_dna-collection-dna-samples-violent-crimes-and-burglaries Baltimore Sun: Md. high court strikes down DNA collection at arrest (24th April 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-15311718 BBC: FBI's DNA database upgrade plans come under fire (17th October 2011)] <br /> **[http://www.officer.com/news/10369150/dna-mix-up-leads-to-rape-case-review-in-florida Officer.com: DNA Mix Up Leads to Rape Case Review in Florida (27th September 2011)]<br /> ** [http://pottsmerc.com/articles/2011/09/20/news/doc4e78b7cfa098e912177915.txt The Pottsdown Mercury: Convicted murderer wins court battle for DNA tests of evidence (20th September 2011)] <br /> ** [http://www.boston.com/Boston/metrodesk/2011/08/appeals-court-says-cape-prosecutors-must-show-they-need-dna-profiles-worthington-witnesses/VDFsHvpTgMJTJLks6UGCuN/index.html Boston Globe: Court says state can't hold DNA (26th August 2011)] <br /> ** [http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/08/04/BALP1KJGRI.DTL San Francisco Chronicle: DNA: Law requiring arrestees' samples struck down (5th August 2011)] <br /> **[http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2011/jul/25/man-wrongly-convicted-after-dna-mix--awarded-15-mi/ Las Vegas Sun: Man wrongly convicted after a DNA mix-up awarded USD1.5 million (25th July 2011)]<br /> ** [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/05/25/illinois-dna-collection_n_867088.html Huffington Post: Illinois Bill Could Allow State To Collect DNA From Those Presumed Innocent, Marking Nationwide Shift (26th May 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.wtvm.com/story/14276777/proposed-law-seeks-dna-from-suspects-before-conviction 9 WTVM: Proposed law seeks DNA from suspects before conviction (18th March 2011)]<br /> **[http://articles.latimes.com/2009/sep/17/local/me-oc-dna17 Los Angeles Times: Arrested in O.C.? A DNA sample could buy freedom (17th September 2009)]<br /> **[http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123810863649052551.html Wall Street Journal: Genes draw likenesses of suspects (27th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://gulfnews.com/about-gulf-news/al-nisr-portfolio/weekend-review/articles/incriminating-proof-1.40842 Washington Post: Incriminating proof (15th January 2009)]<br /> ** [http://www.fas.org/blog/secrecy/2008/11/dna_database.html FAS Project on Government Secrecy: Joint Intelligence DNA Database Described (18th November 2008)] <br /> ** [http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/30574726-b4fe-11dd-b780-0000779fd18c.html#axzz1DJH6xARi Financial Times: Fears over covert DNA database (17th November 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2008/04/17/ST2008041701676.html Washington Post: US to expand collection of crime suspects’ DNA (17th April 2008)]<br /> <br /> ==Detailed analysis==<br /> <br /> The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Combined DNA Index System program (CODIS) enables federal, state and local laboratories to store and compare DNA profiles electronically and thereby link serial crimes to each other and identify suspects by matching DNA from crime scenes to convicted offenders or arrestees (where state legislation allows this). All 50 states and the FBI now collect DNA samples, retain the profiles generated from those samples in the databases, and compare the database entries against DNA profiles of biological evidence. There are obviously differences amongst the states as to collection criteria, sample retention and removal of entries from the databases. It is impossible to give a complete overview of the position in each state in this paper and the aim is merely to briefly summarise the contents of the main pieces of legislation and to highlight trends amongst states.<br /> <br /> <br /> Legislation: <br /> <br /> * '''The DNA Identification Act, 1994,''' allows for DNA identification records to be kept of: (a) Persons convicted of crimes, this will vary from State to State in accordance with the DNA database laws of each State; (b) DNA samples recovered from crime scenes; (c) DNA samples recovered from unidentified human remains; and (d) DNA samples voluntarily contributed from relatives of missing persons. (Refer to See 42 U.S.C.S. §14132(a).).<br /> * The''' Justice for All Act, 2004,''' allows for the retention in the National DNA Index System (NDIS) of DNA profiles from persons who have been charged in an indictment, even if the charges are eventually dropped or not pursued. The Act affects the qualifying offences for entry onto the National DNA database. Previously these were limited to sexual offences and other serious violent crimes, but have been amended to include &quot;any felony&quot;. In terms of the Act, DNA profiles may not be uploaded to the NDIS if: (a) The arrestee has not been charged; or (b) DNA samples have been submitted voluntarily for the purposes of elimination from a crime sample.<br /> * The''' Violence Against Women Act, 2005, '''allows for the uploading of an arrestee's DNA profile into the NDIS at the same time that their fingerprints are taken and uploaded onto the national fingerprint database. Previously DNA could not be uploaded until the arrestee was charged or indicted. The Act removes the burden from the State to remove an arrestee sample from the NDIS if the arrestee was later acquitted or if the charges were dismissed. The burden shifts onto the arrestee, who will be required to file a certified copy of a final court order establishing that all indexable charges have been dismissed, resulted in acquittal or that no charges were filed. The Act allows the Federal Government to take and retain DNA samples from Federal arrestees and from non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are detained under Federal authority. The Act gives the Attorney General the authority to issue regulations requiring the collection of such DNA profiles including requiring other Federal agencies to collect these: e.g. immigration agencies.<br /> <br /> Who must provide a sample:&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn1&quot;&gt; See http://www.ncsl.org/programs/cj/dnadatabanks.htm “State Laws on DNA Data Banks Qualifying Offenses, Others Who must provide sample” (July 2008).<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> * Twelve states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia – now have laws authorizing arrestee sampling.<br /> * All 50 states require that convicted sex offenders provide a DNA sample, and states are increasingly expanding these policies to include all felons or many serious felony offenders. To date (July 2008), 46 states require that all convicted felons provide a DNA sample to the state’s database.<br /> * Eleven states to date specify certain misdemeanors among those who must provide a sample. <br /> * There are 28 states that include DNA from delinquent juveniles in the database, of these there are 12 states that restrict the scope of qualifying offences with regard to juveniles. For example, California provides that qualifying offences are the same for adult convicts and juvenile delinquents, but juvenile arrestees, unlike adults, are excluded from the database.<br /> <br /> Retention of information and samples:&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn2&quot;&gt; See Survey of State DNA Database Statutes (2004) available at www.aslme.org/dna_04/grid/guide.pdf.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> * Thirty-eight states contain statutes that detail expungement criteria and procedure. DNA samples and records are expunged upon a change in the disposition of the case in the convict’s favor, provided that the offender has not been convicted of a separate qualifying offence. The state statutes differ, however, in the extent to which the disposition of the case must change before expungement proceedings begin. Some states only require that the defendant’s conviction be reversed, whereas others require that the conviction be reversed and the case dismissed. Of the 38 statutes that detail the expungement procedure, 33 require the offender to initiate the process. Of these 33 it is only Texas that contains a statutory provision requiring the defendant to be advised after his acquittal of his right to expungement. <br /> * The criteria for retention vary from immediate removal, if a sample is not used, to retention of a sample for at least 35 years, to permanent retention for certain specified offences.<br /> <br /> In general, the statutes authorize use of DNA and the database for law enforcement purposes, and for purposes of maintaining and improving the database. However, in certain states the creation of population statistical databases, tools which allow for the statistical analysis and interpretation of anonymous DNA profiles collected from convicted offenders, are established. DNA databases in the US typically authorize certain uses of offender’s genetic information and prohibit unauthorized uses and are therefore usually exempted from genetic privacy laws. The DNA statutes of the states also differ with regard to the criminal and civil liabilities provided therein for the misuse of the DNA database. Typically criminal penalties are imposed for: a) tampering with the DNA samples or records; b) improper entry of DNA samples and records into the database; c) improper access to and use of DNA samples and records; and d) improper disclosure of DNA samples and records. Only seven states provide for a private cause of action for individuals aggrieved by the misuse of the database and four states explicitly provide immunity from civil and / or criminal liability for misuse of the database.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ----<br /> &lt;references/&gt;</div>

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<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>The US federal DNA database (CODIS) was established in 1998. It is the largest in the world.<br /> <br /> The 2008 Interpol survey reported that 245,171 crime scene DNA profiles and 6,454,770 individuals' profiles, plus 519 missing persons' DNA profiles and 2,283 unknown/deceased DNA profiles were held in the US at the time of the survey. According to Interpol, these numbers grew to 375,375 crime scene DNA profiles, 9,748,870 reference DNA profiles from individuals, 973 missing persons' DNA profiles, 5,066 unidentified human remains DNA profiles and 10,360 other DNA profiles in 2011. <br /> Since the 2008 Interpol survey, the size of the database has doubled. According to [http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/lab/biometric-analysis/codis/ndis-statistics FBI statistics], the National DNA Index (NDIS) contained over 12,113,810 offender profiles, 2,201,763 arrestee profiles and 674,150 forensic profiles as of December 2015. <br /> <br /> The federal database includes DNA profiles submitted under laws which vary state by state. The Justice for All Act, 2004, expanded the national database by allowing the retention of DNA profiles from anyone charged with a felony offence. The Violence Against Women Act, 2005, allows DNA profiles to be uploaded on arrest, rather than on charge. <br /> <br /> By end 2013, 28 US states had changed their laws to allow collection of DNA prior to conviction for a range of offences (Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin). Of these 28 states, 10 require collection and/or analysis to occur only after changing, arraignment, indictment, or judicial determination of probable cause.<br /> <br /> In March 2013, the Supreme Court made a 5-4 decision upholding Maryland's DNA testing law (which collects DNA on charge for some felonies and requires automatic expungement of innocent people's DNA profiles). However, laws in other states (which are broader in some cases, such as California, which collects on arrest for all felonies and has no automatic expungement process) are still subject to ongoing legal challenges. In most states, DNA profiles taken from arrested persons are not automatically removed if the person is innocent, although the individual can request removal. Automatic expungement processes exist in 7 of the 28 states which collect DNA prior to conviction.<br /> <br /> == Resources ==<br /> * External links (Federal)<br /> **[https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/11/12/us-proposal-collect-dna-detained-immigrants-violates-privacy-rights Human Rights Watch: US Proposal to Collect DNA from Detained Immigrants Violates Privacy Rights (12th November 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/department-justice-announces-interim-policy-emerging-method-generate-leads-unsolved-violent Department of Justice: Department of Justice Announces Interim Policy on Emerging Method to Generate Leads for Unsolved Violent Crimes (24th September 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/department-justice-publish-notice-proposed-rulemaking-comply-fully-dna-fingerprint-act-2005 Department of Justice to Publish Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Comply Fully with DNA Fingerprint Act of 2005 (20th October 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.geneticsandsociety.org/biopolitical-times/forensic-dna-and-golden-state-killer Center for Genetics and Society: Forensic DNA and the &quot;Golden State Killer&quot; (2nd May 2018)] <br /> **[https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/249805.pdf National Institute of Justice: Down the Road: Testing Evidence in Sexual Assaults (June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.swgdam.org/ Scientific Working Group on DNA Analysis Methods (SWGDAM)]<br /> **[http://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/05745c84-afa7-4f7f-b7a7-aa17315e5497/Rapid%20DNA%20Act%20-%20One-Pager.pdf Rapid DNA Act of 2015: One Page Summary]<br /> **[http://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/e6f48584-7489-40f8-bf7f-cbfdb6823032/SIL15926.pdf Rapid DNA Act of 2015: Full Text]<br /> **[http://manhattanda.org/press-release/district-attorney-vance-awards-38-million-grants-help-32-jurisdictions-20-states-test- DISTRICT ATTORNEY VANCE AWARDS $38 MILLION IN GRANTS TO HELP 32 JURISDICTIONS IN 20 STATES TEST BACKLOGGED RAPE KITS (10th September 2015)] Grant recipients are listed [http://manhattanda.org/sites/default/files/Manhattan%20DA%20Grant%20Recipients.pdf here]<br /> **[https://www.fbi.gov/news/testimony/fbis-plans-for-the-use-of-rapid-dna-technology-in-codis FBI: FBI's plans for the use of Rapid DNA in CODIS (18th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/opinions/2014/03/20/10-15152.pdf United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit: Haskell v. Harris (20th March 2014)] Allows California's arrestee DNA testing law to continue but also grants leave to seek to narrow its application.<br /> **[http://www.justice.gov/oig/reports/codis-ext.htm US Department of Justice Office of Inspector General: Combined DNA Index System External Reports]<br /> **[http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/2014/January/14-at-029.html Press Release: U.S. Departments of Justice and Commerce Name Experts to First-ever National Commission on Forensic Science (10th January 2014)]<br /> **[https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/243347.pdf National Institute of Justice: Making Sense of DNA Backlogs, 2012 - Myths vs. Reality (December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.urban.org/uploadedpdf/412831-Collecting-DNA-at-Arrest-Policies-Practices-and-Implications-Report.pdf The Urban Institute: Collecting DNA at Arrest: Policies, Practices, and Implications (3rd June 2013)]<br /> **[https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/238484.pdf The Urban Institute: Collecting DNA From Arrestees: Implementation Lessons (June 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.urban.org/research/publication/post-conviction-dna-testing-and-wrongful-conviction The Urban Institute: Post-Conviction DNA Testing and Wrongful Conviction (18th June 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.urban.org/sites/default/files/alfresco/publication-pdfs/412487-Collecting-DNA-from-Juveniles.PDF The Urban Institute: Collecting DNA from Juveniles (April 2011)]<br /> **[http://forensicdnaconsulting.wordpress.com/ Forensic DNA Consulting Blog]<br /> **[http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/lab/biometric-analysis/codis FBI: Combined DNA Index System (CODIS)]<br /> **[http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/lab/biometric-analysis/codis/codis_expungement FBI: CODIS - Expungement Policy]<br /> **[http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/lab/biometric-analysis/federal-dna-database/legislation-affecting-the-federal-dna-database-unit FBI: Legislation Affecting the Federal DNA Database Unit]<br /> **[http://www.gao.gov/assets/660/656454.pdf GAO: DOJ Could Improve Decision - Making Documentation and Better Assess Results of DNA Backlog Reduction Program Funds (July 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.aclu.org/blog/womens-rights-prisoners-rights-technology-and-liberty/supreme-court-ruling-blow-genetic-privacy ACLU: Supreme Court Ruling a Blow to Genetic Privacy (3rd June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/12pdf/12-207_d18e.pdf US Supreme Court: Maryland v. King (3rd June 2013)]<br /> **[http://erepository.law.shu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1160&amp;context=student_scholarship Mandara (2013) Compulsory collection and retention of DNA upon arrest: Fourth Amendment Implications (1st May 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.councilforresponsiblegenetics.org/pageDocuments/WG7KWC5KDR.pdf US Supreme Court brief by Council for Responsible Genetics (February 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R41800.pdf Congressional Research Service: DNA Testing in Criminal Justice: Background, Current Law, Grants, and Issues (6th December 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.afmes.mil/index.cfm?pageid=afdil.afrssir.overview Armed Forces Repository of Specimen Samples for the Identification of Remains (AFRSSIR)]<br /> **[http://www.promega.co.uk/~/media/files/resources/conference%20proceedings/ishi%2023/oral%20presentations/03-hares.pdf?la=en Hares DR (2012): Overview of the FBI's CODIS Program]<br /> **[http://www.promega.co.uk/~/media/files/resources/conference%20proceedings/ishi%2023/oral%20presentations/24-kreikemeier.pdf?la=en Kreikemeier MA (2012) Touch DNA: A National Survey of Submission Policies and Laboratory Procedures]<br /> **[https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2012/04/dhs-considers-collecting-dna-kids-dea-and-us-marshals-already-do Electronic Frontier Foundation: DHS Considers Collecting DNA From Kids; DEA and US Marshals Already Do (14th May 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.dnaresource.com/unitedstates.html DNA Resource: United States] &lt;br/&gt; State by state laws, on the DNAResource website, run by Gordon Thomas Honeywell Governmental Affairs and sponsored by DNA testing company Life Technologies.<br /> **[https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/232197.pdf National Institute of Justice: Making Sense of DNA Backlogs, 2010 — Myths vs. Reality (February 2011)]<br /> **[http://nij.gov/topics/forensics/lab-operations/evidence-backlogs/pages/backlog-reduction-program.aspx National Institute of Justice: DNA Backlog Reduction Program]<br /> **[http://www.fas.org/irp/agency/dod/jason/hundred.pdf JASON: The USD100 genome: implications for the DoD (December 2010)]<br /> **[http://www.justice.gov/oig/reports/FBI/a0632/final.pdf US Department of Justice: Combined DNA Index System Operational and Laboratory Vulnerabilities (May 2006)]<br /> **[http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-109hr3402enr/pdf/BILLS-109hr3402enr.pdf Violence against Women Act 2005]<br /> **[https://www.congress.gov/108/plaws/publ405/PLAW-108publ405.pdf Justice for All Act 2004]<br /> **[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/chapter-136/subchapter-IX/part-A DNA Identification Act 1994]<br /> <br /> * External links (States)<br /> * Arizona<br /> **[https://legiscan.com/AZ/text/SB1475/2019 Bill Text: AZ SB1475 (2019)] Bill failed.<br /> * Arkansas<br /> **[http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2015/2015R/Acts/Act731.pdf Act 731 - AN ACT FOR THE STATE CRIME LABORATORY APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR.] <br /> **[http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2015/2015R/Acts/Act1168.pdf Act 1168 - CONCERNING A STATEWIDE ACCOUNTING OF ALL UNSUBMITTED RAPE KITS.]<br /> **[http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2015/2015R/Acts/Act543.pdf Act 543 - CONCERNING THE COLLECTION OF A DNA SAMPLE FROM A PERSON ARRESTED FOR A FELONY OFFENSE; AND CONCERNING REMOVAL AND DESTRUCTION OF A DNA RECORD AND DNA SAMPLE.] <br /> **[http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2015/2015R/Acts/Act1022.pdf Act 1022 - TO CLARIFY THE RIGHTS OF PUTATIVE PARENTS IN PROCEEDINGS REGARDING JUVENILES WHO ARE THE SUBJECTS OF PUTATIVE PARENT CLAIMS.]<br /> **[http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2015/2015R/Acts/Act1084.pdf Act 1084 - TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENT FOR DRAWING DNA SAMPLES FROM JUVENILES ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT.]<br /> * California<br /> **[https://www.aclunc.org/our-work/legal-docket/center-genetics-and-society-et-al-vs-rob-bonta-et-al Center for Genetics and Society, et al. vs. Rob Bonta, et al. 10th February 2025]<br /> **[https://www.eff.org/cases/center-genetics-and-society-v-becerra EFF: Center for Genetics and Society v. Becerra]<br /> * Idaho<br /> **[https://www.legislature.idaho.gov/idstat/Title19/T19CH55.htm TITLE 19 CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: CHAPTER 55 THE IDAHO DNA DATABASE ACT OF 1996]<br /> * Maryland<br /> **[http://goccp.maryland.gov/dna/legislation.php Maryland DNA Legislation]<br /> **[http://law.justia.com/codes/maryland/2010/public-safety/title-2/subtitle-5/ 2010 Maryland Code: PUBLIC SAFETY TITLE 2 - DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE: Subtitle 5 - Statewide DNA Data Base System]<br /> **[http://www.goccp.maryland.gov/dna/documents/legislation.pdf Senate Bill 211, effective 1st January 2009]<br /> * Missouri<br /> **[http://www.moga.mo.gov/mostatutes/stathtml/65000000551.HTML Missouri Revised Statutes. Chapter 650. Department of Public Safety. Section 650.055.1. August 28, 2015. Felony convictions for certain offenses to have biological samples collected, when--use of sample--highway patrol and department of corrections, duty--DNA records and biological materials to be closed record, disclosure, when--expungement of record, when.]<br /> **[http://www.moga.mo.gov/mostatutes/stathtml/54700000351.HTML Missouri Revised Statutes. Chapter 547. Appeals, New Trials and Exceptions. Section 547.035.1. August 28, 2015. Postconviction DNA testing for persons in the custody of the department--motion, contents--procedure.]<br /> * Nevada<br /> **[https://www.leg.state.nv.us/law1.cfm Nevada Revised Statutes]<br /> * North Carolina<br /> **[http://law.justia.com/codes/north-carolina/2013/chapter-15a/article-13/ 2013 North Carolina General Statutes. Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act. Article 13 - DNA Database and Databank.]<br /> * Oklahoma<br /> **[http://www.oklegislature.gov/osstatuestitle.html OKLAHOMA STATUTES: Title 22. Criminal Procedure]<br /> * Tennessee<br /> **[https://www.lawserver.com/law/state/tennessee/tn-code/tennessee_code_40-35-321 Tennessee Code 40-35-321. Collection of biological specimens for DNA analysis -- Persons convicted of certain offenses -- Condition of release from imprisonment.]<br /> **[https://www.lawserver.com/law/state/tennessee/tn-code/tennessee_code_title_40_chapter_30_part_3 Tennessee Code § 40-30-304 (2015). Post-Conviction DNA Analysis Act of 2001.]<br /> *Vermont<br /> **[http://legislature.vermont.gov/assets/Documents/2018/WorkGroups/House%20Judiciary/Bills/H.422/W~John%20Treadwell~State%20v%20Medina~3-14-2017.pdf State v. Medina (Vt. 2014) 102 A.3d 661, 663.]<br /> * Wisconsin<br /> **[https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/165/77 Wisconsin Statutes: 165.77 Deoxyribonucleic acid analysis and data bank.]<br /> <br /> <br /> * Press articles<br /> **[https://www.wired.com/story/cbp-dna-migrant-children-fbi-codis/ Wired: The US Is Storing Migrant Children’s DNA in a Criminal Database (29th May 2025)]<br /> **[https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/privacy/nypd-lawsuit-claims-department-maintains-dna-database-with-no-warrant/ Top Class Actions: NYPD lawsuit claims department maintains DNA database with no warrant (4th April 2023)]<br /> **[https://theintercept.com/2021/07/03/orange-county-prosecutors-dna-surveillance/ The Intercept: ORANGE COUNTY PROSECUTORS OPERATE “VAST, SECRETIVE” GENETIC SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM (3rd July 2021)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/31/science/dna-police-laws.html The New York Times: Two New Laws Restrict Police Use of DNA Search Method (31st May 2021)]<br /> **[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/mar/29/maryland-lawmakers-restrict-police-genealogical-da/ The Washington Times: Maryland lawmakers restrict cops from tapping family-tree DNA kits to crack cold cases (29th March 2021)]<br /> **[https://missionlocal.org/2022/03/police-explain-how-rape-kit-ended-up-in-a-database/ Mission Local: Police explain how rape kit ended up in DNA database (3rd March 2022)]<br /> **[https://www.vice.com/en/article/4ade3g/why-are-prosecutors-keeping-a-huge-secretive-dna-database-in-orange-county Vice: Why Are Prosecutors Keeping a Huge, Secretive DNA Database in Orange County? (22nd February 2021)]<br /> **[https://www.theregister.com/2021/02/04/dna_testing_software/ The Register: Accused murderer wins right to check source code of DNA testing kit used by police (4th February 2021)]<br /> **[https://futurehuman.medium.com/deleted-dna-data-just-reappeared-on-a-popular-database-e1f43587f7ec Future Human: ‘Deleted’ DNA Data Just Reappeared on a Popular Database (22nd January 2021)]<br /> **[https://queenseagle.com/all/nycs-dna-database-swells-even-as-some-samples-are-removed Queens Daily Eagle: NYC's DNA database swells, even as some samples are removed (14th January 2021)]<br /> **[https://dailygazette.com/2020/12/14/editorial-limit-police-ability-to-retain-our-dna/ The Daily Gazette: EDITORIAL: Limit police ability to retain our DNA (14th December 2020)]<br /> **[https://legalaidnyc.org/news/nypd-2000-people-removed-city-dna-index%E2%80%8B/ The Legal Aid Society: NYPD Admits Almost 2,000 People Should be Removed From City DNA Index (15th October 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.thecity.nyc/2020/10/13/21515424/bill-would-clamp-down-on-cops-collecting-dna-from-kids#:~:text=A%20bill%20that%20would%20curb,hit%20the%20City%20Council%20Thursday.&amp;text=The%20new%20legislation%2C%20co%2Dsponsored,scenes%20and%20victims%20of%20crimes The City NY: Bill Would Clamp Down on Cops Collecting DNA From Kids (13th October 2020)]<br /> **[https://inhomelandsecurity.com/podcast-using-genetic-genealogy-dna-databases-solve-cold-cases/: In Homeland Security Podcast: Using Genetic Genealogy DNA Databases to Solve Cold Cases (24th September 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-02545-5 Nature: The controversial company using DNA to sketch the faces of criminals: (9th September 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.pe.com/2020/08/26/no-on-proposition-20-a-heavy-handed-reaction-to-justice-reforms/ The Press Enterprise: No on Proposition 20, a heavy-handed reaction to justice reforms (26th August 2020)]<br /> **[https://bronxjusticenews.com/citys-unregulated-dna-database-keeps-growing-attorneys Bronx Justice News: City’s Unregulated DNA Database Keeps Growing: Attorneys (20th August 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.techtimes.com/articles/251222/20200719/gedmatch-briefly-down-company-probes-police-accessing-dna-database.htm TechTimes: Gedmatch Briefly Down as Company Probes on Police Accessing Its DNA Database (19th July 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/national/hackers-attack-genetic-genealogy-website-gedmatch-exposing-dna-profiles-to-law-enforcement The Denver Channel: Hackers attack genetic genealogy website GEDmatch, exposing DNA profiles to law enforcement (24th July 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/peteraldhous/hackers-gedmatch-dna-privacy BuzzFeed news: A Security Breach Exposed More Than One Million DNA Profiles On A Major Genealogy Database (22nd July 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/second-circuit-oks-use-of-now-defunct-11097/ Second Circuit OKs Use of Now-Defunct DNA Testing Method (21st July 2020)]<br /> **[https://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/ethics/dna-databases-in-china-and-the-us-are-tools-of-racial-oppression IEEE Spectrum: DNA Databases in the U.S. and China Are Tools of Racial Oppression (30th June 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/26/us/louisiana-dna-washing-machine.html New York Times: A DNA Mix-Up Involving a Washing Machine Kept a Man in Jail for 3 Years (26th June 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.miragenews.com/two-new-forensic-dna-standards-added-to-osac-registry/ Mirage News: Two New Forensic DNA Standards Added to OSAC Registry (13th May 2020)]<br /> **[https://wjactv.com/news/local/new-state-data-shows-97-drop-in-backlogged-rape-kits-lowest-total-in-4-years WJAC: New PA data shows 97% drop in backlogged rape kits, lowest total in 4 years (5th May 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/genealogy-helps-track-another-colorado-cold-case-suspect-the-oldest-one-yet The Denver Channel: Genealogy helps track another Colorado cold case suspect, the oldest one yet (23rd April 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2020/03/13/Gross-overreach-Ancestry-block-access-DNA-database/stories/202003050077 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Gross overreach: Ancestry.com was right to block access to DNA database (13th March 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.politico.com/states/new-york/albany/story/2020/02/25/cops-take-heat-from-council-over-dna-despite-planned-reforms-1263552 Politico: Cops take heat from Council over DNA, despite planned reforms (25th February 2020)]<br /> **[https://edition.cnn.com/2020/02/22/us/nypd-dna-datebase-review/index.html CNN: NYPD says it will remove some non-convicts from its local DNA database (22nd February 2020)]<br /> **[https://queenseagle.com/all/council-public-safety-nypd-dna-database The Queens Eagle: Council committee to examine city’s controversial DNA database (7th February 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/peteraldhous/ancestry-dna-database-search-warrant Buzz Feed News: A Court Tried To Force Ancestry.com To Open Up Its DNA Database To Police. The Company Said No. (3rd February 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/14/21063627/dna-detained-immigrants-fbi-codis-bias-crime-database The Verge:: DNA from detained immigrants will change the nature of the FBI’s genetic database (14th January 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1226362/britons-holidaymakers-us-border-control-dna-arrest-travel-news Daily Express: Britons detained at US border control may need to hand over DNA or face arrest - new rules (9th January 2020)]<br /> **[https://onezero.medium.com/the-u-s-governments-mass-collection-of-immigrant-dna-hints-at-surveillance-future-93a11767b3c0 OneZero: The U.S. Government’s Mass Collection of Immigrant DNA Hints at Surveillance Future (8th January 2020)]<br /> **[https://theconversation.com/dna-database-sold-to-help-law-enforcement-crack-cold-cases-128674 The Conversation: DNA database sold to help law-enforcement crack cold cases (22nd December 2019)]<br /> **[https://slate.com/technology/2019/12/gedmatch-verogen-genetic-genealogy-law-enforcement.html Slate: We’re Entering a New Phase in Law Enforcement’s Use of Consumer Genetic Data (19th December 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.wired.com/story/a-dna-firm-that-caters-to-police-just-bought-a-genealogy-site/ Wired: A DNA Firm That Caters to Police Just Bought a Genealogy Site (9th December 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/07/us/dna-bone-marrow-transplant-crime-lab.html New York Times: When a DNA Test Says You’re a Younger Man, Who Lives 5,000 Miles Away (7th December 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.voiceofsandiego.org/topics/public-safety/dozens-of-rape-kits-from-sdpds-backlog-have-yielded-dna-database-hits/ Voice of San Diego: Dozens of Rape Kits From SDPD's Backlog Have Yielded DNA Database Hits (4th November 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.technologyreview.com/s/614642/dna-database-gedmatch-golden-state-killer-security-risk-hack/amp/?utm_source=newsletters&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=weekend_reads.unpaid.engagement&amp;__twitter_impression=true MIT Technology Review: The DNA database used to find the Golden State Killer is a national security leak waiting to happen (30th October 2019)]<br /> **[https://science.sciencemag.org/content/366/6462/155 Science: Responsible genetic genealogy (11th October 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/09/new-federal-rules-limit-police-searches-family-tree-dna-databases Science: New federal rules limit police searches of family tree DNA databases (25th September 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/15/nyregion/nypd-dna-database.html?action=click&amp;module=Top%20Stories&amp;pgtype=Homepage New York Times: N.Y.P.D. Detectives Gave a Boy, 12, a Soda. He Landed in a DNA Database. (15th August 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/02/us/dna-testing-immigrants.html?action=click&amp;module=Top%20Stories&amp;pgtype=Homepage# New York Times: U.S. Government Plans to Collect DNA From Detained Immigrants (2nd October 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/16/science/hair-dna-murder.html?action=click&amp;module=Top%20Stories&amp;pgtype=Homepage New York Times: Why This Scientist Keeps Receiving Packages of Serial Killers’ Hair (16th September 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/15/nyregion/nypd-dna-database.html New York Times: N.Y.P.D. Detectives Gave a Boy, 12, a Soda. He Landed in a DNA Database (15th August 2019)]<br /> **[https://news.sky.com/story/how-researching-your-family-tree-could-solve-a-murder-11775060 Sky News: How researching your family tree could solve a murder (August 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/26/rapid-dna-testing-market-takes-off-as-kentucky-police-test-new-technology.html CNBC: Kentucky police use new technology to nab suspects in hours instead of weeks as rapid DNA market takes off (28th July 2019)]<br /> **[https://thehill.com/opinion/criminal-justice/451024-think-twice-before-giving-dna-to-the-police The Hill: Think twice before giving results of your home DNA kit to the police (30th June 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.princegeorgematters.com/national-business/texas-says-dna-technology-jeopardizes-cases-1515448 Prince George Matters: Texas says DNA technology jeopardizes cases (20th June 2019)]<br /> **[https://www-pbs-org.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.pbs.org/newshour/amp/nation/use-of-online-dna-databases-by-law-enforcement-leads-to-backlash-and-website-changes PBS: Use of online DNA databases by law enforcement leads to backlash and website changes (17th June 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.newscientist.com/article/2203857-dna-database-opts-a-million-people-out-from-police-searches/ New Scientist: DNA database opts a million people out from police searches (20th May 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.legalgenealogist.com/2019/05/19/gedmatch-reverses-course The Legal Genealogist: GEDmatch reverses course (19th May 2019)]<br /> **[https://edition.cnn.com/2019/05/09/opinions/dangers-of-government-dna-testing-eidelman/index.html CNN: The dangers of the government's DNA testing program (9th May 2019)]<br /> **[https://queencreekindependent.com/opinion/bisson-activist-encourages-leadership-communication/ Queen Creek Independent: Bisson: Activist encourages leadership communication (7th May 2019)] Re failed Arizona DNA Bill that may be reintroduced.<br /> **[https://www.biometricupdate.com/201905/trial-of-rapid-dna-biometrics-to-investigate-false-family-claims-by-migrants-at-u-s-mexico-border Biometric Update: Trial of rapid DNA biometrics to investigate false family claims by migrants at U.S.-Mexico border (6th May 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.courthousenews.com/judge-poised-to-advance-suit-over-california-dna-collection/ Court House News Service: Judge Poised to Advance Suit Over California DNA Collection (1st May 2019)]<br /> **[https://eu.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2019/02/19/arizona-bill-would-create-massive-statewide-dna-database/2873930002/ AZ Central: You may soon have to give your DNA to the state and pay $250 for the privilege (19th February 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-02-01/major-dna-testing-company-is-sharing-genetic-data-with-the-fbi Bloomberg: Major DNA Testing Company Sharing Genetic Data With the FBI (1st February 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/salvadorhernandez/family-tree-dna-fbi-investigative-genealogy-privacy BuzzFeed: One Of The Biggest At-Home DNA Testing Companies Is Working With The FBI (31st January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2019/01/30/A-slippery-slope-Casual-DNA-collection-erodes-constitutional-rights/stories/201901300061 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: A slippery slope: Casual DNA collection erodes constitutional rights (30th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.citynews1130.com/2019/01/24/maryland-bill-would-further-curb-police-use-of-dna-databases/ CityNews: Maryland bill would further curb police use of DNA databases (24th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/editorials/article/Editorial-California-shouldn-t-keep-DNA-from-13467258.php San Francisco Chronicle: Editorial: California shouldn’t keep DNA from hundreds of thousands of innocent people (14th December 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/12/10/watchdogs-sue-california-over-dna-retention-for-non-convicted-arrestees/ Mercury News: Watchdogs sue California over keeping DNA from arrests with no conviction (10th Dcember 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/california-police-cold-case-murder-solved-with-dna-database/ The Seattle Times: California police: Cold case murder solved with DNA database (21st November 2018)]<br /> **[http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2018/10/dna-tests-bad-for-finding-identity-great-for-surveillance.html New York Magazine: DNA Testing Can’t Tell Us Who We Really Are. It Can Tell the Cops. (17th October 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/15/science/gedmatch-genealogy-cold-cases.html?action=click&amp;module=Well&amp;pgtype=Homepage&amp;section=Science New York Times: How an Unlikely Family History Website Transformed Cold Case Investigations (15th October 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-06997-8?utm_source=briefing-wk&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=briefing&amp;utm_content=20181012 Nature: Supercharged crime-scene DNA analysis sparks privacy concerns (11th October 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.medicalbag.com/ethics/golden-state-killer-deangelo-dna-analysis-genetic-forensics/article/788270/ Medical Bag: Is Using Genealogy Data to Solve Crimes Taking DNA Analysis a Step Too Far? (14th August 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-44731119 BBC: DNA tests ordered to reunite separated migrant families (5th July 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.buzzfeed.com/peteraldhous/parabon-genetic-genealogy-cold-cases?utm_term=.eiQDpQo9d#.pyNwp5LAG BuzzFeed: DNA Data From 100 Crime Scenes Has Been Uploaded To A Genealogy Website — Just Like The Golden State Killer (17th May 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.ballstatedaily.com/article/2018/05/news-dna-law-leads-to-arrest Ball State Daily: Indiana sees progress on criminal investigations thanks to new DNA law (15th May 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/national/congress-a-decade-behind-in-overseeing-dna-testing--20180513 Watertown Daily Times: Congress a decade behind in overseeing DNA testing (13th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2018/05/fallen_through_the_cracks_overdue_dna_swabs_link_to_murders_sexual_assaults.html Cleveland.com: 'Fallen through the cracks:' Overdue DNA swabs link to murders, sexual assaults (13th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2018/05/georgia-law-enforcement-is-dna-testing-fetal-remains-found-in-wastewater.html Slate: Georgia Law Enforcement Is DNA-Testing Fetal Remains Found In Wastewater (11th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/10/17340666/dna-testing-georgia-fetus-codis-abortion-genetics-investigation The Verge: Police are using DNA testing to track down a fetus’s mother (10th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://queencreekindependent.com/opinion/bisson-activist-encourages-leadership-communication/ Bisson: Activist encourages leadership communication (7th May 2019)] Re failed Arizona DNA Bill that may be reintroduced.<br /> **[https://slate.com/technology/2018/05/consumer-genetic-databases-arent-the-only-side-door-for-police-to-get-your-dna.html Slate: You Can’t Hide Your Genes (4th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/how-accurately-can-scientists-reconstruct-persons-face-from-dna-180968951/ The Smithsonian: How Accurately Can Scientists Reconstruct A Person’s Face From DNA? (4th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20180502/14342239763/cops-arent-just-submitting-dna-samples-to-genealogy-services-theyre-also-obtaining-customer-info.shtml Tech Dirt: Cops Aren't Just Submitting DNA Samples To Genealogy Services; They're Also Obtaining Customer Info (3rd May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/03/us/golden-state-killer-genealogy.html?hp&amp;action=click&amp;pgtype=Homepage&amp;clickSource=story-heading&amp;module=first-column-region&amp;region=top-news&amp;WT.nav=top-news New York Times: The Cold Case That Inspired the 'Golden State Killer' Detective to Try Genealogy (3rd May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.laboratoryequipment.com/article/2018/05/massively-parallel-sequencing-future-dna-sequencing Laboratory Equipment: Massively Parallel Sequencing: The Future of DNA Sequencing (2nd May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.buzzfeed.com/peteraldhous/family-tree-dna-subpoena-golden-state-killer?utm_term=.mjAG214am#.dvgo3dRNM Buzz Feed: Cops Forced A Company To Share A Customer’s Identity For The Golden State Killer Investigation (1st May 2018)]<br /> **[http://theconversation.com/is-your-genome-really-your-own-the-public-and-forensic-value-of-dna-95786 The Conversation: Is your genome really your own? The public and forensic value of DNA (1st May 2018)]<br /> **[https://siliconangle.com/blog/2018/05/01/graphing-sensitive-boundary-personally-identifiable-information-publicly-inferable-insights/ SiliconANGLE: Graphing the sensitive boundary between personally identifiable information and publicly inferable insights (1st May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.sciencenews.org/article/golden-state-killer-suspect-dna-genetics-genealogy Science News: New genetic sleuthing tools helped track down the Golden State Killer suspect (29th April 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/27/health/dna-privacy-golden-state-killer-genealogy.html New York Times: The Golden State Killer Is Tracked Through a Thicket of DNA, and Experts Shudder (27th April 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.rte.ie/news/us/2018/0427/958588-golden-state-killer-us/ RTE: Genealogy websites led police to 'Golden State Killer'(27th April 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/framed-for-murder-by-his-own-dna/ PBS Frontline: Framed for Murder By His Own DNA (19th April 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.biometricupdate.com/201804/social-media-databases-behavioral-identifiers-said-future-of-law-enforcement-biometrics Biometric Update: Social media, databases, behavioral identifiers said future of law enforcement biometrics (5th April 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-dna-supreme-court-20180402-story.html Los Angeles Times: California Supreme Court lets stand controversial law allowing DNA collection upon arrest (2nd April 2018)]<br /> **[http://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/new-system-can-identity-people-from-their-dna-in-minutes-4965794/ Indian Express: New system can identity people from their DNA in minutes (3rd December 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/state/parents-of-slain-uva-students-advocate-for-bipartisan-effort-to/article_ef569702-d57a-11e7-9078-4b7514d07d84.html The Daily Progress: Parents of slain UVa students advocate for bipartisan effort to collect more criminal DNA (29th November 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article181745126.html The Sacramento Bee: Violent crime list, DNA collection would increase under California initiative (30th October 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.ajc.com/news/national/can-police-legally-obtain-your-dna-from-23andme-ancestry/8eZ24WN7VisoQiHAFbcmjP/ AJC: Can police legally obtain your DNA from 23andMe, Ancestry? (17th November 2017)]<br /> **[http://cumberlink.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/bill_tracker/bill-tracker-expanding-state-s-dna-database/article_73837d3e-3fd7-5525-a355-5095f05511b8..html The Sentinel: Bill Tracker: Expanding state's DNA database (16th November 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.correctionsone.com/products/police-technology/investigation/biometrics-identification/articles/456766187-Hidden-in-prison-Thousands-of-inmates-not-in-DNA-databases/ Corrections One: Hidden in prison: Thousands of inmates not in DNA databases (7th November 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/your-genealogy-research-could-land-your-dna-in-a-criminal-investigation/641099598 KIRO: Your genealogy research could land your DNA results in a criminal investigation (6th November 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.voiceofsandiego.org/topics/public-safety/teenager-sued-sdpd-documented-gang-member-soon/ Voice of San Diego: A Teenager Sued SDPD, and Was Documented as a Gang Member Soon After (31st October 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/19/nyregion/dna-phenotyping-new-york-police.html New York Times: Using DNA to Sketch What Victims Look Like; Some Call It Science Fiction (19th October 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/04/nyregion/dna-analysis-evidence-new-york-disputed-techniques.html?hp&amp;action=click&amp;pgtype=Homepage&amp;clickSource=story-heading&amp;module=second-column-region&amp;region=top-news&amp;WT.nav=top-news&amp;_r=0 New York Times: Traces of Crime: How New York’s DNA Techniques Became Tainted (4th September 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/nyc-expands-controversial-dna-testing-seized-guns-article-1.3349461 New York Daily News: NYC expands controversial DNA testing on seized guns to help charges stick (24th July 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.athensnews.com/news/local/advanced-dna-science-cracks-rape-case/article_23e87968-3599-11e7-8255-0ba7508bfe52.html Athens News: Advanced DNA science cracks rape case (10th May 2017)] <br /> **[http://www.oc-breeze.com/2017/05/03/100828_rapid-dna-leads-rapid-conviction-carjacker/ Orange County Beeze: Rapid DNA program leads to rapid conviction for carjacker (3rd May 2017)]<br /> **[http://wwmt.com/news/i-team/special-report-dna-delay WWMT: Special Report - DNA Delay (1st May 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/2017/04/25/sex-crimes-detective-relieved-duty/100878668/ Commercial Appeal: Sex crimes detective relieved of duty (25th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.govtech.com/public-safety/Louisiana-State-Police-Crime-Lab-Considers-Controversial-Familial-DNA-Tool.html GT: Louisiana State Police Crime Lab Considers Controversial Familial DNA Tool (18th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/courts/2017/04/17/more-women-join-lawsuit-over-rape-kits/100175080/ Commercial Appeal: More women join lawsuit over rape kits (17th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/news/crime_police/article_0dd1fd72-1b0c-11e7-829a-1be06412d0c8.html The New Orleans Advocate: State Police Crime Lab eyes familial DNA searching, a controversial crime-solving tool (16th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-dna-of-a-killer-who-murdered-idaho-teen-angie-dodge/ CBS News: The DNA of a Killer (15th April 2017)]<br /> **[https://insiderlouisville.com/metro/police-begin-reopening-rape-cases-as-kentucky-tests-old-dna-evidence/ Insider Louisville: Police begin reopening rape cases as Kentucky tests old DNA evidence (13th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.postregister.com/articles/chris-tapp-coverage-featured-news-daily-email/2017/04/13/look-efforts-catch-dodge-killer Post Register: A look at efforts to catch the Dodge killer (13th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/indiana-may-create-dna-record-on-every-person-arrested-for/article_6ca8971a-da48-53f5-a18c-ef3db909912b.html NWI Times: Indiana may create DNA record on every person arrested for felony (13th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.wibc.com/news/local-news/legislature-gives-green-light-dna-sampling-after-felony-arrests WIBC: Legislature Gives Green Light to DNA Sampling After Felony Arrests (13th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2017/04/13/dna-collection-bill-heads-governors-desk/100414548/ INDYSTAR: DNA collection bill heads to governor's desk (13th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/government/sexual-assault-kits-testing-would-be-mandated-by-nevada-legislature-bills/ Nevada Appeal: Sexual assault kits’ testing would be mandated by Nevada Legislature bills (12th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/state-forensic-panel-delays-vote-on-familial-dna-1.13446340 Newsday: State forensic panel delays vote on familial DNA (12th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.syracuse.com/crime/index.ssf/2017/04/new_state_policy_on_expanding_dna_search_not_adopted_more_study_underway.html Syracuse: New state policy on expanding DNA search continues development (12th April 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-york-panel-to-vote-on-family-dna-searches-in-criminal-cases-1491908402 The Wall Street Jounal: New York Panel to Vote on Family DNA Searches in Criminal Cases (11th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.theeagle.com/news/local/dna-based-sketch-to-be-released-in-college-station-killing/article_c5a75edd-cbbf-514e-acd0-a949438d975c.html The Eagle: DNA-based sketch to be released in 1981 College Station killing (11th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.wtxl.com/news/rape-kits-tested-more-to-go/article_f53c5a84-1e29-11e7-be37-e7327dcda136.html WTXL: 2,300 Rape Kits Tested, 6,300 More to Go (10th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/04/prweb14224244.htm Prweb: Impact Study of Mandatory Evidence Submission Law for Sexual Assault Kits Shows Law Hasn't Led to More Reporting (10th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://ideastations.org/radio/news/crime-commission-agrees-study-dna-expansion The Community Idea Stations: Crime Commission Agrees to Study DNA Expansion (10th April 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.muckrock.com/news/archives/2017/may/10/san-jose-backlogged-rape-kits/ MuckRock: San Jose’s rape kit backlog is over twice the official count (10th April 2017)|<br /> **[http://wric.com/2017/04/07/state-will-study-whether-to-expand-dna-database/ WRIC: State will study whether to expand DNA database (7th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.syracuse.com/crime/index.ssf/2017/04/what_the_ny_commission_on_forensic_science_is_considering_for_familial_searching.html Syracuse: What the NY Commission on Forensic Science is considering for familial searching of DNA (6th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.nbc29.com/story/35081850/state-crime-commission-to-study-enhancing-dna-collections NBC29: State Crime Commission to Study Enhancing DNA Collections (6th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://thestatehousefile.com/bill-calls-giving-dna-felony-arrest/30934/ The Statehouse File: Bill calls for giving up DNA with a felony arrest (6th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://fox59.com/2017/04/06/bill-calling-for-dna-swabs-to-be-taken-from-suspects-arrested-for-felonies-passes-house/ FOX 59: Bill calling for DNA swabs to be taken from suspects arrested for felonies passes House (6th April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/sun-investigates/bs-md-rape-kit-testing-debate-20170403-story.html The Baltimore Sun: Lawmakers set to pass rape kit retention bill, but not mandatory testing (3rd April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2017/04/01/untested-detroit-rape-kits/99845762/ Detroit Free Press: What happened to Detroit's untested rape kits? (1st April 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4366442/DNA-database-sex-worker-samples.html Mail Online: Preparing for the worst: DNA database is made up of collected samples from sex workers to identify their bodies in case they are murdered (31st March 2017)]<br /> **[http://gizmodo.com/dna-is-being-collected-to-protect-sex-workers-but-it-c-1793719386 Gizmodo: DNA Is Being Collected to Protect Sex Workers, But It Could Also Be Used Against Them (28th March 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2017/03/sex-workers-dna/520626/ The Atlantic: Collecting DNA From Sex Workers to One Day Identify Their Bodies (27th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/state-panel-of-dna-experts-approve-of-familal-searching-in-n-y-1.13321976 Newsday: State panel of DNA experts approve of ‘familial searching’ in NY (27th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.amny.com/opinion/don-t-allow-genetic-stop-and-frisk-1.13321716 Amnewyork: Don’t allow genetic stop-and-frisk (27th March 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/michigan/articles/2017-03-26/2nd-backlog-of-untested-detroit-rape-kits-found-in-storage U.S.News: 2nd Backlog of Untested Detroit Rape Kits Found in Storage (26th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/news/article_8fd7bdd6-1263-11e7-be2d-3bc688a63f2a.html The New Orleans Advocate: Relatives of Louisiana soldier missing from Korean War still hope for identification of his remains (26th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.tucsonnewsnow.com/story/34977458/the-first-criminal-case-from-testing-old-rape-kits-in-tucson Tucson News Now: The first criminal case from testing old rape kits in Tucson (23rd March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2017/03/22/how-long-should-state-keep-your-dna/99487884/ Indystar: How long should the state keep your DNA? (22nd March 2017)]<br /> **[http://levittownnow.com/2017/03/17/bucks-county-police-pioneering-90-minute-rapid-dna-system/ Levit Town Now: Bucks County Police Pioneering 90-Minute Rapid DNA Testing System (17th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.abc15.com/news/state/arizona-roughly-20-of-the-way-through-testing-rape-kit-backlog abc15: Arizona roughly 20% of the way through testing rape kit backlog (16th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.theintell.com/news/local/bensalem-police-first-local-department-in-u-s-to-use/article_07cf68d7-cb04-507f-9011-409931b18cb6.html The Intelligencer: Bensalem police first local department in U.S. to use rapid DNA testing (16th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.abc10.com/news/local/crime-victims-families-plead-for-action-on-dna-collection-bill/422330502 abc10: Crime victims' families plead for action on DNA collection bill (14th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.kcra.com/article/californias-dna-database-gets-fewer-hits-due-to-prop-47/9133391 KCRA: California's DNA database gets fewer hits due to Prop. 47 (14th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.providencejournal.com/news/20170314/acquitted-on-rape-charge-man-says-im-trying-to-get-everything-back-together Providence Journal: Acquitted on rape charge, man says: ‘I’m trying to get everything back together’ (14th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://qctimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/state-report-davenport-has-untested-rape-kits-in-evidence/article_2c40f87c-c703-543b-a05c-9d09e2b37915.html Quad City Times: State report: Davenport has 463 untested rape kits in evidence (13th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.satprnews.com/2017/03/13/publicly-funded-forensic-crime-laboratories-resources-and-services-2014-13/ SATPRNEWS: Publicly Funded Forensic Crime Laboratories: Resources and Services, 2014 (13th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.familysecuritymatters.org/publications/detail/new-dna-technology-aids-in-fighting-crime-and-thwarting-terrorism Family Security Matters: New DNA technology aids in fighting crime and thwarting terrorism (12th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa/iowa-analyzing-untested-rape-kits/article_97fc42a4-f320-5c2b-9952-12f0bf63034b.html Sioux City Journal: Iowa analyzing 4,200 untested rape kits (8th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2017/03/07/untested-sexual-assault-evidence-kits-in-iowa/98852660/ The Des Moines Register: What Iowa's 4,265 untested rape kits mean for victims (8th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.wbur.org/news/2017/03/07/twin-dna-crime-tech WBUR: Standard DNA Testing Can’t Differentiate Between Identical Twins. A New Test Challenges That (7th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/government/iowa-making-plans-for-4200-untested-sexual-assault-kits-20170307 The Gazette: Iowa making plans for 4,200 untested rape kits (7th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.networkworld.com/article/3177244/security/should-police-departments-be-able-to-have-their-own-dna-databases.html Network World: Should police departments be able to have their own DNA databases? (6th March 2017)]<br /> **[https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2017/03/06/dozens-of-police-departments-maintain-private-dna-databases/ Naked Security: ‘Dozens’ of police departments maintain private DNA databases (6th March 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.genomeweb.com/scan/databases-their-own Genomeweb: Databases of Their Own (6th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-police-dna-databases-20170304-story.html Chicago Tribune: As police agencies build DNA databases, debate stirs over regulations (4th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-4281590/US-police-agencies-DNA-databases-stir-debate.html Daily Mail: US police agencies with their own DNA databases stir debate (4th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://sdvoice.info/san-diego-police-target-african-american-children-for-unlawful-dna-collection/ Voice and Viewpoint: San Diego Police Target African American Children for Unlawful DNA Collection (28th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/bill-in-olympia-dies-convicted-criminals-dna-still-untested-in-seattle/498416229 Kiro7: Bill in Olympia dies; convicted criminals' DNA still untested in Seattle (28th Feburary 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.gazettextra.com/20170224/man_accused_in_cold_sex_assault_case_appears_in_court GazetteXtra: Man accused in cold sex assault case appears in court (24th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2017-02-24/whos-testing-apds-backlog-of-evidence/ The Austin Chronicle: Who’s Testing APD’s Backlog of Evidence? (24th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.king5.com/news/politics/bill-would-expand-how-police-can-collect-dna/412904155 K5: Bill would expand how police can collect DNA (23rd February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.masslive.com/news/worcester/index.ssf/2017/02/amid_dna_testing_in_cases_like.html MassLive: Amid DNA testing in cases like Vanessa Marcotte's murder, Massachusetts senator Bruce Tarr pushes for expanded database (23rd March 2017)]<br /> **[http://wislawjournal.com/2017/02/23/divided-wisconsin-supreme-court-upholds-dna-fee/ Wisconsin Law Journal: Divided state Supreme Court upholds DNA fee (UPDATE) (23rd February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/more-rape-kits-being-tested-in-utah-according-to-byu/article_2d9c4aa7-c83b-5fe3-b2c9-1eece988edc8.html Daily Herald: More rape kits being tested in Utah, according to BYU research (23rd February 2017)]<br /> **[http://cbs4indy.com/2017/02/21/house-approves-bill-calling-for-dna-swabs-to-be-taken-from-those-arrested-for-felonies/ CBS4indy: House approves bill calling for DNA swabs to be taken from those arrested for felonies (21st February 2017)]<br /> **[http://wibqam.com/news/articles/2017/feb/21/indiana-lawmakers-support-dna-testing-plans/ WBIQ: Indiana Lawmakers Support DNA Testing Plans (21st February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/courts/sd-me-dna-lawsuit-20170217-story.html The San Diego Union Tribune: ACLU sues San Diego police over how it collects DNA from juveniles (20th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/4220847-thousands-sexual-assault-evidence-kits-across-minnesota-sit-untested Duluth News Tribune: Thousands of sexual assault evidence kits across Minnesota sit untested (18th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.13newsnow.com/news/local/13news-now-investigates/virginia-beach-kits-get-hits-in-codis-dna-database/409402059 13 News Now: Va. Beach rape kits get hits in CODIS DNA database (17th February 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/10/nyregion/dna-familial-searching-police-new-york.html?_r=0 The New York Times: Conflicting Views on a Wider Police Use of DNA (10th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://myfox8.com/2017/02/06/murdered-queens-joggers-family-pushes-for-enhanced-dna-testing-tmwsp/ Fox8: Murdered jogger’s family pushing for enhanced DNA testing (6th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.thestarpress.com/story/opinion/contributors/2017/02/04/dna-database-offers-best-tool-solve-crimes/97424474/ The Star Press: DNA database offers best tool to solve crimes (4th February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.roanoke.com/townnews/crime/raised-toward-state-dna-database-expansion-study/article_50314376-20c1-5d6b-8f51-caf71e3f533d.html The Roanoke Times: $33,000 raised toward state DNA database expansion study (2nd February 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.richmond.com/news/local/crime/article_7dcde8f7-b388-5e4d-bd4d-9fbd1065428b.html Richmond Times-Dispatch: $33,000 raised toward cost of state DNA database expansion study (31st January 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/27/nyregion/familial-dna-searching-karina-vetrano.html?hp&amp;action=click&amp;pgtype=Homepage&amp;clickSource=story-heading&amp;module=first-column-region&amp;region=top-news&amp;WT.nav=top-news&amp;_r=0&amp;mtrref=www.nytimes.com New York Times: Family DNA Searches Seen as Crime-Solving Tool, and Intrusion on Rights (27th January 2017)]<br /> **[http://wric.com/2017/01/27/parents-of-hannah-graham-urge-lawmakers-to-expand-dna-database/ WRIC: Parents of Hannah Graham urge lawmakers to expand DNA database (27th January 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.bctv.org/special_reports/government/auditor-general-says-huge-strides-being-made-in-testing-pa/article_5e78e426-c7b4-11e6-9215-0fa6ee0ff889.html BCTV: Auditor General Says Huge Strides Being Made in Testing PA’s Backlog of Untested Rape Kits(22nd December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.qchron.com/editions/queenswide/pushing-for-familial-dna-testing-in-ny/article_671a7a09-d792-5605-8046-44bda2c84ece.html Queens Chronicle: Pushing for familial DNA testing in NY (22nd December 2016)]<br /> **[http://triblive.com/local/allegheny/11677264-74/kits-depasquale-lab Trib Live: Allegheny County making 'swift progress' on rape kit backlog (21st December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wearecentralpa.com/news/states-crime-labs-making-progress-testing-backlogged-rape-kits/624503556 WTAJTV: State's crime labs making progress testing backlogged rape (21st December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sltrib.com/news/4710391-155/utah-lawmaker-pledges-bill-to-mandate The Salt Lake Tribune: Utah lawmaker pledges bill to mandate rape-kit testing (13th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/bronx-woman-dna-stays-database-pending-gun-conviction-article-1.2903668 Daily News: Bronx woman accused of having two loaded guns wins right to keep DNA out of city database — unless she's convicted (8th December 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20161208/howard-beach/richard-brown-karina-vetrano-james-oneill DNAInfo: Queens DA Seeks Broader DNA Testing To Help Identify Suspects in Cold Cases (8th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/da-asks-state-to-ok-new-dna-analysis-for-karina-vetrano-case-1.12721869 Newsday: DA asks state to OK new DNA analysis for Karina Vetrano case (8th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.portlandmercury.com/feature/2016/12/07/18732402/justice-delayed The Portland Mercury: Justice Delayed (7th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://nypost.com/2016/12/07/a-mislabeled-dna-sample-led-to-my-rape-arrest/ New York Post: A mislabeled DNA sample led to my rape arrest (7th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.newsnet5.com/news/local-news/what-is-familial-dna-and-how-did-it-help-officers-catch-the-alleged-cleveland-elyria-abductor News 5: What is familial DNA and how did it help officers catch the alleged Cleveland, Elyria abductor?(5th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2016/12/arrest_of_cleveland_serial_abd.html Cleveland.com: Familial-DNA testing used for first time in Ohio in suspected serial-abductor case: Q&amp;A (5th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.ideastream.org/news/new-dna-software-helps-identify-suspect-in-child-abduction-case Idea Stream: New DNA Software Helps Identify Suspect in Child Abduction Case (5th December 2016)]<br /> **[http://cnycentral.com/news/local/new-law-will-require-onondaga-county-to-test-8-rape-evidence-kits-from-closed-cases CNYCentral: County to test 8 rape evidence kits from closed cases (2nd December 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nhregister.com/general-news/20161105/branford-police-build-voluntary-dna-database-but-aclu-says-its-bad-public-policy New Haven Register: Branford police build voluntary DNA database; but ACLU says it’s bad public policy (5th November 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.allgov.com/news/controversies/reliability-questions-raised-over-algorithm-analysis-of-murky-dna-evidence-in-criminal-cases-161105?news=859721 AllGov.com: Reliability Questions Raised Over Algorithm Analysis of Murky DNA Evidence in Criminal Cases (5th November 2016)]<br /> **[http://fair.org/home/its-about-embracing-a-different-way-of-life/ FAIR: ‘It’s About Embracing a Different Way of Life’ (4th November 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2016/11/04/should-police-take-dna-sample-when-making-arrests/93125252/ IndyStar: Should police take a DNA sample when making arrests?(4th November 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.correctionsone.com/arrests-and-sentencing/articles/235123187-Controversial-DNA-search-that-helped-nab-Grim-Sleeper-is-winning-over-skeptics/ Corrections One: Controversial DNA search that helped nab 'Grim Sleeper' is winning over skeptics (25th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.13newsnow.com/news/local/13news-now-investigates/testthekits-codis-hit-on-newly-tested-rape-kits-from-va-beach/338370938 13 News Now: #TestTheKits: CODIS hit on newly tested rape kits from Va. Beach (19th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://wtvr.com/2016/10/19/rape-kit-dna-testing/ WTVR: How 110 untested rape kits could expose Chesterfield sexual predators (19th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.ktbs.com/story/33371586/dna-advancements-creating-more-leads-for-crime-fighters KTBS: DNA Advancements Creating More Leads for Crime Fighters (12th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-3831437/New-U-S-rape-survivors-law-encourage-press-charges-experts-say.html Daily Mail: New U.S. rape survivors law may encourage more to press charges, experts say (10th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/governor-tours-crime-lab-but-hasnt-reviewed-untested-dna-problem/455875816 Kiro7: Governor tours crime lab, but hasn't reviewed untested DNA problem (10th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.governing.com/topics/finance/tt-forensic-autopsies-texas-border.html Governing: Hundreds of Dead Migrants Remain Unidentified Near Texas Border (6th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/investigations/2016/10/05/baldwin-calls-more-urgency-rape-kits/91609462/ The Post-Crescent: Schimel: State will begin testing rape kits (5th October 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.texastribune.org/2016/10/05/lack-money-bureaucratic-hurdles-slowing-migrant-id/ The Texas Tribune: Lack of Money Hinders Effort to ID Remains of Migrants Near the Border (5th October 2016)]<br /> **[http://smnewsnet.com/archives/409303/marylands-dna-database-records-5000th-hit/ Southern Maryland News Net: Maryland’s DNA Database Records 5,000th Hit (1st October 2016)]<br /> **[http://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/maryland-dna-database-achieves-5000th-hit Fox45: Maryland DNA database achieves 5,000th ‘hit’ (30th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.vice.com/read/rape-survivors-are-suing-to-have-their-rape-kits-processed VICE: Rape Survivors Are Suing to Have Their Rape Kits Processed (28th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://wamc.org/post/dna-used-produce-suspects-image-unsolved-murder WAMC: DNA Used To Produce Suspect's Image In Unsolved Murder (28th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.phillymag.com/news/2016/09/21/dna-exoneration-lawsuit-anthony-wright/ Philadelphia: After DNA Exoneration, Anthony Wright Sues City and Police (21st September 2016)]<br /> **[http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2016/09/19/woman-say-area-program-saved-her-from-life-of-prostitution/ CBS DFW: Woman Says Area Program Saved Her From Life Of Prostitution (19th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_5bed6c36-7ae3-11e6-8616-e39b2c52e2bc.html Kentucky New Era: Untested rape kits spur new law in Kentucky (18th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.heraldonline.com/news/local/article102659752.html The Herald: New software will help York County crime lab untangle complex DNA mixtures (18th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://fox40.com/2016/09/17/officials-california-criminal-dna-database-dwindling-because-of-prop-47/ Fox40: Officials: California Criminal DNA Database Dwindling Because of Prop 47 (17th September 2016)]<br /> **[https://midweekwire.com/2016/09/16/safety-director-harran-defends-dna-database/ The Wire: Safety Director Harran defends DNA database (16th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wnyc.org/story/unregulated-databases-local-dna/ WNYC: The Unregulated Databases of Local DNA (15th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://qz.com/780895/local-us-police-departments-are-creating-their-own-dna-databases-of-unsuspecting-and-innocent-citizens/ Quartz: Local US police departments are creating their own DNA databases of unsuspecting (and innocent) citizens (15th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wnyc.org/story/the-takeaway-2016-09-15/ WNYC: Policing DNA, Digital Government, &quot;Super Gang&quot; Trial (15th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.allgov.com/news/top-stories/nations-police-increasingly-collect-dna-samples-from-people-not-criminally-charged-or-even-suspects-160914?news=859479 AllGov: Nation’s Police Increasingly Collect DNA Samples from People Not Criminally Charged or Even Suspects (14th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.huntingtonnews.net/141920 Huntington News: DNA Dragnet: In Some Cities, Police Go From Stop-and-Frisk to Stop-and-Spit (14th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.businessinsider.de/police-are-routinely-building-up-private-dna-databases-2016-9?r=UK&amp;IR=T Business Insider: Police are routinely building up private DNA databases (13th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.salon.com/2016/09/13/dna-dragnet-in-some-cities-police-go-from-stop-and-frisk-to-stop-and-spit_partner/ Salon: DNA dragnet: In some cities, police go from stop-and-frisk to stop-and-spit (13th September 2016)]<br /> **[https://midweekwire.com/2016/09/13/bensalems-dna-program-gets-national-spotlight/ Midweek Wire: Bensalem’s DNA program gets national spotlight (13th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.thegleaner.com/story/news/2016/09/13/untested-rape-kits-spur-new-law-kentucky-indiana-may-next/89712710/ The Gleaner: Untested rape kits spur new law in Kentucky; Indiana may be next (13th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/state-whalen-dna-testing-could-result-in-federal-sanctions/article_968c32f2-aa73-5ca8-aa71-117b172ae8c7.html Pantagraph: State: Whalen DNA testing could result in federal sanctions (10th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://patch.com/new-york/whiteplains/westchester-forensic-sciences-division-receives-national-grant Patch: Westchester Forensic Sciences Division Receives National Grant (9th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.claremoreprogress.com/news/no-funding-in-place-for-dna-collection-law/article_3352afac-7610-11e6-96a8-eb1edf61f76f.html The Daily Progress: No funding in place for DNA collection law (9th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-lehighvalley/pennsylvania-auditor-general-calls-for-action-on-untested-rape-kits/41567892 WFMZ 69News: Pennsylvania auditor general calls for action on untested rape kits (7th September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.arklatexhomepage.com/news/local-news/special-report-the-wrong-man ArkLaTex: Special Report: The Wrong Man (1st September 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.ebony.com/news-views/detroit-rape-kit-490-challenge#axzz4KEefwPdg Ebony: Raped, Then Forgotten Until a Community Intervened (28th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.startribune.com/old-rape-kits-no-statewide-rush-to-test/391208701/ StarTribune: Citing victims' wishes, cost, agencies aren't rushing to test old rape kits (28th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://science.kjzz.org/content/356440/arizonas-border-beacon-system-turns-15-tucson-group-works-id-remains-migrants Arizona Science &amp; Innovation Desk: As Arizona's Border Beacon System Turns 15, Tucson Group Works To ID Remains Of Migrants (26th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://kawc.org/post/human-rights-org-creates-dna-database-dead-migrants-border-patrol-rescue-beacons-mark-15th-year KAWC: Human Rights Org Creates DNA Database for Dead Migrants; Border Patrol Rescue Beacons Mark 15th Year (26th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.11alive.com/news/local/10-of-recently-tested-rape-kits-reveal-matches/308141148 11alive: 10% of recently tested rape kits reveal matches (25th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.pharmiweb.com/pressreleases/pressrel.asp?ROW_ID=179970#.V9lTXWUw2YF Pharmiweb: Rapid DNA System by IntegenX a Key Factor in the Arrest of a Murder Suspect in South Carolina Case (25th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wsj.com/articles/fbis-new-dna-process-produces-more-matches-1472117404 The Wall Street Journal: FBI’s New DNA Process Produces More Matches in Suspect Database (25th August 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.meritalk.com/the-situation-report-pentagon-evolves-identity-management/ MeriTalk: The Situation Report: Pentagon Evolves Identity Management (24th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.click2houston.com/news/dna-evidence-from-burglaries-goes-untested-in-harris-county Click2Houston: DNA evidence from burglaries goes untested in Harris County (23th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wsaz.com/content/news/Hundreds-of-backlogged-rape-kits-tested-positive-matches-found-391094282.html WSAZ: Hundreds of backlogged rape kits tested; positive matches found (23th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/194849626-story Fox5: GBI: number of 'warehoused' rape kits nears 3500 (22th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.charlestonscene.com/20160820/160829993/sex-crime-evidence-ignored-several-hundred-charleston-area-kits-remain-untested The Post and Courier: Sex-crime evidence ignored? Several hundred Charleston-area kits remain untested (20th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.denverpost.com/2016/08/18/hickenlooper-responds-advocacy-groups-rape-kit-testing/ The Denver Post: Hickenlooper responds to national advocacy group’s request on rape kit testing, tracking (18th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/lawmakers-pledge-to-fix-criminal-dna-problem-after-kiro-7-investigation/424440014 KIRO 7: Lawmakers pledge to fix criminal DNA problem after KIRO 7 investigation (16th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/dna-of-sexually-motivated-criminals-not-being-entered-into-database/419053215 KIRO 7: DNA of sexually motivated criminals not being entered into database (16th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.realclearmarkets.com/articles/2016/08/16/dna_databases_deter_crime_without_filling_prisons_102308.html Real Clear Markets: DNA Databases Deter Crime, Without Filling Prisons (16th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.afcea.org/content/?q=Blog-ohio-crime-lab-using-battelle-dna-technology-solve-cold-cases AFCEA: Blog: Ohio Crime Lab Using Battelle DNA Technology to Solve Cold Cases (8th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://tucson.com/news/local/border/new-efforts-identify-border-crosser-remains-help-those-in-trouble/article_74dcabde-1c37-5c8d-9b75-ef7659345b79.html Tucson: New efforts identify border-crosser remains, help those in trouble (7th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/184419659-story Fox5: GBI confirms ten CODIS matches in warehoused rape kits (2nd August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.afcea.org/content/?q=Article-new-tools-find-dna-needles-genetic-haystack AFCEA: New Tools Find DNA Needles in Genetic Haystack (1st August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.myajc.com/news/news/local/childrens-rape-kits-languished-at-hospitals-for-ye/nr6wN/ myAJC: Children’s rape kits kept at Atlanta hospitals for years, never tested (29th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.mydaytondailynews.com/news/news/opinion/rape-kit-testing-nets-suspects-gets-results/nr3MB/ Dayton Daily News: Mike DeWine: Rape-kit testing nets suspects, gets results (21th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.logandaily.com/comment/columns/sak-testing-initiative-delivers-th-indicted-defendant/article_1f2cde4d-f26d-5bae-8646-b56f9d1e6e07.html The Logan Daily News: SAK testing initiative delivers 500th indicted defendant (19th July 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.cpr.org/news/newsbeat/authorities-closer-closing-hundreds-colorado-rape-cases Colorado Public Radio: Authorities Closer To Closing Hundreds Of Colorado Rape Cases (15th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.chieftain.com/news/crime/4945324-119/rape-kits-colorado-kit The Pueblo Chieftain: Colorado officials say they have eliminated rape kit backlog (15th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/investigations/dna-match-found-in-20-of-backlogged-rape-kits The Denver Channel: DNA match found in 20% of backlogged rape kits (15th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-36783515 BBC: Privacy row over FBI iris scan 'trial' (13th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2016/07/the-cost-of-monetary-sanctions-for-prisoners/489026/ The Atlantic: The Fines and Fees That Keep Former Prisoners Poor (5th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://wshu.org/post/court-upholds-use-force-obtain-inmates-dna-samples WSHU: Court Upholds Use Of Force To Obtain Inmates' DNA Samples (27th June 2016)]<br /> **[https://riponadvance.com/stories/hatch-bill-enable-local-police-access-fbi-dna-database-clears-senate/ The Ripon Advance: Hatch bill to enable local police access to FBI DNA database clears Senate (21st June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20160619/NEWS01/160619129 Herald Net: Rape kit tests yield suspects but not necessarily convictions (19th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/national-institute-of-justice-releases-special-report-on-testing-evidence-in-sexual-assaults-300285115.html PR Newswire: National Institute of Justice Releases Special Report on Testing Evidence in Sexual Assaults (15th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160614006438/en/SmallPond-Selected-Bermuda’s-National-DNA-Database Business Wire: SmallPond Selected for Bermuda’s National DNA Database (14th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://coosavalleynews.com/2016/06/gbi-crime-lab-milestones-25-years-using-dna-and-codis-reaches-over-5000-confirmed-hits/ Coosa Valley News: GBI Crime Lab Milestones: 25 Years using DNA and CODIS Reaches over 5,000 Confirmed Hits (12th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://mynews4.com/news/local/update-addressing-backlog-of-unprocessed-sexual-assault-kits News4: 'Rape kits' no longer collecting dust (8th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.dailynews.com/opinion/20160603/the-evidence-says-dna-collection-threatens-privacy-rights-adam-b-summers Los Angeles Daily News: The evidence says DNA collection threatens privacy rights: Adam B. Summers (6th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sfexaminer.com/sfpd-shouldnt-oversee-crime-lab-report-recommends/ San Francisco Examiner: SFPD shouldn’t oversee crime lab, report recommends (June 1st 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.oc-breeze.com/2016/05/28/86488_ocda-honors-late-pioneer-dna-evidence-expert-ada-camille-hill/ Orange County Breeze: OCDA honors late pioneer, DNA evidence expert ADA Camille Hill (28th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://news3lv.com/news/local/first-results-of-backlogged-sex-assault-kits-should-arrive-next-month News3LV: First results of backlogged sex assault kits should arrive next month (27th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.laboratorynetwork.com/doc/nms-labs-and-smallpond-announce-commitment-to-join-forces-in-delivering-0001 Laboratory Network: NMS Labs And SmallPond Announce Commitment To Join Forces In Delivering Total Property Crimes Testing And Local DNA Databasing Solution For Law Enforcement (24th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2016/06/a-reasonable-doubt/480747/ The Atlantic: The False Promise of DNA Testing (May 17th 2016)]<br /> **[http://surfky.com/index.php/hopkins/hopkins-county-news/182-video/video-all-counties/108804-advocating-for-victims-rights-legislation Surfky: Advocating for Victims Rights Legislation (16th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wlky.com/news/ksp-to-receive-45-million-to-deal-with-rape-kit-backlog/39460636 WLKY: KSP to receive $4.5 million to deal with rape kit backlog (9th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://news.softpedia.com/news/fbi-seeks-to-keep-its-biometrics-database-above-the-law-503805.shtml Softpedia: FBI Seeks to Keep Its Biometrics Database Above the Law (7th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://journalistsresource.org/studies/government/criminal-justice/rape-kit-testing-backlog-victim-relationship Journalsit's Resource: Should rape kit testing be prioritized by victim-offender relationship? 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Scott signs law to test all rape kits (21st April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.twcnews.com/tx/austin/news/2016/04/21/apd-gets-help-clearing-dna-testing-backlog.html TWC News: APD Gets Help Clearing DNA Testing Backlog (21st April 2016)]<br /> **[http://kfor.com/2016/04/20/some-oklahomans-arrested-might-have-to-submit-dna/ KFOR: Some Oklahomans arrested might have to submit DNA (20th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20160420/NEWS/160419463 The Daily Ardmoreite: Senate approves measure requiring DNA samples upon felony arrests (20th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://kxan.com/2016/04/16/families-hope-dna-can-help-find-missing-military-members/ KXAN: Families hope DNA can help find missing military members (16th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.citynews.ca/2016/04/14/florida-police-turn-to-dna-phenotyping-to-solve-toronto-couples-murder/ City News: Florida police turn to DNA phenotyping to solve Toronto couple's murder (14th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/id=1202754739116/Delayed-DNA-Match-Did-Not-Deny-Man-Speedy-Trial-Court-Rules?slreturn=20160402105459 New York Law Journal: Delayed DNA Match Did Not Deny Man Speedy Trial, Court Rules (13th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nanalyze.com/2016/04/codis-the-worlds-largest-dna-database/ Nanalyze: CODIS – The World’s Largest DNA Database (13th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/state-objections-put-whalen-dna-testing-on-hold/article_ae5a6f54-3b85-5387-b6f8-70511a7fbd98.html Pantgraph: State objections put Whalen DNA testing on hold (8th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.koreatimesus.com/mixed-race-adoptees-seek-to-reunite-families-through-dna-bank/ The Korea Times: Mixed-race adoptees seek to reunite families through DNA bank (7th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/to-catch-a-rapist/Content?oid=3759726 Boise Weekly: To Catch a Rapist - Law attempts to address Idaho's 'rape myth' (6th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.inquisitr.com/2968139/rape-kits-thousands-untested-justice-delayed/ Inquisitr: Rape Kits: Thousands untested, justice delayed (April 6th 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/crime/la-me-sd-innocence-20160404-story.html Los Angeles Times: San Diego County district attorney launches team to review possible wrongful convictions (5th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/new-testing-further-supports-case-taken-on-by-innocence-project/article_90a7660a-fa02-11e5-aaf5-ef9feb44ad07.html The Daily Progress: New testing further supports case taken on by Innocence Project (3rd April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/editorials/article69940212.html The News Tribute: Expand DNA tests so justice, hope can thrive (3rd April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2016/04/three_oregon_counties_to_send.html The Oregonian: Three Oregon counties to ship untested sexual assault kits to private Utah lab (1st April 2016)]<br /> **[http://scvnews.com/2016/03/31/around-the-district-with-sen-sharon-runner/ SCV News: Around the District with Sen. Sharon Runner (31th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nhregister.com/opinion/20160329/forum-connecticut-needs-to-repair-flawed-law-allowing-dna-samples-from-arrestees New Haven Register: Forum: Connecticut needs to repair flawed law allowing DNA samples from arrestees (29th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.dailycal.org/2016/03/28/berkeley-police-department-responds-backlog-rape-kit-processing/ The Daily Californian: Berkeley Police Department responds to backlog in rape kit processing (28th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.rebootillinois.com/2016/03/28/editors-picks/kevin-hoffmanrebootillinois-com/budget-impasse-compounding-illinois-state-polices-backlog-of-dna-tests/55131/ Reboot Illinois: Illinois State Police Crime Lab Face Massive Backlog of DNA Tests (28th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/illinois-state-police-dna-tests-rape-murder-backlog/ Chicago Suntimes: Illinois State Police swamped with DNA tests on rapes, murders (27th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2016/03/27/ancestory-firms-dna-database-use-suspect/82329306/ The Clarion-Ledger: Ancestory firms’ DNA database use suspect (27th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.idahopress.com/members/rape-kit-testing-bill-signed-into-law/article_d22e8314-b6e6-5702-9535-8006c645de1f.html Idaho Press-Tribune: Rape kit testing bill signed into law (23rd March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wlky.com/news/push-for-justice-for-rape-victims-continues-with-new-bill/38657402 WLKY: Push for justice for rape victims continues with new bill (23rd March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/Berkeley-mayor-asks-for-info-on-police-rape-kit-6974942.php SFGate: Berkeley mayor asks for details on police delay in rape kit (23rd March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/courier/news/state-briefs-police-rape-kit-analysis-has-yielded-few-matches/article_a3fbf015-d5ac-5028-ad6a-dd1fb2215b9b.html The Courier: State briefs: Police: Rape kit analysis has yielded 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12th 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.buzzfeed.com/stephaniemlee/dna-software-code Buzzfeed News: People Are Going To Prison Thanks To DNA Software — But How It Works Is Secret (12th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kvue.com/news/local/rape-kit-reform-floods-state-legislatures/78444874 KVUE: Rape-kit reform floods state legislatures (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/local/2016/03/11/reality-montana-state-crime-lab/81630194/ Great Falls Tribune: The reality of the Montana State Crime Lab (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article65246947.html Herald Leader: Senate panel approves bills to expand DNA collection, set deadline for testing rape kits (10th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.wlky.com/news/bill-requiring-dna-sampling-for-every-felony-arrest-moves-forward/38446482 WLKY: Bill requiring DNA sampling for every felony arrest moves forward (10th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/mar/10/bills-would-speed-up-rape-kit-tests-add-to-dna-dat/ The Washington Times: Bills would speed up rape kit tests, add to DNA database (10th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sfgate.com/opinion/editorials/article/Delaying-rape-kit-testing-denies-justice-for-6872854.php SFGate: Delaying rape-kit testing denies justice for victims (7th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2016/03/when-dna-snares-innocent Science: Forensics gone wrong: When DNA snares the innocent (7th March, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/bill-to-prevent-future-rape-kit-backlogs-clears-florida-legislature/2267668 Tampa Bay Times: Bill to prevent future rape kit backlogs clears Florida Legislature (2nd March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/mixed-race-korean-adoptees-use-dna-search-roots-n525586 NBC News: Mixed-Race Korean Adoptees Use DNA to Search For Roots (2nd March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.abqjournal.com/731819/news/debate-rages-over-highsensitivity-dna-analysis.html Albuquerque Journal: Debate rages over ‘high-sensitivity’ DNA analysis (29th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.allgov.com/usa/ca/news/top-stories/california-lawmakers-push-6-bills-to-improve-rape-laws-and-testing-of-backlogged-rape-kits-160229?news=858390 AllGov: California Lawmakers Push 6 Bills to Improve Rape Laws and Testing of Backlogged Rape Kits (29th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/Lawmakers-focus-on-untested-rape-kits-6859587.php San Francisco Chronicle: Lawmakers focus on untested rape kits (28th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.cdapress.com/news/local_news/article_11bd4228-dd25-11e5-bcf3-bf8172625ad2.html CDA Press: Bill would address sexual assault kits (27th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/27/science/dna-under-the-scope-and-a-forensic-tool-under-a-cloud.html?_r=0 New York Times: DNA Under the Scope, and a Forensic Tool Under a Cloud (26th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://vtdigger.org/2016/02/26/senate-approves-bill-to-expand-dna-database/ VT Digger: Senate Approves Bill to Expand DNA Database (26th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.fortmorgantimes.com/fort-morgan-editorials/ci_29563969/colorado-should-expand-reach-dna-testing Fort Morgan Times: Colorado should expand the reach of DNA testing (26th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.idahopress.com/members/untested-rape-kit-tracking-bill-moves-forward/article_c399caa8-4ef0-56b7-bb01-2c8d8e1f509e.html Idaho Press-Tribune: Untested rape kit tracking bill moves forward (25th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/feb/25/dna-data-hacking-top-concern-of-obamas-precision-m/?page=all The Washington Times: Obama’s DNA database raises fears of medical identity theft, breaches of privacy (25th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://viconsortium.com/featured/bill-mandating-dna-testing-for-charges-of-felony-sexual-offense-or-violent-crime-wins-committee-approval/ The Virgin Island Consortium: Bill mandating DNA testing for charges of felony, sexual offense or violent crime wins committee approval (25th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://america.aljazeera.com/articles/2016/2/24/the-rapid-dna-revolution.html Aljazeera America: The rapid DNA revolution (24th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.herald-dispatch.com/opinion/editorial-agencies-need-timelines-standards-on-testing-rape-kits/article_3be825bd-be37-5a8d-8c83-da062d395451.html Herald-Dispatch: Editorial: Agencies need timelines, standards on testing rape kits (24th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.rhinotimes.com/Content/Social/Social/Article/Project-Kudzu-Crime-Fighting-Coalition-All-Over-Criminals/-2/-2/1055 Rhino Times: Project Kudzu Crime Fighting Coalition All Over Criminals (24th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.rexburgstandardjournal.com/news/idaho/idaho-committee-unanimously-backs-rape-kit-legislation/article_b6666526-db12-11e5-8cf7-8b799e408ff5.html Rexburg Standard Journal: Idaho committee unanimously backs rape kit legislation (24th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.allgov.com/news/unusual-news/10000-backlogged-rape-kits-finally-tested-lead-to-hundreds-of-indictments-in-ohio-160222?news=858347 All Gov:10,000 Backlogged Rape Kits Finally Tested Lead to Hundreds of Indictments in Ohio (22th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.krgv.com/story/31248635/authorities-reveal-process-for-bodies-found-in-brooks-co KRGV: Authorities Reveal DNA Identification Process for Bodies Found in Brooks Co. (18th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://legacynewspaper.com/news/2016/feb/17/va-begins-testing-long-ignored-sex-assault-evidenc/ Legacy: Va. begins testing long-ignored sex assault evidence kits (17th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-grim-sleeper-serial-killer-trial-20160216-story.html Los Angeles Times: Grim Sleeper serial killer trial begins, years after slayings terrorized South L.A. (16th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.idahopress.com/members/legislator-proposes-change-in-rape-kit-testing-policy/article_1a194e7e-b231-53bb-b428-4dfae32c85da.html Idaho Press Tribune: Legislator proposes change in rape kit testing policy (15th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.currentargus.com/story/news/local/new-mexico/2016/02/15/katies-law--ten-years-later/80422634/ Current-Argus: Katie’s Law- Ten Years Later (15th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.thelegalintelligencer.com/id=1202749652635/ACLU-Drops-Opposition-to-DNA-Database-Bill?slreturn=20160122042506 The Intelligencer: ACLU Drops Opposition to DNA Database Bill (13th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/news/14632844-70/it-smells-of-big-brother-some-question-legality-effectiveness-of-louisianas-expansive-dna-database The New Orleans Advocate: ‘It smells of Big Brother’: Some question legality, effectiveness of Louisiana’s expansive DNA database (13th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.news9.com/story/31183183/family-upset-over-dna-match-delay-in-2000-case News9: Family Upset Over DNA Match Delay In 2000 Case (10th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.tbo.com/list/news-opinion-editorials/editorial-a-reasonable-path-to-reducing-floridas-backlog-of-rape-kits-20160208/ TBO: Editorial: A reasonable path to reducing Florida’s backlog of rape kits (8th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://wtvr.com/2016/02/04/virginias-backlogged-rape-kits-will-be-tested-added-to-national-database/ Wtvr: Virginia’s backlogged rape kits will be tested, added to national database (4th February)]<br /> **[http://www.newsleader.com/story/news/local/2016/02/04/herring-announces-tests-2000-sexual-assault-kits/79815684/ News Leader: Herring announces tests of 2,000 sexual assault kits (4th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.alexandrianews.org/testing-to-begin-on-backlog-of-sexual-assault-evidence-kits/ Alexandria News: Testing To Begin On Backlog Of Sexual Assault Evidence Kits (4th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.arklatexhomepage.com/news/local-news/arkansas-state-crime-lab-submits-untested-rape-kits-data Arklatex: Arkansas State Crime Lab submits untested rape kits data (2nd February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2016/01/45_untested_rape_kits_in_sagin.html Mlive: 45 untested rape kits in Saginaw, Midland uncovered by AG probe (28th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.dailybusinessreview.com/law-news/id=1202747972061/Senators-Support-SteppedUp-Efforts-to-Test-Rape-Kits?mcode=1202617860989&amp;curindex=170&amp;slreturn=20160129092618 Daily Business Review: Senators Support Stepped-Up Efforts to Test Rape Kits (27th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://lexch.com/news/regional/proposal-to-collect-dna-upon-arrest-is-personal/article_a588a1d6-c480-11e5-9ec4-c76423bd9e52.html Lexch: Proposal to collect DNA upon arrest is personal (26th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2016/01/26/florida-senators-support-stepped-up-efforts-to.html Jacksonville Business Journal: Florida Senators support stepped-up efforts to test rape kits (26th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.vnews.com/opinion/20719469-95/editorial-vermont-needs-thorough-review-of-privacy-laws Valley News: Editorial: Vermont Needs Thorough Review of Privacy Laws (26th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://hudsonreporter.com/view/full_story/27055639/article-Sacco-Sarlo-bill-to-expand-DNA-database-now-law?instance=top_story Hudson Reporter: Sacco-Sarlo bill to expand DNA database now law (25th January, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2016/01/christie_signs_law_expanding_dna_database_for_diso.html NJ: Minor crimes could land your DNA in N.J. database (19th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://investigations.blog.ajc.com/2016/01/19/untested-grady-memorial-hospital-rape-kits-slated-for-dna-analysis/ AJC: Untested Grady Memorial Hospital rape kits slated for DNA analysis (19th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.vnews.com/news/20608579-95/vt-senator-resurrects-dna-database-bill Valley News: Vt. Senator Resurrects DNA Database Bill (19th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.king5.com/story/news/local/2016/01/19/bill-would-require-dna-swabs-after-some-arrests/79031332/ King5: Bill would require DNA swabs after some arrests (19th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2016/01/16/cold-case-police-hope-dna-leads-parents-abandoned-baby/78762376/ Argus Leader: Cold case: Police hope DNA leads to parents of abandoned baby (16th January, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.app.com/story/news/politics/new-jersey/chris-christie/2016/01/15/christie-sign-veto-legislation/78858094/ Asbury Park Press: WATCH: Sign or veto? 20 bills before Christie (15th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.northjersey.com/news/n-j-legislature-wraps-up-business-1.1489560?page=all North Jersey: N.J. Legislature wraps up business (11th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article53624935.html Miami Herald: How fines to N.Y. banks will pay to test Miami’s old rape kits (8th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://flcourier.com/2016/01/fdle-thousands-of-rape-kits-untested-statewide/ Florida Courier: FDLE: Thousands of rape kits untested statewide (7th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://rhrealitycheck.org/article/2016/01/07/new-mexico-police-massive-rape-kit-backlog-audit-finds/ RH Reality Check: New Mexico Police Have Massive Rape Kit Backlog, Audit Finds (7th January, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/miami-beach/article53173195.html Miami Herald: Miami Beach police expect to test 229 untested rape kits later this year (5th January, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/13-435-untested-rape-kits-found-in-florida-27-percent-are-in-miami-dade-8152700 Miami New Times: 13,435 Untested Rape Kits Found In Florida; 27 Percent Are In Miami-Dade (4th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/backlog-of-untested-rape-kits-in-florida-far-worse-than-earlier-estimates/2259973 Tampa Bay Times: Backlog of untested rape kits in Florida far worse than earlier estimates (4th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article53023735.html Miami Herald: Miami PD to begin work on state’s largest backlog of untested rape kits (4th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.chronline.com/crime/washington-lab-needs-more-money-to-clear-rape-kit-backlog/article_dcedb1f6-afe6-11e5-9f5d-bf7fc9eb651c.html The Chronicle: Washington Lab Needs More Money to Clear Rape Kit Backlog (31th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/id=1202745845486/Lippmans-Initiatives?mcode=0&amp;curindex=0&amp;curpage=ALL&amp;slreturn=20160004133855 The New York Law Journal: Lippman's Initiatives (30th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://wknofm.org/post/tennessee-reduces-backlog-untested-rape-kits-sets-new-rules-police#stream/0 WKNO: Tennessee Reduces Backlog Of Untested Rape Kits, Sets New Rules For Police (21st December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.trentonian.com/general-news/20151220/nj-weedman-dna-data-banks-no-need-to-march-people-into-ovens The Trentonian: NJ WEEDMAN: DNA data banks = no need to march people into ovens (20th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.scsun-news.com/story/news/2015/12/20/state-auditor-helps-complete-count-rape-kit-backlog/77667206/ Silver City Sun-News: State Auditor helps complete count of ‘rape kit’ backlog (20th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://fusion.net/story/245643/dna-expungement/ Fusion: It is ridiculously hard for Californians to get their DNA out of the FBI’s genetic database (18th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://nmpoliticalreport.com/23405/state-auditor-announces-actual-number-of-backlogged-rape-kits/ NM Political Report: State Auditor announces actual number of backlogged rape kits (18th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.myajc.com/news/news/local/prosecutors-want-to-collect-dna-at-arrest-not-afte/nphRg/ Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Prosecutors want to collect DNA at arrest, not after conviction (11th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/featured-articles/7920-fbi-director-hatch-bill-will-increase-law-enforcement-efficiency-and-accuracy Utah Policy: FBI Director: Hatch Bill Will Increase Law Enforcement Efficiency and Accuracy (10th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dl-online.com/opinion/editorials/3890408-time-consider-testing-all-rape-kits DL-Online: Time to consider the testing of all rape kits (26th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.daily-times.com/story/news/crime/2015/11/21/san-juan-county-rape-kits-go-untested/76108314/ Daily Times: San Juan County 'rape kits' go untested (21th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.tampabay.com/news/courts/criminal/ignored-for-years-tampa-teenagers-rape-kit-is-linked-to-a-serial-offender/2254797 Tampa Bay Times: Ignored for years, Tampa teenager's rape kit is linked to a previous offender (20th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.14news.com/story/30561436/the-dna-database-linking-the-past 14 News: Special Report: The DNA Database (19th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.northescambia.com/2015/11/scott-wants-more-funding-for-fdle-crime-labs North Escambia: Scott Wants More Funding For FDLE Crime Labs (19th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://crime.blogs.news-journalonline.com/11272/gov-scott-seeks-funding-to-test-rape-kit-backlog/ Daytona Beach News-Journal: Gov. Scott seeks funding to test rape-kit backlog (19th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wwmt.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/Special-Report-Cold-Case-Crackdown-233829.shtml#.VlOHe7SfzbI WWMT: Special Report: Cold Case Crackdown (19th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/South-Bend-Rep-Bauer-files-inmate-DNA-bill/36526152 WBST: South Bend Rep. Bauer files inmate DNA bill (18th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.news4jax.com/news/gov-proposes-85m-for-states-crime-labs/36525868 News4Jax: Gov. proposes $8.5M for state's crime labs (18th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wsj.com/articles/defense-attorneys-demand-closer-look-at-software-used-to-detect-crime-scene-dna-1447842603 The Wall Street Journal: Defense Attorneys Demand Closer Look at Software Used to Detect Crime-Scene DNA (18t November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.njlawjournal.com/id=1202742529943/NJ-Expands-DNA-Testing-for-Criminal-Defendants?slreturn=20151017182615 New Jerseay Law Journal: NJ Expands DNA Testing for Criminal Defendants (16th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://yubanet.com/usa/EFF-to-Court-California-s-DNA-Law-Violates-Privacy-Protections-Guaranteed-by-State.php#.VkuvIrSfzbJ Yuba Net: EFF to Court: California’s DNA Law Violates Privacy Protections Guaranteed by State (16th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.eastidahonews.com/2015/11/many-rape-kits-go-untested-in-canyon-county/ East Idaho News: Many Rape Kits go Untested in Canyon County (14th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/11/12/minnesota-untested-rape-kits MPR News: BCA finds nearly 3,500 untested rape kits across MN (12th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/news/investigations/2015/11/07/untested-sexual-assault-evidence-kits-pile-up/71637214/ Poughkeepsie Journal: VIDEO: Sex assault evidence kits remain untested in Dutchess, NY state (12th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.winknews.com/2015/11/10/untested-rape-kits-lee-sheriffs-office-comments-on-498-untested-kits/ Wink News: Untested rape kits: LSCO comments on 498 untested kits (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.rexburgstandardjournal.com/news/idaho/untested-rape-kits-in-idaho-raise-concerns/article_ee4f5bee-87db-11e5-b9b5-4b6495a84e53.html Standard Journal: Untested rape kits in Idaho raise concerns (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/nov/10/sexual-assault-rape-kit-backlog-ignored-destroyed The Guardian: Victims' hopes for justice fade as rape kits are routinely ignored or destroyed (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.idahopress.com/news/many-rape-kits-go-untested-in-canyon-county/article_c4cc7ff8-7e9f-5eee-afaf-881087d006d6.html Idaho Press-Tribune: Many rape kits go untested in Canyon County (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/11/us/west-virginia-ruling-could-clarify-the-rights-of-criminal-defendants.html?_r=0 The New York Times: West Virginia Ruling Could Clarify the Rights of Criminal Defendants (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://dcourier.com/main.asp?SectionID=36&amp;SubSectionID=73&amp;ArticleID=151764 The Daily Courier: Editorial: Don't let your DNA betray you (9th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/get-real-on-floridas-untested-rape-kits/2252947 Tampa Bay Times: Carlton: Get real on Florida's untested rape kits (6th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.buzzfeed.com/stephaniemlee/law-enforcement-requests-for-users-health-and-biometric-data#.noj7QEgwM Buzzfeed: As Companies Collect More Health Data, Cops Will Ask To See It (5th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.texaslawyer.com/id=1202741043367/GC-of-Forensic-Science-Commission-Focuses-on-Collaboration?mcode=0&amp;curindex=0&amp;curpage=ALL&amp;slreturn=20151009154927 Texas Lawyer: GC of Forensic Science Commission Focuses on Collaboration (2nd November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2015/10/brenda_tracy_melissa_bittlers.html Oregon Live: Brenda Tracy, Melissa Bittler's family work to protect rape victims with 'Melissa's Bill' (31th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://kut.org/post/after-dna-database-correction-travis-county-preps-review-cases KUT: After DNA Database Correction, Travis County Preps for Review of Cases (28th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newrepublic.com/article/123177/how-dna-evidence-incriminated-impossible-suspect New Republic: How DNA Evidence Incriminated an Impossible Suspect (26th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/oct/25/sexual-assault-victim-advocate-says-state-lab-is-a/ Washington Times: Sexual assault victim advocate says state lab is a model (25th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.twcnews.com/tx/austin/news/2015/10/21/hundreds-of-dna-samples-may-need-retesting.html TWC News: Hundreds of DNA Samples May Need Retesting (21st October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.arkansasmatters.com/news/local-news/arkansas-pushing-to-test-all-untested-rape-kits Arkansas matters: Arkansas Pushing To Test All Untested Rape Kits (21st October 2015)]<br /> **[http://fusion.net/story/218726/23andme-transparency-report/ Fusion: 3andMe releases transparency report, revealing how often cops ask for customers’ DNA (21st October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wbiw.com/state/archive/2015/10/-indiana-state-police-laboratory-achieves-major-milestone-with-5000th-codis-match.php WBIW: Indiana State Police Laboratory Achieves Major Milestone With 5,000th CODIS Match (20th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wnd.com/2015/10/cops-want-customer-dna-from-geneology-sites/ WND: Cops want customer DNA from genealogy sites (17th October 2015)]<br /> **[https://boingboing.net/2015/10/17/23andme-ancestry-com-aggrega.html Boingboing: 23andme &amp; Ancestry.com aggregated the world's DNA; the police obliged them by asking for it (17th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://fusion.net/story/215204/law-enforcement-agencies-are-asking-ancestry-com-and-23andme-for-their-customers-dna/ Fusion: Cops are asking Ancestry.com and 23andMe for their customers’ DNA (16th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.popsci.com/could-submitting-your-dna-to-private-genetics-companies-land-you-in-court Popular Science: Could having your DNA tested land you in court? (16th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/oct/15/prop-47-dna-juvenile-petition-denied/ The San Diego Union-Tribune: High court declines to hear Prop 47 DNA case (15th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wired.com/2015/10/familial-dna-evidence-turns-innocent-people-into-crime-suspects/ Wired: Your Relative’s DNA Could Turn You Into a Suspect (13th october 2015)]<br /> **[http://midweekwire.com/2015/10/12/bucks-unveils-new-countywide-crime-fighting-dna-program/ The Midweek Wire: Bucks unveils new countywide crime-fighting DNA program (12th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.news4jax.com/politics/Bill-would-set-rules-for-DNA-evidence-processing/35792134 News4Jax: Bill would set rules for DNA evidence processing (12th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.cincinnati.com/story/opinion/editorials/2015/10/10/editorial-use-backlog-rape-evidence-solve-crimes/73732602/ Cincinnati: Editorial: Use backlog of rape evidence to solve crimes (10th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://radio.wpsu.org/post/police-departments-bucks-county-launch-dna-database WPSU: Police Departments In Bucks County Launch DNA Database (9th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2015/10/the-dark-side-of-dna-databases/408709/ The Atlantic: The Dark Side of DNA Databases (8th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/oct/8/dakota-county-resumes-dna-collection-effort-is-cha/ The Washington Times: Dakota County resumes pre-conviction DNA collection (8th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/10/07/dna-at-the-fringes-twins-chimerism-and-synthetic-dna.html The Daily Beast: DNA At the Fringes: Twins, Chimerism, and Synthetic DNA (7th October 2015)]<br /> **[https://kutv.com/news/local/results-back-on-hundreds-of-rape-kits-tested-by-state-crime-lab KUTV: Results back on hundreds of rape kits tested by State Crime Lab (7th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20151007_New_Bucks_DNA_database_is_the_first_of_its_kind_nationally.html Philly.com: New Bucks DNA database is the first of its kind nationally (7th October 2015)]<br /> **[NYU Law News: Testing DNA: In her new book, Erin Murphy investigates how the criminal justice system misuses genetic identification (7th October 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/editorials/article38012553.html The News Tribune: Too much evidence locked away in untested rape kits (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://6abc.com/news/dna-database-program-announced-in-bucks-county/1019920/ Action News: DNA Database program announced in Bucks County (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20151007_Bucks_set_to_collect_DNA_from_crime_suspects.html Philly.com: Bucks collecting DNA from crime suspects (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://philadelphia.suntimes.com/phi-news/7/96/208187/bucks-county-forms-dna-database-for-its-police-departments Sun Times Philadelphia: Bucks County Forms DNA Database For Its Police Departments (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2015/10/06/bucks-county-forms-dna-database-for-its-police-departments/ CBS Philly: Police Share DNA Evidence Throughout Bucks County In New Program (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-southeasternpa/a-first-of-its-kind-nationwide-coming-to-bucks-county/35690454 69 News: A first of its kind, nationwide, coming to Bucks County (6th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.norwalkreflector.com/article/news/8217731 Norwalk Reflector: State's cold-case initiative pays off with convictions in rape cases (5th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.seacoastonline.com/article/20151005/NEWS/151009642 Seacoastonline: Hampton lawmaker calls for N.H. audit of untested rape kits (5th October 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.toledoblade.com/Courts/2015/10/05/State-s-cold-case-initiative-pays-off-with-convictions-in-rape-cases.html The Blade: State’s cold-case initiative pays off with convictions in rape cases (5th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.delcotimes.com/general-news/20151004/murder-mystery-of-gary-drais-remains-unsolved-after-10-years Delaware County Daily Times: Murder mystery of Gary Drais remains unsolved after 10 years (4th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2015/10/state_police_urge_police_sheri.html Oregon Live: State police urge police, sheriffs to send sexual assault kits to lab within 14 days of receipt (1st October 2015)] <br /> **[http://www.wcbi.com/local-news/dna-samples-taken-from-people-arrested-for-violent-crimes/ WCBI: Video: DNA Samples Taken From People Arrested For Violent Crimes (1st October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailytimesleader.com/content/new-dna-sampling-law-takes-effect-oct-1 Daily Times Leader: New DNA sampling law takes effect Oct. 1 (30th September 2015)]<br /> **[https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2015/09/30/your-personal-cloud-of-microbes-could-one-day-be-used-to-profile-you/ Naked Security: Your personal cloud of microbes could one day be used to profile you (30th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/09/28/tv-s-john-walsh-trump-is-my-friend-but-he-s-one-crazy-bastard.html The Daily Beast: TV’s John Walsh: Trump Is My Friend, but He’s ‘One Crazy Bastard’ (28th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/sep/27/prop-47-dna-database-supreme-court/ The San Diego Union-Tribune: Prop 47 could purge DNA database (27th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://wncn.com/2015/09/24/state-rape-kit-backlog-deters-some-victims-from-reporting/ WNCN: State rape kit backlog deters some victims from reporting (24th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://wjon.com/st-cloud-joining-tri-county-crime-lab-hope-to-solve-crimes-faster/ WJON: St. Cloud Joining Tri-County Crime Lab, Hope to Solve Crimes Faster (24th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2015/09/24/old-lmpd-rape-kit-tests-may-reveal-new-leads/72629790/ The Courier-Journal: Old LMPD rape-kit tests may reveal new leads (24th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-34346802 BBC: Millions of fingerprints stolen in US government hack (24th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/andy-drath-john-wayne-gacy_5602f7f6e4b08820d91b5aad Huffington Post: The John Wayne Gacy Investigation Just Solved An Unrelated Cold Case (23th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.fox19.com/story/30081113/state-auditor-3000-rape-kits-never-tested-in-ky Fox19 Now: State Auditor: 3,000 rape kits never tested in KY (21st September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.kentucky.com/2015/09/21/4049206_adam-edelen-a-stomach-turning.html?rh=1 Kentucky.com: State auditor: A 'stomach-turning' 3,090 sexual assault kits remain untested in Kentucky (21st September 2015)]<br /> **[http://wkyufm.org/post/kentucky-law-agencies-have-3000-untested-rape-kits WKU: Kentucky Law Agencies Have 3,000 Untested Rape Kits (21st September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wdrb.com/story/30080074/auditor-edelen-releases-special-report-on-sexual-assault-evidence-in-ky WDRB: Auditor Edelen Releases Special Report on Sexual Assault Evidence in Ky. (21st September 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/09/16/prosecutor-backs-expanded-dna-testing/0xs4g7SETzXNnTKiKdP6cN/story.html Boston Globe: Prosecutor backs expanded DNA testing (17th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newsplex.com/home/headlines/Links-Between-Matthew-Cases-Highlights-Need-for-DNA-Collection-327940001.html NewsPlex.com: Links Between Matthew Cases Highlights Need for DNA Collection (16th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://registerguard.com/rg/news/local/33504222-75/untested-rape-kits-pile-up-in-portland.html.csp The Register Guard: Untested rape kits pile up in Portland (16th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://registerguard.com/rg/opinion/33510452-78/justice-denied.html.csp The Register Guard: Justice denied (16th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.pe.com/articles/cases-780322-dna-agencies.html The Press-Enterprise: CASSIE MACDUFF: Rape kits should never be allowed to pile up again (15th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://wbay.com/2015/09/15/dna-links-repeat-offenders-to-unsolved-crimes/ WBAY.com: DNA Links Repeat Offenders to Unsolved Crimes (15th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://crimeblog.dallasnews.com/2015/09/dallas-county-das-office-gets-1-5-million-grant-to-handle-rape-kit-backlog.html/ The Dallas Morning News: Dallas County DA’s office gets $1.5 million grant to handle rape kit backlog (15 September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.policeone.com/officer-misconduct-internal-affairs/articles/9499531-Thousands-of-untested-Ore-sexual-assault-kits-could-have-helped-solve-500-crimes/ PoliceOne.com: Thousands of untested Ore. sexual assault kits could have helped solve 500 crimes (15th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/uva/area-to-mark-a-year-since-graham-s-disappearance/article_a39cb788-598a-11e5-b665-27cc0848d42a.html The Daily Progress: Area to mark a year since Graham's disappearance (12th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wave3.com/story/30012978/grant-could-ease-rape-kit-testing-backlog-bring-more-victims-forward WAVE: Grant could ease rape-kit testing backlog, bring more victims forward (11th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://foxct.com/2015/09/11/state-to-test-100s-of-rape-kits-some-decades-old/ FOX CT: State to test 100s of rape kits, some decades old (11th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-bondi-makes-right-call-on-rape-kits/2245169 Tampa Bay Times: Editorial: Bondi makes right call on rape kits (11th September 2015)]<br /> **[https://reason.com/blog/2015/09/11/rape-kit-backlog-gets-boost-from-biden Reason: Rape Kit Backlog Testing Gets $41 Million Boost From Obama Administration (11th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.india.com/news/world/white-house-and-new-york-city-prosecutor-pledge-usd-79-million-to-test-rape-kits-544453/ India.com: White House and New York City prosecutor pledge USD 79 million to test rape kits (11th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.allgov.com/news/unusual-news/fbi-errors-lead-to-discovery-that-dna-evidence-may-be-far-less-foolproof-when-it-includes-more-than-one-person-150910?news=857388 AllGov: FBI Errors Lead to Discovery that DNA Evidence May be Far Less Foolproof When It Includes More than One Person (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thv11.com/story/news/local/2015/09/11/arkansas--receive-grant-money--untested-rape-kits/72045420/ THV11: Arkansas to receive grant money for untested rape kits (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.13newsnow.com/story/news/local/13news-now-investigates/2015/09/10/13news-now-investigates-vp-announces-funds--testthekits/72031072/ 13News Now:13News Now Investigates: VP announces #TestTheKits funds (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/11/nyregion/city-prosecutor-using-millions-seized-from-banks-for-rape-kit-testing.html The New York Times: New York City Prosecutor Using Millions Taken From Banks for Rape-Kit Testing (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.westkentuckystar.com/News/State/Kentucky/KSP-Receives-1-9-Million-in-Sexual-Assault-Kits.aspx West Kentucky Star: KSP Receives $1.9 Million in Sexual Assault Kits (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://jacksonville.com/news/crime/2015-09-10/story/state-attorneys-office-receives-2-million-federal-grant-clear-rape-test The Florida Times Union: State Attorney's Office receives $2 million federal grant to clear rape test-kit backlog (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2015/09/10/kentucky-gets-19m-process-rape-kits/72017088/ The Courier-Journal: Kentucky gets $1.9M to process rape kits (10th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://nenewsroom.com/new-tx-laws-in-effect-september-p2417-1.htm Northeast News: New TX Laws in effect September 1, 2015 (8th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nextgov.com/defense/2015/09/dhs-delays-dna-tests-refugee-camps-aimed-stemming-human-trafficking/120356/ Nextgov: DHS Delays Refugee Rapid DNA Tests Aimed at Stemming Human Trafficking (4th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.cjr.org/local_news/rape_kit_reporting.php Columbia Journalism Review: How an Ohio reporter helped convict more than 100 rapists (2nd September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/politics/la-me-prop-47-appeal-20150903-story.html LA Times: DNA database imperiled by Prop. 47 ruling on juveniles, San Diego D.A. says (2nd September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.kxxv.com/story/29935263/new-dna-database-law-seeks-to-prevent-solve-crimes KXXV News Channel 25: New DNA database law seeks to prevent, solve crimes (1st September 2015)]<br /> **[http://azdailysun.com/news/local/officers-lose-appeal-of-warrantless-dna-samples/article_aee4a716-0faf-5c00-920b-8ad1730ae26f.html Arizona Daily Sun: Officers lose appeal of warrantless DNA samples (31st August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.saukvalley.com/2015/08/26/sterling-lee-county-law-enforcement-have-few-untested-rape-kits/a7u2kdb/ SaukValley.com: Sterling, Lee County law enforcement have few untested rape kits (31st August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nuvo.net/indianapolis/study-committee-takes-up-issue-of-dna-sampling-for-arrestees/Content?oid=3422883 NUVO: Study committee takes up issue of DNA sampling for arrestees (21st August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courthousenews.com/2015/08/20/info-sought-on-fbis-rapid-dna-database.htm Courthouse News Service: Info Sought on FBI's Rapid DNA Database (20th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.journalgazette.net/opinion/editorials/DNA-database-8336955 Fort Wayne Journal Gazette: DNA database ‎(20th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wchstv.com/news/features/eyewitness-news/stories/Partnership-Between-Multiple-Agencies-Seeks-To-Reduce-Untested-Rape-Kits-Solve-Crimes-187659.shtml#.Ve32nJeYQxI WCHS8: Partnership Between Multiple Agencies Seeks To Reduce Untested Rape Kits, Solve Crimes (19th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courierpress.com/news/state/indiana-considering-dna-tests-for-all-felony-arrests_80239051 Evansville Courier &amp; Press: Indiana considering DNA tests for all felony arrests (19th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wbrz.com/news/investigative-unit-hundreds-of-cases-remain-open-despite-dna-match/ WBRZ2: Investigative Unit: Hundreds of cases remain open, despite DNA match (19th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ibj.com/articles/54516-indiana-lawmakers-to-consider-expanding-dna-testing Indianapolis Business Journal: Indiana lawmakers to consider expanding DNA testing (19th August 2015‎)]<br /> **[http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_28662110/katies-law-results-500th-hit-denver-linking-dna The Denver Post: Katie's Law results in 500th hit in Denver linking DNA to a suspect (18th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/lawmakers-study-dna-arrestee-testing-law WFYI: Lawmakers Study 'DNA Arrestee Testing' Law (18th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://indianapublicmedia.org/news/police-dna-samples-felony-arrestees-86290/ Indiana Public Media: Should The Police Take DNA Samples Of Felony Arrestees? (18th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2015/08/18/indiana-lawmakers-studying-expanded-dna-testing/31946987/ IndyStar: Indiana lawmakers studying expanded DNA testing (18th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/proposal-would-allow-police-to-take-dna-sample-from-felony-arrestees/34792394 WSBT-TV: Proposal would allow police to take DNA sample from felony suspects (18th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://fox59.com/2015/08/18/indiana-lawmakers-reconsider-proposal-to-require-dna-sample-on-felony-arrests/ Fox59: Indiana lawmakers reconsider proposal to require DNA sample on felony arrests (18th August 2015‎)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/maryland-high-court-rules-police-can-use-volunteered-dna-in-other-cases/2015/08/16/f02cdd24-4294-11e5-8e7d-9c033e6745d8_story.html Washington Post: Maryland high court rules police can use volunteered DNA in other cases (16th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/111472/ Gainesville Times: Evidence in past assault cases will get fresh scrutiny (15th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/commentary/commentary-innocence-not-always-a-defense/article_02176d9a-609d-501c-9f32-1ae01c5b1165.html Santa Fe New Mexican: Commentary: Innocence not always a defense (15th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.officer.com/news/12102497/maryland-court-allows-dna-to-be-used-in-future-cases Officer.com: Court Allows DNA to be Used in Future Cases (13th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/bs-md-police-dna-20150812-story.html Baltimore Sun:Court ruling allows DNA to be used in future cases (12th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/12/opinion/when-innocence-is-no-defense.html?_r=0 New York Times: When Innocence Is No Defense (12th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2823610-155/editorial-rape-kit-backlog-must-never-happen Editorial: Rape-kit backlog must never happen again (11th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.cleveland.com/rape-kits/index.ssf/2015/08/has_your_police_department_sub.html Has your police department submitted rape kits for testing and gotten results? Search our database to find out (10th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thelegalintelligencer.com/latest-news/id=1202733726482/DNA-Sample-Requirement-Is-Approved-by-Senate?mcode=1395262324557&amp;curindex=87&amp;slreturn=20150713040441 The Legal Intelligencer: DNA Sample Requirement Is Approved by Senate (4th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://fcir.org/2015/08/03/the-fbi-built-a-database-that-can-catch-rapists-almost-nobody-uses-it/ FCIR: THE FBI BUILT A DATABASE THAT CAN CATCH RAPISTS; ALMOST NOBODY USES IT (3rd August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.islandpacket.com/2015/08/03/3864116_down-to-a-science-dna-lab-increases.html?rh=1 Hilton Head Island Packet: Down to a science: DNA lab increases efficiency after 5 years (3rd August 2015)]<br /> **[http://tbo.com/news/crime/bay-area-joins-movement-to-process-critical-rape-evidence-20150802/ TBO.com: Bay area joins movement to process critical rape evidence (1st August 2015)]<br /> **[http://globegazette.com/news/iowa/midwest-killers-identified-only-about-half-the-time/article_7fc86bc7-6fbd-5474-8b22-fdacafcefad9.html Mason City Globe Gazette: Midwest killers identified only about half the time (29th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://watchdog.org/231629/bill-dna-collection-powers/ Watchdog: CA Dem introduces bill to renovate state’s DNA collection powers (28th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wowktv.com/story/29644342/wv-forensic-experts-analyzing-dna-in-connection-to-possible-serial-murderer WOWKTV: WV forensic experts analyzing DNA in connection to possible serial killer (28th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/wendy-kramer/sperm-donors-who-wish-to-_b_7878688.html Huffington Post: Sperm Donors Who Wish to Remain Anonymous Just Shouldn't Donate (28th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2015/07/28/rape-kits-investigation-law-enforcement-editorials-debates/30789145/ USA TODAY: Let crime fighters do our job: Another view (28th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/politics/la-me-prop47-juveniles-20150727-story.html Los Angeles Times: Prop. 47 also reduces some juvenile offenses, state court rules (27th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/half-of-midwest-deaths-unsolved/article_421ad159-d22e-50eb-9554-258e64dd6374.html Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier: Half of Midwest deaths unsolved (27th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://savannahnow.com/news/2015-07-27/police-scramble-test-old-rape-kits-leads-crime-backlog Savannah Morning News: Police scramble to test old rape kits leads to crime backlog (26th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://news.wgcu.org/post/state-attorney-candidate-calls-jacksonville-lawmakers-prioritize-unprocessed-rape-kits WGCU News: State Attorney Candidate Calls On Jacksonville Lawmakers To Prioritize Unprocessed Rape Kits (24th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thetimesnews.com/article/20150723/news/150729458 The Times News: Alamance sheriff, Gibsonville police endorse regional crime lab proposal(23rd July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wwltv.com/story/news/local/orleans/2015/07/22/dna-matches-also-backlogged-in-state/30540895/ WWL: DNA matches also backlogged in state (23rd July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.pri.org/stories/2015-07-21/korean-adoptees-are-using-dna-kits-get-glimpse-their-ancestry PRI: Korean adoptees are using DNA kits to get a glimpse of their ancestry (21st July 2015)]<br /> **[http://bluenationreview.com/if-you-rape-kym-worthy-is-after-your-sorry-ass/ Blue Nation Review: If You Rape, Kym Worthy is After Your Sorry Ass (21st July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thetowntalk.com/story/news/local/2015/07/18/state-law-prompt-dna-backlog/30356791/ Alexandria Town Talk: State law could prompt DNA backlog (19th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://tvnewsroom.org/newslines/u-s/work-continues-to-test-detroit-rape-kits-found-in-2009-48018/ TV Newsroom: Work continues to test Detroit rape kits found in 2009 (18th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2015/07/16/audit-spurs-action-lmpd-rape-kits/30266947/ The Courier Journal: Audit spurs action on LMPD rape kits (17th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/story/news/crime/2015/07/16/cold-case-rape-kits-producing-convictions-years-after-crime/30238829/ First Coast News: Cold Case Rape Kits Producing Convictions Years After Crime (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ktvb.com/story/news/local/2015/07/17/unprocessed-rape-kits-in-idaho-waiting-in-the-cue/30222299/ KTVB: 7 Investigates: Processing rape kits a priority in Idaho (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wwltv.com/story/news/local/investigations/katie-moore/2015/07/16/wendys-story-one-rape-victims-20-year-journey-for-justice/30253299/ WWL: Investigation shows sex assault kits often underreported (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.kare11.com/story/news/investigations/2015/07/16/minnesota-rape-kits-untested/30187419/ KARE: Minnesota rape kits go untested (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wusa9.com/story/news/local/2015/07/16/testthekits-untested-rape-kits/30230447/ W USA: #TesttheKits: Thousands of rape kits go untested (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://host.madison.com/news/local/writers/steven_elbow/usa-today-uncovers-tens-of-thousands-of-untested-rape-kits/article_cf9b0eed-d94c-5d09-bfdf-f535a39d249a.html Madison.com: USA Today uncovers tens of thousands of untested rape kits (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.whas11.com/story/news/local/on-your-side/2015/07/16/testthekits-more-than-1k-lmpd-rape-kit-cases-in-question/30255699/ WHAS: #TesttheKits: LMPD has unknown number of untested rape kits (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sacbee.com/opinion/editorials/article27354568.html Sacramento Bee: Democrats line up against police use of DNA (16th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wfmynews2.com/story/news/local/2-wants-to-know/2015/07/15/2wtk-a-2-wants-to-know-investigation-untested-rape-kits/30214221/ WFMY News: A 2 Wants to Know 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**[http://www.providencejournal.com/article/20150705/NEWS/150709632 The Providence Journal: Police praise R.I.'s new DNA sampling law for violent crimes; civil libertarians say it erodes presumption of innocence (5th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2015/07/more_than_5000_untested_sex_as.html OregonLive.com: More than 5000 untested sex assault kits languish in Oregon (3rd July 2015)]<br /> **[http://wvtf.org/post/new-public-safety-laws-pertain-dna-collection-sexual-violence WVTF: New Public Safety Laws Pertain to DNA Collection, Sexual Violence (2nd July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.njlawjournal.com/id=1202731237939/NJ-Bill-Would-Expand-DNA-Testing-for-Criminal-Defendants?slreturn=20150606071542 new Jersey Law Journal: NJ Bill Would Expand DNA Testing for Criminal Defendants (2nd July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/New-law-expands-Virginia-s-DNA-database/33927458 WDBJ7: New law expands Virginia's DNA database (1st July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/20150628-editorial-justice-for-victims-as-dallas-rape-kit-backlog-eases.ece Dallas Morning News: Editorial: Justice for victims as Dallas' rape-kit backlog eases (28th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.eastcountymagazine.org/why-are-137-rape-kits-untested-el-cajon East County Magazine: WHY ARE 137 RAPE KITS UNTESTED IN EL CAJON? (25th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://crimeblog.dallasnews.com/2015/06/whats-the-status-of-dallas-rape-kit-backlog-these-charts-explain.html/ Dallas Morning News (blog): What’s the status of Dallas’ rape kit backlog? These charts explain (25th Jun 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dallasobserver.com/news/das-office-adds-staff-in-anticipation-of-influx-in-rape-cases-from-dna-testing-7343931 Dallas Observer: DA's Office Adds Staff In Anticipation of Influx in Rape Cases from DNA Testing (25th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/story/29392480/dakota-county-to-start-collecting-dna-from-some-charged-with-crime Fox 9: Dakota County to start collecting DNA from some charged with crime (24th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.startribune.com/dakota-county-to-begin-collecting-dna-from-people-charged-with-violent-crimes/309429201/ Minneapolis Star Tribune: Dakota County to begin collecting DNA from people charged with violent crimes (23rd June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.pantagraph.com/news/rare-dna-process-allowed-in-whalen-murder-case/article_a13a6bb6-7535-5792-9c8e-47923aa36a52.html Pantagraph: Rare DNA process allowed in Whalen murder case (23rd June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.medgadget.com/2015/06/human-identification-market-global-industry-analysis-and-forecast-2014-2020-by-persistence-market-research.html Medgadget.com (blog): Human Identification Market – Global Industry Analysis and Forecast 2014-2020, by Persistence Market Research (22nd June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.lawofficer.com/articles/2015/06/rapid-dna-analysis.html Law Officer.com: Rapid DNA Analysis (18th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ktvz.com/news/bend-police-have-113-untested-rape-kits-in-storage/33642656 KTVZ: Bend police have 113 untested rape kits in storage (17th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2015/06/police_agencies_across_oregon.html OregonLive.com: Police agencies across Oregon counting their untested sexual assault kits (17th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://erstarnews.com/2015/06/14/wright-wont-have-sherburnes-back-on-this-one/ Star News: Wright won’t have Sherburne’s back on this one (14th June 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.takepart.com/article/2015/06/11/colibri-center-human-rights Takepart: Migrants Gone Missing: Healing and Closure for Families, Thanks to Forensic Science (11th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://bergendispatch.com/articles/36398840/Bill-to-Expand-Access-to-DNA-Testing-Exonerate-the-Wrongfully-Convicted-Passes-Assembly.aspx Bergen Dispatch: Bill to Expand Access to DNA Testing &amp; Exonerate the Wrongfully convicted passes Assembly (11th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/henry-louis-gates-jr/the-wonders-of-dna_b_7556386.html Huffington Post: The Wonders of DNA (10th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-lehighvalley/-McDonald-s-baby-uses-DNA-to-advance-his-search-for-birth-mother/33504626 69 WFMZ: : &quot;McDonald's baby&quot; uses DNA to advance his search for birth mother (10th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nbc29.com/story/29286543/tracci-joins-race-for-albemarle-county-commonwealths-attorney NBC 29: Tracci Joins Race for Albemarle County Commonwealth's Attorney (10th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steven-blumenfeld/dna-forensics-policy-considerations_b_7546672.html Huffington Post: Policymakers Must Help Unleash the Potential of DNA Forensics (9th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.egcitizen.com/articles/2015/06/09/news/doc5571e9e793e3d634715366.txt Elk Grove Citizen: Cooper’s criminal DNA bill gets Assembly approval (9th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Opinion&amp;title=human-dna-databasebrrace-to-the-clouds&amp;id=109331 Reuters: HUMAN DNA DATABASE RACE TO THE CLOUDS (8th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://kdminer.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&amp;subsectionID=797&amp;articleID=66222 Daily Miner: An innocent man on death row in Arizona - First of a series (7th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.lockportjournal.com/opinion/chief-s-corner-dna-in-modern-police-work/article_beb4f786-8f3d-5d5c-8914-6711f08543c4.html Lockport Journal: CHIEF'S CORNER: DNA in modern police work (7th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://jacksonville.com/news/crime/2015-06-03/story/rape-test-kits-backlogged-across-country-jacksonville-addresses-issue Florida Times-Union Jacksonville.com: Rape-test kits backlogged across country; Jacksonville addresses the issue (3rd June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.trivalleycentral.com/casa_grande_dispatch/national_news/focus-on-rape-tests-could-send-thousands-to-prison/article_d1a1307c-0873-11e5-b809-3b19ea62d252.html Casa Grande Dispatch: Focus on rape tests could send thousands to prison (1st June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oneidadispatch.com/general-news/20150531/rapists-free-as-1000s-of-rape-kits-gather-dust Oneida Dispatch: Rapists free as 1,000s of rape kits gather dust (31st May 2015))]<br /> **[http://americanlivewire.com/2015-05-30-4000th-hit-recorded-in-marylands-dna-records/ American Live Wire: 4000th Hit Recorded in Maryland's DNA Records (30th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/national_world/2015/05/30/police-prosecutors-push-for-rape-kit-tests-funds.html Columbus Dispatch: Police, prosecutors push for rape-kit tests, funds (30th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ibtimes.com/national-dna-testing-effort-old-rape-kits-sees-success-indicting-sexual-predators-1945258 International Business Times National DNA Testing Effort On Old Rape Kits Sees Success In Indicting Sexual Predators (30th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/fbi-notifies-crime-labs-of-errors-used-in-dna-match-calculations-since-1999/2015/05/29/f04234fc-0591-11e5-8bda-c7b4e9a8f7ac_story.html Washington Post: FBI notifies crime labs of errors used in DNA match calculations since 1999 (30th May 2015]<br /> **[http://www.cbs8.com/story/29142088/sdpd-has-nearly-3000-untested-rape-kits CBS 8 San Diego: SDPD has nearly 3000 untested rape kits (23rd May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.oc-breeze.com/2015/05/22/71618_independent-consultant-completes-ocda-audit/ Orange County Breeze: Independent consultant completes OCDA audit (22nd May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wset.com/story/29130476/dna-found-on-pizza-crust-local-sheriff-says-testing-significantly-progressing WSET: DNA Found on Pizza Crust, Local Sheriff Says Testing Significantly Progressing (21st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.biometricupdate.com/201505/u-s-special-operations-command-testing-rapid-dna-readers Biometric Update: US Special Operations Command testing rapid DNA readers (21st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://sputniknews.com/us/20150522/1022435556.html Sputnik International: US Special Ops Forces Test Rapid DNA Readers for 'Juicy Missions'(21st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.jsonline.com/news/crime/appeals-court-dna-surcharges-unlawful-for-some-defendants-b99504413z1-304564731.html Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Appeals court: DNA surcharges unlawful for some defendants(21st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/SDPD-Explains-2800-Untested-Rape-Kits-304571261.html NBC 7 San Diego: SDPD Explains 2800+ Untested Rape Kits (21st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/2800-Rape-Kits-Sit-Untested-in-San-Diego-304325311.html NBC San 7 Diego: 2,800 Rape Kits Sit Untested in San Diego (19th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.marieclaire.com/culture/news/a14467/testing-rape-kits-houston/ Marie Claire: Rapists Are Going Free Because Kits Are Going Untested (19th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ctlawtribune.com/id=1202726775428/Editorial-Forensic-Examiner-Scandal-Should-Prompt-Conn-Action?mcode=0&amp;curindex=0 Connecticut Law Tribune: Editorial: Forensic Examiner Scandal Should Prompt Conn. Action (18th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ctlawtribune.com/id=1202726765951/Attorney-Finds-Evidence-in-Paper-Bag-Wins-Exoneration-for-Inmate Connecticut Law Tribune: Attorney Finds Evidence in Paper Bag, Wins Exoneration for Inmate (18th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bioedge.org/bioethics/hands-off-my-dna/11441 BioEdge: Hands off my DNA! (16th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.phillymag.com/news/2015/05/14/philadelphia-rape-kit-backlog/ Philadelphia Magazine: Will Philly End Its Rape Kit Backlog? (14th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://thecourier.com/opinion/couriers-view/2015/05/14/sex-crimes/ The Courier: Sex Crimes (14th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.scpr.org/news/2015/05/13/51656/orange-county-budget-battle-to-watch-is-over-d-a-s/ The Courier: DA's office comes up short in Orange County budget (13th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2015/05/12/rape-cases-get-five-more-years.html The Columbus Dispatch: State preparing to extend window to prosecute old rape cases (13th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.desertsun.com/story/news/crime_courts/2015/05/12/michael-hayes-conviction-cold-case/27217701/ The Desert Sun: 43-year-old DHS cold case murder conviction rare (12th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.examiner.com/article/ancestry-com-shares-dna-with-police-without-warrant Examiner: Ancestry.com shares DNA with police without warrant(8th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.businessinsider.com.au/its-terrifying-that-prosecutors-are-relying-on-hair-microscopy-2015-5 Business Insider: Prosecutors around the US are relying on shady science to convict people of crimes -- and it's terrifying (8th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://personalliberty.com/how-private-dna-data-led-idaho-cops-on-a-wild-goose-chase-and-linked-an-innocent-man-to-a-20-year-old-murder-case/ Personal Liberty: How private DNA data led Idaho cops on a wild goose chase and linked an innocent man to a 20-year-old murder case (7th May 2015)] <br /> **[http://sputniknews.com/us/20150507/1021836741.html Sputnik News: Ancestry.com in the Dock for Handing DNA to Police in Murder Case(7th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wnd.com/2015/05/ancestry-com-shares-dna-with-police/ WND: Ancestry.com shares DNA with police (6th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/2542095 Human Identification Market - Industry Size, Share, Trends Analysis and Global Forecast to 2020 (4th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wsj.com/articles/dna-leads-to-mans-arrest-in-1995-rape-1430522448 The Wall Street Journal: DNA Leads to Man’s Arrest in 1995 Rape (1st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/02/nyregion/suspect-is-identified-and-arrested-in-a-manhattan-rape-from-1995-after-a-dna-match.html?_r=0 New York Times: Suspect Is Identified and Arrested in a Manhattan Rape From 1995 After a DNA Match (1st May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/local/2015/04/29/dna-arrest-law-takes-hold-fox-cities/26618315/ Post Crescent: DNA-on-arrest law takes hold in Fox Cities(29th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/missing-woman-s-daughter-wants-dna-test-to-see-if-winnipeg-jane-doe-is-a-match-1.3044936 CBC News: Missing woman's daughter wants DNA test to see if Winnipeg Jane Doe is a match (22nd April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2015/04/22/phoenix-police-apply-for-grant-to-help-with-dna-analysis/26202469/ The Republic: Phoenix Police seek grant to help with DNA analysis (22nd April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.journal-times.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-justice-delayed-may-not-be-justice-denied/article_03badfe0-e8ee-11e4-9916-2f2e82edb6d1.html Journal-Times: Editorial: Justice delayed may not be justice denied (22nd April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/fbi-overstated-forensic-hair-matches-in-nearly-all-criminal-trials-for-decades/2015/04/18/39c8d8c6-e515-11e4-b510-962fcfabc310_story.html Washington Post: FBI admits flaws in hair analysis over decades (18th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://triblive.com/usworld/world/8196467-74/nhan-dna-vietnam#axzz3Xwx0b79Y Washington Post: DNA matches child born in Vietnam, father in Texas after 40 years (18th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://fox43.com/2015/04/17/state-lawmakers-considering-law-to-require-dna-samples-after-arrest-for-serious-crimes/ Fox43: State lawmakers considering law to require DNA samples after arrest for serious crimes (17th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.kentucky.com/2015/04/15/3802420/adam-edelen-launches-statewide.html The Courier-Journal: Auditor to count number of untested rape kits (15th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.koaa.com/story/28804021/states-dna-database-could-be-expanding KOAA5: State's DNA database could be expanding (15th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://denver.cbslocal.com/2015/04/14/aclu-calls-dna-collection-on-misdemeanors-a-serious-privacy-invasion/ CBS Denver: ACLU Calls DNA Collection On Misdemeanors A ‘Serious Privacy Invasion’ (14th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.whsv.com/home/headlines/Va-DNA-Database-Reaches-10000th-Hit-299755581.html WHSV3: Va. DNA Database Reaches 10,000th Hit(14th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://chaddsfordlive.com/2015/04/14/pileggi-bill-would-update-dna-use-to-fight-crime/ Chadds Ford Live: Pileggi: Bill would update DNA use to fight crime (14th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://wtvr.com/2015/04/13/dna-database-10000th-cold-hit/ WTVR: Virginia forensic scientists achieve 10,000th ‘cold hit’(13th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.fredericknewspost.com/your_life/life_news_collection/real_life/buried-secrets-study-of-skeletal-remains-may-hold-key-to/article_587f3e81-55c3-52ef-b2e0-96ab11990f76.html the Frederick News Post: Buried secrets: Study of skeletal remains may hold key to slave history (12th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wisconsinrapidstribune.com/story/news/local/2015/04/11/state-changes-double-county-dna-workload/25618917/ Wisconsin Rapids Tribune: State changes double county DNA workload (11th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.lawofficer.com/articles/print/volume-11/issue-4/features/rapid-dna-technology.html Law Officer: Rapid DNA Technology (7th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/report-law-enforcement-cut-corners-with-untested-detroit-rape-kits/32234636 lick On Detroit: Law enforcement 'cut corners' with untested Detroit rape kits (7th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://denver.cbslocal.com/2015/04/03/lawmakers-push-for-more-dna-samples-from-offenders/ CBS Local: Lawmakers Push For More DNA Samples From Offenders (3rd April 2015)]<br /> **[http://voiceofoc.org/2015/04/supervisors-assert-themselves-against-da-on-aclu-loss-and-dna-collection/ Voice of OC: Supervisors Assert Themselves Against DA on ACLU Loss and DNA Collection (2nd April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wkow.com/story/28643799/2015/03/29/new-state-dna-law-aims-to-close-unsolved-cases-like-zimmermann-murder WKOW: Digging Deeper: New state DNA law aims to close unsolved cases like Zimmermann murder (30th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.biometricupdate.com/201503/duke-university-instructor-recommends-dna-database-to-track-unaccompanied-alien-children Biometric Update: Duke University instructor recommends DNA database to track unaccompanied alien children (27th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sfchronicle.com/crime/article/DNA-lab-irregularities-may-endanger-hundreds-of-6165643.php San Francisco Chronicle: DNA lab irregularities may endanger hundreds of SFPD cases (28th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.belgrade-news.com/opinion/columnists/john_w_whitehead/article_8a6c22aa-cdab-11e4-acf7-e3aad6308397.html Belgrade News: DNA is turning us into a nation of suspects (18th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.buzzfeed.com/azeenghorayshi/most-parents-dont-know-their-babys-blood-is-given-to-scienti#.bwJO77Ja7 Buzz Feed News: Most Parents Don’t Know Their Babies’ Blood Is Given To Scientists - But That May Change (17th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://wvtf.org/post/governor-considers-bill-expanding-states-dna-database WVTF: Governor Considers Bill Expanding the State's DNA Database (17th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.610kvnu.com/politics/a5db5cd5dce3da88d98f7feb1283368c 610KNVU: Vice President Biden Touts Funding for Rape Kit Testing (16th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.kboi2.com/news/local/DNA-triple-murder-crime-lab-296301901.html KBOI2: New DNA technology is helping authorities in several cases (13th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.westernjournalism.com/how-dna-is-turning-us-into-a-nation-of-suspects/#YJAkmKVOIpeMpqTY.97 Western Journalism: How DNA Is Turning Us Into A Nation Of Suspects (13th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ocregister.com/articles/dna-654098-court-california.html Orange County Register: Should your DNA be collected, entered into state database when arrested, but not convicted? California Supreme Court to weigh privacy rights (13th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.cleveland.com/opinion/index.ssf/2015/03/dna_testing_could_help_address.html Cleveland.com: DNA testing could help address humanitarian crisis at the border: Sara Huston Katsanis (opinion)(13th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/news/11707192-123/new-orleans-filmmaker-cleared-in The New Orleans Advocate: New Orleans filmmaker cleared in cold-case murder; false positive highlights limitations of familial DNA searching (12th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg22530125.200-us-rape-test-backlog-down-to-mindset-not-just-money.html#.VQm58-H3ExI New Scientist: US rape test backlog down to mindset, not just money (12th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/opinion/editorials/la-ed-rape-kits-backlog-20150310-story.html LA Times: Victims deserve better than nationwide rape kit backlog (10th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/story/28362045/bill-looks-to-gather-dna-samples-from-suspected-felons-at-booking FOX 9 News: Should suspected felons have DNA samples taken? (10th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_27663726/ruben-rosario-bill-would-help-track-number-untested TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press: Rubén Rosario: Number of untested rape kits? No one knows (8th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article12550802.html Capitol Alert: Government DNA collection under microscope in California (5th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/op-ed/article12523220.html The News and Observer: In Darryl Howard’s case, still waiting for justice (4th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.egcitizen.com/articles/2015/03/03/news/doc54f0b2ab2d8f6535201518.txt Elk Grove Citizen: Cooper calls for Prop 47 reform (3rd March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bendbulletin.com/opinion/2915475-151/sunday-reader-building-a-case-and-a-face# Bend Bulletin: Sunday Reader: Building a case and a face on DNA (1st March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.chron.com/opinion/outlook/article/Morton-DNA-testing-access-must-be-fairly-applied-6107581.php Houston Chronicle: Morton: DNA testing access must be fairly applied (28th February 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/local/2015/02/28/dna-testing-opens-new-avenues-unsolved-murders/24180435/ PostCrescent.com: DNA testing opens new avenues for unsolved murders (28th February 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/24/science/building-face-and-a-case-on-dna.html New York Times: Building a Face, and a Case, on DNA (23rd February 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/24/science/dna-generated-faces.html?hp&amp;action=click&amp;pgtype=Homepage&amp;module=photo-spot-region&amp;region=top-news&amp;WT.nav=top-news&amp;_r=0 New York Times: I’ve Just Seen a (DNA-Generated) Face (23rd February 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.lawofficer.com/articles/2015/02/parabon-announces-collaboratio.html LawOfficer.com: Parabon Announces Collaboration with Dr. Bruce Budowle at the American Academy of Forensic Sciences 67th Annual Scientific Meeting (17th February 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/01/19/new-dna-technique-could-put-face-on-unsolved-double-murder/ Fox News: New DNA technique may reveal face of killer in unsolved double-murder (19th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailypress.com/news/crime/dp-nws-crime-notebook-0118-20150118-story.html Daily Press: Crime &amp; Legal Issues: Legislation could expand Virginia's DNA database (18th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.courierpostonline.com/story/news/local/south-jersey/2015/01/17/assemblyman-pushes-dna-testing-freed-inmates/21940101/ Courier Post: Assemblyman pushes DNA testing for freed inmates (17th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.9and10news.com/story/27832926/new-mi-dna-laws-could-shed-light-on-cold-cases-improve-police-work 9&amp;10News: New MI DNA Laws Could Shed Light On Cold Cases, Improve Police-Work (13th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyprogress.com/bill-would-expand-dna-data-bank/article_62b56912-9b36-11e4-b468-dbbc04a0da65.html The Daily Progress: Bill would expand DNA data bank (11th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.macroinsider.com/technology/the-future-ofcriminal-dna-collection-in-2015-h37632.html MacroInsider: The Future of Criminal DNA Collection in 2015 (6th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.wdrb.com/story/27724329/dna-samples-being-used-to-find-out-who-isnt-picking-up-after-their-pets WDRB: DNA samples being used to find out who isn't picking up after their pets (29th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-dna-court-ruling-20141203-story.html Los Angeles Times: Mandatory DNA collection during arrest is unconstitutional, court says (3rd December 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.newsleader.com/story/opinion/editorials/2014/11/27/expand-dna-database/19589705/ News Leader: Expand the DNA database (27th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://whbl.com/news/articles/2014/nov/24/expanded-dna-collection-by-law-enforcement-starts-april-1/ WHBL: Expanded DNA collection by law enforcement starts April 1 (24th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/albemarle-sheriff-advocates-for-expansion-of-virginia-dna-databank/article_f848bc9c-6bfa-11e4-a246-2bbbe7851125.html?mode=jqm The Daily Progress: Albemarle Sheriff advocates for expansion of Virginia DNA databank (24th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2844764/The-hi-tech-DNA-testing-machine-identify-criminals-ninety-MINUTES.html Daily Mail: The hi-tech DNA-testing machine that can identify criminals in ninety MINUTES (21st November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/11/cops-have-a-new-scanner-that-decodes-dna-in-90-minutes-and-they-cant-wait-to-use-it-on-you/ Raw Story: Cops have a new scanner that decodes DNA in 90 minutes — and they can’t wait to use it on you (20th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2014/11/rapid-dna-profiles-database-fbi-police Mother Jones: The FBI Is Very Excited About This Machine That Can Scan Your DNA in 90 Minutes (20th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/science/2014/11/02/01-busted.html The Columbus Dispatch: New DNA analysis could provide complete description of a suspect (2nd November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.vox.com/2014/10/28/7078151/body-farm-texas-freeman-ranch-decay Vox: The science of human decay (28th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://politickernj.com/2014/10/weinberg-bill-to-expand-access-to-dna-analysis-in-criminal-cases-clears-budget-panel/ Politicker NJ: Weinberg Bill to Expand Access to DNA Analysis in Criminal Cases Clears Budget Panel (27th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://wvtf.org/post/dna-database-tool-good-or-evil WVTF: DNA Database: A Tool for Good or Evil? (23rd October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/las-vegas/new-nevada-dna-swab-law-sees-little-pushback Las Vegas Review Journal: New Nevada DNA swab law sees little pushback (19th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/15/opinion/a-missed-opportunity-to-find-rapists.html?_r=1 New York Times: A Missed Opportunity to Find Rapists (15th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.ktvn.com/story/26787374/washoe-county-sheriffs-office-receives-dna-grant KTVN 2 News: Washoe County Sheriff's Office Receives DNA Grant (15th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/58525007-78/kits-rape-dna-utah.html.csp The Salt Lake Tribune: Group urges Utah lawmakers to fund DNA analysis of all rape kits (15th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2014/10/closing_time_with_pa_legislati.html Closing Time: With Pennsylvania's legislative session entering its last week, here's 5 fights you may want to know more about (13th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.cleveland.com/court-justice/index.ssf/2014/10/with_more_than_600_suspected_r.html Cleveland.com: With more than 500 suspected rapists at large, how can more attacks be prevented? (13th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/10/13/dna-science-key-for-law-enforcement/ Lethbridge Herald: DNA science key for law enforcement (13th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://humanevents.com/2014/10/10/fbi-expands-spying-powers-with-new-dna-database/ Human Events: FBI expands spying powers with new DNA database (10th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/10/08/stopping-the-next-campus-kidnapper.html The Daily Beast: Stopping the Next Campus Kidnapper (8th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://kgou.org/post/oklahoma-lawmaker-wants-dna-samples-gathered-beginning-investigations KGOU: Oklahoma Lawmaker Wants DNA Samples Gathered At Beginning Of Investigations (7th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/oct/7/expansion-of-oklahoma-dna-database-to-be-studied/ Washington Times: Lawmaker wants to expand Oklahoma’s DNA database (7th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.annistonstar.com/news/article_ee165ddc-4c52-11e4-993b-db885b274227.html Anniston Star: Oxford police considering rapid DNA analysis system (5th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://myfox8.com/2014/10/03/dna-helps-police-solve-six-cases/ Fox8: DNA helps police solve six breaking and entering case (3rd October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.bucyrustelegraphforum.com/story/news/state/2014/10/04/dewine-rape-kits-tested-dna/16714661/ Bucyrus telegraph: DeWine: More than 5,000 rape kits tested for DNA (4th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.biometricupdate.com/201410/fbi-seeks-to-add-rapid-dna-to-biometric-database Biometric Update: FBI seeks to add Rapid DNA to biometric database (1st October 2014)]<br /> **[https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20140925/08400128639/fbi-wants-speedy-dna-analysis-added-to-its-biometric-dragnet.shtml TechDirt: The FBI Wants Speedy DNA Analysis Added To Its Biometric Dragnet (30th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.mercurynews.com/california/ci_26619555/political-blotter-former-challenger-praises-brown-dna-law San Jose Mercury News: Political Blotter: Former challenger praises Brown for DNA law (29th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sacbee.com/2014/09/27/6737277/viewpoints-state-needs-to-fix.html The Sacramento Bee: Viewpoints: New law will fix handling of DNA testing cases (27th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/investigations/call7-exclusive-dna-analysis-labs-across-the-country-testing-backlog-of-colorado-rape-kits09242014 The Dever Channel: CALL7 exclusive: DNA analysis labs across the country testing backlog of Colorado rape kits (24th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nextgov.com/emerging-tech/2014/09/fbi-plans-rapid-dna-dragnets/94892/ NextGov: FBI plans rapid DNA dragnets (23rd September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2014/09/assembly_bill_aims_to_facility_the_use_of_dna_to_exonerate_the_wrongfully_convicted.html New Jersey.com: Assembly bill aims to facilitate the use of DNA to exonerate the wrongfully convicted (18th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://insurancenewsnet.com/oarticle/2014/09/14/workers-try-to-put-names-on-migrants-who-die-near-border-a-555215.html#.VDVCzRbp-So Insurance News Net: Workers try to put names on migrants who die near border (14th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://mynorthwest.com/11/2585684/Investigators-defend-use-of-DNA-sweep-in-Jenise-Wright-case My North West: Investigators defend use of DNA sweep in Jenise Wright case (12th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.normantranscript.com/content/tncms/live/ The Washington Times: 1M people listed in U.S. terrorism database (7th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.capitalgazette.com/news/ph-ac-conviction-upheld-20140804,0,1647580.story Capital Gazette: Appellate court upholds conviction in burglary DNA case (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://hamptonroads.com/2014/08/high-bar-reopening-old-case Pilot Online: High bar for reopening an old case (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/58250556-90/analysis-dna-evidence-group.html.csp The Salt Lake Tribune: New short-cut analysis could cut Utah’s rape kit backlog (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://swtimes.com/news/study-expansion-oklahoma-dna-database-set Times Record: Study On Expansion Of Oklahoma DNA Database Set (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://publicradiotulsa.org/post/study-expansion-oklahoma-dna-database-set Public Radio Tulsa: Study on Expansion of Oklahoma DNA Database is Set (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/aug/3/study-on-expansion-of-oklahoma-dna-database-is-set/?page=1 Study on Expansion of Oklahoma DNA Database is Set (4th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://news.gnom.es/news/dallas-man-exonerated-by-dna-in-24-year-old-rape-case Gnomes: Dallas man exonerated by DNA in 24-year-old rape case (3rd August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/03/us/victims-pressure-cities-to-test-old-rape-kits.html New York Times: No Longer Ignored, Evidence Solves Rape Cases Years Later (2nd August 2014)]<br /> **[http://journalstar.com/news/local/911/statewide-dna-database-helps-lincoln-police-make-robbery-arrest/article_83f9fbf5-37d3-5c06-b8e6-3a209d83efc3.html Lincoln Star Journal: Statewide DNA database helps Lincoln police make robbery arrest (1st August 2014)]<br /> **[http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2014-07-30/news/bs-md-dna-ruling-20140730_1_dna-database-dna-samples-special-appeals Baltimore Sun: Appeals court upholds retention of volunteered DNA (30th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.stardem.com/opinion/columns/article_5701dd79-93bd-52ca-9cf3-daca03a2b5ec.html The Star Democrat: Driving down crime in the age of DNA (27th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20140713/LOCAL06/307139940/1002/LOCAL Journal Gazette: State storing newborns’ blood minus parents’ OK (13th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_26167196/colorado-bureau-investigation-finds-24-dna-matches-previously Denver Post: CBI finds 24 DNA matches from 150 untested rape kits (17th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.vnews.com/home/12767800-95/editorial-dna-and-privacy-in-vermont Editorial: DNA and Privacy in Vermont (17th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.houmatoday.com/article/20140716/ARTICLES/140719628/-1/rss?Title=DNA-evidence-helps-connect-inmates-to-other-crimes Houma Today: DNA evidence helps connect inmates to other crimes (16th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.8newsnow.com/story/25992277/new-law-uses-dna-to-find-criminals-but-raises-worries-about-rights KLAS-TV: New law used to find criminals raises concerns about rights (11th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.fox19.com/story/25991027/rape-kit-testing-becoming-political-debate Fox19: Rape kit testing becoming political debate (10th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/editorials/2014/07/09/justice-is-catching-up.html The Columbus Dispatch: Justice is catching up (9th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://news.heartland.org/newspaper-article/2014/07/09/rhode-island-using-dna-track-students-federal-bill-passes-house Heartland: Rhode Island May Use DNA to Track Students (9th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.wcax.com/story/25996188/vermont-court-no-dna-collection-until-conviction WCAX: Vermont court rules no DNA collection until conviction (12th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/ohio-leads-the-way-on-breaking-through-the-rape-kit-backlog/2014/07/06/81f4f4de-03ae-11e4-8572-4b1b969b6322_story.html Washington Post: Ohio leads the way on breaking through the rape kit backlog (6th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.thetimesnews.com/news/top-news/match-game-1.342278?page=0 The Times News: Match Game(5th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.cbs2iowa.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/connects-against-crime-dna-database-expansion-28135.shtml CBS: CONNECTS AGAINST CRIME: DNA Database Expansion (3rd July 2014)]<br /> **[http://blogs.rgj.com/politics/2014/07/01/briannas-law-or-dna-testing-for-felony-arrests-begins-in-nevada/ Inside Nevada Politics: Brianna's Law, or DNA testing for felony arrests, begins in Nevada (1st July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/27/us/florida-court-overturns-death-sentence-for-1985-killing.html?_r=0 New York Times: Florida Court Overturns Death Sentence for 1985 Killing (26th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://myfox8.com/2014/06/23/greensboro-police-eye-dna-evidence-for-burglaries-car-break-ins/ Fox 8: Greensboro police eye DNA evidence for burglaries, car break-ins (23rd June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.thebaynet.com/news/index.cfm/fa/viewstory/story_ID/37735?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SouthernMarylandNews+%28Southern+Maryland+News+-+Brought+To+You+By+TheBayNet.com%29 BayNet.com Maryland's DNA database records 3,500th hit (20th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2014/06/nj_should_collect_dna_swabs_just_like_fingerprints_editorial.html NJ.com: NJ should collect DNA swabs just like fingerprints: Editorial (20th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.politickernj.com/74926/sacco-sarlo-bill-improve-public-safety-expanding-dna-database-approved-law-and-public-safety-c Politiker NJ: SACCO-SARLO BILL TO IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY BY EXPANDING DNA DATABASE APPROVED BY LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (19th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sdjewishworld.com/2014/06/13/das-dna-program-receives-award/ San Diego Jewish World: DA’s DNA program receives award (13th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://campbell.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/defense-seeks-to-chip-away-at-prosecutions-dna-evidence-in-exsupe-shirakawa-case Campbell Patch: Defense Seeks To Chip Away at Prosecution's DNA Evidence in Ex-Supe Shirakawa Case (11th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2014/06/reacting_to_wrongly_imprisoned_man_fix_njs_dna_testing_law.html NJ.com: Reacting to wrongly imprisoned man: Fix NJ's DNA testing law (9th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.providencejournal.com/opinion/editorials/20140601-over-sampling-dna.ece Providence Journal: Over-sampling DNA (1st June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.kpho.com/story/25508997/new-dna-testing-machine-to-help-rapidly-catch-suspects CBS5AZ: New DNA testing machine to help 'rapidly' catch suspects (14th May 2014)]<br /> **[http://hamptonroads.com/2014/05/expanding-dna-database-used-solve-lesser-crimes PilotOnline: Expanding DNA database used to solve lesser crimes (9th May 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sheboyganpress.com/article/20140508/SHE0101/305080554/Wisconsin-turns-controversial-familial-DNA-testing-solve-old-murders-rapes?nclick_check=1 Sheboygan Press: Wisconsin turns to controversial familial DNA testing to solve old murders, rapes(8th May 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20140506/NEWS/405060325 Cape Cod Times: DNA deal reached in Christa Worthington murder case (6th May 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nextgov.com/cio-briefing/2014/05/its-hard-say-if-baltimore-crime-lab-whittled-down-its-dna-sample-backlog/83791/ NextGov: It's Hard to Say If This Baltimore Crime Lab Whittled Down Its DNA Sample Backlog (5th May 2014)]<br /> **[http://fox5sandiego.com/2014/04/30/dna-database-boosting-convictions-and-jail-time-for-repeat-offenders/#axzz313Hu7V8V Fox 5 San Diego: DNA database boosting convictions and jail time for repeat offenders (30th April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2609599/Serial-rapists-walk-free-Detroit-9-000-rape-kits-remain-untested-5-YEARS-discovered-abandoned-police-warehouse.html Daily Mail: Serial rapists walk free in Detroit as up to 9,000 rape kits remain untested 5 YEARS after being discovered abandoned in a police warehouse (21st April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/04/21/detroit-rape-kits-backlog/7954957/ USA Today: Detroit rape kit testing backlog lingers (21st April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.freep.com/article/20140421/NEWS06/304210022/old-rape-kits-not-tested-Detroit-police Detroit Free Press: As Detroit rape kits sit untested, justice for victims is denied (21st April 2014)]<br /> **[http://nypost.com/2014/04/20/dna-swab-kits-to-help-mta-bus-drivers-bust-spitters/ New York Post: DNA swab kits to help MTA bus drivers bust spitters (20th April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.bestofneworleans.com/gambit/rape-kit-testing-in-louisiana/Content?oid=2416575 Rape kit testing in Louisiana (7th April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.psmag.com/navigation/politics-and-law/identity-online-77848/ Pacific Standard: Do You Own Your Identity Online? (4th April 2014)]<br /> **[http://newark.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/congressman-asks-fbi-to-reduce-backlog-of-untested-rape-kits Newark Patch: Congressman Asks FBI to Reduce Backlog of Untested Rape Kits (3rd April 2014)]<br /> **[http://midweekwire.com/2014/04/02/the-science-of-safety/ The Midweek Wire: The science of safety (2nd April 2014)]<br /> **[http://blog.al.com/wire/2014/04/dna_testing_could_become_part.html Al.com: DNA testing could become part of security clearance procedure for federal workers (1st April 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.ktvb.com/news/politics/New-law-limits-DNA-collection-253488391.html KTVB: New law limits DNA collection in Idaho (1st April 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.navytimes.com/article/20140331/NEWS/303310047/Hagel-orders-overhaul-remains-recovery-mission Navy Times: Hagel orders overhaul of remains recovery mission (31st March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.genomicslawreport.com/index.php/2014/03/31/judicial-and-legislative-reactions-in-california-to-maryland-v-king/ Genomics Law Report: Judicial and Legislative Reactions in California to Maryland v. King, 133 S. Ct. 158 (2013) (31st March 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.eastbayexpress.com/SevenDays/archives/2014/03/26/mike-honda-asks-house-committee-to-remove-barriers-for-reducing-rape-kit-backlog East Bay Express: Mike Honda Asks House Committee to Remove Barriers for Reducing Rape Kit Backlog (26th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/2014/03/26/columbus-crime-lab-problems-found-DNA-reporting.html WBNS-10TV: 3,000 DNA Test Results To Be Reviewed At Columbus Crime Lab (26th March 2014)]<br /> **[https://blogs.law.stanford.edu/lawandbiosciences/2014/03/21/breaking-news-ninth-circuit-en-banc-opinion-affirms-haskell-v-harris/ Stanford Law School Blog: Breaking News - Ninth Circuit En Banc Opinion “Affirms” Haskell v. Harris (21st March 2014)]<br /> **[http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304026304579453581126722834?mg=reno64-wsj&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fonline.wsj.com%2Farticle%2FSB10001424052702304026304579453581126722834.html Wall Street Journal: California DNA Collection Law Upheld by Court (21st March 2014)]<br /> **[http://blog.sfgate.com/crime/2014/03/20/court-keeps-dna-law-but-suit-still-alive/ Court keeps DNA law, but suit still alive (20th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://alpenhornnews.com/san-bernardino-countys-dna-backlog-p4832-139.htm The Alpenhorn News: San Bernardino County’s DNA backlog (18th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.jsonline.com/news/opinion/assembly-should-join-senate-to-adjust-dna-collection-law-b99224564z1-250250051.html Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel: Assembly should join Senate to adjust DNA collection law (13th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/senate-tuesday-to-make-changes-to-dnr-collection-law-b99222877z1-249573181.html Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel: Senate quickly makes unexpected changes to DNA-collection law (11th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2014/03/11/firm-to-help-police-analyze-dna-found-in-east-liberty-double-murder/ CBS Pittsburgh: Firm To Help Police Analyze DNA Found In East Liberty Double Murder (11th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://siouxcityjournal.com/lee-wire/law-enforcement-sees-new-iowa-dna-law-as-crime-fighting/article_6fb68352-7136-51d8-987c-87f01cd43165.html Sioux City Journal: Law enforcement sees new Iowa DNA law as crime-fighting tool (11th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20140310/NEWS01/303100055/Cases-illustrate-possible-pitfalls-untested-kits?nclick_check=1 LSJ: Cases illustrate possible pitfalls of untested kits (10th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://motherboard.vice.com/read/genetic-profiling-and-predictive-policing-are-taking-us-to-the-pre-crime-future Mother Board: Genetic Profiling and Predictive Policing Are Taking Us to the Pre-Crime Future (6th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/capitol_report/oklahoma-house-rejects-bill-to-expand-dna-database/article_2c7b9258-a498-11e3-9aaf-001a4bcf6878.html AP: Oklahoma House rejects bill to expand DNA database (5th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.post-gazette.com/local/region/2014/03/01/Crime-lab-to-address-mixtures-of-DNA/stories/201403010085 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Allegheny County crime lab vying to use more advanced DNA database (28th February 2014)]<br /> **[http://kgab.com/committee-narrows-katies-law-dna-testing-bill/ Associated Press: Committee Narrows &quot;Katie's Law&quot; DNA Testing Bill (19th February 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sfgate.com/opinion/openforum/article/Rape-kit-testing-backlog-undermines-justice-for-5242949.php SFGate: Rape kit testing backlog undermines justice for victims (17th February 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.marshallparthenon.com/news/mu-forensic-science-center-collects-dna-of-criminals-across-the-country-1.2856637#.UwtVvIWadMR The Parthenon: MU Forensic Science Center collects DNA of criminals across the country (17th February 2014)]<br /> **[http://motherboard.vice.com/blog/why-criminal-dna-records-should-be-public MotherBoard: Why Criminal DNA Records Should Be Public (3rd February 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.omaha.com/article/20140203/NEWS/140209633/1694 Omaha.com: Iowa law means more must give DNA samples (3rd February 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.usatoday.com/story/nation/2014/01/27/rapid-dna-scanning-technology/4828285/ USA Today: Pentagon, scientists closing in on rapid DNA technology (27th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://members.jacksonville.com/news/georgia/2014-01-27/story/federal-grant-could-fund-dna-database-could-solve-cold-cases-free The Florida Times-Union: Federal grant could fund DNA database that could solve cold cases, free wrongly convicted (27th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/law-enforcement-sees-new-iowa-dna-law-as-crime-fighting/article_171184c5-d882-5ee3-b891-2a123892659a.html Sioux City Journal: Genes and crime scenes (25th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.upi.com/Science_News/Technology/2014/01/25/166-errors-found-in-national-DNA-database/UPI-99611390684302/?spt=rln&amp;or=1 UPI: 166 errors found in national DNA database (25th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/25/nyregion/fbi-audit-of-database-that-indexes-dna-finds-errors-in-profiles.html?_r=0 New York Times: F.B.I. Audit of Database That Indexes DNA Finds Errors in Profiles (24th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_24887979/problem-dna-robot-led-denver-police-dna-mix Problem with DNA robot led to Denver police DNA mix-up (10th January 2014]<br /> **[http://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-grim-sleeper-20140108,0,493058.story#axzz2ppLlLKJM DNA evidence in Grim Sleeper case was taken legally, judge rules (7th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.govtech.com/public-safety/DNA-Registry-Would-Help-Solve-Crimes-in-Pennsylviania-Police-Prosecutors-Say.html DNA Registry Would Help Solve Crimes in Pennsylviania, Police, Prosecutors Say (6th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.theverge.com/2014/1/2/5266196/is-dna-analysis-stuck-in-the-past The Verge: Is DNA analysis stuck in the past? (2nd January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/57325569-78/rape-kits-lab-police.html.csp The Salt Lake Tribune: Utah Police Agencies Have Stockpiles of Unprocessed Rape Kits (1st January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.bristolpress.com/articles/2013/12/28/news/doc52bf99acd5e1e127118620.txt A look at why it took 6 years for ‘Jane Doe 2’ to be identified (28th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://surfky.com/index.php/news/kentucky/42190-department-of-corrections-issues-comprehensive-action-plan-to-improve-felon-dna-collection SurfKY.com: Department of Corrections Issues Comprehensive Action Plan to Improve Felon DNA Collection (11th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.journalnow.com/news/local/article_796709b4-ff8a-50f2-9747-7e4234af44cc.html Winston-Salem Journal: Computers work overtime in crime lab (26th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.miamiok.com/news/article_850c69ff-be25-5516-889c-04dec9bbe26e.html Miami OK.com: Should Oklahoma Collect DNA from Arrestees? (20th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.newsreview.com/chico/in-the-dark-no-longer/content?oid=12196692 In the dark no longer: Butte County streamlines DNA-testing process in cases of sexual violence (5th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.theledger.com/article/20131130/NEWSCHIEF/131139971?tc=ar The Ledger: Forensic DNA Use Has Exploded as Agencies Use It Even in Everyday Crimes (2nd December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.homelandsecuritynewswire.com/pentagon-maintains-dna-database-80000-dna-profiles Homeland Security News Wire: Pentagon maintains a DNA database with 80,000 DNA profiles (15th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.mercurynews.com/crime-courts/ci_24672342/californias-dna-collection-law-key-legal-test San Jose Mercury News: California's DNA Collection Law in Key Legal Test (9th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/Nov/27/dna-sample-police-settlement/ U-T San Diego: DNA sample concerns spur new police system (3rd December 2013)]<br /> **[http://washingtonexaminer.com/new-questions-raised-about-mandatory-dna-swabbing-by-police/article/2539523 Washington Examiner: New questions raised about mandatory DNA swabbing by police (20th November 2013)]<br /> **[http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/government/2013-11-11/senator-says-bill-will-boost-dna-hits Augusta Chronicle: Senator says bill will boost DNA hits (11th November 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.dailygazette.com/weblogs/foss/2013/oct/19/public-debates-dna-issue-and-so-do-i/ Daily Gazette: Public debates the DNA issue - and so do I (19th October 2013)]<br /> **[http://iowapublicradio.org/post/das-office-asks-dna-exchange-dropped-charges Iowa Public Radio: DA's Office Asks For DNA In Exchange For Dropped Charges (9th October 2013)]<br /> **[http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323893004579059760205212256.html Democratic Underground: More DNA Samples, More Debate (23rd September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/17/science/dna-double-take.html?pagewanted=all&amp;_r=0 New York Times: Double Take (16th September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/DNA-test-put-on-trial-4815368.php#page-1 Times Union: DNA test put on trial (16th September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.genomicslawreport.com/index.php/2013/08/19/ninth-circuit-orders-rehearing-of-haskell-v-harris/ Genomics Law Report: Ninth Circuit Orders Rehearing of Haskell v. Harris (19th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/18/us/some-worry-over-a-law-to-increase-dna-testing.html Texas Tribune: Some Worry Over a Law to Increase DNA Testing (17th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.slate.com/blogs/crime/2013/08/14/dick_hickock_perry_smith_dna_testing_doesn_t_link_in_cold_blood_killers.html Slate: Why DNA Testing Failed to Link the In Cold Blood Killers to a Gruesome Murder in Florida (14th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://esciencenews.com/articles/2013/08/14/forensic.familial.search.methods.carry.risk.certain.false.matches e! Science News: Forensic familial search methods carry risk of certain false matches (14th August 2013)] There is a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpmlVuRPiRA video abstract] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DO5-Ah1dr5s general public explanation video] available for this research<br /> **[http://www.fiercegovernment.com/story/justice-department-lacks-information-dna-backlog-report-says/2013-08-12 Fierce Government: Justice Department lacks information on DNA backlog, report says (12th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://forensicpsychologist.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/new-analyses-undermine-perception-of.html ForensicPsychologistBlogspot: New analyses undermine perception of DNA infallibility (2nd August 2013)]<br /> **[http://rt.com/usa/clerk-fired-dna-evidence-innocence-875/ RT: Clerk who helped inmate exonerate himself with DNA evidence fired (1st August 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/25/opinion/high-tech-high-risk-forensics.html?smid=tw-share&amp;_r=1&amp; New York Times: High-Tech, High-Risk Forensics (24th July 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/07/11/family-albert-desalvo-angry-that-police-secretly-obtained-dna-sample-from-relative/uWTghWSakCKJO8Ee3SEARI/story.html Boston Globe: Family of confessed Boston Strangler angry over DNA sample (11th July 2013)]<br /> **[http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2013/06/28/south-bay-paramedics-likely-brought-innocent-mans-dna-to-crime-scene/ CBS: SF Bay Area: South Bay Paramedics Likely Brought Innocent Man's DNA To Murder Scene (28th June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/How-innocent-man-s-DNA-was-found-at-killing-scene-4624971.php SFGate: How innocent man's DNA was found at killing scene (26th June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/13/us/police-agencies-are-assembling-records-of-dna.html?_r=0 New York Times: Police Agencies Are Assembling Records of DNA (12th June 2013)]<br /> **[http://cen.acs.org/articles/91/i23/DNA-Ruling-Raises-Science-Concerns.html Chemical and Engineering News: DNA Ruling Raises Science Concerns (10th June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-06-03/routine-dna-testing-after-arrest-upheld-by-u-s-supreme-court.html Bloomberg: Routine DNA Testing After Arrest Upheld by Top U.S. Court (3rd June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-06-03/court-s-dna-ruling-brings-u-s-a-step-closer-to-gattaca-.html Bloomberg: Court's DNA Ruling Brings U.S. a Step Closer to 'Gattaca' (3rd June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/dna-testing-pioneer-resigns-medical-examiner-office-article-1.1345383 New York Daily News: Pioneer in DNA testing quits Medical Examiner's Office over lab violations (16th May 2013)]<br /> **[http://physics.scsu.edu/~dscott/gen/ScientificAmerican/The%20Government%20Wants%20Your%20DNA.pdf Scientific American: The Government wants your DNA (March 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130227/POLITICS03/302270368/Justices-mixed-DNA-database?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Entertainment|p Detroit News: Justices mixed on DNA database (27th February 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.genengnews.com/insight-and-intelligence/dna-collection-v-dna-privacy/77899774/ Genetic Engineering News: DNA Collection v. DNA Privacy (27th February 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.wfpl.org/post/supreme-court-considers-if-warrantless-dna-swab-violates-constitution WFPL News: Supreme Court Considers If Warrantless DNA Swab Violates Constitution (26th February 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.fiercegovernment.com/story/justice-proposes-forensic-science-governing-body/2013-02-25 Fierce Government: Justice proposes forensic science governing body (25th February 2013)]<br /> **[http://mcalesternews.com/offbeatnews/x964904200/Why-collecting-DNA-from-people-who-are-arrested-wont-solve-more-crimes McAlester News: Why collecting DNA from people who are arrested won't solve more crimes (16th February 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/01/nyregion/more-dna-problems-found-in-new-york-city-crime-lab.html?_r=1&amp; New York Times: Mishandling of DNA Evidence Is Found in Over 50 Cases at Crime Lab (31st January 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/11/nyregion/new-york-reviewing-over-800-rape-cases-for-possible-mishandling-of-dna-evidence.html?smid=tw-nytimesscience&amp;seid=auto&amp;_r=1&amp; New York Times: New York Examines Over 800 Rape Cases for Possible Mishandling of Evidence (10th January 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.rightsidenews.com/2013010731709/us/homeland-security/rapid-dna-coming-soon-to-a-police-department-or-immigration-office-near-you.html Right Side News: Rapid DNA: Coming Soon to a Police Department or Immigration Office Near You (7th January 2013)]<br /> **[http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2012-11-09/news/bs-md-scotus-dna-20121109_1_maryland-s-dna-dna-samples-king-s-dna Baltimore Sun: Supreme Court will review Md. DNA law (9th November 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2012/11/scotus-genetic-privacy/ Wired: Supreme Court Weighing Genetic Privacy (8th November 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.thenorthwestern.com/article/20121022/APC0101/310220144/Expanded-DNA-collection-draws-fire?odyssey=tab|mostpopular|text|FRONTPAGE The NorthWestern: Expanded DNA collection draws fire (22nd October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.postcrescent.com/article/20121022/APC0101/310220144/0/wis0110/Expanded-DNA-collection-draws-fire?nclick_check=1 PostCresent.com (Wisconsin): Expanded DNA collection draws fire (21st October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.govtech.com/public-safety/Will-Private-DNA-Services-Replace-State-Crime-Labs.html Government Technology: Will Private DNA Services Replace State Crime Labs? (11th October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/11/us-usa-geneticprivacy-idUSBRE89A06H20121011 Reuters: Citing privacy concerns, U.S. panel urges end to secret DNA testing (11th October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.vvdailypress.com/opinion/dna-36897-felony-sample.html VV Daily Press: No DNA samples without a conviction (2nd October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/amy-macpherson/freemason_b_1906521.html?just_reloaded=1 Huffington Post: Why Are the Freemasons Collecting Our Children's DNA? (26th September 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/security/3381969/fbi-eager-embrace-mobile-rapid-dna-testing/ PC Advisor: FBI eager to embrace mobile 'Rapid DNA' testing (18th September 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/12/nyregion/suspected-dna-link-to-2004-killing-was-the-result-of-a-lab-error.html?_r=1&amp;emc=eta1 New York Times: DNA Match Tying Protest to 2004 Killing Is Doubted (11th July 2012)]<br /> **[http://rt.com/usa/news/dna-collection-kids-dhs-722/ RT: Kids' DNA collection? Possible with Homeland Security (20th May 2012)]<br /> **[http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2012-04-24/news/bs-md-court-ruling-dna-20120424_1_dna-collection-dna-samples-violent-crimes-and-burglaries Baltimore Sun: Md. high court strikes down DNA collection at arrest (24th April 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-15311718 BBC: FBI's DNA database upgrade plans come under fire (17th October 2011)] <br /> **[http://www.officer.com/news/10369150/dna-mix-up-leads-to-rape-case-review-in-florida Officer.com: DNA Mix Up Leads to Rape Case Review in Florida (27th September 2011)]<br /> ** [http://pottsmerc.com/articles/2011/09/20/news/doc4e78b7cfa098e912177915.txt The Pottsdown Mercury: Convicted murderer wins court battle for DNA tests of evidence (20th September 2011)] <br /> ** [http://www.boston.com/Boston/metrodesk/2011/08/appeals-court-says-cape-prosecutors-must-show-they-need-dna-profiles-worthington-witnesses/VDFsHvpTgMJTJLks6UGCuN/index.html Boston Globe: Court says state can't hold DNA (26th August 2011)] <br /> ** [http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/08/04/BALP1KJGRI.DTL San Francisco Chronicle: DNA: Law requiring arrestees' samples struck down (5th August 2011)] <br /> **[http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2011/jul/25/man-wrongly-convicted-after-dna-mix--awarded-15-mi/ Las Vegas Sun: Man wrongly convicted after a DNA mix-up awarded USD1.5 million (25th July 2011)]<br /> ** [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/05/25/illinois-dna-collection_n_867088.html Huffington Post: Illinois Bill Could Allow State To Collect DNA From Those Presumed Innocent, Marking Nationwide Shift (26th May 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.wtvm.com/story/14276777/proposed-law-seeks-dna-from-suspects-before-conviction 9 WTVM: Proposed law seeks DNA from suspects before conviction (18th March 2011)]<br /> **[http://articles.latimes.com/2009/sep/17/local/me-oc-dna17 Los Angeles Times: Arrested in O.C.? A DNA sample could buy freedom (17th September 2009)]<br /> **[http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123810863649052551.html Wall Street Journal: Genes draw likenesses of suspects (27th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://gulfnews.com/about-gulf-news/al-nisr-portfolio/weekend-review/articles/incriminating-proof-1.40842 Washington Post: Incriminating proof (15th January 2009)]<br /> ** [http://www.fas.org/blog/secrecy/2008/11/dna_database.html FAS Project on Government Secrecy: Joint Intelligence DNA Database Described (18th November 2008)] <br /> ** [http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/30574726-b4fe-11dd-b780-0000779fd18c.html#axzz1DJH6xARi Financial Times: Fears over covert DNA database (17th November 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2008/04/17/ST2008041701676.html Washington Post: US to expand collection of crime suspects’ DNA (17th April 2008)]<br /> <br /> ==Detailed analysis==<br /> <br /> The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Combined DNA Index System program (CODIS) enables federal, state and local laboratories to store and compare DNA profiles electronically and thereby link serial crimes to each other and identify suspects by matching DNA from crime scenes to convicted offenders or arrestees (where state legislation allows this). All 50 states and the FBI now collect DNA samples, retain the profiles generated from those samples in the databases, and compare the database entries against DNA profiles of biological evidence. There are obviously differences amongst the states as to collection criteria, sample retention and removal of entries from the databases. It is impossible to give a complete overview of the position in each state in this paper and the aim is merely to briefly summarise the contents of the main pieces of legislation and to highlight trends amongst states.<br /> <br /> <br /> Legislation: <br /> <br /> * '''The DNA Identification Act, 1994,''' allows for DNA identification records to be kept of: (a) Persons convicted of crimes, this will vary from State to State in accordance with the DNA database laws of each State; (b) DNA samples recovered from crime scenes; (c) DNA samples recovered from unidentified human remains; and (d) DNA samples voluntarily contributed from relatives of missing persons. (Refer to See 42 U.S.C.S. §14132(a).).<br /> * The''' Justice for All Act, 2004,''' allows for the retention in the National DNA Index System (NDIS) of DNA profiles from persons who have been charged in an indictment, even if the charges are eventually dropped or not pursued. The Act affects the qualifying offences for entry onto the National DNA database. Previously these were limited to sexual offences and other serious violent crimes, but have been amended to include &quot;any felony&quot;. In terms of the Act, DNA profiles may not be uploaded to the NDIS if: (a) The arrestee has not been charged; or (b) DNA samples have been submitted voluntarily for the purposes of elimination from a crime sample.<br /> * The''' Violence Against Women Act, 2005, '''allows for the uploading of an arrestee's DNA profile into the NDIS at the same time that their fingerprints are taken and uploaded onto the national fingerprint database. Previously DNA could not be uploaded until the arrestee was charged or indicted. The Act removes the burden from the State to remove an arrestee sample from the NDIS if the arrestee was later acquitted or if the charges were dismissed. The burden shifts onto the arrestee, who will be required to file a certified copy of a final court order establishing that all indexable charges have been dismissed, resulted in acquittal or that no charges were filed. The Act allows the Federal Government to take and retain DNA samples from Federal arrestees and from non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are detained under Federal authority. The Act gives the Attorney General the authority to issue regulations requiring the collection of such DNA profiles including requiring other Federal agencies to collect these: e.g. immigration agencies.<br /> <br /> Who must provide a sample:&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn1&quot;&gt; See http://www.ncsl.org/programs/cj/dnadatabanks.htm “State Laws on DNA Data Banks Qualifying Offenses, Others Who must provide sample” (July 2008).<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> * Twelve states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia – now have laws authorizing arrestee sampling.<br /> * All 50 states require that convicted sex offenders provide a DNA sample, and states are increasingly expanding these policies to include all felons or many serious felony offenders. To date (July 2008), 46 states require that all convicted felons provide a DNA sample to the state’s database.<br /> * Eleven states to date specify certain misdemeanors among those who must provide a sample. <br /> * There are 28 states that include DNA from delinquent juveniles in the database, of these there are 12 states that restrict the scope of qualifying offences with regard to juveniles. For example, California provides that qualifying offences are the same for adult convicts and juvenile delinquents, but juvenile arrestees, unlike adults, are excluded from the database.<br /> <br /> Retention of information and samples:&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn2&quot;&gt; See Survey of State DNA Database Statutes (2004) available at www.aslme.org/dna_04/grid/guide.pdf.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> * Thirty-eight states contain statutes that detail expungement criteria and procedure. DNA samples and records are expunged upon a change in the disposition of the case in the convict’s favor, provided that the offender has not been convicted of a separate qualifying offence. The state statutes differ, however, in the extent to which the disposition of the case must change before expungement proceedings begin. Some states only require that the defendant’s conviction be reversed, whereas others require that the conviction be reversed and the case dismissed. Of the 38 statutes that detail the expungement procedure, 33 require the offender to initiate the process. Of these 33 it is only Texas that contains a statutory provision requiring the defendant to be advised after his acquittal of his right to expungement. <br /> * The criteria for retention vary from immediate removal, if a sample is not used, to retention of a sample for at least 35 years, to permanent retention for certain specified offences.<br /> <br /> In general, the statutes authorize use of DNA and the database for law enforcement purposes, and for purposes of maintaining and improving the database. However, in certain states the creation of population statistical databases, tools which allow for the statistical analysis and interpretation of anonymous DNA profiles collected from convicted offenders, are established. DNA databases in the US typically authorize certain uses of offender’s genetic information and prohibit unauthorized uses and are therefore usually exempted from genetic privacy laws. The DNA statutes of the states also differ with regard to the criminal and civil liabilities provided therein for the misuse of the DNA database. Typically criminal penalties are imposed for: a) tampering with the DNA samples or records; b) improper entry of DNA samples and records into the database; c) improper access to and use of DNA samples and records; and d) improper disclosure of DNA samples and records. Only seven states provide for a private cause of action for individuals aggrieved by the misuse of the database and four states explicitly provide immunity from civil and / or criminal liability for misuse of the database.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ----<br /> &lt;references/&gt;</div>

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<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>__TOC__<br /> <br /> == Overview ==<br /> <br /> India does not have a national DNA database. However, according to Interpol's 2008 survey it has used HID (Human Identification) software of a national design for the operation of regional (State) databases.<br /> <br /> In 2007 a bill known as the Draft DNA Profiling Bill was piloted by the Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics, an autonomous organization funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. The DNA Profiling Bill looks to legalize the collection and analysis of DNA samples for forensic purposes and the creation of a national database. The Bill was developed further by an expert committee due to concerns about privacy and lack of safeguards. However, a new draft Bill was scheduled to be submitted to Parliament in summer 2015 despite dissent from some members of the committee, who stated that their concerns had not been fully addressed. A public consultation was then announced (deadline 20th August 2015). A new version of the Bill was submitted to the Indian Parliament in August 2018, but was not adopted before the end of the parliamentary session. The Bill was therefore introduced again following the 2019 General Election. See below for further details.<br /> <br /> == Resources ==<br /> * External links<br /> **[https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1355030624000509 Sahajpal and Bhandari (2024) DNA profiling in India: Addressing issues of sample preservation, databasing, marker selection, &amp; statistical approaches]<br /> **[https://prsindia.org/billtrack/the-criminal-procedure-identification-bill-2022 PRS India: The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022]<br /> **[https://www.prsindia.org/billtrack/dna-technology-use-and-application-regulation-bill-2019 PRS India: The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2019]<br /> **[http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/comments-on-india-dna-bill-2019.pdf GeneWatch UK comments on: THE DNA TECHNOLOGY (USE AND APPLICATION) REGULATION BILL, 2019 (October (2019)]<br /> **[http://www.prsindia.org/billtrack/the-dna-technology-use-and-application-regulation-bill-2018-5330/ The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill 2018]<br /> **[https://www.hrw.org/news/2015/09/23/india-us-tech-firms-should-press-modi-privacy Human Rights Watch: India: US Tech Firms Should Press Modi on Privacy (23rd September 2015)]<br /> **[http://cis-india.org/internet-governance/blog/human-dna-profiling-bill-2012-vs-2015 CIS: Human DNA Profiling Bill 2012 v/s 2015 Bill (6th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://cis-india.org/internet-governance/blog/cis-comments-and-recommendations-to-human-dna-profiling-bill-2015 CIS Comments and Recommendations to the Human DNA Profiling Bill, June 2015 (27th August 2015)] also available as [http://cis-india.org/internet-governance/blog/cis-human-dna-profiling-bill-2015/view pdf]<br /> **[http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/IndiaDNABill_FGPI_15.pdf GeneWatch UK response to the consultation on India's Human DNA Profiling Bill (18th August 2015)] <br /> **[http://www.countercurrents.org/cc100815.htm Public Statement By Concerned Citizens: Biometric Data Collection, Aadhaar Number And Related Programs Is A Black Act (10th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dbtindia.nic.in/wp-content/uploads/Human-DNA-Profiling-Bill.pdf Draft Human DNA Profiling Bill: Version for Public Comment (9th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dbtindia.nic.in/wp-content/uploads/Letter.pdf Human DNA Profiling Bill-2015(Comments from Public are invited)] Deadline 20th August 2015.<br /> **[http://righttoprivacydna.blogspot.com.au/ Blog: Ram Krishnaswamy: RIGHTS TO PRIVACY &amp; DNA PROFILING]<br /> **[http://sacw.net/article11388.html India: Usha Ramanathan’s Note of Dissent on Human DNA Profiling Bill that is coming soon in the Parliament (20th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://thewire.in/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Draft-DNA-Bill-Jan-2015.pdf Working Draft Human DNA Profiling Bill (16th January 2015)]<br /> ** [http://cis-india.org/about/internet-governance/blog/public-meeting-on-dna-profiling-bill CIS: A Public Meeting on DNA Profiling Bill in Delhi (29th September 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/INDIA_DNA_BILL_collection.pdf GeneWatch UK: INDIA DNA BILL: Collection of DNA (12th September 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/INDIA_DNA_BILL_retention.PDF GeneWatch UK: INDIA DNA BILL: Retention of DNA (12th September 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/INDIA_DNA_BILL_usesandrestrictions.PDF GeneWatch UK: INDIA DNA BILL: Uses of DNA (12th September 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/INDIA_DNA_BILL_solvingcrime.PDF GeneWatch UK: INDIA DNA BILL: Solving crimes (12th September 2012)]<br /> ** [http://cis-india.org/internet-governance/indian-draft-dna-profiling-act.pdf/view CIS: Overview and Concerns Regarding the Indian Draft DNA Profiling Act (6th September 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/India_DNA_Bill_Memo_2.0.pdf CRG: Overview and Concerns Regarding the Indian Draft DNA Profiling Act (April 2012)]<br /> ** [http://bargad.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/1draft-human-dna-profiling-bill-2012.pdf Draft Human DNA Profiling Bill 2012 (February 2012)]<br /> ** [http://cis-india.org/internet-governance/blog/privacy/dna-overview Centre for Internet and Society: An Overview of DNA Labs in India]<br /> ** [http://cis-india.org/advocacy/igov/privacy-india/privacy_dnaprofilingbill Centre for Internet and Society: The DNA Profiling Bill 2007 and Privacy (25th April 2011)]<br /> <br /> * Press articles<br /> **[https://theprint.in/india/absence-of-database-on-convicted-offenders-and-defined-set-of-markers-among-challenges-for-dna-profiling/1593605/ The Print: Absence of database on convicted offenders and defined set of markers among challenges for DNA profiling (25th May 2023)]<br /> **[https://www.newsdrum.in/national/absence-of-database-on-convicted-offenders-and-defined-set-of-markers-among-challenges-for-dna-profiling News Drum: Absence of database on convicted offenders and defined set of markers prolong challenges for DNA profiling (25th May 2023)]<br /> **[https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/dna-technology-regulation-bill/ Observer Research Foundation: DNA Technology Regulation Bill: Concerns on data privacy, dependence, and bias (20th December 2022)]<br /> **[https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2022/04/05/why-policy-makers-law-enforcement-agencies-find-criminal-procedure-bill-a-hard-row-to-hoe.html The Weekly: Why policy makers, law enforcement agencies find criminal procedure bill a hard row to hoe (11th April 2022)]<br /> **[https://indianexpress.com/article/india/criminal-procedure-bill-unconstitutional-against-sc-verdicts-chidambaram-7856990/ Indian Express: Criminal Procedure Bill unconstitutional, against SC verdicts: Chidambaram (7th April 2022)]<br /> **[https://www.medianama.com/2022/04/223-criminal-procedure-identification-bill-debate-parliament/ Medianama: How The Debate On Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill Unfolded In Lok Sabha (6th April 2022)]<br /> **[https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/et-editorial/abiding-and-enforcing-the-law-scientifically/articleshow/90692686.cms The Economic Times (6th April 2022)]<br /> **[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/explainer-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-criminal-procedure-identification-bill-2022/articleshow/90659950.cms Times of India: Explainer: All you need to know about the Criminal Procedure (Identification Bill, 2022) (5th April 2022)]<br /> **[https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/rethink-the-criminal-identification-bill-101648995338679.html Hindustan Times: Rethink the criminal identification bill (3rd April 2022)]<br /> **[https://www.livelaw.in/columns/criminal-procedure-identification-bill-problematic-project-39a-report-195619 Live Law: Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill Problematic : Project 39A Report (2nd April 2022)]<br /> **[https://scroll.in/article/1020747/explainer-why-a-new-bill-to-collect-data-from-convicts-is-raising-civil-rights-concerns Scroll: Explainer: Why a new bill to collect data from convicts is raising civil rights concerns (1st April 2022)]<br /> **[https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/32/editorials/dna-database-legislative-overreach.html Economic and Political Weekly: DNA Database: A Legislative Overreach (7th August 2021)]<br /> **[http://www.businessworld.in/article/Retention-and-storage-of-forensic-DNA-profiles-critical-to-combat-sexual-crime-in-India/16-12-2020-354466/ Business Wire: Retention And Storage Of Forensic DNA Profiles Critical To Combat Sexual Crime In India (16th December 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.aninews.in/news/business/application-of-forensic-dna-technology-critical-to-deter-sexual-predators-as-rape-complaints-reach-pre-pandemic-levels20200929170914/ ANI News: Application of forensic DNA technology critical to deter sexual predators as rape complaints reach pre-pandemic levels (29th September 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/dna-regulation-bill-2019-1598451591-1 Jagran Josh: The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill of 2019: What does the draft report of the parliamentary standing committee say? (26th August 2020)]<br /> **[https://bestmediainfo.com/2020/07/call-for-use-of-dna-evidence-to-nail-culprits-and-make-india-rape-free/ Best Media Info: Call for use of DNA evidence to nail culprits and make India rape-free (20th July 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.telegraphindia.com/opinion/privacy-and-hunt-for-the-code/cid/1742651 The Telegraph (India): Privacy and hunt for the code (6th February 2020)]<br /> **[https://thewire.in/government/dna-technology-bill-2018-databank-parliamentary-standing-committee-privacy-consent The Wire: DNA Technology Bill: Why the Standing Committee Has Its Work Cut Out (1st November 2019)]<br /> **[https://caravanmagazine.in/policy/right-to-privacy-data-protection-bill-policies The Caravan: With the data-protection bill in limbo, these policies contravene the right to privacy (30th September 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.businesstoday.in/current/policy/is-dna-technology-use-and-application-regulation-bill-2019-another-aadhaar-in-making/story/372579.html Business Today: DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill 2019: Another Aadhaar in the making (14th August 2009)]<br /> **[https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/kashmir-to-triple-talaq-lok-sabha-passes-most-bills-since-1952-in-its-most-productive-session-1578238-2019-08-07 India Today: Kashmir to triple talaq: Lok Sabha passes most bills since 1952 in its most productive session] Reports that the DNA Bill has not passed in this parliamentary session.<br /> **[https://www.livelaw.in/top-stories/dna-test-only-after-appropriate-satisfaction-for-its-requirement-146946 LiveLaw:DNA Test Cannot Be Ordered Without There Being Appropriate Satisfaction For Its Requirement: SC (5th August 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/aiims-to-dna-profile-unidentified-bodies-create-a-database-accessible-to-public/article28594242.ece# Business Line: AIIMS to DNA profile unidentified bodies, create a database accessible to public (19th July 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-country-s-new-dna-law-raises-privacy-concerns-1563905765685.html LiveMint: Opinion: The country’s new DNA law raises privacy concerns (24th July 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.newsclick.in/DNA-bill-unclear-consent-privacy News Click: DNA Bill unclear on consent and privacy (12th July 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/dna-technology-bill-introduced-lok-sabha/1636627/ Financial Express: DNA technology bill introduced in Lok Sabha (8th July 2019)]<br /> **[https://thewire.in/government/dna-technology-regulation-bill-lok-sabha The Wire: Amid Opposition Criticism, Government Tables DNA Technology Bill in Lok Sabha (8th July 2019)]<br /> **[https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/dna-regulation-bill-technology-lok-sabha-5799785/ The Indian Express: Explained: Why govt wants to bank DNA (2nd July 2019)]<br /> **[https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/dna-regulation-bill-technology-lok-sabha-5799785/ Indian Express: Explained: Why govt wants to bank DNA (26th June 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/cabinet-approves-dna-profiling-bill-1555317-2019-06-24 India Today: Cabinet approves bill that can track your DNA (24th June 2019)]<br /> **[http://www.mondaq.com/india/x/782032/new+technology/DNA+Profiling+In+The+India+Towards+The+New+Age+DNA+Technology+Use+And+Application+Bill Mondaq: India: DNA Profiling In The India (Towards The New Age DNA Technology Use And Application Bill) (18th February 2019)]<br /> **[https://indianexpress.com/article/india/rajya-sabha-pendency-dips-as-22-bills-lapse-after-lok-sabha-nod-5584757/ Indian Express: Rajya Sabha pendency dips as 22 Bills lapse after Lok Sabha nod (15th February 2019)] Reports that the DNA Bill has lapsed.<br /> **[https://www.firstpost.com/india/dna-bill-is-designed-to-fail-6038751.html First Post: DNA bill is designed to fail (6th February 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.firstpost.com/india/dna-bill-to-ensure-justice-is-gene-uine-govt-must-ensure-privacy-of-individuals-is-respected-as-well-5872381.html First Post: DNA Bill: To ensure justice is 'gene'-uine, govt must ensure privacy of individuals is respected as well (10th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/towards-a-genetic-panopticon/article25791126.ece The Hindu: Towards a genetic panopticon (21st December 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.newslaundry.com/2019/01/14/the-dna-bill-has-a-sequence-of-problems-that-need-to-be-resolved NewsLaundry: The DNA Bill has a sequence of problems that need to be resolved (14th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2019/01/09/dna-technology-bill-raises-serious-concerns-over-right-to-privacy.html The Week: DNA technology bill raises serious concerns over right to privacy (9th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/67444686.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=cppst The Times of India: CDFD scientists’ wait ends as DNA Bill gets Lok Sabha nod (9th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.firstpost.com/india/dna-technology-bill-passed-in-lok-sabha-lacks-clarity-on-consent-privacy-and-proper-cost-benefit-analysis-5862941.html FirstPost: DNA Technology Bill passed in Lok Sabha lacks clarity on consent, privacy and proper cost-benefit analysis (9th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.news18.com/news/india/lok-sabha-gives-consent-to-dna-bill-to-identity-persons-with-respect-to-criminal-cases-1995807.html News18: Lok Sabha Gives Consent to DNA Bill to Identify Persons With Criminal Cases (8th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/lok-sabha-passes-dna-bill-after-brief-discussion/710502.html Tribune: Lok Sabha passes DNA Bill after brief discussion (8th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.india.com/news/agencies/bill-to-allow-use-of-dna-technology-to-identity-persons-in-ls-3516348/ India.com: Bill to allow use of DNA technology to identity persons in LS (8th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/66790072.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=cppst Times of India: High Court: Create app, save DNA samples to trace missing kids (25th November 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/perspective/caution-dna-bill-raise-700080.html Deccan Herald: Caution on DNA Bill: raise awareness first (26th October 2018)]<br /> **[https://thewire.in/law/dna-bill-data-protection-bill-consent The Wire: Why India’s Draft Data Protection Bill Cannot Solve the Problems of the DNA Bill (29th August 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/up-front/story/20180910-dna-profiling-bill-pinning-you-down-with-data-1327615-2018-08-31 India Today: DNA profiling bill: Pinning you down with data (31st August 2018)]<br /> **[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/congress-opposes-dna-profiling-calls-it-violative-of-privacy/articleshow/65555699.cms Times of India: Congress opposes DNA profiling, calls it violative of privacy (27th August 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.news18.com/amp/news/opinion/opinion-dna-databases-designed-to-fight-crime-without-compromising-privacy-1843721.html News 18: DNA Databases, Designed to Fight Crime Without Compromising Privacy (14th August 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.theweek.in/news/sci-tech/2018/08/13/government-will-answer-every-concern-on-DNA-Technology-Bill.html The Week: 'Modi govt will answer every concern on DNA Technology Bill' (13th August 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/storing-of-dna-profiles-of-crime-accused-not-permanent/article24672723.ece The Hindu: ‘Storing of DNA profiles of crime-accused not permanent’(13th August 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/130818/hyderabaddna-bill-raises-many-questions-on-privacy.html Deccan Chronicle: Hyderabad: DNA Bill raises many questions on privacy (13th August 2018)]<br /> **[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/65380304.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=cppst Times of India: 'Aadhaar link to DNA profiles to be decided later' (13th August 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.uniindia.com/cdfd-helped-centre-in-big-way-on-drafting-dna-technology-bill-2018-harsha-vardhan/business-economy/news/1317742.html United News of India: CFD helped Centre in a big way on drafting DNA Technology Bill 2018: Harsha Vardhan (12th August 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/bill-in-ls-to-collect-dna-samples-for-crime-probe/635132.html The Tribune: Bill in LS to collect DNA samples for crime probe (10th August 2018)]<br /> **[https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/science/bill-in-lok-sabha-for-use-of-dna-technology-to-crack-tough-criminal-cases-5299381/ The Indian Express: Bill in Lok Sabha for use of DNA technology to crack tough criminal cases (9th August 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/decoding-the-dna-bill/article24636395.ece The Hindu: Decoding the DNA Bill (9th August 2018)]<br /> **[https://indianexpress.com/article/delhi/man-conicted-of-rape-delhi-hc-flags-irregularities-in-forensic-reports-5296825/ The Indian Express: Man convicted of rape: Delhi HC flags irregularities in forensic reports (8th August 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.bloombergquint.com/opinion/2018/08/02/the-dna-bill-another-invasive-imperfect-database#gs.XAizV9o Bloomberg Quint:The DNA Bill: Another Invasive, Imperfect Database! (2nd August 2018)]<br /> **[https://thewire.in/government/dna-profiling-bill-parliament The Wire: Four Reasons Why India’s Controversial DNA Bill Should Be Sent to a Standing Committee (25th July 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/governance/once-bitten-twice-shy-dna-profiling-bill-revives-fear-of-aadhaar-like-data-breach-61193 DownToEarth: Once bitten, twice shy: DNA Profiling Bill revives fear of Aadhaar-like data breach (19th July 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/proposed-dna-bank-will-not-store-data-permanently-official/article24414326.ece The Hindu: Proposed DNA bank will not store data permanently: official (13th July 2018)]<br /> **[https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/home-ministry-guides-states-on-searching-crime-scenes-collecting-evidence/articleshow/64940735.cms Economic Times: Home ministry guides states on searching crime scenes &amp; collecting evidence (11th July 2018)]<br /> **[http://blog.forumias.com/dnatechnology-use-and-application-regulation-bill-2018-an-analysis/ Forum IAS: DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2018: An Analysis (10th July 2018)]<br /> **[https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/simply-put-how-government-plans-to-use-dna-technology-5252587/ Indian Express: Here’s how the government plans to use DNA profiles, samples and records (10th July 2018)]<br /> **[https://theprint.in/governance/after-aadhaar-a-new-bill-aims-for-greatness-but-may-leave-your-personal-info-unsecured/79483/ The Print: After Aadhaar, a new bill aims for greatness but may leave your personal info unsecured (6th July 2018)]<br /> **[https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/dna-profiling-bill-to-be-discussed-by-narendra-modi-government-tomorrow/articleshow/64852812.cms Economic Times: DNA Profiling Bill to be discussed by Narendra Modi government tomorrow (5th July 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-union-cabinet-approves-dna-technology-bill-2633300 DNA: Union Cabinet approves DNA Technology Bill (5th July 2018)]<br /> **[https://thewire.in/law/cabinet-approves-bill-for-setting-up-dna-data-banks-to-store-profiles The Wire: Cabinet Approves Bill for Setting up DNA Data Banks to Store Profiles (5th July 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.livelaw.in/dna-technology-regulation-bill-gets-cabinet-approval/ Live Law: DNA Technology Regulation Bill Gets Cabinet Approval(5th July 2018)]<br /> Read more at: http://www.livelaw.in/dna-technology-regulation-bill-gets-cabinet-approval/<br /> **[https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/cabinet-clears-dna-database-on-crime-242578 Telegraph: Cabinet clears DNA database on crime (5th July 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.huffingtonpost.in/2018/07/05/government-gives-nod-to-bill-for-building-dna-databases-in-india-for-criminal-investigation-and-justice-delivery_a_23474995/?guccounter=1 Huffington Post: Government Gives Nod To Bill For Building DNA Databases In India, For 'Criminal Investigation And Justice Delivery' (5th July 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.thebetterindia.com/148956/centre-cabinet-dna-profiling-bill-news/ The Better India: Centre Passes Bill That Seeks to Set up Human DNA Banks to Strengthen Criminal Justice (5th July 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/india-could-have-dna-banks-to-store-profiles-as-cabinet-clears-bill-1878017 NDTV: India Could Have DNA Banks To Store Profiles As Cabinet Clears Bill (4th July 2018)]<br /> **[https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/dna-profiling-bill-to-be-discussed-by-narendra-modi-government-tomorrow/articleshow/64852812.cms Economic Times: DNA Profiling Bill to be discussed by Narendra Modi government tomorrow (4th July 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/union-cabinet-clears-dna-profiling-bill/article24333036.ece?homepage=true the Hindu: Union Cabinet clears DNA profiling bill (4th July 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.firstpost.com/india/monsoon-session-of-parliament-over-50-pending-bills-six-ordinances-to-be-taken-up-in-18-days-4640761.html First Post: Monsoon Session of Parliament: Over 50 pending Bills, six ordinances to be taken up in 18 days (1st July 2018)]<br /> **[https://edition.cnn.com/2018/06/06/health/india-forensics-delays-justice-intl/index.html CNN:Sexual violence victims can wait years for India's overtaxed crime labs (6th June 2018)]<br /> **[https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/dna-data-banks-to-be-set-up-at-national-state-level-to-store-dna-profiles/articleshow/64147464.cms The Economic Times: DNA data banks to be set up at national, state level to store DNA profiles (13th May 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-problems-with-a-dna-registry/article23805145.ece The Hindu: The problems with a DNA registry (8th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.indiatoday.in/mail-today/story/modi-government-to-create-dna-archive-to-locate-missing-persons-identify-bodies-1224585-2018-05-02 India Today: Modi government to create DNA archive to locate missing persons, identify bodies (2nd May 2018)]<br /> **[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/centre-promises-law-on-dna-profiling-sc-disposes-of-pil/articleshow/63990546.cms The Times of India: Centre promises law on DNA profiling; SC disposes of PIL (1st May 2018)]<br /> **[https://thewire.in/tech/dna-profiling-bill-aadhaar-biometrics The Wire: India's Blind Faith in DNA and Aadhaar Profiling Will Lead to No Good (27th April 2018)]<br /> **[https://qz.com/1244824/andhra-pradesh-is-using-blockchain-to-collect-dna-data-of-50-million-citizens/ Quartz: An Indian state is using blockchain to collect DNA data of 50 million citizens (9th April 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.mid-day.com/articles/mid-day-impact-government-puts-multi-crore-proposal-for-dna-testing-kit-on-hold/19275155 Mid-Day: Government puts multi-crore proposal for DNA testing kit on hold (3rd April 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.indiatoday.in/mail-today/story/csi-delhi-cops-to-gear-up-for-dna-tests-in-big-crimes-1194827-2018-03-22 India Today: CSI Delhi: Cops to gear up for DNA tests in big crimes (22nd March 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.dnaindia.com/ahmedabad/report-forensic-training-a-must-for-cops-2583465 DNA: Forensic training a must for cops: (11th February 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.thestatesman.com/india/india-will-soon-forensic-dna-database-curb-crime-rajnath-1502583000.html The Statesman: India will soon have a forensic DNA database to curb crime: Rajnath (10th February 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-is-delhi-ready-for-the-dna-test-2564122 DNA: Is Delhi ready for the DNA test? (2nd December 2017)]<br /> **[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/maharashtra-to-create-dna-database-of-offenders/articleshow/60705938.cms Times of India: Maharashtra to create DNA database of offenders (16th September 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.catchnews.com/national-news/india-needs-to-have-more-aggressive-dna-approach-at-crime-scene-experts-79194.html CatchNews: India needs to have more aggressive DNA approach at crime scene: Experts (29th August 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/indias-supreme-court-says-privacy-is-an-intrinsic-right-in-blow-to-government/2017/08/24/2c0b762c-8828-11e7-96a7-d178cf3524eb_story.html?utm_term=.ed09ca238e31 The Washington POsr: India’s Supreme Court says privacy is a fundamental right in blow to government (24th August 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.worldcrunch.com/opinion-analysis/collection-of-dna-spells-doom-in-india World Crunch: Collection Of DNA Spells Doom In India (10th August 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/6wGBEP2ThTvjzT4175jVOO/Is-profiling-in-Indias-DNA.html Live Mint: Is profiling in India’s DNA? 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(2nd August 2017)]<br /> **[http://indianexpress.com/article/explained/simply-put-understanding-the-new-dna-tech-bill-4776304/ The Indian Express: Understanding the new DNA tech Bill: All your questions answered (1st August 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.firstpost.com/india/right-to-privacy-law-commission-submits-draft-bill-on-dna-profiling-moots-creation-of-national-regional-databanks-3875949.html First Post: Right to privacy: Law Commission submits draft bill on DNA profiling; moots creation of national, regional databanks (31st July 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/regulation-of-dna-profiling/article19372786.ece The Hindu: Regulation of DNA profiling (28th July 2017)]<br /> **[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/law-panel-nod-for-dna-bank-to-fight-crime/articleshow/59782271.cms Times of India: Law panel nod for DNA bank to fight crime (27th July 2017)]<br /> **[https://barandbench.com/human-dna-profiling-law-commission/ Bar &amp; Bench: Law Commission Suggests New Human DNA Profiling Bill (27th July 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.catchnews.com/india-news/another-violation-of-right-to-privacy-law-commission-proposes-dna-profiling-74397.html Catch News: Another violation of 'right to privacy'? Law Commission proposes DNA profiling (27th July 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/dna-profiling-should-be-done-only-for-identification-law-panel-117072601303_1.html Business Standard: Now, DNA profiling will be done only for identification, says Law panel (26th July 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.india.com/news/agencies/dna-profiling-should-be-done-only-for-identificationlaw-panel-2353466/ India.com: DNA profiling should be done only for identification: Law panel (26th July 2017)]<br /> **[http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/law-panel-dna-profiling-board-jail-term/1/1011877.html India Today: Law panel moots DNA profiling board, up to 3 years jail term for rule violators (26th July 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.livelaw.in/law-commission-submits-draft-bill-human-dna-profiling-proposes-setting-national-regional-dna-data-banks-read-report/ LiveLaw: Law Commission Submits Draft Bill For Human DNA Profiling; Proposes Setting Up Of National And Regional DNA Data Banks (26th July 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyo.in/politics/human-dna-profiling-test-bill-right-to-privacy-modi-aadhaar/story/1/18558.html Daily O: A DNA profiling law is dystopian nightmare without the fundamental right to privacy (24th July 2017)]<br /> **[http://indianexpress.com/article/india/finalising-fresh-version-of-dna-profiling-bill-govt-tells-sc-4764070/ the Indian Express: Finalising fresh version of DNA Profiling Bill, Govt tells SC (24th July 2017)]<br /> **[http://indianexpress.com/article/india/process-to-bring-in-dna-profiling-bill-has-begun-centre-to-sc-4755149/ The Indian Express: Process to bring in DNA profiling bill has begun: Centre to SC (17th July 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/Andhra-Pradesh-working-on-system-to-DNA-tag-convicts/article17149088.ece The Hindu: Andhra Pradesh working on system to DNA-tag convicts (3rd February 2017)]<br /> **[http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/first-dna-index-system-to-tackle-crime-introduced-by-andhra-pradesh-police-2989114/ The Indian Express: First DNA index system to tackle crime introduced by Andhra Pradesh Police (21st August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh-police-to-soon-have-dna-index-system/article9014572.ece The businessline: AP police to soon have DNA index system (21st August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.firstpost.com/india/crime-in-chennai-is-tamil-nadu-ready-for-police-commission-prediction-of-rise-in-crimes-2913482.html Firstpost: Crime in Chennai: Is Tamil Nadu ready for Police Commission prediction of rise in crimes? 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(21st March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/forget-privacy-aadhaar-bill-gives-too-much-power-to-the-executive/story-ZZjsWwMypqyw7Q5nIFWXcJ.html Hindustan Times: Forget privacy, Aadhaar Bill gives too much power to the executive (17th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.governancenow.com/news/regular-story/cloaking-aadhaar-the-sanctity-a-law-disputable-grounds Governance Now: Cloaking 'Aadhaar' with the sanctity of a law on disputable grounds (4th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/centre-counts-on-big-data-to-grow-biotech/article8046071.ece The Hindu: Centre counts on Big Data to grow biotech (31th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/securing-the-right-to-privacy/article7958539.ece The Hindu Business Line: Securing the right to privacy (7th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/expert-bats-for-dna-human-profiling-bill/article7863627.ece The Hindu: Expert bats for DNA human profiling Bill (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://swarajyamag.com/magazine/every-move-you-make/ Sawarajya: Every Move You Make (23th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newslaundry.com/2015/09/11/blood-tests-and-skin-scraping-of-indian-citizens-for-dna-profiling/ Newslaundry: Blood tests and skin scraping of Indian citizens for DNA profiling (11th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.mumbaimirror.com/mumbai/others/State-to-get-DNA-bank/articleshow/48861394.cms Mumbai Mirror: State to get DNA bank (8th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nyoooz.com/mumbai/194478/state-to-get-dna-bank NYOOZ: State to get DNA bank (8th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thequint.com/india/2015/09/01/mandatory-dna-profiling-can-help-solve-puzzle-of-unclaimed-bodies The Quint: Mandatory DNA Profiling Can Help Solve Puzzle of Unclaimed Bodies (2nd September 2015)]<br /> **[http://indianexpress.com/article/explained/in-new-bill-dna-testing-rules-and-some-concerns/ The Indian Express: In new Bill: DNA testing rules, and some concerns (27th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.epw.in/commentary/do-not-analyse-my-dna.html Economic and Political Weekly: D(o) N(ot) A(nalyse) My DNA: Arguments against the Human DNA Profiling Bill 2015 (22nd August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.hindustantimes.com/analysis/dna-profiling-a-bill-that-reads-more-like-science-fiction/article1-1382031.aspx Hindustan Times: DNA profiling: A bill that reads more like science fiction (20th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://thewire.in/2015/08/18/government-invites-comments-on-dna-profiling-bill-even-if-belatedly-8698/ The Wire: Government Invites Comments on DNA Profiling Bill, Even if Belatedly (18th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/JBtZ24wlgVhLRvEcaZyvII/DNA-profiling-bill-More-safeguards-needed.html LiveMint: DNA profiling bill: More safeguards needed (17th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/scientific-ambitions-behind-dna-profiling-bill/article7544598.ece The Hindu: ‘Scientific ambitions behind DNA Profiling Bill’(16th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://indiatogether.org/dna-bill-issues-laws India Together: The DNA Bill is a recipe for disaster (12th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/new-bill-proposes-collection-of-samples-from-private-parts-for-dna-profiling-1206680 NDTV: New Bill Proposes Collection of Samples From Private Parts for DNA (12th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/new-bill-proposes-collection-of-samples-from-pvt-parts-for-dna-115081201672_1.html Business Standard: New bill proposes collection of samples from pvt parts for DNA (12th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-human-dna-profiling-bill-new-govt-bill-proposes-collection-of-samples-from-private-parts-2113761 DNA: Human DNA Profiling Bill: New govt bill proposes collection of samples from private parts (12th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/new-bill-proposes-collection-of-samples-from-pvt-parts-for-dna-profiling/articleshow/48457119.cms The Economic Times: New bill proposes collection of samples from pvt parts for DNA profiling (12th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-33859720 BBC: Why India's Bihar is taking DNA samples to spite Modi (12th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyo.in/politics/human-dna-profiling-bill-2015-biotechnology-right-to-privacy-forensics-dbt-cdfd-hyderabad/story/1/5619.html Daily O: Why the government wants to photograph your private parts (12th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://thewire.in/2015/08/12/government-sidesteps-questions-on-privacy-rights-8349/ The Wire: Government Sidesteps Questions on Privacy Rights (12th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column-india-can-learn-from-the-uk-s-mistakes-with-dna-2112143 DNA: India can learn from the UK’s mistakes with DNA (8th August 2015)]<br 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(7th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://newsclick.in/india/human-dna-profiling-bill-invasion-privacy-grand-scale News Click: Human DNA Profiling Bill: Invasion of Privacy at a Grand Scale (6th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newindianexpress.com/columns/End-of-Privacy-is-Death-Knell-for-Indian-Democracy/2015/08/05/article2958120.ece New Indian Express: End of Privacy is Death Knell for Indian Democracy (5th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://english.manoramaonline.com/news/opinion-pieces/is-dna-profiling-worth-the-effort.html Manorama: Is DNA profiling worth the effort? (5th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.deccanherald.com/content/493378/controversy-erupts-over-dna-profiling.html Deccan Herald: Controversy erupts over DNA Profiling Bill ahead of introduction (5th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.com/hindi/india/2015/08/150803_dna_profiling_bill_tk BBC: सरकार के पास डीएनए प्रोफ़ाइल होने से परेशानी क्यों? (4th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/centre-denies-plans-to-build-dna-database-but-experts-fault-bill/article7493062.ece The Hindu: Centre denies plans to build DNA database, but experts fault Bill (3rd August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.hindustantimes.com/comment/dna-profiling-bill-game-changer-but-potential-for-data-misuse/article1-1375782.aspx Hindustan Times: DNA Profiling bill: Game-changer but potential for data misuse (3rd August 2015)]<br /> **[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Four-problems-with-the-DNA-database/articleshow/48311840.cms?from=mdr Times of India: Four problems with the DNA database (2nd August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/why-the-dna-bill-is-open-to-misuse-sunil-abraham-115080101131_1.html Why the DNA Bill is open to misuse: Sunil Abraham (1st August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-basic-right-is-in-danger/article7482874.ece The Hindu; A basic Right is in Danger (31st July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.livemint.com/Politics/L8WX2Kr0WAiOhixEr06mJL/Monsoon-sessions-washout-threatens-to-derail-NDAs-reform-a.html Live Mint: Monsoon session may derail NDA’s reforms agenda (30th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/xrqO4wBzpPbeA4nPruPNXP/A-dangerous-convergence.html Live Mint: A dangerous convergence (29th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.livemint.com/Politics/VF2YLw4sgSxlxgPgIGJG2I/Regulation-misuse-concerns-still-dog-DNA-profiling-bill.html Live Mint: Regulation, misuse concerns still dog DNA profiling bill (29th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/editorial-dnaedit-negative-profiling-2109061 DNA: #dnaEdit: Negative profiling (29th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://bangalore.citizenmatters.in/articles/dna-bill-problems-issues-inputs-from-bangalore Citizen Matters Bangalore: With a powerful board and loose definitions, DNA Bill is a recipe for disaster (28th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/dna-profiling-bill/article7470970.ece The Hindu: DNA profiling Bill triggers debate (28th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/not-ready-for-dna-profiling/article7470651.ece Hindu Business Line: Not ready for DNA profiling (27th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.financialexpress.com/article/fe-columnist/human-dna-profiling-bill-a-tool-that-could-be-misused/108561/ Financial Express: Human DNA Profiling Bill: A tool that could be misused (27th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyo.in/politics/human-dna-profiling-2015-monsoon-session-modi-government-kuwait-bjp-nda/story/1/5252.html Daily O: Why Human DNA Profiling Bill can put Indians in danger (27th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/dna-profiling-new-headache-for-the-nda-government/article1-1373337.aspx Hindustan Times: DNA profiling the new headache for NDA government (27th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/After-Aadhar-Human-DNA-Profiling-Bill-Raises-Fears-of-Misuse/2015/07/26/article2940327.ece The Sunday Standard: After Aadhar, Human DNA Profiling Bill Raises Fears of Misuse (26th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2015/07/26/indias-dna-profiling-bill-may-become-one-worlds-most-intrusive-laws SBS: India’s DNA profiling bill may become one of the world’s most intrusive laws (26th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://thewire.in/2015/07/25/debating-the-dna-bill-the-government-responds-the-wire-replies-7188/ The Wire: Debating the DNA Bill: The Government Responds, The Wire Replies (25th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://qz.com/463279/indias-dna-profiling-bill-may-become-one-of-the-worlds-most-intrusive-laws/ Quartz: India's DNA profiling bill may become one of the world's most intrusive laws (24th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://thewire.in/2015/07/24/modi-wants-the-dna-profiling-bill-passed-right-away-heres-why-it-shouldnt-be-6922/ The Wire: Modi Wants the DNA Profiling Bill Passed Right Away. Here’s Why It Shouldn’t Be (24th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://scroll.in/article/743049/the-scariest-bill-in-parliament-is-getting-no-attention-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-it Scroll.in: The scariest bill in Parliament is getting no attention - here’s what you need to know about it (24th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/standpoint-how-dna-tests-can-help-mumbai-s-missing-children-2107443 DNA: How DNA tests can help Mumbai's missing children (23rd July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nyoooz.com/lucknow/155928/kgmu-proposes-criminal-database-for-up-police NYOOOZ: KGMU proposes criminal database for UP Police (21st July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-dna-test-to-curb-use-of-babies-in-begging-2085620 DNA: DNA test to curb use of babies in begging? (14th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/begging-rackets-child-trafficking-dna-test-maharashtra-government-beggars-ssa-vidya-thakur/1/416333.html India Today: Maharashtra govt plans to conduct DNA tests on street children to reunite them with their biological parents (1st February 2015)]<br /> **[http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-01-21/news/58306163_1_budget-session-biological-samples-dna-database The Economic Times: Human DNA Profiling Bill likely in Budget session: Centre to SC (21st January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-centre-says-its-needs-legislative-sanction-to-dna-data-bank-2052323 DNA: Centre says its needs legislative sanction to DNA data bank (14th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Cops-mull-DNA-testing-of-Delhis-beggars/articleshow/45722741.cms Times of India: Cops mull DNA testing of Delhi’s beggars (2nd January 2015)]<br /> **[http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/dna-profiling-bill-unidentified-bodies-supreme-court-centre-feasibility/1/384321.html India Today: SC asks Centre on feasibility of DNA profiling of unidentified bodies (22nd September 2014)] Reports that the DNA Bill will be introduced to parliament in March 2015.<br /> **[http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/bill-stuck-so-cannot-create-dna-data-bank-centre-to-sc/ The Indian Express: Bill stuck so cannot create DNA data bank (15th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.medianama.com/2014/07/223-government-dna-database-privacy/ MediaNama: Indian Govt plans a DNA profiles database to find missing persons; Privacy? 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Indian Army to store soldiers' DNA profile (22nd April 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.dnaindia.com/india/1888543/report-dna-special-just-60-forensic-experts-and-25-labs-to-handle-24923-rape-cases DNA special: Just 60 forensic experts and 25 labs to handle 24,923 rape cases (14th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-09-01/mumbai/41662217_1_dna-tests-dna-evidence-survivor Times of India: DNA tests can offer clinching proof in all rape cases, say legal experts (1st September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-08-30/mumbai/41617883_1_dna-profiling-bill-dna-evidence-dna-technology Times of India: Mumbai gang-rape case: 5 names added to DNA database (30th August 2013)]<br /> ** [http://india.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/08/16/indias-doubting-fathers-and-sons-embrace-dna-paternity-tests/?src=rechp&amp;_r=0 India Ink: India's Doubting Fathers and Sons Embrace DNA Paternity Tests (16th August 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/01/ca-life-technologies-idUSnPNLA56557+1e0+PRN20130801 Reuters: Life Technologies Opens State-of-the-Art DNA Forensics Laboratory in India (1st August 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_delhi-gang-rape-case-fsl-pulled-up-for-having-non-competent-officers_1781972 DNA: Delhi gang-rape case: FSL pulled up for having non-competent officers (26th December 2012)]<br /> ** [http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-24/chennai/35991440_1_forensic-experts-government-doctors-evidence Times of India: Poor gathering of forensic evidence lets offenders walk free (24th December 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/dna-databases-india-must-learn-from-international-experiences/article4055382.ece The Hindu: DNA databases: 'India must learn from international experiences' (2nd November 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/states/bihar-to-have-lab-with-dna-test-facility/article4058645.ece The Hindu: Bihar to have lab with DNA test facility (2nd November 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.epw.in/web-exclusives/rethinking-dna-profiling-india.html Economic and Political Weekly: Rethinking DNA Profiling in India (27th October 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/bill-to-create-bank-for-dna-profiling-of-accused-coming/article4019621.ece The Hindu: Bill to create bank for DNA profiling of accused coming (21st October 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.deccanherald.com/content/286646/dna-bill-faulted-inadequate-protection.html Deccan Herald: DNA Bill faulted for inadequate protection (19th October 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.firstpost.com/india/dna-experts-could-also-be-guilty-of-giving-false-results-486289.html DNA Experts Could Also be Guilty of Giving False Results(11th October 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.firstpost.com/india/could-better-dna-testing-facilities-in-india-have-saved-the-talwars-486172.html Could Better DNA Testing Facilities in India Have Saved the Talwars?(11th October 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.livemint.com/Politics/hFVRzai11wlgloIlr6zuZP/Proposed-DNA-database-greatly-expands-scope-of-surveillance.html Proposed DNA Database Greatly Expands Scope of Surveillance(1st October 2012)]<br /> ** [http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-09-29/news/34163856_1_dna-samples-dna-database-crime-detection//Government Bill aims to build pool of DNA samples(29th Sept 2012)]<br /> ** [http://news.yahoo.com/ap-newsbreak-kashmir-wont-dna-test-mass-graves-112723438.html AP: Kashmir Won't Test Mass DNA Graves (6th Sept 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.indianexpress.com/news/insufficient-chemicals-at-forensic-lab-for-dna-tests/957802//Insufficient Chemicals at Forensic Lab for DNA Tests(8th June 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_lack-of-funds-cripple-forensic-lab_1697399/Lack of Funds Cripples Lab(5th June 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_dna-profiling-very-soon-govt-will-know-you-inside-out_1689317/DNA Profiling in India: Pretty Soon the Government Will Know You Inside and Out (16th May 2012)]<br /> ** [http://dnapolicyinitiative.org/dna-samples-lie-untested-in-india-due-to-overburdened-laboratories/DNA Samples Lie Untested in India due to Overburdened Laboratories (23rd April 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/andhra-pradesh/article2869815.ece The Hindu: DNA profiling to tackle crimes yet to catch up (8th February 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/cities/hyderabad/dna-profiling-will-solve-several-issues-732 Deccan Chronicle: DNA profiling will solve several issues (12th November 2011)]<br /> ** [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Forensic-experts-in-city-to-discuss-DNA-fingerprinting/articleshow/10697212.cms Times of India: Forensic experts in city to discuss DNA fingerprinting (12th November 2011)]<br /> ** [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/dna-testing-to-identify-kashmirs-disappeared-2359361.html The Independent: DNA testing to identify Kashmir's 'disappeared' (23rd September 2011)]<br /> ** [http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110707/jsp/northeast/story_14204831.jsp# The Telegraph (Calcutta): N-E to get hi-tech forensic institute (6th July 2011)]<br /> ** [http://www.genewatch.org/India%20may%20soon%20have%20DNA%20database%20to%20crack%20crime%20%20Read%20more:%20India%20may%20soon%20have%20DNA%20database%20to%20crack%20crime%20-%20The%20Times%20of%20India%20http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/India-may-soon-have-DNA-database-to-crack-crime/articleshow/6556476.cms#ixzz11wxir2xH Times of India: India may soon have DNA database to crack crime (15th September 2010)]<br /> ** [http://www.hinduonnet.com/fline/fl2618/stories/20090911261810100.htm Frontline: DNA controversies (29th August 2009)]<br /> ** [http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-23/mumbai/31387482_1_dna-samples-blood-samples-forensic-experts 3 months on, 13/7 DNA samples lie untested]<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> 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<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>DNA testing is used in specific police cases in Vietnam and in attempts to identify war dead and adopted children.<br /> In 2015, the FBI transferred DNA testing software to the Vietnam police. According to Interpol, Vietnam is planning a DNA database.<br /> In November 2023, Vietnam adopted a new law (Law No. 26/2023/QH15) allowing DNA to be added to its national Identity Database. According to this law, DNA could be collected voluntarily or as a result of criminal proceedings or ‘administrative handling measures', from 1st July 2024.<br /> <br /> ==Resources==<br /> *External links<br /> **[https://lawnet.vn/vb/Luat-Can-cuoc-26-2023-QH15-86DE6.html Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Law No.: 26/2023/QH15. 27th November 2023]<br /> **[http://operationreunite.org/other-current-projects/adoptee-dna-project/ Operation Reunite: Adoptee DNA Project]<br /> <br /> *Press articles<br /> **[https://www.theregister.com/2024/02/20/vietnam_id_cards_dna/ The Register: Vietnam to collect biometrics - even DNA - for new ID cards (20th February 2024)]<br /> **[https://www.techradar.com/computing/cyber-security/vietnam-to-collect-biometric-information-and-dna-for-new-id-cards Tech Radar: Vietnam to collect biometric information (and DNA) for new ID cards (20th Fabruary 2024)]<br /> **[https://en.baochinhphu.vn/viet-nam-to-collect-biometric-information-for-identification-from-july-111240219111759363.htm Government News: Viet Nam to collect biometric information for identification from July (19th February)]<br /> **[https://www.vietnam.vn/en/viet-nam-dang-tung-buoc-trien-khai-he-thong-co-so-du-lieu-ve-adn-mong-mat/ Thanh Nien Newspaper: Vietnam is gradually implementing a DNA and iris database system (7th February 2024)]<br /> **[https://www.vietnam.vn/en/bo-cong-an-danh-gia-ve-giai-phap-sinh-trac-hoc-adn-vao-co-so-du-lieu-can-cuoc/ Saigon Liberation Newspaper: The Ministry of Public Security evaluates the DNA biometric solution for the identification database (6th February 2024)]<br /> **[http://www.fastcompany.com/3061740/the-quest-to-identify-vietnams-unknown-soldiers-pushes-the-limits-of-dna-technology Fast Company: The Quest To Identify Vietnam's Unknown Soldiers Pushes The Limits of DNA Technology (20th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://kdhnews.com/fort_hood_herald/military_pulse/legacies-of-war-years-after-the-fall-of-saigon-soldiers/article_44a08f66-edc9-11e4-9731-cf6ad5cd73ab.html Fort Hood Herald: Legacies of war: 40 years after the fall of Saigon, soldiers’ children are still left behind (29th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://triblive.com/usworld/world/8196467-74/nhan-dna-vietnam#axzz3Xwx0b79Y Washington Post: DNA matches child born in Vietnam, father in Texas after 40 years (18th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/vietnam-war-babies-still-searching-birth-parents-40-years-1490018 International Business Times: Vietnam war babies still searching for birth parents 40 years on (2nd March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thanhniennews.com/politics/fbi-to-transfer-dna-testing-software-to-vietnam-police-39942.html Thanh Nien News: FBI to transfer DNA testing software to Vietnam police (17th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thanhniennews.com/society/hcmc-demands-dna-test-for-boy-left-in-taxi-36671.html Thanh Nien News: HCMC demands DNA test for boy left in taxi (24th December 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.vietnambreakingnews.com/2012/08/dna-tests-link-war-dead-to-families/#.Uscr4rTFqwE Vietnam Breaking News: DNA tests link war dead to families (28th August 2012)]</div>

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<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>DNA testing is used in specific police cases in Vietnam and in attempts to identify war dead and adopted children.<br /> In 2015, the FBI transferred DNA testing software to the Vietnam police. According to Interpol, Vietnam is planning a DNA database.<br /> In November 2023, Vietnam adopted a new law (Law No. 26/2023/QH15) allowing DNA to be added to its national Identity Database. According to this law DNA could be collected voluntarily or as a result of criminal proceedings or ‘administrative handling measures', from 1st July 2024.<br /> <br /> ==Resources==<br /> *External links<br /> **[https://lawnet.vn/vb/Luat-Can-cuoc-26-2023-QH15-86DE6.html Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Law No.: 26/2023/QH15. 27th November 2023]<br /> **[http://operationreunite.org/other-current-projects/adoptee-dna-project/ Operation Reunite: Adoptee DNA Project]<br /> <br /> *Press articles<br /> **[https://www.theregister.com/2024/02/20/vietnam_id_cards_dna/ The Register: Vietnam to collect biometrics - even DNA - for new ID cards (20th February 2024)]<br /> **[https://www.techradar.com/computing/cyber-security/vietnam-to-collect-biometric-information-and-dna-for-new-id-cards Tech Radar: Vietnam to collect biometric information (and DNA) for new ID cards (20th Fabruary 2024)]<br /> **[https://en.baochinhphu.vn/viet-nam-to-collect-biometric-information-for-identification-from-july-111240219111759363.htm Government News: Viet Nam to collect biometric information for identification from July (19th February)]<br /> **[https://www.vietnam.vn/en/viet-nam-dang-tung-buoc-trien-khai-he-thong-co-so-du-lieu-ve-adn-mong-mat/ Thanh Nien Newspaper: Vietnam is gradually implementing a DNA and iris database system (7th February 2024)]<br /> **[https://www.vietnam.vn/en/bo-cong-an-danh-gia-ve-giai-phap-sinh-trac-hoc-adn-vao-co-so-du-lieu-can-cuoc/ Saigon Liberation Newspaper: The Ministry of Public Security evaluates the DNA biometric solution for the identification database (6th February 2024)]<br /> **[http://www.fastcompany.com/3061740/the-quest-to-identify-vietnams-unknown-soldiers-pushes-the-limits-of-dna-technology Fast Company: The Quest To Identify Vietnam's Unknown Soldiers Pushes The Limits of DNA Technology (20th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://kdhnews.com/fort_hood_herald/military_pulse/legacies-of-war-years-after-the-fall-of-saigon-soldiers/article_44a08f66-edc9-11e4-9731-cf6ad5cd73ab.html Fort Hood Herald: Legacies of war: 40 years after the fall of Saigon, soldiers’ children are still left behind (29th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://triblive.com/usworld/world/8196467-74/nhan-dna-vietnam#axzz3Xwx0b79Y Washington Post: DNA matches child born in Vietnam, father in Texas after 40 years (18th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/vietnam-war-babies-still-searching-birth-parents-40-years-1490018 International Business Times: Vietnam war babies still searching for birth parents 40 years on (2nd March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thanhniennews.com/politics/fbi-to-transfer-dna-testing-software-to-vietnam-police-39942.html Thanh Nien News: FBI to transfer DNA testing software to Vietnam police (17th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thanhniennews.com/society/hcmc-demands-dna-test-for-boy-left-in-taxi-36671.html Thanh Nien News: HCMC demands DNA test for boy left in taxi (24th December 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.vietnambreakingnews.com/2012/08/dna-tests-link-war-dead-to-families/#.Uscr4rTFqwE Vietnam Breaking News: DNA tests link war dead to families (28th August 2012)]</div>

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<p>Admin: /* Resources */</p> <hr /> <div>DNA testing is used in specific police cases in Vietnam and in attempts to identify war dead and adopted children.<br /> In 2015, the FBI transferred DNA testing software to the Vietnam police. According to Interpol, Vietnam is planning a DNA database.<br /> ==Resources==<br /> *External links<br /> **[https://lawnet.vn/vb/Luat-Can-cuoc-26-2023-QH15-86DE6.html Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Law No.: 26/2023/QH15. 27th November 2023]<br /> **[http://operationreunite.org/other-current-projects/adoptee-dna-project/ Operation Reunite: Adoptee DNA Project]<br /> <br /> *Press articles<br /> **[https://www.theregister.com/2024/02/20/vietnam_id_cards_dna/ The Register: Vietnam to collect biometrics - even DNA - for new ID cards (20th February 2024)]<br /> **[https://www.techradar.com/computing/cyber-security/vietnam-to-collect-biometric-information-and-dna-for-new-id-cards Tech Radar: Vietnam to collect biometric information (and DNA) for new ID cards (20th Fabruary 2024)]<br /> **[https://en.baochinhphu.vn/viet-nam-to-collect-biometric-information-for-identification-from-july-111240219111759363.htm Government News: Viet Nam to collect biometric information for identification from July (19th February)]<br /> **[https://www.vietnam.vn/en/viet-nam-dang-tung-buoc-trien-khai-he-thong-co-so-du-lieu-ve-adn-mong-mat/ Thanh Nien Newspaper: Vietnam is gradually implementing a DNA and iris database system (7th February 2024)]<br /> **[https://www.vietnam.vn/en/bo-cong-an-danh-gia-ve-giai-phap-sinh-trac-hoc-adn-vao-co-so-du-lieu-can-cuoc/ Saigon Liberation Newspaper: The Ministry of Public Security evaluates the DNA biometric solution for the identification database (6th February 2024)]<br /> **[http://www.fastcompany.com/3061740/the-quest-to-identify-vietnams-unknown-soldiers-pushes-the-limits-of-dna-technology Fast Company: The Quest To Identify Vietnam's Unknown Soldiers Pushes The Limits of DNA Technology (20th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://kdhnews.com/fort_hood_herald/military_pulse/legacies-of-war-years-after-the-fall-of-saigon-soldiers/article_44a08f66-edc9-11e4-9731-cf6ad5cd73ab.html Fort Hood Herald: Legacies of war: 40 years after the fall of Saigon, soldiers’ children are still left behind (29th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://triblive.com/usworld/world/8196467-74/nhan-dna-vietnam#axzz3Xwx0b79Y Washington Post: DNA matches child born in Vietnam, father in Texas after 40 years (18th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/vietnam-war-babies-still-searching-birth-parents-40-years-1490018 International Business Times: Vietnam war babies still searching for birth parents 40 years on (2nd March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thanhniennews.com/politics/fbi-to-transfer-dna-testing-software-to-vietnam-police-39942.html Thanh Nien News: FBI to transfer DNA testing software to Vietnam police (17th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thanhniennews.com/society/hcmc-demands-dna-test-for-boy-left-in-taxi-36671.html Thanh Nien News: HCMC demands DNA test for boy left in taxi (24th December 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.vietnambreakingnews.com/2012/08/dna-tests-link-war-dead-to-families/#.Uscr4rTFqwE Vietnam Breaking News: DNA tests link war dead to families (28th August 2012)]</div>

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<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>DNA testing is used in specific police cases in Vietnam and in attempts to identify war dead and adopted children.<br /> In 2015, the FBI transferred DNA testing software to the Vietnam police. According to Interpol, Vietnam is planning a DNA database.<br /> ==Resources==<br /> *External links<br /> **[http://operationreunite.org/other-current-projects/adoptee-dna-project/ Operation Reunite: Adoptee DNA Project]<br /> <br /> *Press articles<br /> **[https://www.techradar.com/computing/cyber-security/vietnam-to-collect-biometric-information-and-dna-for-new-id-cards Tech Radar: Vietnam to collect biometric information (and DNA) for new ID cards (20th Fabruary 2024)]<br /> **[https://en.baochinhphu.vn/viet-nam-to-collect-biometric-information-for-identification-from-july-111240219111759363.htm Government News: Viet Nam to collect biometric information for identification from July (19th February)]<br /> **[https://www.vietnam.vn/en/viet-nam-dang-tung-buoc-trien-khai-he-thong-co-so-du-lieu-ve-adn-mong-mat/ Thanh Nien Newspaper: Vietnam is gradually implementing a DNA and iris database system (7th February 2024)]<br /> **[https://www.vietnam.vn/en/bo-cong-an-danh-gia-ve-giai-phap-sinh-trac-hoc-adn-vao-co-so-du-lieu-can-cuoc/ Saigon Liberation Newspaper: The Ministry of Public Security evaluates the DNA biometric solution for the identification database (6th February 2024)]<br /> **[http://www.fastcompany.com/3061740/the-quest-to-identify-vietnams-unknown-soldiers-pushes-the-limits-of-dna-technology Fast Company: The Quest To Identify Vietnam's Unknown Soldiers Pushes The Limits of DNA Technology (20th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://kdhnews.com/fort_hood_herald/military_pulse/legacies-of-war-years-after-the-fall-of-saigon-soldiers/article_44a08f66-edc9-11e4-9731-cf6ad5cd73ab.html Fort Hood Herald: Legacies of war: 40 years after the fall of Saigon, soldiers’ children are still left behind (29th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://triblive.com/usworld/world/8196467-74/nhan-dna-vietnam#axzz3Xwx0b79Y Washington Post: DNA matches child born in Vietnam, father in Texas after 40 years (18th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/vietnam-war-babies-still-searching-birth-parents-40-years-1490018 International Business Times: Vietnam war babies still searching for birth parents 40 years on (2nd March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thanhniennews.com/politics/fbi-to-transfer-dna-testing-software-to-vietnam-police-39942.html Thanh Nien News: FBI to transfer DNA testing software to Vietnam police (17th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thanhniennews.com/society/hcmc-demands-dna-test-for-boy-left-in-taxi-36671.html Thanh Nien News: HCMC demands DNA test for boy left in taxi (24th December 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.vietnambreakingnews.com/2012/08/dna-tests-link-war-dead-to-families/#.Uscr4rTFqwE Vietnam Breaking News: DNA tests link war dead to families (28th August 2012)]</div>

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<p>Admin: /* Resources */</p> <hr /> <div>DNA testing is used in specific police cases in Vietnam and in attempts to identify war dead and adopted children.<br /> In 2015, the FBI transferred DNA testing software to the Vietnam police. According to Interpol, Vietnam is planning a DNA database.<br /> ==Resources==<br /> *External links<br /> **[http://operationreunite.org/other-current-projects/adoptee-dna-project/ Operation Reunite: Adoptee DNA Project]<br /> <br /> *Press articles<br /> **[https://www.techradar.com/computing/cyber-security/vietnam-to-collect-biometric-information-and-dna-for-new-id-cards Tech Radar: Vietnam to collect biometric information (and DNA) for new ID cards (20th Fabruary 2024)]<br /> **[https://www.vietnam.vn/en/viet-nam-dang-tung-buoc-trien-khai-he-thong-co-so-du-lieu-ve-adn-mong-mat/ Thanh Nien Newspaper: Vietnam is gradually implementing a DNA and iris database system (7th February 2024)]<br /> **[https://www.vietnam.vn/en/bo-cong-an-danh-gia-ve-giai-phap-sinh-trac-hoc-adn-vao-co-so-du-lieu-can-cuoc/ Saigon Liberation Newspaper: The Ministry of Public Security evaluates the DNA biometric solution for the identification database (6th February 2024)]<br /> **[http://www.fastcompany.com/3061740/the-quest-to-identify-vietnams-unknown-soldiers-pushes-the-limits-of-dna-technology Fast Company: The Quest To Identify Vietnam's Unknown Soldiers Pushes The Limits of DNA Technology (20th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://kdhnews.com/fort_hood_herald/military_pulse/legacies-of-war-years-after-the-fall-of-saigon-soldiers/article_44a08f66-edc9-11e4-9731-cf6ad5cd73ab.html Fort Hood Herald: Legacies of war: 40 years after the fall of Saigon, soldiers’ children are still left behind (29th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://triblive.com/usworld/world/8196467-74/nhan-dna-vietnam#axzz3Xwx0b79Y Washington Post: DNA matches child born in Vietnam, father in Texas after 40 years (18th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/vietnam-war-babies-still-searching-birth-parents-40-years-1490018 International Business Times: Vietnam war babies still searching for birth parents 40 years on (2nd March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thanhniennews.com/politics/fbi-to-transfer-dna-testing-software-to-vietnam-police-39942.html Thanh Nien News: FBI to transfer DNA testing software to Vietnam police (17th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thanhniennews.com/society/hcmc-demands-dna-test-for-boy-left-in-taxi-36671.html Thanh Nien News: HCMC demands DNA test for boy left in taxi (24th December 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.vietnambreakingnews.com/2012/08/dna-tests-link-war-dead-to-families/#.Uscr4rTFqwE Vietnam Breaking News: DNA tests link war dead to families (28th August 2012)]</div>

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<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>__TOC__<br /> <br /> == Overview ==<br /> <br /> India does not have a national DNA database. However, according to Interpol's 2008 survey it has used HID (Human Identification) software of a national design for the operation of regional (State) databases.<br /> <br /> In 2007 a bill known as the Draft DNA Profiling Bill was piloted by the Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics, an autonomous organization funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. The DNA Profiling Bill looks to legalize the collection and analysis of DNA samples for forensic purposes and the creation of a national database. The Bill was developed further by an expert committee due to concerns about privacy and lack of safeguards. However, a new draft Bill was scheduled to be submitted to Parliament in summer 2015 despite dissent from some members of the committee, who stated that their concerns had not been fully addressed. A public consultation was then announced (deadline 20th August 2015). A new version of the Bill was submitted to the Indian Parliament in August 2018, but was not adopted before the end of the parliamentary session. The Bill was therefore introduced again following the 2019 General Election. See below for further details.<br /> <br /> == Resources ==<br /> * External links<br /> **[https://prsindia.org/billtrack/the-criminal-procedure-identification-bill-2022 PRS India: The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022]<br /> **[https://www.prsindia.org/billtrack/dna-technology-use-and-application-regulation-bill-2019 PRS India: The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2019]<br /> **[http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/comments-on-india-dna-bill-2019.pdf GeneWatch UK comments on: THE DNA TECHNOLOGY (USE AND APPLICATION) REGULATION BILL, 2019 (October (2019)]<br /> **[http://www.prsindia.org/billtrack/the-dna-technology-use-and-application-regulation-bill-2018-5330/ The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill 2018]<br /> **[https://www.hrw.org/news/2015/09/23/india-us-tech-firms-should-press-modi-privacy Human Rights Watch: India: US Tech Firms Should Press Modi on Privacy (23rd September 2015)]<br /> **[http://cis-india.org/internet-governance/blog/human-dna-profiling-bill-2012-vs-2015 CIS: Human DNA Profiling Bill 2012 v/s 2015 Bill (6th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://cis-india.org/internet-governance/blog/cis-comments-and-recommendations-to-human-dna-profiling-bill-2015 CIS Comments and Recommendations to the Human DNA Profiling Bill, June 2015 (27th August 2015)] also available as [http://cis-india.org/internet-governance/blog/cis-human-dna-profiling-bill-2015/view pdf]<br /> **[http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/IndiaDNABill_FGPI_15.pdf GeneWatch UK response to the consultation on India's Human DNA Profiling Bill (18th August 2015)] <br /> **[http://www.countercurrents.org/cc100815.htm Public Statement By Concerned Citizens: Biometric Data Collection, Aadhaar Number And Related Programs Is A Black Act (10th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dbtindia.nic.in/wp-content/uploads/Human-DNA-Profiling-Bill.pdf Draft Human DNA Profiling Bill: Version for Public Comment (9th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dbtindia.nic.in/wp-content/uploads/Letter.pdf Human DNA Profiling Bill-2015(Comments from Public are invited)] Deadline 20th August 2015.<br /> **[http://righttoprivacydna.blogspot.com.au/ Blog: Ram Krishnaswamy: RIGHTS TO PRIVACY &amp; DNA PROFILING]<br /> **[http://sacw.net/article11388.html India: Usha Ramanathan’s Note of Dissent on Human DNA Profiling Bill that is coming soon in the Parliament (20th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://thewire.in/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Draft-DNA-Bill-Jan-2015.pdf Working Draft Human DNA Profiling Bill (16th January 2015)]<br /> ** [http://cis-india.org/about/internet-governance/blog/public-meeting-on-dna-profiling-bill CIS: A Public Meeting on DNA Profiling Bill in Delhi (29th September 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/INDIA_DNA_BILL_collection.pdf GeneWatch UK: INDIA DNA BILL: Collection of DNA (12th September 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/INDIA_DNA_BILL_retention.PDF GeneWatch UK: INDIA DNA BILL: Retention of DNA (12th September 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/INDIA_DNA_BILL_usesandrestrictions.PDF GeneWatch UK: INDIA DNA BILL: Uses of DNA (12th September 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/INDIA_DNA_BILL_solvingcrime.PDF GeneWatch UK: INDIA DNA BILL: Solving crimes (12th September 2012)]<br /> ** [http://cis-india.org/internet-governance/indian-draft-dna-profiling-act.pdf/view CIS: Overview and Concerns Regarding the Indian Draft DNA Profiling Act (6th September 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/India_DNA_Bill_Memo_2.0.pdf CRG: Overview and Concerns Regarding the Indian Draft DNA Profiling Act (April 2012)]<br /> ** [http://bargad.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/1draft-human-dna-profiling-bill-2012.pdf Draft Human DNA Profiling Bill 2012 (February 2012)]<br /> ** [http://cis-india.org/internet-governance/blog/privacy/dna-overview Centre for Internet and Society: An Overview of DNA Labs in India]<br /> ** [http://cis-india.org/advocacy/igov/privacy-india/privacy_dnaprofilingbill Centre for Internet and Society: The DNA Profiling Bill 2007 and Privacy (25th April 2011)]<br /> <br /> * Press articles<br /> **[https://theprint.in/india/absence-of-database-on-convicted-offenders-and-defined-set-of-markers-among-challenges-for-dna-profiling/1593605/ The Print: Absence of database on convicted offenders and defined set of markers among challenges for DNA profiling (25th May 2023)]<br /> **[https://www.newsdrum.in/national/absence-of-database-on-convicted-offenders-and-defined-set-of-markers-among-challenges-for-dna-profiling News Drum: Absence of database on convicted offenders and defined set of markers prolong challenges for DNA profiling (25th May 2023)]<br /> **[https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/dna-technology-regulation-bill/ Observer Research Foundation: DNA Technology Regulation Bill: Concerns on data privacy, dependence, and bias (20th December 2022)]<br /> **[https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2022/04/05/why-policy-makers-law-enforcement-agencies-find-criminal-procedure-bill-a-hard-row-to-hoe.html The Weekly: Why policy makers, law enforcement agencies find criminal procedure bill a hard row to hoe (11th April 2022)]<br /> **[https://indianexpress.com/article/india/criminal-procedure-bill-unconstitutional-against-sc-verdicts-chidambaram-7856990/ Indian Express: Criminal Procedure Bill unconstitutional, against SC verdicts: Chidambaram (7th April 2022)]<br /> **[https://www.medianama.com/2022/04/223-criminal-procedure-identification-bill-debate-parliament/ Medianama: How The Debate On Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill Unfolded In Lok Sabha (6th April 2022)]<br /> **[https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/et-editorial/abiding-and-enforcing-the-law-scientifically/articleshow/90692686.cms The Economic Times (6th April 2022)]<br /> **[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/explainer-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-criminal-procedure-identification-bill-2022/articleshow/90659950.cms Times of India: Explainer: All you need to know about the Criminal Procedure (Identification Bill, 2022) (5th April 2022)]<br /> **[https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/rethink-the-criminal-identification-bill-101648995338679.html Hindustan Times: Rethink the criminal identification bill (3rd April 2022)]<br /> **[https://www.livelaw.in/columns/criminal-procedure-identification-bill-problematic-project-39a-report-195619 Live Law: Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill Problematic : Project 39A Report (2nd April 2022)]<br /> **[https://scroll.in/article/1020747/explainer-why-a-new-bill-to-collect-data-from-convicts-is-raising-civil-rights-concerns Scroll: Explainer: Why a new bill to collect data from convicts is raising civil rights concerns (1st April 2022)]<br /> **[https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/32/editorials/dna-database-legislative-overreach.html Economic and Political Weekly: DNA Database: A Legislative Overreach (7th August 2021)]<br /> **[http://www.businessworld.in/article/Retention-and-storage-of-forensic-DNA-profiles-critical-to-combat-sexual-crime-in-India/16-12-2020-354466/ Business Wire: Retention And Storage Of Forensic DNA Profiles Critical To Combat Sexual Crime In India (16th December 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.aninews.in/news/business/application-of-forensic-dna-technology-critical-to-deter-sexual-predators-as-rape-complaints-reach-pre-pandemic-levels20200929170914/ ANI News: Application of forensic DNA technology critical to deter sexual predators as rape complaints reach pre-pandemic levels (29th September 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/dna-regulation-bill-2019-1598451591-1 Jagran Josh: The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill of 2019: What does the draft report of the parliamentary standing committee say? (26th August 2020)]<br /> **[https://bestmediainfo.com/2020/07/call-for-use-of-dna-evidence-to-nail-culprits-and-make-india-rape-free/ Best Media Info: Call for use of DNA evidence to nail culprits and make India rape-free (20th July 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.telegraphindia.com/opinion/privacy-and-hunt-for-the-code/cid/1742651 The Telegraph (India): Privacy and hunt for the code (6th February 2020)]<br /> **[https://thewire.in/government/dna-technology-bill-2018-databank-parliamentary-standing-committee-privacy-consent The Wire: DNA Technology Bill: Why the Standing Committee Has Its Work Cut Out (1st November 2019)]<br /> **[https://caravanmagazine.in/policy/right-to-privacy-data-protection-bill-policies The Caravan: With the data-protection bill in limbo, these policies contravene the right to privacy (30th September 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.businesstoday.in/current/policy/is-dna-technology-use-and-application-regulation-bill-2019-another-aadhaar-in-making/story/372579.html Business Today: DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill 2019: Another Aadhaar in the making (14th August 2009)]<br /> **[https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/kashmir-to-triple-talaq-lok-sabha-passes-most-bills-since-1952-in-its-most-productive-session-1578238-2019-08-07 India Today: Kashmir to triple talaq: Lok Sabha passes most bills since 1952 in its most productive session] Reports that the DNA Bill has not passed in this parliamentary session.<br /> **[https://www.livelaw.in/top-stories/dna-test-only-after-appropriate-satisfaction-for-its-requirement-146946 LiveLaw:DNA Test Cannot Be Ordered Without There Being Appropriate Satisfaction For Its Requirement: SC (5th August 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/aiims-to-dna-profile-unidentified-bodies-create-a-database-accessible-to-public/article28594242.ece# Business Line: AIIMS to DNA profile unidentified bodies, create a database accessible to public (19th July 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-country-s-new-dna-law-raises-privacy-concerns-1563905765685.html LiveMint: Opinion: The country’s new DNA law raises privacy concerns (24th July 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.newsclick.in/DNA-bill-unclear-consent-privacy News Click: DNA Bill unclear on consent and privacy (12th July 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/dna-technology-bill-introduced-lok-sabha/1636627/ Financial Express: DNA technology bill introduced in Lok Sabha (8th July 2019)]<br /> **[https://thewire.in/government/dna-technology-regulation-bill-lok-sabha The Wire: Amid Opposition Criticism, Government Tables DNA Technology Bill in Lok Sabha (8th July 2019)]<br /> **[https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/dna-regulation-bill-technology-lok-sabha-5799785/ The Indian Express: Explained: Why govt wants to bank DNA (2nd July 2019)]<br /> **[https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/dna-regulation-bill-technology-lok-sabha-5799785/ Indian Express: Explained: Why govt wants to bank DNA (26th June 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/cabinet-approves-dna-profiling-bill-1555317-2019-06-24 India Today: Cabinet approves bill that can track your DNA (24th June 2019)]<br /> **[http://www.mondaq.com/india/x/782032/new+technology/DNA+Profiling+In+The+India+Towards+The+New+Age+DNA+Technology+Use+And+Application+Bill Mondaq: India: DNA Profiling In The India (Towards The New Age DNA Technology Use And Application Bill) (18th February 2019)]<br /> **[https://indianexpress.com/article/india/rajya-sabha-pendency-dips-as-22-bills-lapse-after-lok-sabha-nod-5584757/ Indian Express: Rajya Sabha pendency dips as 22 Bills lapse after Lok Sabha nod (15th February 2019)] Reports that the DNA Bill has lapsed.<br /> **[https://www.firstpost.com/india/dna-bill-is-designed-to-fail-6038751.html First Post: DNA bill is designed to fail (6th February 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.firstpost.com/india/dna-bill-to-ensure-justice-is-gene-uine-govt-must-ensure-privacy-of-individuals-is-respected-as-well-5872381.html First Post: DNA Bill: To ensure justice is 'gene'-uine, govt must ensure privacy of individuals is respected as well (10th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/towards-a-genetic-panopticon/article25791126.ece The Hindu: Towards a genetic panopticon (21st December 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.newslaundry.com/2019/01/14/the-dna-bill-has-a-sequence-of-problems-that-need-to-be-resolved NewsLaundry: The DNA Bill has a sequence of problems that need to be resolved (14th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2019/01/09/dna-technology-bill-raises-serious-concerns-over-right-to-privacy.html The Week: DNA technology bill raises serious concerns over right to privacy (9th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/67444686.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=cppst The Times of India: CDFD scientists’ wait ends as DNA Bill gets Lok Sabha nod (9th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.firstpost.com/india/dna-technology-bill-passed-in-lok-sabha-lacks-clarity-on-consent-privacy-and-proper-cost-benefit-analysis-5862941.html FirstPost: DNA Technology Bill passed in Lok Sabha lacks clarity on consent, privacy and proper cost-benefit analysis (9th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.news18.com/news/india/lok-sabha-gives-consent-to-dna-bill-to-identity-persons-with-respect-to-criminal-cases-1995807.html News18: Lok Sabha Gives Consent to DNA Bill to Identify Persons With Criminal Cases (8th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/lok-sabha-passes-dna-bill-after-brief-discussion/710502.html Tribune: Lok Sabha passes DNA Bill after brief discussion (8th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.india.com/news/agencies/bill-to-allow-use-of-dna-technology-to-identity-persons-in-ls-3516348/ India.com: Bill to allow use of DNA technology to identity persons in LS (8th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/66790072.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=cppst Times of India: High Court: Create app, save DNA samples to trace missing kids (25th November 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/perspective/caution-dna-bill-raise-700080.html Deccan Herald: Caution on DNA Bill: raise awareness first (26th October 2018)]<br /> **[https://thewire.in/law/dna-bill-data-protection-bill-consent The Wire: Why India’s Draft Data Protection Bill Cannot Solve the Problems of the DNA Bill (29th August 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/up-front/story/20180910-dna-profiling-bill-pinning-you-down-with-data-1327615-2018-08-31 India Today: DNA profiling bill: Pinning you down with data (31st August 2018)]<br /> **[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/congress-opposes-dna-profiling-calls-it-violative-of-privacy/articleshow/65555699.cms Times of India: Congress opposes DNA profiling, calls it violative of privacy (27th August 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.news18.com/amp/news/opinion/opinion-dna-databases-designed-to-fight-crime-without-compromising-privacy-1843721.html News 18: DNA Databases, Designed to Fight Crime Without Compromising Privacy (14th August 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.theweek.in/news/sci-tech/2018/08/13/government-will-answer-every-concern-on-DNA-Technology-Bill.html The Week: 'Modi govt will answer every concern on DNA Technology Bill' (13th August 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/storing-of-dna-profiles-of-crime-accused-not-permanent/article24672723.ece The Hindu: ‘Storing of DNA profiles of crime-accused not permanent’(13th August 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/130818/hyderabaddna-bill-raises-many-questions-on-privacy.html Deccan Chronicle: Hyderabad: DNA Bill raises many questions on privacy (13th August 2018)]<br /> **[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/65380304.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=cppst Times of India: 'Aadhaar link to DNA profiles to be decided later' (13th August 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.uniindia.com/cdfd-helped-centre-in-big-way-on-drafting-dna-technology-bill-2018-harsha-vardhan/business-economy/news/1317742.html United News of India: CFD helped Centre in a big way on drafting DNA Technology Bill 2018: Harsha Vardhan (12th August 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/bill-in-ls-to-collect-dna-samples-for-crime-probe/635132.html The Tribune: Bill in LS to collect DNA samples for crime probe (10th August 2018)]<br /> **[https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/science/bill-in-lok-sabha-for-use-of-dna-technology-to-crack-tough-criminal-cases-5299381/ The Indian Express: Bill in Lok Sabha for use of DNA technology to crack tough criminal cases (9th August 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/decoding-the-dna-bill/article24636395.ece The Hindu: Decoding the DNA Bill (9th August 2018)]<br /> **[https://indianexpress.com/article/delhi/man-conicted-of-rape-delhi-hc-flags-irregularities-in-forensic-reports-5296825/ The Indian Express: Man convicted of rape: Delhi HC flags irregularities in forensic reports (8th August 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.bloombergquint.com/opinion/2018/08/02/the-dna-bill-another-invasive-imperfect-database#gs.XAizV9o Bloomberg Quint:The DNA Bill: Another Invasive, Imperfect Database! (2nd August 2018)]<br /> **[https://thewire.in/government/dna-profiling-bill-parliament The Wire: Four Reasons Why India’s Controversial DNA Bill Should Be Sent to a Standing Committee (25th July 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/governance/once-bitten-twice-shy-dna-profiling-bill-revives-fear-of-aadhaar-like-data-breach-61193 DownToEarth: Once bitten, twice shy: DNA Profiling Bill revives fear of Aadhaar-like data breach (19th July 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/proposed-dna-bank-will-not-store-data-permanently-official/article24414326.ece The Hindu: Proposed DNA bank will not store data permanently: official (13th July 2018)]<br /> **[https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/home-ministry-guides-states-on-searching-crime-scenes-collecting-evidence/articleshow/64940735.cms Economic Times: Home ministry guides states on searching crime scenes &amp; collecting evidence (11th July 2018)]<br /> **[http://blog.forumias.com/dnatechnology-use-and-application-regulation-bill-2018-an-analysis/ Forum IAS: DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2018: An Analysis (10th July 2018)]<br /> **[https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/simply-put-how-government-plans-to-use-dna-technology-5252587/ Indian Express: Here’s how the government plans to use DNA profiles, samples and records (10th July 2018)]<br /> **[https://theprint.in/governance/after-aadhaar-a-new-bill-aims-for-greatness-but-may-leave-your-personal-info-unsecured/79483/ The Print: After Aadhaar, a new bill aims for greatness but may leave your personal info unsecured (6th July 2018)]<br /> **[https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/dna-profiling-bill-to-be-discussed-by-narendra-modi-government-tomorrow/articleshow/64852812.cms Economic Times: DNA Profiling Bill to be discussed by Narendra Modi government tomorrow (5th July 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-union-cabinet-approves-dna-technology-bill-2633300 DNA: Union Cabinet approves DNA Technology Bill (5th July 2018)]<br /> **[https://thewire.in/law/cabinet-approves-bill-for-setting-up-dna-data-banks-to-store-profiles The Wire: Cabinet Approves Bill for Setting up DNA Data Banks to Store Profiles (5th July 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.livelaw.in/dna-technology-regulation-bill-gets-cabinet-approval/ Live Law: DNA Technology Regulation Bill Gets Cabinet Approval(5th July 2018)]<br /> Read more at: http://www.livelaw.in/dna-technology-regulation-bill-gets-cabinet-approval/<br /> **[https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/cabinet-clears-dna-database-on-crime-242578 Telegraph: Cabinet clears DNA database on crime (5th July 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.huffingtonpost.in/2018/07/05/government-gives-nod-to-bill-for-building-dna-databases-in-india-for-criminal-investigation-and-justice-delivery_a_23474995/?guccounter=1 Huffington Post: Government Gives Nod To Bill For Building DNA Databases In India, For 'Criminal Investigation And Justice Delivery' (5th July 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.thebetterindia.com/148956/centre-cabinet-dna-profiling-bill-news/ The Better India: Centre Passes Bill That Seeks to Set up Human DNA Banks to Strengthen Criminal Justice (5th July 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/india-could-have-dna-banks-to-store-profiles-as-cabinet-clears-bill-1878017 NDTV: India Could Have DNA Banks To Store Profiles As Cabinet Clears Bill (4th July 2018)]<br /> **[https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/dna-profiling-bill-to-be-discussed-by-narendra-modi-government-tomorrow/articleshow/64852812.cms Economic Times: DNA Profiling Bill to be discussed by Narendra Modi government tomorrow (4th July 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/union-cabinet-clears-dna-profiling-bill/article24333036.ece?homepage=true the Hindu: Union Cabinet clears DNA profiling bill (4th July 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.firstpost.com/india/monsoon-session-of-parliament-over-50-pending-bills-six-ordinances-to-be-taken-up-in-18-days-4640761.html First Post: Monsoon Session of Parliament: Over 50 pending Bills, six ordinances to be taken up in 18 days (1st July 2018)]<br /> **[https://edition.cnn.com/2018/06/06/health/india-forensics-delays-justice-intl/index.html CNN:Sexual violence victims can wait years for India's overtaxed crime labs (6th June 2018)]<br /> **[https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/dna-data-banks-to-be-set-up-at-national-state-level-to-store-dna-profiles/articleshow/64147464.cms The Economic Times: DNA data banks to be set up at national, state level to store DNA profiles (13th May 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-problems-with-a-dna-registry/article23805145.ece The Hindu: The problems with a DNA registry (8th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.indiatoday.in/mail-today/story/modi-government-to-create-dna-archive-to-locate-missing-persons-identify-bodies-1224585-2018-05-02 India Today: Modi government to create DNA archive to locate missing persons, identify bodies (2nd May 2018)]<br /> **[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/centre-promises-law-on-dna-profiling-sc-disposes-of-pil/articleshow/63990546.cms The Times of India: Centre promises law on DNA profiling; SC disposes of PIL (1st May 2018)]<br /> **[https://thewire.in/tech/dna-profiling-bill-aadhaar-biometrics The Wire: India's Blind Faith in DNA and Aadhaar Profiling Will Lead to No Good (27th April 2018)]<br /> **[https://qz.com/1244824/andhra-pradesh-is-using-blockchain-to-collect-dna-data-of-50-million-citizens/ Quartz: An Indian state is using blockchain to collect DNA data of 50 million citizens (9th April 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.mid-day.com/articles/mid-day-impact-government-puts-multi-crore-proposal-for-dna-testing-kit-on-hold/19275155 Mid-Day: Government puts multi-crore proposal for DNA testing kit on hold (3rd April 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.indiatoday.in/mail-today/story/csi-delhi-cops-to-gear-up-for-dna-tests-in-big-crimes-1194827-2018-03-22 India Today: CSI Delhi: Cops to gear up for DNA tests in big crimes (22nd March 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.dnaindia.com/ahmedabad/report-forensic-training-a-must-for-cops-2583465 DNA: Forensic training a must for cops: (11th February 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.thestatesman.com/india/india-will-soon-forensic-dna-database-curb-crime-rajnath-1502583000.html The Statesman: India will soon have a forensic DNA database to curb crime: Rajnath (10th February 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-is-delhi-ready-for-the-dna-test-2564122 DNA: Is Delhi ready for the DNA test? (2nd December 2017)]<br /> **[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/maharashtra-to-create-dna-database-of-offenders/articleshow/60705938.cms Times of India: Maharashtra to create DNA database of offenders (16th September 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.catchnews.com/national-news/india-needs-to-have-more-aggressive-dna-approach-at-crime-scene-experts-79194.html CatchNews: India needs to have more aggressive DNA approach at crime scene: Experts (29th August 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/indias-supreme-court-says-privacy-is-an-intrinsic-right-in-blow-to-government/2017/08/24/2c0b762c-8828-11e7-96a7-d178cf3524eb_story.html?utm_term=.ed09ca238e31 The Washington POsr: India’s Supreme Court says privacy is a fundamental right in blow to government (24th August 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.worldcrunch.com/opinion-analysis/collection-of-dna-spells-doom-in-india World Crunch: Collection Of DNA Spells Doom In India (10th August 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/6wGBEP2ThTvjzT4175jVOO/Is-profiling-in-Indias-DNA.html Live Mint: Is profiling in India’s DNA? 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profiling Bill (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://swarajyamag.com/magazine/every-move-you-make/ Sawarajya: Every Move You Make (23th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newslaundry.com/2015/09/11/blood-tests-and-skin-scraping-of-indian-citizens-for-dna-profiling/ Newslaundry: Blood tests and skin scraping of Indian citizens for DNA profiling (11th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.mumbaimirror.com/mumbai/others/State-to-get-DNA-bank/articleshow/48861394.cms Mumbai Mirror: State to get DNA bank (8th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nyoooz.com/mumbai/194478/state-to-get-dna-bank NYOOZ: State to get DNA bank (8th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thequint.com/india/2015/09/01/mandatory-dna-profiling-can-help-solve-puzzle-of-unclaimed-bodies The Quint: Mandatory DNA Profiling Can Help Solve Puzzle of Unclaimed Bodies (2nd September 2015)]<br /> **[http://indianexpress.com/article/explained/in-new-bill-dna-testing-rules-and-some-concerns/ The Indian Express: In new Bill: DNA testing rules, and some concerns (27th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.epw.in/commentary/do-not-analyse-my-dna.html Economic and Political Weekly: D(o) N(ot) A(nalyse) My DNA: Arguments against the Human DNA Profiling Bill 2015 (22nd August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.hindustantimes.com/analysis/dna-profiling-a-bill-that-reads-more-like-science-fiction/article1-1382031.aspx Hindustan Times: DNA profiling: A bill that reads more like science fiction (20th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://thewire.in/2015/08/18/government-invites-comments-on-dna-profiling-bill-even-if-belatedly-8698/ The Wire: Government Invites Comments on DNA Profiling Bill, Even if Belatedly (18th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/JBtZ24wlgVhLRvEcaZyvII/DNA-profiling-bill-More-safeguards-needed.html LiveMint: DNA profiling bill: More safeguards needed (17th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/scientific-ambitions-behind-dna-profiling-bill/article7544598.ece The Hindu: 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(7th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://newsclick.in/india/human-dna-profiling-bill-invasion-privacy-grand-scale News Click: Human DNA Profiling Bill: Invasion of Privacy at a Grand Scale (6th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newindianexpress.com/columns/End-of-Privacy-is-Death-Knell-for-Indian-Democracy/2015/08/05/article2958120.ece New Indian Express: End of Privacy is Death Knell for Indian Democracy (5th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://english.manoramaonline.com/news/opinion-pieces/is-dna-profiling-worth-the-effort.html Manorama: Is DNA profiling worth the effort? (5th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.deccanherald.com/content/493378/controversy-erupts-over-dna-profiling.html Deccan Herald: Controversy erupts over DNA Profiling Bill ahead of introduction (5th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.com/hindi/india/2015/08/150803_dna_profiling_bill_tk BBC: सरकार के पास डीएनए प्रोफ़ाइल होने से परेशानी क्यों? (4th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/centre-denies-plans-to-build-dna-database-but-experts-fault-bill/article7493062.ece The Hindu: Centre denies plans to build DNA database, but experts fault Bill (3rd August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.hindustantimes.com/comment/dna-profiling-bill-game-changer-but-potential-for-data-misuse/article1-1375782.aspx Hindustan Times: DNA Profiling bill: Game-changer but potential for data misuse (3rd August 2015)]<br /> **[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Four-problems-with-the-DNA-database/articleshow/48311840.cms?from=mdr Times of India: Four problems with the DNA database (2nd August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/why-the-dna-bill-is-open-to-misuse-sunil-abraham-115080101131_1.html Why the DNA Bill is open to misuse: Sunil Abraham (1st August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-basic-right-is-in-danger/article7482874.ece The Hindu; A basic Right is in Danger (31st July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.livemint.com/Politics/L8WX2Kr0WAiOhixEr06mJL/Monsoon-sessions-washout-threatens-to-derail-NDAs-reform-a.html Live Mint: Monsoon session may derail NDA’s reforms agenda (30th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/xrqO4wBzpPbeA4nPruPNXP/A-dangerous-convergence.html Live Mint: A dangerous convergence (29th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.livemint.com/Politics/VF2YLw4sgSxlxgPgIGJG2I/Regulation-misuse-concerns-still-dog-DNA-profiling-bill.html Live Mint: Regulation, misuse concerns still dog DNA profiling bill (29th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/editorial-dnaedit-negative-profiling-2109061 DNA: #dnaEdit: Negative profiling (29th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://bangalore.citizenmatters.in/articles/dna-bill-problems-issues-inputs-from-bangalore Citizen Matters Bangalore: With a powerful board and loose definitions, DNA Bill is a recipe for disaster (28th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/dna-profiling-bill/article7470970.ece The Hindu: DNA profiling Bill triggers debate (28th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/not-ready-for-dna-profiling/article7470651.ece Hindu Business Line: Not ready for DNA profiling (27th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.financialexpress.com/article/fe-columnist/human-dna-profiling-bill-a-tool-that-could-be-misused/108561/ Financial Express: Human DNA Profiling Bill: A tool that could be misused (27th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyo.in/politics/human-dna-profiling-2015-monsoon-session-modi-government-kuwait-bjp-nda/story/1/5252.html Daily O: Why Human DNA Profiling Bill can put Indians in danger (27th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/dna-profiling-new-headache-for-the-nda-government/article1-1373337.aspx Hindustan Times: DNA profiling the new headache for NDA government (27th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/After-Aadhar-Human-DNA-Profiling-Bill-Raises-Fears-of-Misuse/2015/07/26/article2940327.ece The Sunday Standard: After Aadhar, Human DNA Profiling Bill Raises Fears of Misuse (26th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2015/07/26/indias-dna-profiling-bill-may-become-one-worlds-most-intrusive-laws SBS: India’s DNA profiling bill may become one of the world’s most intrusive laws (26th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://thewire.in/2015/07/25/debating-the-dna-bill-the-government-responds-the-wire-replies-7188/ The Wire: Debating the DNA Bill: The Government Responds, The Wire Replies (25th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://qz.com/463279/indias-dna-profiling-bill-may-become-one-of-the-worlds-most-intrusive-laws/ Quartz: India's DNA profiling bill may become one of the world's most intrusive laws (24th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://thewire.in/2015/07/24/modi-wants-the-dna-profiling-bill-passed-right-away-heres-why-it-shouldnt-be-6922/ The Wire: Modi Wants the DNA Profiling Bill Passed Right Away. Here’s Why It Shouldn’t Be (24th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://scroll.in/article/743049/the-scariest-bill-in-parliament-is-getting-no-attention-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-it Scroll.in: The scariest bill in Parliament is getting no attention - here’s what you need to know about it (24th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/standpoint-how-dna-tests-can-help-mumbai-s-missing-children-2107443 DNA: How DNA tests can help Mumbai's missing children (23rd July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nyoooz.com/lucknow/155928/kgmu-proposes-criminal-database-for-up-police NYOOOZ: KGMU proposes criminal database for UP Police (21st July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-dna-test-to-curb-use-of-babies-in-begging-2085620 DNA: DNA test to curb use of babies in begging? (14th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/begging-rackets-child-trafficking-dna-test-maharashtra-government-beggars-ssa-vidya-thakur/1/416333.html India Today: Maharashtra govt plans to conduct DNA tests on street children to reunite them with their biological parents (1st February 2015)]<br /> **[http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-01-21/news/58306163_1_budget-session-biological-samples-dna-database The Economic Times: Human DNA Profiling Bill likely in Budget session: Centre to SC (21st January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-centre-says-its-needs-legislative-sanction-to-dna-data-bank-2052323 DNA: Centre says its needs legislative sanction to DNA data bank (14th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Cops-mull-DNA-testing-of-Delhis-beggars/articleshow/45722741.cms Times of India: Cops mull DNA testing of Delhi’s beggars (2nd January 2015)]<br /> **[http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/dna-profiling-bill-unidentified-bodies-supreme-court-centre-feasibility/1/384321.html India Today: SC asks Centre on feasibility of DNA profiling of unidentified bodies (22nd September 2014)] Reports that the DNA Bill will be introduced to parliament in March 2015.<br /> **[http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/bill-stuck-so-cannot-create-dna-data-bank-centre-to-sc/ The Indian Express: Bill stuck so cannot create DNA data bank (15th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.medianama.com/2014/07/223-government-dna-database-privacy/ MediaNama: Indian Govt plans a DNA profiles database to find missing persons; Privacy? 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Indian Army to store soldiers' DNA profile (22nd April 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.dnaindia.com/india/1888543/report-dna-special-just-60-forensic-experts-and-25-labs-to-handle-24923-rape-cases DNA special: Just 60 forensic experts and 25 labs to handle 24,923 rape cases (14th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-09-01/mumbai/41662217_1_dna-tests-dna-evidence-survivor Times of India: DNA tests can offer clinching proof in all rape cases, say legal experts (1st September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-08-30/mumbai/41617883_1_dna-profiling-bill-dna-evidence-dna-technology Times of India: Mumbai gang-rape case: 5 names added to DNA database (30th August 2013)]<br /> ** [http://india.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/08/16/indias-doubting-fathers-and-sons-embrace-dna-paternity-tests/?src=rechp&amp;_r=0 India Ink: India's Doubting Fathers and Sons Embrace DNA Paternity Tests (16th August 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/01/ca-life-technologies-idUSnPNLA56557+1e0+PRN20130801 Reuters: Life Technologies Opens State-of-the-Art DNA Forensics Laboratory in India (1st August 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_delhi-gang-rape-case-fsl-pulled-up-for-having-non-competent-officers_1781972 DNA: Delhi gang-rape case: FSL pulled up for having non-competent officers (26th December 2012)]<br /> ** [http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-24/chennai/35991440_1_forensic-experts-government-doctors-evidence Times of India: Poor gathering of forensic evidence lets offenders walk free (24th December 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/dna-databases-india-must-learn-from-international-experiences/article4055382.ece The Hindu: DNA databases: 'India must learn from international experiences' (2nd November 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/states/bihar-to-have-lab-with-dna-test-facility/article4058645.ece The Hindu: Bihar to have lab with DNA test facility (2nd November 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.epw.in/web-exclusives/rethinking-dna-profiling-india.html Economic and Political Weekly: Rethinking DNA Profiling in India (27th October 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/bill-to-create-bank-for-dna-profiling-of-accused-coming/article4019621.ece The Hindu: Bill to create bank for DNA profiling of accused coming (21st October 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.deccanherald.com/content/286646/dna-bill-faulted-inadequate-protection.html Deccan Herald: DNA Bill faulted for inadequate protection (19th October 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.firstpost.com/india/dna-experts-could-also-be-guilty-of-giving-false-results-486289.html DNA Experts Could Also be Guilty of Giving False Results(11th October 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.firstpost.com/india/could-better-dna-testing-facilities-in-india-have-saved-the-talwars-486172.html Could Better DNA Testing Facilities in India Have Saved the Talwars?(11th October 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.livemint.com/Politics/hFVRzai11wlgloIlr6zuZP/Proposed-DNA-database-greatly-expands-scope-of-surveillance.html Proposed DNA Database Greatly Expands Scope of Surveillance(1st October 2012)]<br /> ** [http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-09-29/news/34163856_1_dna-samples-dna-database-crime-detection//Government Bill aims to build pool of DNA samples(29th Sept 2012)]<br /> ** [http://news.yahoo.com/ap-newsbreak-kashmir-wont-dna-test-mass-graves-112723438.html AP: Kashmir Won't Test Mass DNA Graves (6th Sept 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.indianexpress.com/news/insufficient-chemicals-at-forensic-lab-for-dna-tests/957802//Insufficient Chemicals at Forensic Lab for DNA Tests(8th June 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_lack-of-funds-cripple-forensic-lab_1697399/Lack of Funds Cripples Lab(5th June 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_dna-profiling-very-soon-govt-will-know-you-inside-out_1689317/DNA Profiling in India: Pretty Soon the Government Will Know You Inside and Out (16th May 2012)]<br /> ** [http://dnapolicyinitiative.org/dna-samples-lie-untested-in-india-due-to-overburdened-laboratories/DNA Samples Lie Untested in India due to Overburdened Laboratories (23rd April 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/andhra-pradesh/article2869815.ece The Hindu: DNA profiling to tackle crimes yet to catch up (8th February 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/cities/hyderabad/dna-profiling-will-solve-several-issues-732 Deccan Chronicle: DNA profiling will solve several issues (12th November 2011)]<br /> ** [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Forensic-experts-in-city-to-discuss-DNA-fingerprinting/articleshow/10697212.cms Times of India: Forensic experts in city to discuss DNA fingerprinting (12th November 2011)]<br /> ** [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/dna-testing-to-identify-kashmirs-disappeared-2359361.html The Independent: DNA testing to identify Kashmir's 'disappeared' (23rd September 2011)]<br /> ** [http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110707/jsp/northeast/story_14204831.jsp# The Telegraph (Calcutta): N-E to get hi-tech forensic institute (6th July 2011)]<br /> ** [http://www.genewatch.org/India%20may%20soon%20have%20DNA%20database%20to%20crack%20crime%20%20Read%20more:%20India%20may%20soon%20have%20DNA%20database%20to%20crack%20crime%20-%20The%20Times%20of%20India%20http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/India-may-soon-have-DNA-database-to-crack-crime/articleshow/6556476.cms#ixzz11wxir2xH Times of India: India may soon have DNA database to crack crime (15th September 2010)]<br /> ** [http://www.hinduonnet.com/fline/fl2618/stories/20090911261810100.htm Frontline: DNA controversies (29th August 2009)]<br /> ** [http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-23/mumbai/31387482_1_dna-samples-blood-samples-forensic-experts 3 months on, 13/7 DNA samples lie untested]<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> 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<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>__TOC__<br /> == Overview ==<br /> Russia adopted DNA database legislation in December 2008 which came into effect in 2010. It includes persons convicted of serious crimes and unidentified bodies.<br /> According to Interpol, Russia's DNA database contained 18,049 crime scene DNA profiles, plus 1,385 reference DNA profiles from individuals in 2011.<br /> In 2023, Russia passed a law to expand its DNA database.<br /> <br /> == Resources ==<br /> *External links<br /> **[http://publication.pravo.gov.ru/Document/View/0001202302060001 Federal Law No. 8-FZ dated 02/06/2023 &quot;On amendments to the Federal Law &quot;On State Genomic Registration in the Russian Federation&quot; and certain legislative acts of the Russian Federation&quot;]<br /> **[https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/02/07/russia-legalizes-massive-dna-collection-without-oversight Human Rights Watch: Russia Legalizes Massive DNA Collection Without Oversight (7th February 2023)]<br /> **[https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=4&amp;ved=0ahUKEwja05DizNvJAhUC0xQKHdaTAP8QFgg2MAM&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.law.msu.su%2Ffile%2F22280%2Fdownload%2F22284&amp;usg=AFQjCNFUC8YNZqS2wc1trkZF61K6nlX1qQ Perepechina IO (2010) Federal Law &quot;On state registration of genomics in the Russian Federation&quot;: legal and forensic aspects (in Russian) Journal of Criminology, 2010. - Vol. 1 (33). - S. 16-22.]<br /> **[http://www.rg.ru/2008/12/09/genom-registracia-dok.html Federal Law of the Russian Federation dated December 3, 2008 N 242-FZ &quot;On State Genomic Registration in the Russian Federation&quot; (In Russian)]<br /> * Press articles<br /> **[https://ifex.org/another-blow-to-the-right-to-privacy-as-russia-legalises-massive-dna-collection/ Ifex: Another blow to the right to privacy as Russia legalises massive DNA collection (12th February 2023)]<br /> **[https://tass.com/politics/1566885?utm_source=google.com&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=google.com&amp;utm_referrer=google.com Tass: Duma approves law on required DNA registration for all convicts, suspects (25th January 2023)]<br /> **[http://in.rbth.com/economics/2015/03/02/scientists_to_map_the_russian_genome_41693.html Russia and India Report: Scientists to map the Russian genome (2nd March 2015)]<br /> **[http://rt.com/politics/206899-russia-fingerprinting-biometric-database/ RT: Bill to have all Russians fingerprinted and DNA profiled submitted to parliament (19th November 2014)]<br /> ** [http://en.rian.ru/papers/20120627/174266202.html Izvestia: Russian Interior Ministry to Co-Finance Creation of DNA Database (27th June 2012)]<br /> ** [http://english.ruvr.ru/radio_broadcast/25950828/58992992.html/ Voice of Russia: Russia to Create Severe Offenders Database (22nd Feb 2012)]<br /> ** [http://rt.com/news/russia-dna-criminal-database-161/ RT: Russia steps up crimefighting with creation of DNA database (23rd October 2011)]<br /> ** [http://en.ria.ru/russia/20100915/160597196.html RT: Russia steps up crimefighting with creation of DNA database (23rd October 2011)]<br /> ** [http://en.ria.ru/russia/20100915/160597196.html RiaNovosti: Nationwide DNA database should be established in Russia - senator (15th September 2010))]<br /> ** [http://en.ria.ru/news/20100825/160336961.html RiaNovosti: North Caucasus police chief welcomes regional fingerprint, DNA database (25th August 2010)]<br /> ** [http://en.ria.ru/russia/20100304/158094672.html Ria Novosti: Chechen MP decries fingerprinting plan as human rights violation (3rd April 2010)]<br /> ** [http://en.ria.ru/russia/20100401/158391007.html RiaNovosti: Russia's top forensics officer backs fingerprint, DNA database (1st April 2010)]<br /> ** [http://www.themoscowtimes.com/news/article/bastrykin-calls-for-test-dna-database/401998.html The Moscow Times: Bastrykin Calls for Test DNA Database (18th March 2010)]<br /> ** [http://en.ria.ru/analysis/20090104/119294260.html RiaNovosti: DNA testing: pros and cons (1st April 2009)]<br /> ** [http://www.themoscowtimes.com/news/article/news-in-brief/372958.html Moscow Times: Medvedev Signs DNA Law (8th December 2008)]<br /> ** [http://jurist.org/paperchase/2008/12/russia-president-signs-criminal-dna.php Jurist: Russia president signs criminal DNA database bill into law (6th December 2008)] <br /> ** [http://www.kommersant.com/p-13607/r_530/genetic_database_crime/ Kommersant: Russia creates Federal DNA Database (19th November 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.rg.ru/2008/11/25/dnk.html Rossiiskaia Gazeta: След храните в банке (25th November 2008)]</div>

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<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>Honduras passed legislation to allow the police to build a DNA database in 2023.<br /> <br /> ==Resources==<br /> *External Links<br /> <br /> **[https://www.tsc.gob.hn/biblioteca/index.php/leyes/1249-ley-del-sistema-nacional-de-bases-de-datos-de-adn Ley del Sistema Nacional de Bases de Datos de ADN. Decreto No. 57-2023]<br /> <br /> *Press articles<br /> <br /> **[https://dplnews.com/congreso-de-honduras-aprueba-ley-para-crear-un-sistema-de-datos-de-adn/ Congreso de Honduras aprueba ley para crear un sistema de datos de ADN (11th August 2023)]<br /> **[https://tnh.gob.hn/nacional/congreso-nacional-aprueba-ley-del-sistema-nacional-de-bases-de-datos-de-adn/ Congreso Nacional aprueba Ley de Sistema Nacional de Bases de Dato de ADN (9th August 2023)]<br /> **[https://www.latribuna.hn/2023/08/11/cn-aprobo-ley-del-sistema-de-bases-de-datos-de-adn/ CN aprobó Ley del Sistema de Bases de Datos de ADN (11th August 2023)]</div>

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<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>Honduras passed legislation to allow the police to build a DNA database in 2023.<br /> <br /> ==Resources==<br /> *Press articles<br /> <br /> **[https://dplnews.com/congreso-de-honduras-aprueba-ley-para-crear-un-sistema-de-datos-de-adn/ Congreso de Honduras aprueba ley para crear un sistema de datos de ADN (11th August 2023)]<br /> **[https://tnh.gob.hn/nacional/congreso-nacional-aprueba-ley-del-sistema-nacional-de-bases-de-datos-de-adn/ Congreso Nacional aprueba Ley de Sistema Nacional de Bases de Dato de ADN (9th August 2023)]<br /> **[https://www.latribuna.hn/2023/08/11/cn-aprobo-ley-del-sistema-de-bases-de-datos-de-adn/ CN aprobó Ley del Sistema de Bases de Datos de ADN (11th August 2023)]</div>

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<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>The [http://dnapolicyinitiative.org/ Forensic Genetics Policy Initiative], a collaboration of GeneWatch UK, Privacy International, and the Council for Responsible Genetics, seeks to achieve a direct impact on the human rights standards adopted for DNA databases across the world.<br /> <br /> On this wiki, you are encouraged to engage and contribute to our knowledge of national DNA databases. These entries are based on our current knowledge of affairs in each country and we welcome your assistance in keeping them up to date and relevant. Below are links to entries for each country presently engaging in DNA databanking, or considering developing capacity or legislation. <br /> <br /> See also the [[global summary]] of DNA databases worldwide and the 2014 journal article [http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2090536X14000239 Forensic DNA databases: Ethical and legal standards: A global review].<br /> <br /> You can also find pages on [[Europe]] and [[Interpol]] and [[International resources]]. These pages include information about the growing number of treaties and agreements to share DNA profile matches across international borders.<br /> <br /> In addition to country-specific information, we welcome any related discussion. Each page has a discussion link and a dedicated discussion page.<br /> <br /> Please do not hesitate to [http://dnapolicyinitiative.org/contact-2/ contact us] if you have questions, concerns, or would like to share further information.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[File:Map.png]]<br /> <br /> '''DNA Policy Info by Country'''<br /> <br /> * [[Afghanistan]]<br /> * [[Albania]]<br /> * [[Algeria]]<br /> * [[Antigua and Barbuda]]<br /> * [[Argentina]]<br /> * [[Armenia]]<br /> * [[Australia]]<br /> * [[Austria]]<br /> * [[Azerbaijan]]<br /> * [[Bahamas]]<br /> * [[Bahrain]]<br /> * [[Bangladesh]]<br /> * [[Barbados]]<br /> * [[Belarus]]<br /> * [[Belgium]]<br /> * [[Bermuda]]<br /> * [[Bolivia]]<br /> * [[Bosnia and Herzegovenia]]<br /> * [[Botswana]]<br /> * [[Brazil]]<br /> * [[Brunei]]<br /> * [[Bulgaria]]<br /> * [[Burundi]]<br /> * [[Canada]]<br /> * [[Cayman Islands]]<br /> * [[Chile]]<br /> * [[China]]<br /> * [[China (Hong Kong)]]<br /> * [[Colombia]]<br /> * [[Costa Rica]]<br /> * [[Croatia]]<br /> * [[Cuba]]<br /> * [[Cyprus]]<br /> * [[Czech Republic]]<br /> * [[Denmark]]<br /> * [[Ecuador]]<br /> * [[Egypt]]<br /> * [[Estonia]]<br /> * [[Fiji]]<br /> * [[Finland]]<br /> * [[France]]<br /> * [[Georgia]]<br /> * [[Germany]]<br /> * [[Ghana]]<br /> * [[Gibraltar]]<br /> * [[Greece]]<br /> * [[Guatemala]]<br /> * [[Guyana]]<br /> * [[Honduras]]<br /> * [[Hong Kong]]<br /> * [[Hungary]]<br /> * [[Iceland]]<br /> * [[India]]<br /> * [[Indonesia]]<br /> * [[Iraq]]<br /> * [[Iran]]<br /> * [[Ireland]]<br /> * [[Israel]]<br /> * [[Italy]]<br /> * [[Jamaica]]<br /> * [[Japan]]<br /> * [[Jordan]]<br /> * [[Kazakhstan]]<br /> * [[Kenya]]<br /> * [[Korea (South)]]<br /> * [[Kosovo]]<br /> * [[Kuwait]]<br /> * [[Latvia]]<br /> * [[Lebanon]]<br /> * [[Lesotho]]<br /> * [[Libya]]<br /> * [[Liechtenstein]]<br /> * [[Lithuania]]<br /> * [[Luxembourg]]<br /> * [[Macedonia (FYR)]]<br /> * [[Malaysia]]<br /> * [[Malta]]<br /> * [[Mauritius]]<br /> * [[Mexico]]<br /> * [[Montenegro]]<br /> * [[Morocco]]<br /> * [[Namibia]]<br /> * [[Nepal]]<br /> * [[Netherlands]]<br /> * [[New Zealand]]<br /> * [[Nigeria]]<br /> * [[Norway]]<br /> * [[Oman]]<br /> * [[Pakistan]]<br /> * [[Panama]]<br /> * [[Paraguay]]<br /> * [[Peru]]<br /> * [[Philippines]]<br /> * [[Poland]]<br /> * [[Portugal]]<br /> * [[Qatar]]<br /> * [[Romania]]<br /> * [[Russia]]<br /> * [[Rwanda]]<br /> * [[Saint Kitts and Nevis]]<br /> * [[Saudi Arabia]]<br /> * [[Senegal]]<br /> * [[Serbia]]<br /> * [[Seychelles]]<br /> * [[Singapore]]<br /> * [[Slovakia]]<br /> * [[Slovenia]]<br /> * [[Somalia]]<br /> * [[South Africa]]<br /> * [[South Korea]]<br /> * [[Spain]]<br /> * [[Sri Lanka]]<br /> * [[St Lucia]]<br /> * [[Sudan]]<br /> * [[Sweden]]<br /> * [[Switzerland]]<br /> * [[Syria]]<br /> * [[Taiwan]]<br /> * [[Tanzania]]<br /> * [[Thailand]]<br /> * [[Trinidad and Tobago]]<br /> * [[Tunisia]]<br /> *[[Turkey]]<br /> * [[Uganda]]<br /> * [[Ukraine]]<br /> * [[United Arab Emirates]]<br /> * [[United Kingdom]]<br /> * [[United States]]<br /> * [[Uruguay]]<br /> * [[Uzbekistan]]<br /> * [[Venezuela]]<br /> * [[Vietnam]]<br /> <br /> * [[Yemen]]<br /> * [[Zimbabwe]]</div>

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<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>== Overview ==<br /> The UK’s National DNA Database (NDNAD) was the first to be established, in 1995. Two changes in the law, made by the Blair Government in 2001 and 2003, led to a massive expansion of the database. DNA samples and records were collected routinely from everyone arrested for any recordable offence, from the age of ten, and retained indefinitely whether or not they were charged or convicted. However, the law on retention was reversed following public controversy and a successful challenge in the European Court of Human Rights.<br /> <br /> The 2008 Interpol survey reports that 329,660 crime scene DNA profiles and 5,093,145 individuals' profiles, plus 163 unknown/deceased DNA profiles were held in the UK at the time of the survey. According to Interpol, the UK's DNA database grew to 400,337 crime scene DNA profiles, 6,547,187 reference DNA profiles from individuals, 97 missing persons' DNA profiles, 35 unidentified human remains DNA profiles and 43,888 other DNA profiles in 2011. As at 31 March 2015, the NDNAD held 5,766,369 DNA profiles from individuals and 486,691 from crime scenes, following removal of DNA profiles from innocent people and some children convicted of minor offences. Removing these people from the database has not reduced crime detection rates. <br /> <br /> At 31st March 2020, the DNA database held 6,568,035 individuals' DNA profiles (taken from 5,604,185 individuals, when duplicates are taken into account) and 647,378 from crime scenes (of which 213,003 had not been matched to an individual's DNA profile).<br /> <br /> Legislation covering police use of DNA is different in Scotland and Northern Ireland from the law in England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland maintain separate DNA databases, but DNA profile records loaded to these databases are also loaded to the UK's NDNAD. Thus, the UK's NDNAD holds DNA profiles from all UK police forces (as well as the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man), but the laws covering the retention of DNA profiles taken in each country differ. At 31st March 2020, individuals' DNA profiles stored on the NDNAD (including duplicates) consisted of 5,615,953 from England, 371,848 from Scotland, 365,965 from Wales, 171, 037 from Northern Ireland, and 43,230 other (this includes those from the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Ministry of Defence police forces, HM Revenue and Customs, prisoners and others).<br /> <br /> Scotland rejected plans to retain DNA records from innocent people indefinitely in 2006. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, public opposition to keeping innocent people on the DNA database grew as more cases emerged of people falsely accused of minor offences who had their DNA stored.<br /> <br /> The European Court of Human Rights ruled that the law in England and Wales breached the European Convention on Human Rights in December 2008 (in the case of [http://hudoc.echr.coe.int/sites/eng/pages/search.aspx?i=001-90051 S. and Marper v. the United Kingdom]).<br /> <br /> The UK’s Coalition Government adopted the Protection of Freedoms Act on 1st of May 2012, which came in to force at the end of October 2013. The DNA profiles and fingerprints of more than 1.7 million innocent people and children have been removed from police databases and more than 7.7 million DNA samples have also been destroyed.<br /> <br /> == Resources ==<br /> *External links<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/forensic-information-databases-annual-report-2021-to-2022 Forensic Information Databases annual report 2021 to 2022 (23rd May 2023)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/forensic-information-databases-annual-report-2020-to-2021 Forensic Information Databases annual report 2020 to 2021 (27 April 2022)] <br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/forensic-information-databases-for-research-purposes-guidance Forensic information databases for research purposes: guidance (25th January 2021)] <br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/international-dna-and-fingerprint-exchange-policy-for-the-uk International DNA and fingerprint exchange policy for the UK (6th January 2021)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/biometrics-commissioner-interim-report-december-2020 Biometrics Commissioner: interim report December 2020]<br /> **[https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/wfs2.1414 WIREs Forensic Science: The effectiveness of the current use of forensic DNA in criminal investigations in England and Wales (February 2021)] <br /> **[https://ec.europa.eu/transparency/regdoc/rep/1/2020/EN/COM-2020-857-F1-EN-ANNEX-1-PART-1.PDF European Commission: TRADE AND COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE EUROPEAN ATOMIC ENERGY COMMUNITY, OF THE ONE PART, AND THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND, OF THE OTHER PART (25th December 2020)]<br /> **[https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/qanda_20_2532 European Commission: Questions &amp; Answers: EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (24th December 2020)]<br /> ** [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/913011/NDNAD_Strategy_Board_AR_2018-2020_Web_Accessible.pdf Home Office: National DNA Database biennial report, 2018 to 2020 (2nd September 2020)]<br /> **[http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/niconsul2020-gw-fin.pdf GeneWatchUK response to the Department of Justice’s consultation on proposals to amend the legislation governing the retention of DNA and fingerprints in Northern Ireland (July 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2020-06-15.HCWS290.h&amp;s=DNA#gHCWS290.0 TheyWorkforYou: Prüm – Data Sharing Update (15th June 2020)]<br /> **[https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/873640/dna-v4.0ext1.pdf Home Office: DNA policy guidance: Version 4.0 (16th March 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.scot/news/biometrics-commissioner/ Scottish Government: Biometrics Commissioner (10th March 2020)]<br /> **[http://hudoc.echr.coe.int/eng?i=001-200817 European Court of Human Rights: CASE OF GAUGHRAN v. THE UNITED KINGDOM. Judgment, Strasbourg (13th February 2020)] Case regarding the disproportionate character of the indefinite retention of the DNA profile of a person convicted of minor offence.<br /> **[https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201719/cmselect/cmsctech/1970/1970.pdf House of Commons Science and Technology Committee: The work of the Biometrics Commissioner and the Forensic Science Regulator. Nineteenth Report of Session 2017–19 (17th July 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/international-dna-and-fingerprint-exchange-policy-for-the-uk Home Office: International DNA and fingerprint exchange policy for the UK (8th July 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-and-eu-law-enforcement-boost-co-operation-on-dna-databases Home Office: UK and EU law enforcement boost co-operation on DNA databases (14th June 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.scot/news/biometrics-commissioner-bill-published/ Scottish Government: Biometrics Commissioner (31st May 2019)]<br /> **[https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/778065/National_DNA_Database_anuual_report_2017-18_print.pdf National DNA Database Strategy Board Annual Report 2017/18]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dna-policy UK Government: DNA policy (immigration)]<br /> **[https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/715318/FINDS-SB-P-002_-_Issue_1_-_FINDS_Strategy_Board_Policy_Access_and_Use_Po....pdf Forensic Information Databases Service (FINDS):The Forensic Information Databases Strategy Board Policy for Access and Use of DNA Samples, DNA Profiles, Fingerprint Images, and Associated Data (7th June 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/mayors-office-policing-and-crime-mopac/governance-and-decision-making/mopac-decisions-0/forensic-services-prum-dna-service-delivery-plan London: Forensic Services Prüm DNA Service Delivery Plan (10th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/biometrics-commissioner-annual-report-2017 Biometrics Commissioner: annual report 2017]<br /> **[https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/713593/government_response_-_annual_report_2017.pdf Response to the Biometrics Commissioner's annual report 2017]<br /> **[http://assets.smartcdn.co.uk.s3-website-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/docs/3911_19012018095152.pdf Forensic Science Regulator: Annual Report: November 2016 - November 2017 (19th January 2018)]<br /> **[https://royalsociety.org/~/media/about-us/programmes/science-and-law/royal-society-forensic-dna-analysis-primer-for-courts.pdf Royal Society: Forensic DNA analysis: A Primer for Courts (November 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/594185/58714_Un-Num_Nat_DNA_DB_Accessible.pdf National DNA Database Strategy Board Annual Report 2015/16]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/568554/Annual_Report_of_the_Ethics_Group_2015.pdf Annual Report of The Ethics Group: National DNA Database 2015 (16th November 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/526232/55843_BC_Report_ACCESSIBLE_01.pdf Further Report by the Biometrics Commissioner on Issues Raised in his 2015 Annual Report (April 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/507104/54496_Biometrics_Commissioners_Report_Print_Ready__3_.pdf Commissioner for the retention and use of biometric material: Annual Report December 2015]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/access-and-use-of-dna-samples-profiles-and-associated-data NDNAD Strategy Board policy for access and use of DNA samples, profiles and associated data: December 2015]<br /> **[http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201516/cmselect/cmeuleg/342-xii/342xii.pdf House of Commons European Scunity Committee: Cross boarder law enforcement cooperation - UK participation in Prüm (4th December 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/484938/52921_NPCC_National_DNA_Database_print_ready.pdf National DNA Database Strategy Board Annual Report 2014/15]. Confirms that removing innocent people's DNA profiles has had no adverse impact on solving crimes.<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/international-dna-exchange-policy-for-the-united-kingdom Policy Paper: International DNA exchange policy for the United Kingdom (23rd October 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/464648/2015_Prum_Business_Case.pdf Prum Business and Implementation Case (30th September 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/463466/ANNEX_H_Prum_Feasibility_Statistical_Analysis.pdf Principle Forensic Services: Prum Feasibility Project. Statistical Study: Report (September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.pharmiweb.com/pressreleases/pressrel.asp?ROW_ID=124939#.VctwhPmYQxJ IntegenX: Rapid DNA Results Uploaded For First Time To United Kingdom’s National DNA Database (11th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.met.police.uk/foi/pdfs/other_information/corporate/early_deletion_process_2015.pdf Metropolitan Police: Early Deletion Requests - Consideration for the deletion of DNA profiles, Fingerprint, PNC Records and Photographic images. (22nd June 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dna-early-deletion-guidance-and-application-form Home Office: Record deletion guidance (27th May 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/publication-of-the-governments-response-to-the-biometrics-commissioners-first-annual-report UK Government response to the Biometrics Commissioner’s first annual report (13th May 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/circular-0092015-provisions-relating-to-dna-samples-in-the-police-amendment-regulations-2015-and-the-special-constabulary-amendment-regulations Circular 009/2015: provisions relating to DNA samples in the Police (Amendment) Regulations 2015 and the Special Constabulary (Amendment) Regulations 2015]<br /> **[http://www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets/documents/raise/deposited-papers/2015/dp1372.pdf: NORTHERN IRELAND DNA DATABASE GOVERNANCE BOARD REPORT 2012-14 (2015)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-dna-database-annual-report-2013-to-2014 National DNA Database: annual report, 2013 to 2014 (16th December 2014)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/biometrics-commissioner-annual-report-2013-2014 Biometrics Commissioner: annual report 2013-2014 (16th December 2014)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/applications-to-the-biometrics-commissioner-under-pace Home Office: Applications to the Biometrics Commissioner under PACE (26th September 2014)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/358653/GuidanceApplicationstotheBC.pdf National DNA Database Strategy Board: Applications to the Biometrics Commissioner under PACE (17th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.familylaw.co.uk/news_and_comment/re-z-application-for-release-of-dna-profiles-2014-ewhc-1999-fam#.U7wiU7Fhvqw Re Z(Application for Release of DNA Profiles) (2014) EWHC 1999 (Fam) (23rd June 2014)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-dna-database-strategy-board-governance-rules National DNA Database strategy board: governance rules (13th June 2014)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dna-early-deletion-guidance-and-application-form Home Office: DNA early deletion guidance and application form (20th January 2014)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/helping-the-police-fight-crime-more-effectively/supporting-pages/national-dna-database National DNA Database]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office/groups/national-dna-database-strategy-board National DNA Database Strategy Board]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/national-dna-database-ethics-group National DNA Database Ethics Group]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/forensic-science-regulator Forensic Science Regulator]<br /> **[https://www.europol.europa.eu/content/memberpage/united-kingdom-817 Europol: United Kingdom]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/254883/Access_And_Use_Of_DNA_Samples_Profiles.pdf Home Office: The NDNAD Strategy Board Policy for Access and Use of DNA Samples, Profiles and Associated Data (4th November 2013)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ndnad-ethics-group-6th-annual-report-2013 NDNAD Ethics Group: 6th annual report (October 2013)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/252678/NDNAD_Annual_Report_2012-13.pdf NATIONAL DNA DATABASE STRATEGY BOARD ANNUAL REPORT 2012-2013]<br /> **[http://www.forensicarchive.com/ Forensic Archive Ltd]<br /> **[http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201314/cmselect/cmsctech/610/610.pdf House of Commons Science and Technology Committee; Forensic Science I (July 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201314/cmselect/cmsctech/610/610vw.pdf House of Commons Science and Technology Committee: Forensic Science II (July 2013)]<br /> **[http://gizmonaut.net/blog/uk/2013/07/commencement_pofa_dna_provisions.html Gizmonaut: Commencement day of DNA provisions of the Protection of Freedom Act in October (22nd July 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1814/made The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Commencement No. 7) Order 2013] Commencement order for the provisions in the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 which relate to the destruction, retention and use of material including fingerprints, DNA samples and DNA profiles. Most provisions will come into force by 31st October 2013, with the destruction of copies coming into force by 31st January 2014.<br /> **[http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1813/made The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Destruction, Retention and Use of Biometric Data) (Transitional, Transitory and Saving Provisions) Order 2013]<br /> **[http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1814/made The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Commencement No. 7) Order 2013]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ndnad-annual-report-2011-to-2012 National DNA Database Annual Report: 2011-12]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ndnad-biennial-report-2009-to-2011 National DNA Database biennial report: 2009 to 2011]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/update-on-protection-of-freedoms-act-implementation-and-national-dna-database-annual-reports-2009-to-2012 Lord Taylor of Holbeach: Update on Protection of Freedoms Act implementation and National DNA Database annual reports 2009 to 2012 (20th May 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/9/pdfs/ukpga_20120009_en.pdf Protection of Freedoms Act 2012]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-dna-database-statistics National DNA Database statistics (23rd April 2013)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/protection-of-freedoms-act-2012-dna-and-fingerprint-provisions/protection-of-freedoms-act-2012-how-dna-and-fingerprint-evidence-is-protected-in-law Home Office: Protection of Freedoms Act 2012: how DNA and fingerprint evidence is protected in law (4th April 2013)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ndnad-strategy-board-minutes NDNAD Strategy Board minutes]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/equality-impact-assessment-of-the-national-dna-database Equality impact assessment of the National DNA Database (28th November 2012)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ndnad-annual-reports National DNA Database Annual Report 2006-07]<br /> **[http://www.statewatch.org/news/2009/nov/uk-dna-human-genetics-commission.pdf Human Genetics Commission: Nothing to hide, nothing to fear? Balancing individual rights and the public interest in the governance and use of the National DNA Database (24th November 2009)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/117784/ndnad-ann-report-2007-09.pdf The National DNA Database Annual Report 2007-08]<br /> **[http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/~rja14/Papers/database-state.pdf Rowntree Database State report (23rd March 2009)]<br /> **[https://rm.coe.int/168067d216 European Court of Human Rights: CASE OF S. AND MARPER v. THE UNITED KINGDOM (4th December 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200708/cmselect/cmhaff/58/58ii.pdf Home Affairs Committee report: A Surveillance Society? (Vol II: Evidence)]<br /> **[http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200708/cmselect/cmhaff/58/58i.pdf Home Affairs Committee Report: A Surveillance Society? (Vol I)]<br /> **[https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal/l_to_o/low_copy_number_dna_testing/ Crown Prosecution Service: DNA: Low Copy Number DNA Testing in the Criminal Justice System (23rd January 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.nuffieldbioethics.org/sites/default/files/The%20forensic%20use%20of%20bioinformation%20-%20ethical%20issues.pdf Nuffield Council on Bioethics: The forensic use of bioinformation: ethical issues (September 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/DNA_report2005_06.pdf The National DNA Database Annual Report 2005/06]<br /> **[http://www.acpo.police.uk/asp/policies/Data/NDNAD_AR_04_051.pdf The National DNA Database Annual Report 2004/05]<br /> **[https://www.dur.ac.uk/resources/sass/WilliamsandJohnsonInterimReport2005-1.pdf Forensic DNA Databasing: A European Perspective – A report from Durham University (June 2005)]<br /> **[http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/NDNAD_AR_04_05.pdf The National DNA Database Annual Report 2004/05]<br /> **[http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/corporate-publications-strategy/home-office-circulars/circulars-2004/058-2004/ Home Office Circular: Charges on Basis of Speculative Search Match on the National DNA Database (September 2004)]<br /> **[http://www.statewatch.org/news/2006/jan/uk-DNA-database.pdf DNA Expansion Programme 2000-2005: Reporting achievement]<br /> **[http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2005/10/PROPS Scottish Executive: Police Retention Of Prints and Samples]<br /> **[http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200405/cmselect/cmsctech/96/96i.pdf The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee’s report on forensics, 2005 (main report)]<br /> **[http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200405/cmselect/cmsctech/96/96ii.pdf The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee’s report on forensics, 2005 (evidence)]<br /> **[http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/NDNAD_AR_3_4.pdf The National DNA Database Annual Report 2003/04]<br /> **[http://www.dur.ac.uk/resources/sass/Williams_Johnson_Martin_NDNAD_report_2004.pdf Williams et al (2004) Genetic Information and Crime Investigation]<br /> **[https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal/assets/uploads/files/lawyers%27%20DNA%20guide%20KSWilliams%20190208%20%28i%29.pdf Forensic Science Service: Guide to DNA for lawyers and investigating officers(2004)]<br /> **[https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal/assets/uploads/files/pdf_000328%20-%20%20DNA%20Charging%20Guidance.pdf Crown Prosecution Service: Guidance on DNA Charging (16th July 2004)]<br /> **[http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/NDNAD_Annual_Report_02_03.pdf The National DNA Database Annual Report 2002/03]<br /> **[http://www.genewatch.org/sub-539478 GeneWatch UK: The UK Police National DNA Database]<br /> **[http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/60/contents Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (as amended)] This law was amended by the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 in order to set up the UK National DNA Database in 1995 by allowing police to collect DNA samples and conduct searches of stored DNA profiles: it has been amended many times since 1994.<br /> <br /> *Press articles<br /> **[https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/feb/09/police-botch-dna-samples-england-wales The Guardian: Police in England and Wales botch more than 1,500 DNA samples (9th February 2023)]<br /> **[https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/police-failure-to-seal-dna-sample-bags-puts-criminal-cases-at-risk-vdldsqq0p The Times: Police failure to seal DNA sample bags puts criminal cases at risk (29th October 2021)]<br /> **[https://www.thedetail.tv/articles/criticism-for-proposed-changes-to-psni-s-storage-of-public-s-dna-and-fingerprints The Detail: Criticism of proposed changes to PSNI’s storage of public’s DNA and fingerprints (8th July 2021)]<br /> **[https://news.sky.com/story/home-secretary-must-take-responsibility-for-accidental-wiping-of-150-000-arrest-records-12188163 Sky News: 'Human error' blamed for wiping of thousands of police records (16th January 2021)]<br /> **[https://bylinetimes.com/2020/07/14/uk-deal-to-share-dna-and-fingerprints-evades-parliamentary-scrutiny/ Byline Times: UK Deal to Share DNA and Fingerprints Evades Parliamentary Scrutiny (14th July 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/proficiency-testing-guidance-dna-mixture-analysis-and-interpretation Forensic Science Regulator: Proficiency testing guidance: DNA mixture analysis and interpretation (29th June 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8424405/Privacy-row-erupts-plan-log-thousands-innocent-Britons-DNA-controversial-EU-database.html Daily Mail: Privacy row erupts over plan to log thousands of innocent Britons' DNA on controversial EU database (16th June 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.biometricupdate.com/202006/northern-ireland-police-agree-to-delete-biometric-records-after-human-rights-ruling Biometric Update: Northern Ireland police agree to delete biometric records after human rights ruling (4th June 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.ukauthority.com/articles/scotland-to-get-biometrics-commissioner/ UK Authority: Scotland to get biometrics commissioner (13th March 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8000053/European-Court-rule-Northern-Ireland-drink-driver-human-rights-breached-police-kept-fingerprints.html Daily Mail: Drink-driver's privacy rights were breached when police kept his DNA profile, fingerprints and photo indefinitely, European human rights judges rule (13th February 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/feb/13/police-keeping-drink-drivers-dna-breached-his-rights-judges-rule The Guardian: Police keeping drink-driver's DNA breached his rights, judges rule (13th February 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-49361260 BBC: Eurofins Scientific: Cyber-attack leads to backlog of 20,000 forensic samples (16th August 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.governmentcomputing.com/central-government/news/uk-eu-prum-framework Government Computing: UK, EU boost co-operation on DNA databases under Prüm framework (14th June 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-48459890 BBC: New plans to safeguard storage of DNA and fingerprint data (31st May 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.biometricupdate.com/201901/northern-ireland-police-agree-to-publish-biometric-data-retention-policy Biometric Update: Northern Ireland police agree to publish biometric data retention policy (11th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-46803999 BBC: PSNI to publish DNA retention policy after human rights case (9th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://amp.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/oct/25/sajid-javid-apologises-to-migrants-forced-to-give-dna-samples The Guardian: Sajid Javid apologises to immigration applicants forced to give DNA samples (25th October 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/home-office-dna-tests-policy-immigrants-letters-immigration-a8430271.html The Independent: Home Office forcing immigrants to take DNA tests in breach of government's own policy (4th July 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.governmentcomputing.com/applications/news/home-office-issues-tender-biometrics-development Government Computing: Home Office issues tender for biometrics development (14th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://police.community/topic/134543-police-pay-out-millions-after-collapse-of-forensics-firm/ Police Community: Police pay out millions after collapse of forensics firm (5th February 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-42057009 BBC: UK judges to get scientific guides (22nd November 2017)]<br /> **[http://theconversation.com/dna-databases-its-still-far-from-clear-how-effective-they-are-in-fighting-crime-85137 The Conversation: DNA databases: it’s still far from clear how effective they are in fighting crime (10th October 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/new-officers-register-dna-database-13733517 Belfast Live: New officers will have to register on a DNA database, PSNI reveals (8th October 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.piratefm.co.uk/news/latest-news/2289933/brothers-to-appeal-over-wadebridge-murders/ Pirate FM: Brothers to appeal over Wadebridge murders? (16th May 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/15213148.CSI_Strathclyde__how_university_forensic_experts_helped_solve_some_of_the_most_high_profile_crimes_of_the_past_fifty_years/ The Herald: CSI Strathclyde: how university forensic experts helped solve some of the most high-profile crimes of the past fifty years (9th April 017)]<br /> **[http://www.scunthorpetelegraph.co.uk/what-are-your-rights-if-police-arrest-you-the-key-questions-answered-from-handcuffs-to-charges/story-30253882-detail/story.html Scunthorpe Telegraph: What are your rights if police arrest you? The key questions answered, from handcuffs to charges (8th April 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/legal-updates/dna--an-unstoppable-march/5060258.article Law Gazette: DNA – an unstoppable march? (20th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/forensics-expert-john-beckwith-lifts-the-lid-on-how-dna-has-solved-serious-historic-burton-crimes/story-30091644-detail/story.html Burton Mail: Forensics expert John Beckwith lifts the lid on how DNA has solved serious historic Burton crimes (1st March 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.policeoracle.com/news/police_it_and_technology/2017/Feb/23/dna-database-most-effective--since-records-began-_94218.html Police Oracle: DNA database most effective since records began (24th February 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.policeoracle.com/news/investigation/2017/Jan/13/Government-department-to-access-DNA-database-in-bid-to-close-fake-dads-paternity-loophole_93864.html Police Oracle: Government Department to access DNA database in bid to close 'fake dads' paternety loophole. (13th January 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38527830 BBC: Forensic science standards 'at significant risk' (6th January 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.planetbiometrics.com/article-details/i/5180/desc/despite-brexit-uk-committed-to-eu-biometric-database/ Despite Brexit, UK committed to EU biometric database (2nd November 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/jun/07/killer-dna-evidence-genetic-profiling-criminal-investigation The Guardian: Killer breakthrough – the day DNA evidence first nailed a murderer (7th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/27/dna-and-fingerprints-of-50000-repeat-teenage-offenders-deleted-a/ The Telegraph: DNA and fingerprints of 50,000 repeat teenage offenders deleted after software error by police (27th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.thequint.com/hot-wire/2016/05/27/dna-profiles-of-hundreds-of-terror-suspects-destroyed-in-uk The Quint: DNA Profiles of Hundreds of Terror Suspects Destroyed in UK (27th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.planetbiometrics.com/article-details/i/4530/desc/fears-in-uk-over-deletion-of-terror-suspects-biometric-profiles/ Planet Biometrics: Fears in UK over deletion of terror suspects’ biometric profiles (27th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/507017/police-mix-DNA-evidence-errors-98-cases-Adam-Scott-case Daily Star: DNA divvies: Police errors result in evidence mix-ups in 98 cases last year (10th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.biometricupdate.com/201604/documents-reveal-uk-governments-out-of-court-settlements-over-unlawful-biometrics-storage Biometric Update: Documents reveal UK government’s out-of-court settlements over unlawful biometrics storage (9th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/04/05/home_office_settlements/ The Register: Home Office seeks secret settlements over unlawful DNA retention (5th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-35783475 BBC: Wiping of DNA and fingerprint records 'puts public safety at risk' (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/dna-profiles-and-fingerprints-of-7800-on-police-counterterrorism-database-34532285.html Belfast Telegraph: DNA profiles and fingerprints of 7,800 on police counter-terrorism database (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/mar/11/uk-police-hold-dna-profiles-of-7800-terrorism-suspects The Guardian: UK police hold DNA profiles of 7,800 terrorism suspects (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.rt.com/uk/335286-dna-profiles-terror-suspects/ RT: DNA profiles of 7,800 terror suspects held in police database (11th March, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/03/11/potential_terrorists_roam_uk_while_police_lose_their_biometrics_details/ The Register: 7,800 people's biometric data held on police anti-terrorism database (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.ukauthority.com/news/6047/police-national-database-still-holds-illegal-photos UK Authority: Police National Database still holds 'illegal' photos (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.policeprofessional.com/news.aspx?id=25632 Police Professionals: Failure to retain DNA records ‘risking public safety’, says Biometrics Commissioner (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.planetbiometrics.com/article-details/i/4270/desc/britains-biometrics-commissioner-in-dna-warning/ Planet Biometrics (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://home.bt.com/news/uk-news/dna-profiles-of-7800-people-on-police-counter-terrorism-database-11364045522485 BT: DNA profiles and prints of 7,800 people on police counter-terrorism database (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://thejusticegap.com/2016/03/12812/ The Justice Gap: Ministers need to reinstate a national forensic science service – and quickly (21st March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-35254521 BBC News: Paternity test dad Vernon Poppleton used brother's DNA (7th January, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/conservative-berwick-mp-rebels-over-10575572 Chronicle Live: Conservative Berwick MP rebels over plans for UK to join EU crime database (10th December 2015)]<br /> **[https://uk.news.yahoo.com/eurosceptic-theresa-may-calls-mps-160727893.html#dABsF8p Yahoo News: Eurosceptic Theresa May calls for MPs to back EU DNA database in House of Commons debate (8th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.itv.com/news/2015-12-08/uk-to-decide-whether-to-join-bond-esque-eu-dna-database/ ITV: UK to decide whether to join Bond-esque EU DNA database (8th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.planetbiometrics.com/article-details/i/3818/desc/uk-mps-to-vote-on-joining-european-biometric-database/ Planet Biometrics: UK MPs to vote on joining European biometric, DNA database (30th November)]<br /> **[http://www.policeprofessional.com/news.aspx?id=24904 Police Professional: Home Office urges Prüm opt in (27th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/12019174/Britain-should-join-controversial-EU-crime-database-says-Government.html The Telegraph: Britain should join controversial EU crime database, says Government (26th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-34937158 BBC News: UK ministers outline case for joining EU DNA database scheme (26th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/nov/23/mps-vote-joining-european-police-dna-fingerprint-database The Guardian: MPs to vote on joining European police DNA database (23th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/paris-attacks-france-calls-for-britain-to-give-european-police-access-to-dna-database-a6738471.html Independent: Paris attacks: France calls for Britain to give European police access to DNA database (17th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.information-age.com/technology/security/123460503/whos-more-likely-rob-britains-freedom-isis-or-conservative-party Information Age: Who’s more likely to rob Britain’s freedom: ISIS or the Conservative party? (16th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3318975/Big-Brother-tsar-demands-police-wipe-innocent-people-s-photos-database-18-MILLION-mugshots.html Daily Mail: 'Big Brother tsar' demands police wipe innocent people's photos from database of 18 MILLION mugshots (15th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.journalpioneer.com/Opinion/Columnists/2015-11-10/article-4339029/EASTERN-PASSAGES%3A-Hanged-by-a-thread/1 Journal Pioneer: Eastern passages: Hanged by a thread (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/11982516/British-police-face-deluge-of-foreign-DNA-requests-if-UK-joins-EU-crime-database-says-report.html The Telegraph: British police face deluge of foreign DNA requests if UK joins EU crime database, says report (8th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.itv.com/news/granada/2015-11-05/police-use-dna-to-track-down-diners-who-skipped-the-bill/ ITV: Police use DNA to track down diners who skipped the bill (5th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://news.sky.com/story/1572942/rapist-jailed-after-needle-in-a-haystack-hunt Sky News: Rapist Jailed After 'Needle In A Haystack' Hunt (20th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://findbiometrics.com/rapidhit-dna-uk-police-210135/ Find Biometrics: RapidHIT DNA Identification a Hit with UK Police (13th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.planetbiometrics.com/article-details/i/3635/desc/biometrics-commissioner-raises-police-face-database-fears/ Planet Biometrics: Biometrics Commissioner raises police face database fears (13th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.biometricupdate.com/201510/key-forensic-services-purchases-rapid-dna-system-from-integenx Biometric Update: Key Forensic Services purchases rapid DNA system from IntegenX (4th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.planetbiometrics.com/article-details/i/3587/desc/uks-key-forensic-services-buys-rapid-dna-system/ Planet Biometrics: UK’s Key Forensic Services buys Rapid DNA system (1st October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.computerworlduk.com/it-leadership/police-ict-company-ceo-on-austerity-transformation-plans-save-millions-3624427/ Computer World UK: Police ICT Company CEO Martin Wyke on austerity, transformation and plans to save millions (2nd September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.labnews.co.uk/features/building-case-27-08-2015/ Laboratory News: Building a case: (27th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://finance.yahoo.com/news/rapidhit-dna-profile-uploaded-uk-100000828.html BusinessWire: RapidHIT DNA Profile Uploaded to UK National DNA Database Identifies Dangerous Sex Offender While Suspect in Custody (24th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.biometricupdate.com/201508/rapid-dna-results-uploaded-for-the-first-time-to-uks-dna-database Biometric Update: Rapid DNA results uploaded for the first time to UK’s DNA database (19th August 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.policeoracle.com/news/police_it_and_technology/2015/Aug/13/breakthrough-machine-now-being-used-to-upload-genetic-profiles-onto-database_89231.html Police Oracle: Breakthrough machine now being used to upload genetic profiles to database (13th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-33784571 BBC: DNA samples copied and held for Troubles investigations (5th August 2015)] Reports retention of DNA profiles in Northern Ireland.<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3174798/Deadbeat-dads-refuse-pay-offspring-face-DNA-database-checks.html Daily Mail: 'Deadbeat dads' who refuse to pay for their offspring face DNA database checks in child maintenance crackdown (26th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.policeprofessional.com/news.aspx?id=21781 Police Professional: PSNI DNA retention lawful (14th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2015/may/13/retention-of-offenders-dna-does-not-breach-privacy-supreme-court-rules The Guardian: Retention of offenders' DNA profiles not illegal, supreme court rules (13th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Avon-Somerset-Police-s-forensic-spending-falls-40/story-26457785-detail/story.html Avon and Somerset Police's forensic spending falls by 40 per cent in seven years (8th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/unease-over-police-trial-of-hitech-dna-machines-amid-fears-that-civil-liberties-could-be-infringed-10193791.html The Independent: Unease over police trial of hi-tech DNA machines amid fears that civil liberties could be infringed (21st April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.littlehamptongazette.co.uk/news/regional/murder-police-dna-screening-plea-1-6675562 Littlehampton Gazette: Murder police DNA screening plea(7th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.computing.co.uk/ctg/news/2398702/government-has-failed-to-provide-guidelines-on-use-of-biometric-data-warn-mps Government has failed to provide guidelines on use of biometric data, warn MPs (9th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/britain-criticised-for-dna-hold-up-keeping-an-innocent-man-locked-up-in-spanish-prison-10031429.html The Independent: Britain criticised for DNA hold up keeping an innocent man locked up in Spanish prison (8th February 2015)]<br /> **[http://thejusticegap.com/2015/01/police-forensics-risk-criminal-cases-nao-warns/ Police forensics ‘a risk’ to criminal cases, spending watchdog warns (26th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.policeprofessional.com/news.aspx?id=20204 Police Professional: Police spending on forensics 'inconsistent' (21st January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/privatisation-of-forensic-services-a-threat-to-justice-and-putting-the-work-in-police-hands-would-be-disastrous-warn-experts-9991356.html The Independent: Privatisation of forensic services 'threat to justice' and putting the work in police hands would be 'disastrous,' warn experts (21st January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-30909722 BBC: Warning by spending watchdog over forensic science work (21st January 2015)]<br /> **[http://news.stv.tv/scotland/307287-mass-voluntary-dna-screening-in-case-of-valerie-graves-in-bosham/ STV: Mass voluntary DNA screening to find killer of house-sitting Scot (21st January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2914932/The-DNA-photofit-Amazing-breakthrough-means-police-tell-suspect-s-colour-height-age-tiny-speck-blood.html The DNA photofit: Amazing breakthrough means police can tell suspect's colour, height and even age – from a tiny speck of blood (17th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thedetail.tv/articles/genetic-profile-of-123-000-people-on-ni-s-dna-database Genetic profile of 123,000 people on NI's DNA database (14th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/dec/16/foreogn-criminals-data-police-records-biometrics The Guardian: Foreign criminals’ data taken off police records (16th December 2014)]<br /> **[http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/572081/20141107/australia-uk-dna-polce-usa-canada.htm#.VGHb2cnvaSo International Business Times: Australia and UK Sign Pact For DNA Database Sharing Among Police Forces To Check Serious Crimes (7th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://rt.com/uk/202919-uk-australia-dna-database/ RT: UK, Australia to share DNA database to aid international crime solving (6th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/australian-police-in-dna-access-deal-with-british-counterparts/story-fn59niix-1227114004691 The Australian: Australian police in DNA access deal with British counterparts (5th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2014/nov/06/australian-and-british-police-to-share-their-dna-databases The Guardian: Australian and British police to share their DNA databases (5th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://online.wsj.com/articles/spain-threatens-u-k-s-inclusion-in-eu-justice-cooperation-1412881174 Spain Threatens U.K.’s Inclusion in EU Justice Cooperation (9th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/09/30/scrap_human_rights_act_chris_grayling_privacy_freedom_expression/ The Register: Scrapping the Human Rights Act: What about privacy and freedom of expression? (30th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2767453/DNA-blunders-mean-murderers-rapists-convictions-overturned-Home-Office-admits-misleading-evidence-presented-juries.html Daily Mail: DNA blunders mean murderers and rapists could have convictions overturned: Home Office admits misleading evidence has been presented to juries (24th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/european-convention-on-human-rights-what-has-it-ever-done-for-us-9773928.html The Independent: European Convention on Human Rights: What has it ever done for us? (3rd October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.biometricupdate.com/201409/guidelines-for-uk-police-chiefs-on-applications-to-retain-use-biometrics Guidelines for UK police chiefs on applications to retain &amp; use biometric material (29th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.scotsman.com/news/how-dna-fingerprint-left-its-mark-on-justice-1-3533752 The Scotsman: How DNA fingerprint left its mark on justice (8th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/11382557.Commissioner_helps_to_speed_DNA_checks/?ref=rss Lancashire Telegraph: Commissioner helps to speed DNA checks (1st August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2708277/DNA-testing-crime-scene-investigations-soon-identify-criminals-matter-HOURS.html DNA-testing for crime scene investigations will soon identify criminals in a matter of HOURS (28th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/crime-courts/police-storing-dna-samples-of-children-as-young-as-10-x.24764874 Herald: Police storing DNA samples of children as young as 10 (16th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.heraldscotland.com/comment/herald-view/storing-childrens-dna-and-issue-of-civil-liberties.24733748 Herald: Storing children's DNA and issue of civil liberties (16th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2689894/Police-plea-share-DNA-clues-EU-foreign-criminals.html Daily Mail: Police in plea to share DNA clues with EU - because we have so many foreign criminals (12th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.scotsman.com/news/uk/eu-set-for-more-policing-powers-1-3467441 The Scotsman: EU set for ‘more policing’ powers (8th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/486945/Cameron-could-give-more-police-powers-to-Brussels-DNA-database The Express: Now David Cameron 'considers giving POLICING powers to Brussels', leaked documents reveal (5th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/05/david-cameron-eu-talks-police-cooperation The Guardian: David Cameron in talks with EU leaders over international DNA database (5th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-28130767 BBC: Marion Crofts murder: Tony Jasinskyj's appeal refused(2nd July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.labmate-online.com/articles/laboratory-products/3/tracy_alexander/dna_collection_and_interpretation/1590/ Labmate: DNA: Collection and Interpretation (12th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://ampp3d.mirror.co.uk/2014/01/15/nearly-6-million-of-us-are-on-the-dna-database-does-it-make-you-feel-any-safer/ Nearly 6 million of us are on the DNA database. Does it make you feel any safer? (15th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nottinghampost.com/Ex-offender-74-wins-right-provide-sample-DNA/story-19891968-detail/story.html Nottingham Post: Ex-offender from Nottingham wins right not to provide a sample of his DNA (5th October 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24207612 BBC: Operation Nutmeg: Court could force police to destroy DNA (24th September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24224506 BBC: Court rejects ex-prisoner's DNA sample challenge (24th September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24224506 The Guardian: Ex-prisoner fails to halt police DNA-collection programme (24th September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2429637/One-year-old-baby-thousands-children-DNA-taken-police.html Daily Mail: One-year-old baby among thousands of children who have had their DNA taken by police (22nd September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/welsh-police-take-dna-samples-6073851 Wales Online: Welsh police take DNA samples from more than 5,500 children (22nd September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/police-take-dna-children-criminal-2259291 Mirror: Police take DNA from children in criminal investigations (8th September 2013)]<br /> **[http://esciencenews.com/articles/2013/08/14/forensic.familial.search.methods.carry.risk.certain.false.matches e! Science News: Forensic familial search methods carry risk of certain false matches (14th August 2013)] There is a video abstract and general public explanation video available for this research.<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-23683910 BBC: University of Leicester cat DNA database to be used for solving crime (14th August 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-23436303 BBC: Forensics upheaval 'threat to justice', MPs warn (25th July 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/law/2013/jul/08/britain-european-arrest-warrant-reform The Guardian: Britain to keep European arrest warrant but try to reform it (8th July 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/police-told-to-explain-use-of-unregulated-dna-database-8651380.html The Independent: Police told to explain use of unregulated DNA database (9th June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2013/may/20/police-retain-dna-thousands-children The Guardian: Police retain DNA from thousands of children (20th May 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22595835 BBC: Police swabbing of child DNA excessive, says charity (20th May 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/police-bosses-tell-cops-don%E2%80%99t-target-gays-dna-roundup180113 GayStarNews: Police bosses tell cops: don’t target gays in DNA roundup (18th January 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/ipswich_victory_after_man_s_six_year_battle_to_have_dna_records_removed_from_police_records_1_1796207 EADT24: Ipswich: Victory after man’s six-year battle to have DNA records removed from police records (18th January 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.politics.co.uk/news/2013/01/17/outrage-grows-over-gay-dna-witchhunt Politics.co.uk: Outrage grows over gay DNA witchhunt (17th January 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2261239/Stephen-Close-Police-demand-DNA-sample-soldier-gay-relationship-Army.html?ITO=1490&amp;ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ns_campaign=1490 Daily Mail: Police demand DNA sample from former soldier because he had gay relationship in the Army 30 years ago (12th January 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2259319/EU-demands-access-details-UK-drivers-Orwellian-hand-personal-information-foreign-police-forces.html?ito=feeds-newsxml Daily Mail: EU demands access to details of all UK drivers: ‘Orwellian’ move to hand out personal information to foreign police forces (9th January 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/9628235/Rapists-feared-still-at-large-as-police-fail-to-update-DNA-database.html The Telegraph: Rapists feared still at large as police fail to update DNA database (23rd October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2211365/Adam-Scott-Innocent-man-spent-FIVE-MONTHS-prison-forensics-mix-meant-falsely-accused-rape.html Daily Mail: Innocent man spent FIVE MONTHS in prison after forensics mix-up meant he was falsely accused of rape (1st October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19782917 BBC: DNA rape sample procedures ‘not adequate’ (1st October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.littlehamptongazette.co.uk/news/sussex-police-collect-ex-cons-dna-for-national-database-1-4321532 Littlehampton Gazette: Sussex Police collect ex-cons’ DNA for national database (1st October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2012/sep/27/ex-offenders-targeted-dna-database The Guardian: Thousands of ex-offenders targeted in drive to add to DNA database (27th September 2012)]<br /> **[http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/news/s/1588993_police-order-thousands-of-dna-samples-from-ex-convicts-in-greater-manchester Manchester Evening News: Police order thousands of DNA samples from ex-convicts in Greater Manchester (18th September 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.zdnet.com/blog/london/london-police-8216hack-suspects-phones-a-major-blow-to-human-rights/4775 ZDNet: London police ‘hack’ suspects’ phones: A major blow to human rights (18th May 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/privatisation-is-a-catastrophe-warns-godfather-of-forensics-7606789.html The Independent: Privatisation is a catastrophe, warns godfather of forensics (2nd April 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2114252/Teenager-spends-months-bars-DNA-blunder-fingers-rape-city-visited.html Daily Mail: DNA database in doubt after teenager spends three months behind bars for rape in city he has never even visited because gene samples were mixed up (13th March 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/law/2012/mar/08/forensics-blunder-convictions The Guardian: Forensics blunder ‘may endanger convictions’ (8th March 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.economist.com/node/21543121 The Economist: Ignorance is bliss (21st January 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg21128285.500-euro-dna-treaty-risks-false-positives.html?DCMP=OTC-rss&amp;nsref=online-news#.UebhRG3OB0M New Scientist: DNA super-network increases risk of mix-ups (5th September 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13440012 BBC Online: DNA and fingerprint guidelines ‘unlawful’ (18th May 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/guidelines-on-dna-samples-unlawful-2285712.html The Independent: Guidelines on DNA samples unlawful (18th May 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.publicservice.co.uk/news_story.asp?id=15673 Public Service: Police DNA retention policy ‘unlawful’ (18th May 2011)]<br /> **[http://ukhumanrightsblog.com/2011/05/18/retention-of-dna-breaches-article-8-says-supreme-court/ UK Human Rights blog: Retention of DNA breaches human right to privacy, says Supreme Court (18th May 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/libertycentral/2011/may/18/dna-retention-supreme-court-police The Guardian: DNA retention judgment won’t see discriminatory policy destroyed (18th May 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/03/03/ico_freedoms_bill/ The Register: Supreme Court: DNA database retention regs are unlawful (18th May 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2011/may/18/police-dna-database-supreme-court The Guardian: Police breaking law by keeping DNA of the innocent, supreme court rules (18th May 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2011/mar/05/dna-rules-will-restore-trust The Guardian: New DNA rules will restore public trust [Letter] (5th March 2011])<br /> **[http://www.publicservice.co.uk/news_story.asp?id=15673 Public Service: Government store DNA of over 6 million (4th March 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/05/18/supreme_court_dna_database_ruling/ The Register: ICO evidence raises Freedoms Bill data worries (3rd March 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-12536138 BBC: How Protection of Freedoms Bill will work (1st March 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.voice-online.co.uk/content.php?show=18987 ITN: Government to curb DNA database (1st March 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.voice-online.co.uk/content.php?show=18987 The Voice: Innocent black Brits may get their DNA removed from database (22nd February 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/columnists/philipjohnston/8324874/The-Coalitions-Freedom-Bill-is-a-blow-against-the-snoopers-and-clampers.html The Telegraph: The coalition’s Freedom Bill is a blow against the snoopers and clampers (15th February 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.24dash.com/blogs/lynne_featherstone_mp/2011/02/13/Freedoms-Bill/ 24dash.com: Freedoms Bill (13th February 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12433116 BBC: DNA profiles to be deleted from police database (11th February 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1356198/DNA-database-purge-Victory-Mail-records-1m-innocent-people-removed.html#ixzz1DsbppVHm Daily Mail: DNA database purge: Victory for the Mail as records of 1m innocent people removed (11th February 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/law-and-order/8318900/DNA-of-up-to-a-million-to-be-wiped-under-Freedom-Bill.html The Telegraph: DNA of up to a million to be wiped under Freedom Bill (11th February 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2011/feb/11/dna-profiles-deleted-police-database The Guardian: DNA profiles to be deleted from police database (11th February 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/228588/At-last-victory-over-Labour-s-army-of-snoops/ Daily Express: At last, victory over Labour’s army of snoops (11th February 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/law/2011/feb/11/criminal-checks-eased-freedom-bill The Guardian: Criminal checks on people working with children to be eased (11th February 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/leading-articles/leading-article-a-victory-for-civil-liberties-ndash-and-a-challenge-for-labour-2209670.html Independent: A victory for civil liberties – and a challenge for Labour (10th February 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/8317257/Nick-Clegg-were-restoring-hard-won-British-liberties.html The Telegraph: Nick Clegg; we’re restoring hard won British liberties (10th February 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/id-cards-go-up-in-flames-in-first-step-to-tackle-database-state-2209936.html The Independent: ID cards go up in flames in first step to tackle ‘database state’ (10th February 2010)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/8691753.stm BBC: Deputy Prime Minister’s Reform Speech (19th May 2010)]<br /> **[http://www.publicservice.co.uk/news_story.asp?id=15673 Public Service: Government store DNA of over 6 million (4th March 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20527424.700-unreliable-evidence-time-to-open-up-dna-databases.html?full=true New Scientist: Unreliable evidence? Time to open up DNA Databases (6th January 2010)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8434713.stm BBC Online: Innocent people face DNA database ‘shambles’ (31st December 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/uk/crime/article1877525.ece The Times: From schoolboy squabble to DNA database in one easy step – if you’re black (24th November 2009)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8375567.stm BBC Online: New safeguards urged over routine police DNA tests (24th November 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1223688/DNA-innocents-kept-database-years.html The Daily Mail: DNA of innocents will be kept on database for six years (29th October 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/oct/28/dna-database-innocent-profiles The Guardian: Innocent suspects’ profiles still reaching DNA database (28th October 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/uk/crime/article1877336.ece The Times: Record number of DNA samples taken but crimes solved with them are down (22nd October 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/6399228/Crimes-solved-by-DNA-drop-by-a-fifth.html The Telegraph: Crimes solved by DNA drop by a fifth (22nd October 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/oct/21/dna-database-convictions-fall The Guardian: Detections using DNA database fall despite huge rise in profiles (21st October)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/oct/19/innocent-dna-database The Guardian: Home Office climbs down over keeping DNA records of innocent (19th October 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/lawandorder/6056725/Tory-MP-Damian-Green-has-DNA-profile-deleted-from-database.html The Telegraph: Tory MP Damian Green has DNA profile deleted from database (20th August 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/18/science/18dna.html?_r=2&amp;hp New York Times: DNA evidence can be fabricated, scientists show (17th August 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.voice-online.co.uk/content.php?show=16083 The Voice: DNA database is damaging race relations, says expert (17th August 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1205867/300-children-day-added-DNA-database-400-000-15s-Big-Brother-roll.html Daily Mail: 300 children a day added to DNA database (12th August 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/aug/09/police-dna-database-black-children The Observer: ‘Racist bias’ blamed for disparity in police DNA database (9th August 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/aug/07/dna-database-police-advice The Guardian: Police told to ignore human rights ruling over database (7th August 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/5990033/Equality-watchdog-warns-DNA-plans-break-law.html The Telegraph: Equality watchdog warns DNA plans break law (7th August 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/lawandorder/5444332/Police-arrest-innocent-youths-for-their-DNA-officer-claims.html The Telegraph: Police arrest innocent youths for the DNA, officer claims (4th June 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1185060/Driver-thrown-police-cell-DVLA-office-blunder-wrong-shade-green-MOT-certificate.html Daily Mail: Driver thrown in police cell after DVLA office blunder (21st May 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/apr/17/damian-green-arrest-jacqui-smith The Guardian: DPP’s verdict on papers leaked in Damian Green affair – Not a threat to security (17th April 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/apr/15/jeffreys-dna-database-human-rights-police The Guardian: DNA pioneer Alec Jeffreys: drop innocent from database (15th April 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/lawandorder/5109248/Police-will-be-banned-from-keeping-DNA-of-innocent-people-pledge-Tories.html The Telegraph: Police will be banned from keeping DNA of innocent people, pledge Tories (6th April 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.politics.co.uk/news/legal-and-constitutional/tories-promise-to-reform-dna-database-$1285967.htm Politics.co.uk: Tories promise to reform DNA database (6th April 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.crosbyherald.co.uk/news/crosby-news/2009/04/02/teenager-arrested-by-southport-police-for-handing-in-mobile-phone-68459-23291295/ The Crosby Herald: Teen arrested by police for handing in phone (2nd April 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/5078599/Five-million-people-now-on-DNA-database.html The Telegraph: Five million people now on database (31st March 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.computing.co.uk/computing/news/2239421/dna-database-grows-per-cent-two Computing: DNA database grows by 38 per cent in two years (30th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7966641.stm BBC Online: ‘DNA bungle’ haunts German police (28th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/the_daily_politics/7968121.stm BBC Politics Show: Time for a universal DNA database? (27th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/the_daily_politics/7968054.stm BBC Politics Show: MP’s battle over DNA database (27th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/know-feel-Truman/article-848720-detail/article.html The Plymouth Herald: I know how you feel, Mr Truman (26th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/the-big-question-are-there-illegal-government-databases-and-what-can-we-do-about-it-1652623.html The Independent: The Big Question: Are there illegal Government databases and what can we do about it? (24th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-1164291/ROSS-CLARK-As-report-condemns-government-databases--Big-Brother-wasting-billions.html The Daily Mail: As report condemns Government databases…Big Brother is wasting your billions (24th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7955205.stm BBC Online: Call to scrap ‘illegal’ databases (23rd March 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/mar/19/dna-database-comment The Guardian: Mark Thomas: How I got my genes deleted (19th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/libertycentral/2009/mar/16/dna-database-civil-liberties The Guardian: Question Eight: DNA Database (16th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/4966168/DNA-of-one-year-old-baby-stored-on-national-database.html The Telegraph: DNA of one-year-old baby stored on national database (10th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/03/02/dna_dbase_stalling/ The Register: Three months on, you still can’t get off the DNA Database (2nd March 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/feb/27/dna-database-justice The Guardian: Government plans to keep DNA samples of innocent (27th February 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/feb/27/dna-database-children-criminal-record The Guardian: DNA details of 1.1m children on database (27th February 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1137022/Banish-Big-Brother-The-states-surveillance-powers-curbed-say-Lords.html The Daily Mail: Banish Big Brother: The state’s surveillance powers must be curbed, say Lords (6th February 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/12/17/david_mery_reclaim_your_dna/ The Register: Don’t delay: Delete your DNA (17th December 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-1094963/JAMES-SLACK-The-EUs-Big-Brother-database-poses-threat-liberties.html Daily Mail: The EU’s Big Brother database poses a threat to our liberties (16th December 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/leading-articles/leading-article-a-victory-for-civil-liberties-ndash-but-the-larger-war-still-rages-1052547.html The Independent: A victory for civil liberties – but the larger war still rages (5th December 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1091880/One-million-innocent-people-profiles-wiped-Britains-DNA-database-court-ruling.html The Daily Mail: One million innocent people could have their profiles wiped from Britain’s ‘Orwellian’ DNA database after court ruling (5th December 2008)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7765484.stm BBC Online: Europe DNA ruling resonates in UK (4th December 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/3547773/DNA-database-Campaigners-welcome-ruling-that-DNA-holding-breaches-human-rights.html The Telegraph: Campaigners welcome ruling that DNA-holding breaches human rights (4th December 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/11/19/police-order-child-s-dna-to-be-removed-from-database-64375-22290909/ Liverpool Daily Post: Police order child’s DNA to be removed from database (19th November 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/lawandorder/3473483/More-than-one-million-added-to-the-DNA-database-as-children.html The Telegraph: More than one million added to the DNA database as children (17th November 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/lawandorder/3418649/Crimes-solved-by-DNA-evidence-fall-despite-millions-being-added-to-database.html The Telegraph: Crimes solved by DNA evidence fall despite millions being added to database (10th November 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/11/06/dna_database_special/page2.html The Register: The DNA Database and You (6th November 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/2008/10/30/one-in-11-from-north-wales-on-dna-file-55578-22148188/ Daily Post North Wales: One in 11 from North Wales on DNA file (30th October 2008) 30th October 2008]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1078821/New-law-allow-police-collect-DNA-secret-teacups.html The Daily Mail: New law to allow police to collect DNA in secret from teacups (19th October 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.christiantoday.com/article/black.church.leaders.concerned.over.criminal.dna.database/20635.htm Christian Today: Black church leaders concerned over criminal DNA database (18th July 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/06/29/brown_dna_database_innocent_genewatch/ The Register: Gordo’s DNA database claims branded ‘ridiculous’ (29th June 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/main.jhtml?xml=/opinion/2008/06/09/do0902.xml The Telegraph: MPs must act now to set limits on snooping (9th June 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.vision.org/visionmedia/article.aspx?id=4824 Reuters: Watchdog criticises plan to share DNA data (15th May 2008)]<br /> **[http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/joepublic/2008/05/the_scandal_of_criminalising_m.html The Guardian: The scandal of ‘criminalising’ mental health patients (12th May 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1929849/DNA-bank-solves-one-crime-per-800-profiles.html The Telegraph: DNA bank solves one crime per 800 profiles (6th May 2008)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7341251.stm BBC Online: DNA technique ‘fit for purpose’ (11th April 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.sundaymirror.co.uk/news/sunday/2008/04/06/40-000-kids-put-on-dna-crimes-list-98487-20373651/ The Sunday Mirror: 40,000 kids put on DNA crimes list (6th April 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2008/mar/16/youthjustice.children The Observer: Put young children on DNA list urge police (16th March 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=528857&amp;in_page_id=1770 The Daily Mail: 1.5m children will have DNA taken next year amid claims of universal database ‘by stealth’ (9th March 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.computing.co.uk/computing/news/2211158/met-police-chief-calls-european Computing: Met police chief calls for European DNA database (5th March 2008)]<br /> **[http://blackmentalhealth.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&amp;task=view&amp;id=281&amp;Itemid=117 Black Mental Health UK: Sarah Teather tells House of Commons DNA database discriminates (1st March 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/feb/28/ukcrime.forensicscience The Guardian: Mixed results (28th February)]<br /> **[http://www.newstatesman.com/200802280017 New Statesman: Spare pairs of genes (28th February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article3448837.ece The Times: CCTV and DNA advances add to bills but minister calls rises unacceptable (28th February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/technology/technology.html?in_article_id=519568&amp;in_page_id=1965 The Daily Mail: One in eight samples filed under innocent names in Government blunder (27th February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.publictechnology.net/modules.php?op=modload&amp;name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=14351 Public Technology: Home Office Minister rejects call for a national citizen DNA database (25th February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=518416&amp;in_page_id=1770 The Daily Mail: Police in retreat after public backlash over their demands for a DNA database (25th February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=518151&amp;in_page_id=1770 The Daily Mail; Home Office retreat from plans to extend ‘nation of suspects’ DNA database to include litterbugs (24th February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/crime/article3423450.ece The Sunday Times: Should Britain have a compulsory DNA database? (24th February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.theherald.co.uk/news/news/display.var.2067932.0.Police_we_must_keep_DNA_of_everyone_arrested.php The Glasgow Herald: Police: we must keep DNA of everyone arrested (23rd February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2008/feb/23/ukcrime The Guardian: Calls for compulsory DNA database rejected (23rd February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2008/feb/21/conservatives.police The Guardian: Inquiry as Tories attack DNA failure (21st February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/crime/article3401745.ece The Times: Gordon Brown admits assaults committed while DNA data disc lost (20th February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article3399712.ece The Times: Disc listing foreign criminals lost for a year (20th February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2008/feb/13/ukguns.police The Guardian: Stop! Armed police! Put down your MP3 player (13th February 2008)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7230487.stm BBC Online: Clegg attacks surveillance UK (6th February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/01/07/delete_your_dna_profile/print.html The Register: How to delete your DNA Profile (7th January 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=491714&amp;in_page_id=1770 Daily Mail: Big Brother UK: Police now hold DNA ‘fingerprints’ of 4.5 million Britons (5th November 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/11/04/ndna104.xml The Telegraph: Police retain DNA of ‘petty crime suspects’ (5th November 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/law/article2210263.ece The Times: Police told to erase ‘irrelevant’ crime records (1st November 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/health/advice/article1790236.ece The Times: Policing the gene pool (29th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.economist.com/world/international/displaystory.cfm?story_id=9867324 The Economist: Learning to live with Big Brother (27th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v449/n7161/full/449377b.html Nature: Genome abuse (26th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/uk/crime/article1873220.ece The Times: DNA database ‘puts innocent under suspicion’ (18th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/09/17/dna_purge/ The Register: Innocent ‘terror techie’ purges DNA records (17th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/world/europe/article2595861.ece The Times: Inside the world where experts try to unlock DNA clues (15th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23412351-details/Outrage%20as%20DNA%20profile%20of%20seven-month-old%20baby%20is%20added%20to%20register/article.do Evening Standard: Outrage as DNA profile of seven-month old baby is added to DNA database (15th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=482410&amp;in_page_id=1770 Daily Mail: Innocent people’s DNA ‘must not be kept on national database’ (10th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2007/09/11/226664/dna-plan-would-require-san-the-size-of-belgium.htm Computer Weekly: DNA plan would require SAN the size of Belgium (11th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://news.scotsman.com/politics.cfm?id=1419912007 The Scotsman: Judge opens hornets’ nest with call for everyone’s DNA to go on record (6th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6979138.stm BBC Online: All UK ‘must be on DNA database’ (5th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23411070-details/Top+minister+backs+judge%27s+calls+for+DNA+database+registration+for+all/article.do Evening Standard: Ministers accused of trying to build DNA database by stealth (5th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6979490.stm BBC Online: DNA database call prompts concern (5th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23406663-details/Beware:+Minor+offences+could+land+you+on+DNA+database...for+life/article.do Evening Standard: Speeding drivers face DNA swabs under Big Brother powers (1st August 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/uk/crime/article1873007.ece The Times: Police want DNA from speeding drivers and litterbugs on database (2nd August 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/08/02/ndna102.xml The Telegraph: Litter lout DNA samples a step too far (2nd August 2007)]<br /> **[http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/crime/article2826207.ece The Independent: Police DNA database ‘risks criminalising non-offenders’ (2nd August 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=472544&amp;in_page_id=1770 Daily Mail: Government accused on DNA samples (2nd August 2007)]<br /> **[http://politics.guardian.co.uk/homeaffairs/story/0,,2139675,00.html The Guardian: Police may be given powers to take DNA samples on the street (2nd August 2007)]<br /> **[http://politics.guardian.co.uk/homeaffairs/story/0,,2089265,00.html The Observer: Civil rights fears over DNA for everyone (27th May 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=457046&amp;in_page_id=1770 Daily Mail: Police put 100,000 innocent children on DNA Database (23rd May 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/05/23/ndna23.xml The Telegraph: DNA file on 100,000 innocent children]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/humanrights/story/0,,2084290,00.html The Guardian: ‘Orwellian’ CCTV in shires alarms senior police officer (21st May 2001)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/crime/article/0,,2084659,00.html The Guardian: Plan to identify potential offenders condemned (21st May)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/05/19/ncrime19.xml The Telegraph: DNA police revisit high profile murder cases (19th May 2007)]<br /> **[http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/crime/article2556459.ece The Independent: DNA database blunder ‘could have resulted in 200 crimes’ (18th May 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/localnews/display.var.1404197.0.youths_warned_not_to_use_fake_id.php The Argus: Youths warned not to use fake ID (17th May 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.thisisthenortheast.co.uk/display.var.1404576.0.peer_calls_for_babies_dna_to_stored.php The Northern Echo: Peer calls for babies’ DNA to be stored (17th May 2007)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/6665267.stm BBC Online: DNA failings ‘missed 183 crimes’ (17th May 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/story/0,,2079721,00.html The Guardian: A database of prejudice (15th May 2007)]<br /> **[http://new.edp24.co.uk/content/news/story.aspx?brand=EDPOnline&amp;category=News&amp;tBrand=EDPOnline&amp;tCategory=news&amp;itemid=NOED10%20May%202007%2008%3A09%3A49%3A133 EDP-24 (Norfolk): Car crime victims must foot the bill (10th May 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=453739&amp;in_page_id=1770 Daily Mail: Fears over innocent Britons’ DNA being given to European police forces (9th May)]<br /> **[http://www.blink.org.uk/pdescription.asp?key=14682&amp;grp=30&amp;cat=138 Black Information Link: Chained by our genes (3rd May 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.computerworlduk.com/technology/applications/databases/news/index.cfm?newsid=2669 Computer World: EU police data-sharing plan draws criticism (19th April 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=445902&amp;in_page_id=1766&amp;in_a_source=&amp;ito=1490 Mail on Sunday: Five civil servants suspended over ‘DNA espionage’ (1st April 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.yorkshiretoday.co.uk/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleID=2194926&amp;SectionID=55 Yorkshire Post: Yorkshire cases to test DNA sampling policy (31st March 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/crime/article/0,,2044296,00.html?gusrc=rss&amp;feed=11 The Guardian: Every child to be screened for risk of turning criminal under Blair justice plan (28th March 2007)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/1/hi/uk/6452795.stm BBC Online: ‘Retail jails’ could ease police burden (15th March 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml;jsessionid=GAUE2T1MP0CL5QFIQMGCFGGAVCBQUIV0?xml=/news/2007/02/16/ndna16.xml The Telegraph: DNA data deal ‘will create big brother Europe’ (18th February 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.voice-online.co.uk/content.php?show=10830 The Voice: Mayor urged to support DNA profiling curb (9th February 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/news/uk_news/article209046.ece The Sunday Times: Reid ‘buries’ news that police hold DNA of 1m innocent people (17th December 2006)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/south_yorkshire/6174877.stm BBC: New DNA clue in 1964 murder hunt (13th December 2006)]<br /> **[http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/crime/article2016134.ece The Independent: DNA of suspects’ families to be held on police files (26th November 2006)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2006/11/05/nrace05.xml The Telegraph: Three in four young black men on the DNA database (5th November 2006)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/6104876.stm BBC Online: Fear that DNA use ‘gone too far’ (1st November 2006)]<br /> **[http://observer.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,,1821676,00.html The Observer: Police DNA database is ‘spiraling out of control’(16th July 2006)]<br /> **[http://www.lookingglassnews.org/viewstory.php?storyid=5722 The Independent: More Britons have DNA held by police than rest of world (14th April 2006)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2006/01/09/ndna09.xml The Telegraph: Huge rise in juvenile DNA samples kept by the police]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/frontpage/story/0,16518,1678168,00.html The Guardian: DNA of 37% of black men held by police]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2006/01/09/ndna09.xml The Telegraph: Freedom fears as the DNA database expands]<br /> **[http://news.scotsman.com/scitech.cfm?id=680402005 The Scotsman article: Keep DNA of innocent and guilty alike]<br /> **[http://www.voice-online.co.uk/content.php?show=6549 The Voice: 1 in 3 black men are DNA profiled]<br /> **[http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=mg18624944.900 New Scientist: Will DNA profiling fuel prejudice?]<br /> **[http://newswww.bbc.net.uk/1/low/uk_politics/4166559.stm BBC Online: DNA database Big Brother warning]<br /> <br /> == Detailed Analysis ==<br /> '''Note: This section has not yet been updated to include the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012.'''<br /> <br /> Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) 1984 and amendments to PACE : Criminal Justice and Public Order Act (CJPOA) 1994;Criminal Evidence.<br /> <br /> <br /> (Amendment) Act 1997;Criminal Justice and Police Act (CJPA) 001;Criminal Justice Act (CJA) 2003. Changes in the Data Protection Act (DPA) 1998, the Human Rights Act (HRA) 1998 and case law.&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn0&quot;&gt;E.U. 9445/1/06 at 9.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> Persons convicted of any recordable offence, arrested for any recordable offense, and all crime scene stains&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn7&quot;&gt;See EU Current Practices at 80-81.&lt;/ref&gt; The Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c.28) increased police powers for the stated purpose of countering terrorism. It allows speculative searches against DNA profiles held on behalf of the Security Service or Secret Intelligence Service and allows matches to be used “for purposes related to the identification . . . of the person from whom the material came.” In other words, a valid match can be obtained from a reference sample that did not originate from a crime scene.<br /> <br /> <br /> For Scotland: Persons convicted of any recordable offence, arrested for any recordable offense, and all crime scene stains&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn6&quot;&gt;See EU Current Practices at 81-83.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> England &amp; Wales: The Justice and Public Order Act 1994 allows for the entry of the DNA profiles of all individuals who are charged with any recordable offence or who are convicted of such an offence. All DNA profiles that are derived from crime scene stains are also stored in the NDNAD.<br /> <br /> <br /> Scotland: The Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 allows for the entry of the DNA profiles of those arrested of any recordable offence or who are convicted of such an offence. All DNA profiles that are derived from unidentified crime scene stains are also stored in the database.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;nowiki&gt;England &amp; Wales: Whereas the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) allowed for the coercive taking of ‘non-intimate samples’ such as hair shafts, the Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (JPOA) changed the definition of ‘non-intimate samples’ to include buccal swabs by which police sampling powers were seriously extended. [4]&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn5&quot;&gt;JPOA (1994), § 58.&lt;/ref&gt; This provision applies to both crime suspects and convicted offenders who are arrested or convicted of any recordable offence.&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn4&quot;&gt;Id. at § 55.&lt;/ref&gt; The police are allowed to take a DNA sample from minors who have reached the age of ten and from mentally ill persons. There are no restrictions to the collection of crime scene samples.<br /> <br /> <br /> Scotland: A constable or a police custody and security officer at a constable’s direction can collect a mouth swab from those arrested of any recordable offence.&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn8&quot;&gt;Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2003, Art. 55, § 2&lt;/ref&gt; They may use reasonable force in exercising this power.&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn3&quot;&gt;Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995, Art. 18, § 7.&lt;/ref&gt; A constable or a police custody and security officer at a constable’s direction can also coercively collect a mouth swab from those convicted of any recordable offence.&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn2&quot;&gt;Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2003, Art. 55, § 3.&lt;/ref&gt; They are allowed to take a DNA sample from minors who have reached the age of ten and from mentally ill persons. There are no restrictions to the collection of unidentified crime scene samples.<br /> <br /> <br /> Convicted persons’ and suspects’ profiles are retained indefinitely and crime scene stains are kept until they have been identified&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn1&quot;&gt;See EU Current Practices at 81.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> For Scotland: Convicted persons’ profiles are retained indefinitely, suspects’ profiles are retained until the underlying proceeding is abandoned or the individual is acquitted, and crime scene stains are kept until they have been identified&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn9&quot;&gt;See EU Current Practices at 83.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> England &amp; Wales: The Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 (CJPA) allows for the indefinite retention of the DNA profiles of both crime suspects and convicted offenders who are arrested or convicted of any recordable offence.&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn10&quot;&gt;CJPA (2001), § 82.&lt;/ref&gt; This provision also applies to crime suspects who are subsequently acquitted or freed of charges. The DNA profiles which are derived from unidentified crime scene stains are stored in the database until a match is found.<br /> <br /> <br /> Scotland: The DNA profiles of those who are arrested of any recordable offence have to be removed from the database as soon as possible following the decision not to institute criminal proceedings against the person concerned or upon acquittal.&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn11&quot;&gt;Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995, Art. 18, § 3.&lt;/ref&gt; The DNA profiles of those convicted of any recordable offence can be retained indefinitely. The DNA profiles which are derived from unidentified crime scene stains are stored in the database until they are identified.<br /> <br /> <br /> All samples are retained indefinitely&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn12&quot;&gt;See EU Current Practices at 81.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> For Scotland: Convicted persons’ samples are retained indefinitely, but suspects’ samples must be destroyed upon their acquittal or when no criminal proceedings are initiated&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn13&quot;&gt;See EU Current Practices at 83.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> England &amp; Wales: The CJPA 2001 allows for the indefinite retention of the DNA samples of both crime suspects and convicted offenders who are arrested or convicted of any recordable offence. This provision also applies to crime suspect who are subsequently acquitted or freed of charges.<br /> <br /> <br /> Scotland: The DNA samples of those who are convicted of any recordable offence can be retained indefinitely. Those taken from persons who are arrested of any recordable offence have to be destroyed as soon as possible following the decision not to institute criminal proceedings against the person concerned or upon acquittal.&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn15&quot;&gt;Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995, Art. 18, § 3.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> The Forensic Science Service, an Executive Designated staff employed by the Custodian Security clearance to Counter Terrorism Kingdom Agency of the Home Office, was responsible for the management of the National DNA Database since 1995, through the office of its Chief Scientist as Custodian of the Database, under a Memorandum of Understanding between the FSS and the Association of Chief Police Officers, revised in 2000, 2003 and again in 2005, and the oversight of the National DNA Database Board, chaired by ACPO. In July 2005, the Custodianship was transferred to the Home Office, then shortly thereafter to National Policing Improvement Agency.<br /> <br /> <br /> Scotland: Although they can largely develop their own policies regarding the treatment of profiles and samples which are collected in the course of criminal investigations, it is not entirely correct to consider the databases of Scotland and England &amp; Wales as two separate entities.&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn16&quot;&gt;P. Johnson &amp; R. Williams, DNA and crime investigation: Scotland and the “UK National DNA Database,” 10 Scottish J. Crim. Justice Stds. 74 (2004).&lt;/ref&gt; As Scotland exports all its profiles and unidentified crime scene stains to the NDNAD, the latter in fact contains nearly all UK profiles. As Scotland does not retain the profiles of suspects who are acquitted and against whom no criminal proceedings are instituted, these are the only profiles that stay in the custody of the Scottish police.<br /> <br /> <br /> Oracle platform with Loader (input) and Match reporting database (repository for match information) It is an Oracle 9i database. Profiles are loaded electronically but from CSV files submitted as a batch rather than messaging.<br /> <br /> <br /> All new profiles added to the Database are automatically searched on loading against all profiles held. The search regime uses 4 SGM discriminator loci to identify a matching sub-set which is then searched again using the remaining SGM Plus loci. Both exact and partial matches between Subject/crime scene and crime scene/crime scene are reported immediately (failed or rare alleles are treated as wild ‘cards’). Subject/subject matches are reported periodically.<br /> <br /> <br /> One-off ‘snapshot’ speculative searches of sample profiles that do not meet the criteria for loading to the Database are also carried out using the same search regime. ‘Familial searches’ are also carried out to help identify potential relatives of offenders whose profiles are not on the Database A monthly search is also carried out for ‘near matches’ that differ by only 1 allele; these are then investigated to see if there has been an error in the profiling.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> &lt;references/&gt;</div>

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<p>Admin: /* Resources */</p> <hr /> <div>The 2008 Interpol survey reports that 176 crime scene DNA profiles and 1,723 individuals' profiles were held in Ukraine at the time of the survey. According to Interpol, Ukraine's DNA database grew to 2,609 crime scene DNA profiles, plus 5,162 reference DNA profiles from individuals in 2011. A DNA database legislation had been adopted at that time.<br /> In October 2020, a draft law on State Registration of Human Genomic Information began to be considered by the Ukrainian parliament.<br /> <br /> == Resources ==<br /> * External links<br /> **[http://dx.doi.org/10.34069/AI/2022.50.02.13 Stepaniuk, R., Kikinchuk, V., Pyrih, I., Pletenets, V., &amp; Prylovskyi, V. (2022). Multifaceted approach to legislative regulation for using dna analysis in criminal proceedings of Ukraine. Amazonia Investiga, 11(50), 130-139]<br /> **[http://w1.c1.rada.gov.ua/pls/zweb2/webproc4_1?pf3511=70249 Draft Law on State Registration of Human Genomic Information (26th October 2020)] Plus subsequent revisions.<br /> **[http://www.justice.gov/criminal/icitap/programs/forensics.html The International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP)] Lists training from the US to Ukraine in DNA forensics.<br /> ** [http://www.councilforresponsiblegenetics.org/dnadata/Countries/UA.html Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine: On the approved instructions for the operation of forensic records of the Service Ministry (15th October 2009)]<br /> * Press articles<br /> **[https://112.international/society/dna-profiles-of-ukrainians-to-be-combined-into-one-databasewhat-is-the-purpose-56349.html: 112 Ukraine: DNA profiles of Ukrainians in one database: What's the purpose? (9th November 2020)]<br /> **[http://uatoday.tv/politics/ukraine-s-parliament-adopts-law-protecting-rights-of-volunteer-soldiers-simplifies-dna-procedure-695016.html Ukraine Today: Ukraine adopts law protecting rights of volunteer soldiers, simplifies DNA procedure (13th July 2016)]<br /> ** [http://archive.mignews.com.ua/en/articles/360713.html MIGnews: Passports to contain DNA data? (10th July 2009)]</div>

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<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>Mexico wants to establish a DNA database for missing persons. It has created a DNA database of police officers.<br /> Mexico city adopted a law in 2019 to set up its own forensic DNA database: this became fully operational in 2023.<br /> <br /> == Resources ==<br /> *External links<br /> **[https://vlex.com.mx/vid/reglas-funcionamiento-coordinacion-interinstitucional-899673104 Reglas de Funcionamiento de la Coordinación Interinstitucional de Operación y Supervisión del Banco de Perfiles Genéticos de la Ciudad de México (5th April 2022)]<br /> **[https://www.congresocdmx.gob.mx/media/documentos/306354a7899b9cffd3096cb79d8897a958ed188e.pdf LEY POR LA QUE SE CREA EL BANCO DE ADN PARA EL USO FORENSE DE LA CIUDAD DE MÉXICO (24th December 2019)]<br /> **[http://www.justice.gov/criminal/icitap/programs/forensics.html The International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP)] Lists training from the US to Mexico in DNA forensics.<br /> * Press articles<br /> **[https://politica.expansion.mx/cdmx/2023/02/13/banco-de-adn-en-cdmx-podra-cotejar-perfiles-geneticos-en-menos-de-24-horas Banco de ADN en CDMX podrá cotejar perfiles genéticos en menos de 24 horas (13th February 2023)]<br /> **[https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/07/01/mexico-disappeared-dna-roberto-cabrera/?emci=c38fb395-72fc-ec11-b47a-281878b83d8a&amp;emdi=baaa0f65-73fc-ec11-b47a-281878b83d8a&amp;ceid=4613779 The Washington Post: Ex-leader of Mexico’s search for disappeared convicted in DNA scandal (1st July 2022)]<br /> **[https://gatopardo.com/REPORTAJES/TRAFICANTES-DE-ADN-CENTRAL-ADN-Y-LA-PGR-DESAPARECIDOS/ Gatopardo: Traficantes de ADN (13h December 2021)]<br /> **[http://science.kjzz.org/content/356440/arizonas-border-beacon-system-turns-15-tucson-group-works-id-remains-migrants Arizona Science &amp; Innovation Desk: As Arizona's Border Beacon System Turns 15, Tucson Group Works To ID Remains Of Migrants (26th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://kawc.org/post/human-rights-org-creates-dna-database-dead-migrants-border-patrol-rescue-beacons-mark-15th-year KAWC: Human Rights Org Creates DNA Database for Dead Migrants; Border Patrol Rescue Beacons Mark 15th Year (26th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://tucson.com/news/local/border/new-efforts-identify-border-crosser-remains-help-those-in-trouble/article_74dcabde-1c37-5c8d-9b75-ef7659345b79.html Tucson: New efforts identify border-crosser remains, help those in trouble (7th August 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.cronica.com.mx/notas/2016/953381.html Crónica: La genética de nuestros gobernantes, ADN y fosas clandestinas (11th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/articulo/nacion/politica/2016/03/29/avalan-base-de-adn-pero-piden-gara-ntias El Universal: Avalan base de ADN, pero piden garantías (29th March, 2016)]<br /> **[http://dailycaller.com/2016/03/28/mexico-trying-to-launch-game-changing-dna-database/ The Daily Caller: Mexico Trying To Launch Game-Changing DNA Database (28th March, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.elmundo.es/america/2015/02/20/54e70ce4268e3e470c8b4591.html El mundo: Crean un banco genético operado por los familiares de los desaparecidos en México (20th Feburary 2016)]<br /> **[https://en-maktoob.news.yahoo.com/desperate-relatives-denounce-disappearances-mexico-142859281.html Al Jazeera: Desperate relatives denounce disappearances in Mexico (23rd August 2015)]<br /> **[http://edition.cnn.com/2015/03/27/opinions/rosas-ayotzinapa-students/ CNN: Mexico must find the 43 Ayotzinapa students (27th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/nov/26/mexico-missing-students-thousands-vanished-grave-diggers The Guardian: Bringing up the bodies: Mexico's missing students draw attention to 20,000 'vanished' others (26th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://america.aljazeera.com/watch/shows/fault-lines/articles/2014/10/31/missing-studentsforcemexicoasforgottencrimestosurface.html Al Jazeera: Missing students force Mexico's forgotten crimes to surface (31st October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.unotv.com/noticias/estados/centro-sur/hallan-narcofosas-en-morelos-234713/ UNO TV: Hallan narcofosas en Morelos (7th August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.laht.com/article.asp?ArticleId=2341637&amp;CategoryId=14091 Latin American Herald Tribune: Tests Confirm Suspect Is Leader of Mexico’s Tijuana Cartel (26th June 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.animalpolitico.com/2014/06/el-banco-genetico-para-identificar-desaparecidos-solo-ha-tenido-2-de-exito/ Animal Politico: El banco genético para identificar a desaparecidos sólo ha tenido 2% de éxito(5th June 2014)] The genebank to identify missing had only 2% of success.<br /> ** [http://www.laht.com/article.asp?ArticleId=387850&amp;CategoryId=14091 Latin American Herald Tribune: Mexico Sets up Police DNA, Fingerprint and Voice Pattern Registry (20th August 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.ipsnews.net/2011/11/mexico-dna-databank-to-identify-missing-migrants/ IPSNews: Mexico Creates DNA Database of Migrants (3rd August 2012)]<br /> ** [http://ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=105760 IPS (Mexico): DNA Databank to Identify Missing Migrants (8th November 2011)]<br /> ** [http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/07/05/us-mexico-forensics-idUSTRE76445Z20110705 Reuters: Drug war bodies expose flaws in Mexican forensics (5th July 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.infobae.com/2011/02/23/1019562-mexico-crea-una-base-datos-sus-policias-nexos-los-narcos infobae: Mexico crea una base de datos de sus policias por nexos con los narcos (23rd February 2011)] Mexico creates a database of their police (including DNA, fingerprints and photos) for ties to drug traffickers.<br /> **[http://cronkitenewsonline.com/2010/10/pima-county-mexican-consulate-announce-shared-dna-database/ Cronkite News: Pima County, Mexican officials agree to share DNA databases (5th October 2010)]</div>

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<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>The international policing agency, Interpol, conducts surveys of its member countries' use of DNA. Interpol also manages DNA data exchange between countries. By the end of 2012, Interpol's DNA Gateway contained more than 136,000 DNA profiles contributed by 67 member countries. However, use of Interpol's DNA Gateway is relatively limited and regional and bilateral agreements on automated DNA profile matching have been expanding rapidly: see [http://wiki.dnapolicyinitiative.org/index.php?title=International_resources International resources].<br /> <br /> ==Resources==<br /> *External links<br /> **[http://www.interpol.int/INTERPOL-expertise/Forensics/DNA Interpol: Forensics]<br /> **[https://www.interpol.int/en/content/download/15469/file/INTERPOL%20Global%20DNA%20Profiling%20Survey%20Results%202019.pdf INTERPOL Global DNA Profiling Survey Results 2019]<br /> **[https://www.interpol.int/en/content/download/4876/file/MEG_Recommendation_Establishing_DNA_Database.pdf INTERPOL Best Practice Principles: Recommendations for the Establishment of a National DNA Database. 1st January 2015]<br /> **[https://www.interpol.int/en/content/download/4877/file/ENGLISH%20MPUHR%20DNA%20RECOMMENDATION%20INTERPOL.pdf INTERPOL Best Practice Principles: Recommendations on the Use of DNA for the Identification of Missing Persons and Unidentified Human Remains. 4th November 2015]<br /> **[http://www.promega.co.uk/~/media/files/resources/conference%20proceedings/ishi%2023/oral%20presentations/21-mestman.pdf?la=en Mestman R (2012) Interpol DNA Hit Catches International Serial Rapist - Only the Second Interpol DNA Hit with the United States]<br /> **[http://www.interpol.int/Public/ICPO/Publications/HandbookPublic2009.pdf Interpol: Interpol Handbook on DNA data exchange and practice (2009) ]<br /> **[http://scm.oas.org/pdfs/forense/INTERPOL.ppt Interpol: International DNA exchange (ppt) (September 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.dnaresource.com/documents/2008INTERPOLGLOBALDNASURVEYREPORTV2.pdf Interpol: Global DNA profiling survey: Results and analysis (2008)]<br /> **[http://www.interpol.int/Public/Forensic/dna/Inquiry/InquiryPublic2002.pdf Interpol: Global DNA database inquiry: Results and analysis (2002)]<br /> <br /> *Press articles<br /> **[http://allafrica.com/stories/201112301067.html AllAfrica.com: Africa: 2011- A Ground-breaking Year for INTERPOL's Future (30th December 2011)]</div>

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<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>The international policing agency, Interpol, conducts surveys of its member countries' use of DNA. Interpol also manages DNA data exchange between countries. By the end of 2012, Interpol's DNA Gateway contained more than 136,000 DNA profiles contributed by 67 member countries. However, use of Interpol's DNA Gateway is relatively limited and regional and bilateral agreements on automated DNA profile matching have been expanding rapidly: see [http://wiki.dnapolicyinitiative.org/index.php?title=International_resources International resources].<br /> <br /> ==Resources==<br /> *External links<br /> **[http://www.interpol.int/INTERPOL-expertise/Forensics/DNA Interpol: Forensics]<br /> **[https://www.interpol.int/en/content/download/15469/file/INTERPOL%20Global%20DNA%20Profiling%20Survey%20Results%202019.pdf INTERPOL Global DNA Profiling Survey Results 2019]<br /> **[https://www.interpol.int/en/content/download/4876/file/MEG_Recommendation_Establishing_DNA_Database.pdf INTERPOL Best Practice Principles: Recommendations for the Establishment of a National DNA Database. 1st January 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.interpol.int/en/content/download/4877/file/ENGLISH%20MPUHR%20DNA%20RECOMMENDATION%20INTERPOL.pdf INTERPOL Best Practice Principles: Recommendations on the Use of DNA for the Identification of Missing Persons and Unidentified Human Remains. 4th November 2015]<br /> **[http://www.promega.co.uk/~/media/files/resources/conference%20proceedings/ishi%2023/oral%20presentations/21-mestman.pdf?la=en Mestman R (2012) Interpol DNA Hit Catches International Serial Rapist - Only the Second Interpol DNA Hit with the United States]<br /> **[http://www.interpol.int/Public/ICPO/Publications/HandbookPublic2009.pdf Interpol: Interpol Handbook on DNA data exchange and practice (2009) ]<br /> **[http://scm.oas.org/pdfs/forense/INTERPOL.ppt Interpol: International DNA exchange (ppt) (September 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.dnaresource.com/documents/2008INTERPOLGLOBALDNASURVEYREPORTV2.pdf Interpol: Global DNA profiling survey: Results and analysis (2008)]<br /> **[http://www.interpol.int/Public/Forensic/dna/Inquiry/InquiryPublic2002.pdf Interpol: Global DNA database inquiry: Results and analysis (2002)]<br /> <br /> *Press articles<br /> **[http://allafrica.com/stories/201112301067.html AllAfrica.com: Africa: 2011- A Ground-breaking Year for INTERPOL's Future (30th December 2011)]</div>

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<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>The international policing agency, Interpol, conducts surveys of its member countries' use of DNA. Interpol also manages DNA data exchange between countries. By the end of 2012, Interpol's DNA Gateway contained more than 136,000 DNA profiles contributed by 67 member countries. However, use of Interpol's DNA Gateway is relatively limited and regional and bilateral agreements on automated DNA profile matching have been expanding rapidly: see [http://wiki.dnapolicyinitiative.org/index.php?title=International_resources International resources].<br /> <br /> ==Resources==<br /> *External links<br /> **[http://www.interpol.int/INTERPOL-expertise/Forensics/DNA Interpol: Forensics]<br /> **[https://www.interpol.int/en/content/download/15469/file/INTERPOL%20Global%20DNA%20Profiling%20Survey%20Results%202019.pdf INTERPOL Global DNA Profiling Survey Results 2019]<br /> **[https://www.interpol.int/en/content/download/4876/file/MEG_Recommendation_Establishing_DNA_Database.pdf INTERPOL Best Practice Principles: Recommendations for the Establishment of a National DNA Database. 1st January 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.interpol.int/en/content/download/4877/file/ENGLISH%20MPUHR%20DNA%20RECOMMENDATION%20INTERPOL.pdf INTERPOL Best Practice Principles:<br /> Recommendations on the Use of DNA for the Identification of Missing Persons and Unidentified Human Remains. 4th November 2015]<br /> **[http://www.promega.co.uk/~/media/files/resources/conference%20proceedings/ishi%2023/oral%20presentations/21-mestman.pdf?la=en Mestman R (2012) Interpol DNA Hit Catches International Serial Rapist - Only the Second Interpol DNA Hit with the United States]<br /> **[http://www.interpol.int/Public/ICPO/Publications/HandbookPublic2009.pdf Interpol: Interpol Handbook on DNA data exchange and practice (2009) ]<br /> **[http://scm.oas.org/pdfs/forense/INTERPOL.ppt Interpol: International DNA exchange (ppt) (September 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.dnaresource.com/documents/2008INTERPOLGLOBALDNASURVEYREPORTV2.pdf Interpol: Global DNA profiling survey: Results and analysis (2008)]<br /> **[http://www.interpol.int/Public/Forensic/dna/Inquiry/InquiryPublic2002.pdf Interpol: Global DNA database inquiry: Results and analysis (2002)]<br /> <br /> *Press articles<br /> **[http://allafrica.com/stories/201112301067.html AllAfrica.com: Africa: 2011- A Ground-breaking Year for INTERPOL's Future (30th December 2011)]</div>

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<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>__TOC__<br /> <br /> == Overview ==<br /> <br /> India does not have a national DNA database. However, according to Interpol's 2008 survey it has used HID (Human Identification) software of a national design for the operation of regional (State) databases.<br /> <br /> In 2007 a bill known as the Draft DNA Profiling Bill was piloted by the Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics, an autonomous organization funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. The DNA Profiling Bill looks to legalize the collection and analysis of DNA samples for forensic purposes and the creation of a national database. The Bill was developed further by an expert committee due to concerns about privacy and lack of safeguards. However, a new draft Bill was scheduled to be submitted to Parliament in summer 2015 despite dissent from some members of the committee, who stated that their concerns had not been fully addressed. A public consultation was then announced (deadline 20th August 2015). A new version of the Bill was submitted to the Indian Parliament in August 2018, but was not adopted before the end of the parliamentary session. The Bill was therefore introduced again following the 2019 General Election. See below for further details.<br /> <br /> == Resources ==<br /> * External links<br /> **[https://prsindia.org/billtrack/the-criminal-procedure-identification-bill-2022 PRS India: The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022]<br /> **[https://www.prsindia.org/billtrack/dna-technology-use-and-application-regulation-bill-2019 PRS India: The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2019]<br /> **[http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/comments-on-india-dna-bill-2019.pdf GeneWatch UK comments on: THE DNA TECHNOLOGY (USE AND APPLICATION) REGULATION BILL, 2019 (October (2019)]<br /> **[http://www.prsindia.org/billtrack/the-dna-technology-use-and-application-regulation-bill-2018-5330/ The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill 2018]<br /> **[https://www.hrw.org/news/2015/09/23/india-us-tech-firms-should-press-modi-privacy Human Rights Watch: India: US Tech Firms Should Press Modi on Privacy (23rd September 2015)]<br /> **[http://cis-india.org/internet-governance/blog/human-dna-profiling-bill-2012-vs-2015 CIS: Human DNA Profiling Bill 2012 v/s 2015 Bill (6th September 2015)]<br /> **[http://cis-india.org/internet-governance/blog/cis-comments-and-recommendations-to-human-dna-profiling-bill-2015 CIS Comments and Recommendations to the Human DNA Profiling Bill, June 2015 (27th August 2015)] also available as [http://cis-india.org/internet-governance/blog/cis-human-dna-profiling-bill-2015/view pdf]<br /> **[http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/IndiaDNABill_FGPI_15.pdf GeneWatch UK response to the consultation on India's Human DNA Profiling Bill (18th August 2015)] <br /> **[http://www.countercurrents.org/cc100815.htm Public Statement By Concerned Citizens: Biometric Data Collection, Aadhaar Number And Related Programs Is A Black Act (10th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dbtindia.nic.in/wp-content/uploads/Human-DNA-Profiling-Bill.pdf Draft Human DNA Profiling Bill: Version for Public Comment (9th June 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dbtindia.nic.in/wp-content/uploads/Letter.pdf Human DNA Profiling Bill-2015(Comments from Public are invited)] Deadline 20th August 2015.<br /> **[http://righttoprivacydna.blogspot.com.au/ Blog: Ram Krishnaswamy: RIGHTS TO PRIVACY &amp; DNA PROFILING]<br /> **[http://sacw.net/article11388.html India: Usha Ramanathan’s Note of Dissent on Human DNA Profiling Bill that is coming soon in the Parliament (20th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://thewire.in/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Draft-DNA-Bill-Jan-2015.pdf Working Draft Human DNA Profiling Bill (16th January 2015)]<br /> ** [http://cis-india.org/about/internet-governance/blog/public-meeting-on-dna-profiling-bill CIS: A Public Meeting on DNA Profiling Bill in Delhi (29th September 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/INDIA_DNA_BILL_collection.pdf GeneWatch UK: INDIA DNA BILL: Collection of DNA (12th September 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/INDIA_DNA_BILL_retention.PDF GeneWatch UK: INDIA DNA BILL: Retention of DNA (12th September 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/INDIA_DNA_BILL_usesandrestrictions.PDF GeneWatch UK: INDIA DNA BILL: Uses of DNA (12th September 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/INDIA_DNA_BILL_solvingcrime.PDF GeneWatch UK: INDIA DNA BILL: Solving crimes (12th September 2012)]<br /> ** [http://cis-india.org/internet-governance/indian-draft-dna-profiling-act.pdf/view CIS: Overview and Concerns Regarding the Indian Draft DNA Profiling Act (6th September 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/India_DNA_Bill_Memo_2.0.pdf CRG: Overview and Concerns Regarding the Indian Draft DNA Profiling Act (April 2012)]<br /> ** [http://bargad.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/1draft-human-dna-profiling-bill-2012.pdf Draft Human DNA Profiling Bill 2012 (February 2012)]<br /> ** [http://cis-india.org/internet-governance/blog/privacy/dna-overview Centre for Internet and Society: An Overview of DNA Labs in India]<br /> ** [http://cis-india.org/advocacy/igov/privacy-india/privacy_dnaprofilingbill Centre for Internet and Society: The DNA Profiling Bill 2007 and Privacy (25th April 2011)]<br /> <br /> * Press articles<br /> **[https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/dna-technology-regulation-bill/ Observer Research Foundation: DNA Technology Regulation Bill: Concerns on data privacy, dependence, and bias (20th December 2022)]<br /> **[https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2022/04/05/why-policy-makers-law-enforcement-agencies-find-criminal-procedure-bill-a-hard-row-to-hoe.html The Weekly: Why policy makers, law enforcement agencies find criminal procedure bill a hard row to hoe (11th April 2022)]<br /> **[https://indianexpress.com/article/india/criminal-procedure-bill-unconstitutional-against-sc-verdicts-chidambaram-7856990/ Indian Express: Criminal Procedure Bill unconstitutional, against SC verdicts: Chidambaram (7th April 2022)]<br /> **[https://www.medianama.com/2022/04/223-criminal-procedure-identification-bill-debate-parliament/ Medianama: How The Debate On Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill Unfolded In Lok Sabha (6th April 2022)]<br /> **[https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/et-editorial/abiding-and-enforcing-the-law-scientifically/articleshow/90692686.cms The Economic Times (6th April 2022)]<br /> **[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/explainer-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-criminal-procedure-identification-bill-2022/articleshow/90659950.cms Times of India: Explainer: All you need to know about the Criminal Procedure (Identification Bill, 2022) (5th April 2022)]<br /> **[https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/rethink-the-criminal-identification-bill-101648995338679.html Hindustan Times: Rethink the criminal identification bill (3rd April 2022)]<br /> **[https://www.livelaw.in/columns/criminal-procedure-identification-bill-problematic-project-39a-report-195619 Live Law: Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill Problematic : Project 39A Report (2nd April 2022)]<br /> **[https://scroll.in/article/1020747/explainer-why-a-new-bill-to-collect-data-from-convicts-is-raising-civil-rights-concerns Scroll: Explainer: Why a new bill to collect data from convicts is raising civil rights concerns (1st April 2022)]<br /> **[https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/32/editorials/dna-database-legislative-overreach.html Economic and Political Weekly: DNA Database: A Legislative Overreach (7th August 2021)]<br /> **[http://www.businessworld.in/article/Retention-and-storage-of-forensic-DNA-profiles-critical-to-combat-sexual-crime-in-India/16-12-2020-354466/ Business Wire: Retention And Storage Of Forensic DNA Profiles Critical To Combat Sexual Crime In India (16th December 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.aninews.in/news/business/application-of-forensic-dna-technology-critical-to-deter-sexual-predators-as-rape-complaints-reach-pre-pandemic-levels20200929170914/ ANI News: Application of forensic DNA technology critical to deter sexual predators as rape complaints reach pre-pandemic levels (29th September 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/dna-regulation-bill-2019-1598451591-1 Jagran Josh: The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill of 2019: What does the draft report of the parliamentary standing committee say? (26th August 2020)]<br /> **[https://bestmediainfo.com/2020/07/call-for-use-of-dna-evidence-to-nail-culprits-and-make-india-rape-free/ Best Media Info: Call for use of DNA evidence to nail culprits and make India rape-free (20th July 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.telegraphindia.com/opinion/privacy-and-hunt-for-the-code/cid/1742651 The Telegraph (India): Privacy and hunt for the code (6th February 2020)]<br /> **[https://thewire.in/government/dna-technology-bill-2018-databank-parliamentary-standing-committee-privacy-consent The Wire: DNA Technology Bill: Why the Standing Committee Has Its Work Cut Out (1st November 2019)]<br /> **[https://caravanmagazine.in/policy/right-to-privacy-data-protection-bill-policies The Caravan: With the data-protection bill in limbo, these policies contravene the right to privacy (30th September 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.businesstoday.in/current/policy/is-dna-technology-use-and-application-regulation-bill-2019-another-aadhaar-in-making/story/372579.html Business Today: DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill 2019: Another Aadhaar in the making (14th August 2009)]<br /> **[https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/kashmir-to-triple-talaq-lok-sabha-passes-most-bills-since-1952-in-its-most-productive-session-1578238-2019-08-07 India Today: Kashmir to triple talaq: Lok Sabha passes most bills since 1952 in its most productive session] Reports that the DNA Bill has not passed in this parliamentary session.<br /> **[https://www.livelaw.in/top-stories/dna-test-only-after-appropriate-satisfaction-for-its-requirement-146946 LiveLaw:DNA Test Cannot Be Ordered Without There Being Appropriate Satisfaction For Its Requirement: SC (5th August 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/aiims-to-dna-profile-unidentified-bodies-create-a-database-accessible-to-public/article28594242.ece# Business Line: AIIMS to DNA profile unidentified bodies, create a database accessible to public (19th July 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-country-s-new-dna-law-raises-privacy-concerns-1563905765685.html LiveMint: Opinion: The country’s new DNA law raises privacy concerns (24th July 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.newsclick.in/DNA-bill-unclear-consent-privacy News Click: DNA Bill unclear on consent and privacy (12th July 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/dna-technology-bill-introduced-lok-sabha/1636627/ Financial Express: DNA technology bill introduced in Lok Sabha (8th July 2019)]<br /> **[https://thewire.in/government/dna-technology-regulation-bill-lok-sabha The Wire: Amid Opposition Criticism, Government Tables DNA Technology Bill in Lok Sabha (8th July 2019)]<br /> **[https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/dna-regulation-bill-technology-lok-sabha-5799785/ The Indian Express: Explained: Why govt wants to bank DNA (2nd July 2019)]<br /> **[https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/dna-regulation-bill-technology-lok-sabha-5799785/ Indian Express: Explained: Why govt wants to bank DNA (26th June 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/cabinet-approves-dna-profiling-bill-1555317-2019-06-24 India Today: Cabinet approves bill that can track your DNA (24th June 2019)]<br /> **[http://www.mondaq.com/india/x/782032/new+technology/DNA+Profiling+In+The+India+Towards+The+New+Age+DNA+Technology+Use+And+Application+Bill Mondaq: India: DNA Profiling In The India (Towards The New Age DNA Technology Use And Application Bill) (18th February 2019)]<br /> **[https://indianexpress.com/article/india/rajya-sabha-pendency-dips-as-22-bills-lapse-after-lok-sabha-nod-5584757/ Indian Express: Rajya Sabha pendency dips as 22 Bills lapse after Lok Sabha nod (15th February 2019)] Reports that the DNA Bill has lapsed.<br /> **[https://www.firstpost.com/india/dna-bill-is-designed-to-fail-6038751.html First Post: DNA bill is designed to fail (6th February 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.firstpost.com/india/dna-bill-to-ensure-justice-is-gene-uine-govt-must-ensure-privacy-of-individuals-is-respected-as-well-5872381.html First Post: DNA Bill: To ensure justice is 'gene'-uine, govt must ensure privacy of individuals is respected as well (10th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/towards-a-genetic-panopticon/article25791126.ece The Hindu: Towards a genetic panopticon (21st December 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.newslaundry.com/2019/01/14/the-dna-bill-has-a-sequence-of-problems-that-need-to-be-resolved NewsLaundry: The DNA Bill has a sequence of problems that need to be resolved (14th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2019/01/09/dna-technology-bill-raises-serious-concerns-over-right-to-privacy.html The Week: DNA technology bill raises serious concerns over right to privacy (9th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/67444686.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=cppst The Times of India: CDFD scientists’ wait ends as DNA Bill gets Lok Sabha nod (9th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.firstpost.com/india/dna-technology-bill-passed-in-lok-sabha-lacks-clarity-on-consent-privacy-and-proper-cost-benefit-analysis-5862941.html FirstPost: DNA Technology Bill passed in Lok Sabha lacks clarity on consent, privacy and proper cost-benefit analysis (9th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.news18.com/news/india/lok-sabha-gives-consent-to-dna-bill-to-identity-persons-with-respect-to-criminal-cases-1995807.html News18: Lok Sabha Gives Consent to DNA Bill to Identify Persons With Criminal Cases (8th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/lok-sabha-passes-dna-bill-after-brief-discussion/710502.html Tribune: Lok Sabha passes DNA Bill after brief discussion (8th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.india.com/news/agencies/bill-to-allow-use-of-dna-technology-to-identity-persons-in-ls-3516348/ India.com: Bill to allow use of DNA technology to identity persons in LS (8th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/66790072.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=cppst Times of India: High Court: Create app, save DNA samples to trace missing kids (25th November 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/perspective/caution-dna-bill-raise-700080.html Deccan Herald: Caution on DNA Bill: raise awareness first (26th October 2018)]<br /> **[https://thewire.in/law/dna-bill-data-protection-bill-consent The Wire: Why India’s Draft Data Protection Bill Cannot Solve the Problems of the DNA Bill (29th August 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/up-front/story/20180910-dna-profiling-bill-pinning-you-down-with-data-1327615-2018-08-31 India Today: DNA profiling bill: Pinning you down with data (31st August 2018)]<br /> **[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/congress-opposes-dna-profiling-calls-it-violative-of-privacy/articleshow/65555699.cms Times of India: Congress opposes DNA profiling, calls it violative of privacy (27th August 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.news18.com/amp/news/opinion/opinion-dna-databases-designed-to-fight-crime-without-compromising-privacy-1843721.html News 18: DNA Databases, Designed to Fight Crime Without Compromising Privacy (14th August 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.theweek.in/news/sci-tech/2018/08/13/government-will-answer-every-concern-on-DNA-Technology-Bill.html The Week: 'Modi govt will answer every concern on DNA Technology Bill' (13th August 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/storing-of-dna-profiles-of-crime-accused-not-permanent/article24672723.ece The Hindu: ‘Storing of DNA profiles of crime-accused not permanent’(13th August 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/130818/hyderabaddna-bill-raises-many-questions-on-privacy.html Deccan Chronicle: Hyderabad: DNA Bill raises many questions on privacy (13th August 2018)]<br /> **[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/65380304.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=cppst Times of India: 'Aadhaar link to DNA profiles to be decided later' (13th August 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.uniindia.com/cdfd-helped-centre-in-big-way-on-drafting-dna-technology-bill-2018-harsha-vardhan/business-economy/news/1317742.html United News of India: CFD helped Centre in a big way on drafting DNA Technology Bill 2018: Harsha Vardhan (12th August 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/bill-in-ls-to-collect-dna-samples-for-crime-probe/635132.html The Tribune: Bill in LS to collect DNA samples for crime probe (10th August 2018)]<br /> **[https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/science/bill-in-lok-sabha-for-use-of-dna-technology-to-crack-tough-criminal-cases-5299381/ The Indian Express: Bill in Lok Sabha for use of DNA technology to crack tough criminal cases (9th August 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/decoding-the-dna-bill/article24636395.ece The Hindu: Decoding the DNA Bill (9th August 2018)]<br /> **[https://indianexpress.com/article/delhi/man-conicted-of-rape-delhi-hc-flags-irregularities-in-forensic-reports-5296825/ The Indian Express: Man convicted of rape: Delhi HC flags irregularities in forensic reports (8th August 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.bloombergquint.com/opinion/2018/08/02/the-dna-bill-another-invasive-imperfect-database#gs.XAizV9o Bloomberg Quint:The DNA Bill: Another Invasive, Imperfect Database! (2nd August 2018)]<br /> **[https://thewire.in/government/dna-profiling-bill-parliament The Wire: Four Reasons Why India’s Controversial DNA Bill Should Be Sent to a Standing Committee (25th July 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/governance/once-bitten-twice-shy-dna-profiling-bill-revives-fear-of-aadhaar-like-data-breach-61193 DownToEarth: Once bitten, twice shy: DNA Profiling Bill revives fear of Aadhaar-like data breach (19th July 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/proposed-dna-bank-will-not-store-data-permanently-official/article24414326.ece The Hindu: Proposed DNA bank will not store data permanently: official (13th July 2018)]<br /> **[https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/home-ministry-guides-states-on-searching-crime-scenes-collecting-evidence/articleshow/64940735.cms Economic Times: Home ministry guides states on searching crime scenes &amp; collecting evidence (11th July 2018)]<br /> 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(4th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/centre-denies-plans-to-build-dna-database-but-experts-fault-bill/article7493062.ece The Hindu: Centre denies plans to build DNA database, but experts fault Bill (3rd August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.hindustantimes.com/comment/dna-profiling-bill-game-changer-but-potential-for-data-misuse/article1-1375782.aspx Hindustan Times: DNA Profiling bill: Game-changer but potential for data misuse (3rd August 2015)]<br /> **[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Four-problems-with-the-DNA-database/articleshow/48311840.cms?from=mdr Times of India: Four problems with the DNA database (2nd August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/why-the-dna-bill-is-open-to-misuse-sunil-abraham-115080101131_1.html Why the DNA Bill is open to misuse: Sunil Abraham (1st August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-basic-right-is-in-danger/article7482874.ece The Hindu; A basic Right is in Danger (31st July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.livemint.com/Politics/L8WX2Kr0WAiOhixEr06mJL/Monsoon-sessions-washout-threatens-to-derail-NDAs-reform-a.html Live Mint: Monsoon session may derail NDA’s reforms agenda (30th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/xrqO4wBzpPbeA4nPruPNXP/A-dangerous-convergence.html Live Mint: A dangerous convergence (29th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.livemint.com/Politics/VF2YLw4sgSxlxgPgIGJG2I/Regulation-misuse-concerns-still-dog-DNA-profiling-bill.html Live Mint: Regulation, misuse concerns still dog DNA profiling bill (29th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/editorial-dnaedit-negative-profiling-2109061 DNA: #dnaEdit: Negative profiling (29th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://bangalore.citizenmatters.in/articles/dna-bill-problems-issues-inputs-from-bangalore Citizen Matters Bangalore: With a powerful board and loose definitions, DNA Bill is a recipe for disaster (28th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/dna-profiling-bill/article7470970.ece The Hindu: DNA profiling Bill triggers debate (28th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/not-ready-for-dna-profiling/article7470651.ece Hindu Business Line: Not ready for DNA profiling (27th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.financialexpress.com/article/fe-columnist/human-dna-profiling-bill-a-tool-that-could-be-misused/108561/ Financial Express: Human DNA Profiling Bill: A tool that could be misused (27th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyo.in/politics/human-dna-profiling-2015-monsoon-session-modi-government-kuwait-bjp-nda/story/1/5252.html Daily O: Why Human DNA Profiling Bill can put Indians in danger (27th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/dna-profiling-new-headache-for-the-nda-government/article1-1373337.aspx Hindustan Times: DNA profiling the new headache for NDA government (27th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/After-Aadhar-Human-DNA-Profiling-Bill-Raises-Fears-of-Misuse/2015/07/26/article2940327.ece The Sunday Standard: After Aadhar, Human DNA Profiling Bill Raises Fears of Misuse (26th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2015/07/26/indias-dna-profiling-bill-may-become-one-worlds-most-intrusive-laws SBS: India’s DNA profiling bill may become one of the world’s most intrusive laws (26th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://thewire.in/2015/07/25/debating-the-dna-bill-the-government-responds-the-wire-replies-7188/ The Wire: Debating the DNA Bill: The Government Responds, The Wire Replies (25th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://qz.com/463279/indias-dna-profiling-bill-may-become-one-of-the-worlds-most-intrusive-laws/ Quartz: India's DNA profiling bill may become one of the world's most intrusive laws (24th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://thewire.in/2015/07/24/modi-wants-the-dna-profiling-bill-passed-right-away-heres-why-it-shouldnt-be-6922/ The Wire: Modi Wants the DNA Profiling Bill Passed Right Away. Here’s Why It Shouldn’t Be (24th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://scroll.in/article/743049/the-scariest-bill-in-parliament-is-getting-no-attention-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-it Scroll.in: The scariest bill in Parliament is getting no attention - here’s what you need to know about it (24th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/standpoint-how-dna-tests-can-help-mumbai-s-missing-children-2107443 DNA: How DNA tests can help Mumbai's missing children (23rd July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.nyoooz.com/lucknow/155928/kgmu-proposes-criminal-database-for-up-police NYOOOZ: KGMU proposes criminal database for UP Police (21st July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-dna-test-to-curb-use-of-babies-in-begging-2085620 DNA: DNA test to curb use of babies in begging? (14th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/begging-rackets-child-trafficking-dna-test-maharashtra-government-beggars-ssa-vidya-thakur/1/416333.html India Today: Maharashtra govt plans to conduct DNA tests on street children to reunite them with their biological parents (1st February 2015)]<br /> **[http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-01-21/news/58306163_1_budget-session-biological-samples-dna-database The Economic Times: Human DNA Profiling Bill likely in Budget session: Centre to SC (21st January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-centre-says-its-needs-legislative-sanction-to-dna-data-bank-2052323 DNA: Centre says its needs legislative sanction to DNA data bank (14th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Cops-mull-DNA-testing-of-Delhis-beggars/articleshow/45722741.cms Times of India: Cops mull DNA testing of Delhi’s beggars (2nd January 2015)]<br /> **[http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/dna-profiling-bill-unidentified-bodies-supreme-court-centre-feasibility/1/384321.html India Today: SC asks Centre on feasibility of DNA profiling of unidentified bodies (22nd September 2014)] Reports that the DNA Bill will be introduced to parliament in March 2015.<br /> **[http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/bill-stuck-so-cannot-create-dna-data-bank-centre-to-sc/ The Indian Express: Bill stuck so cannot create DNA data bank (15th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.medianama.com/2014/07/223-government-dna-database-privacy/ MediaNama: Indian Govt plans a DNA profiles database to find missing persons; Privacy? (16th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-supreme-court-asks-centre-to-create-dna-database-for-unidentified-bodies-2002419 DNA India: Supreme Court asks Centre to create DNA database for unidentified bodies (15th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/sc-wants-creation-of-dna-database-for-unidentified-bodies_947636.html Z News: SC wants creation of DNA database for unidentified bodies (15th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/indiahome/indianews/article-2692100/Government-plans-DNA-database-help-missing-people.html Daily Mail: Government plans DNA database to help find missing people (14th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.firstpost.com/india/why-the-aarushi-trial-was-a-double-murder-of-forensics-investigation-1250025.html First Post: Aarushi trial: A double murder of forensics and investigation (26th November 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/indian-army-to-store-soldiers-dna-profile/article4643751.ece The Hindu: Indian Army to store soldiers' DNA profile (22nd April 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.dnaindia.com/india/1888543/report-dna-special-just-60-forensic-experts-and-25-labs-to-handle-24923-rape-cases DNA special: Just 60 forensic experts and 25 labs to handle 24,923 rape cases (14th September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-09-01/mumbai/41662217_1_dna-tests-dna-evidence-survivor Times of India: DNA tests can offer clinching proof in all rape cases, say legal experts (1st September 2013)]<br /> ** [http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-08-30/mumbai/41617883_1_dna-profiling-bill-dna-evidence-dna-technology Times of India: Mumbai gang-rape case: 5 names added to DNA database (30th August 2013)]<br /> ** [http://india.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/08/16/indias-doubting-fathers-and-sons-embrace-dna-paternity-tests/?src=rechp&amp;_r=0 India Ink: India's Doubting Fathers and Sons Embrace DNA Paternity Tests (16th August 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/01/ca-life-technologies-idUSnPNLA56557+1e0+PRN20130801 Reuters: Life Technologies Opens State-of-the-Art DNA Forensics Laboratory in India (1st August 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_delhi-gang-rape-case-fsl-pulled-up-for-having-non-competent-officers_1781972 DNA: Delhi gang-rape case: FSL pulled up for having non-competent officers (26th December 2012)]<br /> ** [http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-24/chennai/35991440_1_forensic-experts-government-doctors-evidence Times of India: Poor gathering of forensic evidence lets offenders walk free (24th December 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/dna-databases-india-must-learn-from-international-experiences/article4055382.ece The Hindu: DNA databases: 'India must learn from international experiences' (2nd November 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/states/bihar-to-have-lab-with-dna-test-facility/article4058645.ece The Hindu: Bihar to have lab with DNA test facility (2nd November 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.epw.in/web-exclusives/rethinking-dna-profiling-india.html Economic and Political Weekly: Rethinking DNA Profiling in India (27th October 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/bill-to-create-bank-for-dna-profiling-of-accused-coming/article4019621.ece The Hindu: Bill to create bank for DNA profiling of accused coming (21st October 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.deccanherald.com/content/286646/dna-bill-faulted-inadequate-protection.html Deccan Herald: DNA Bill faulted for inadequate protection (19th October 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.firstpost.com/india/dna-experts-could-also-be-guilty-of-giving-false-results-486289.html DNA Experts Could Also be Guilty of Giving False Results(11th October 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.firstpost.com/india/could-better-dna-testing-facilities-in-india-have-saved-the-talwars-486172.html Could Better DNA Testing Facilities in India Have Saved the Talwars?(11th October 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.livemint.com/Politics/hFVRzai11wlgloIlr6zuZP/Proposed-DNA-database-greatly-expands-scope-of-surveillance.html Proposed DNA Database Greatly Expands Scope of Surveillance(1st October 2012)]<br /> ** [http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-09-29/news/34163856_1_dna-samples-dna-database-crime-detection//Government Bill aims to build pool of DNA samples(29th Sept 2012)]<br /> ** [http://news.yahoo.com/ap-newsbreak-kashmir-wont-dna-test-mass-graves-112723438.html AP: Kashmir Won't Test Mass DNA Graves (6th Sept 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.indianexpress.com/news/insufficient-chemicals-at-forensic-lab-for-dna-tests/957802//Insufficient Chemicals at Forensic Lab for DNA Tests(8th June 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_lack-of-funds-cripple-forensic-lab_1697399/Lack of Funds Cripples Lab(5th June 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_dna-profiling-very-soon-govt-will-know-you-inside-out_1689317/DNA Profiling in India: Pretty Soon the Government Will Know You Inside and Out (16th May 2012)]<br /> ** [http://dnapolicyinitiative.org/dna-samples-lie-untested-in-india-due-to-overburdened-laboratories/DNA Samples Lie Untested in India due to Overburdened Laboratories (23rd April 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/andhra-pradesh/article2869815.ece The Hindu: DNA profiling to tackle crimes yet to catch up (8th February 2012)]<br /> ** [http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/cities/hyderabad/dna-profiling-will-solve-several-issues-732 Deccan Chronicle: DNA profiling will solve several issues (12th November 2011)]<br /> ** [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Forensic-experts-in-city-to-discuss-DNA-fingerprinting/articleshow/10697212.cms Times of India: Forensic experts in city to discuss DNA fingerprinting (12th November 2011)]<br /> ** [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/dna-testing-to-identify-kashmirs-disappeared-2359361.html The Independent: 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<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div><br /> Brazil has a DNA database for convicted sex offenders. New legislation to expand the database was adopted in May 2012.<br /> <br /> According to the first annual report for the national DNA database (RIPBG), by November 2014, Brazil stored 1,524 DNA profiles from crime scenes, 53 from convicted persons, 26 from identified criminally and 1 from a judicial decision, making a total of 1,698 DNA profiles on the national databank. A year later, a total of 3,621 samples had been collected across the country (2,647 from crime scenes, 753 from convicted persons, 62 from identified criminals and 4 from a judicial decision). <br /> <br /> At end November 2017, the criminal DNA database contained 8225 DNA profiles, of which 5925 came from crime scenes. A further 2544 DNA profiles related to missing persons.<br /> <br /> == Resources ==<br /> *External links<br /> **[https://www.dataprivacybr.org/documentos/bancos-de-perfis-geneticos-para-fins-de-investigacao-criminal-no-brasil/ Data Privacy Research Association: Bancos de perfis genéticos para fins de investigação criminal no Brasil (October 2022)]<br /> **[http://www.justica.gov.br/sua-seguranca/ribpg Rede Integrada de Bancos de Perfis Genéticos (RIBPG)] Main page for the RIBPG, with links to all documents.<br /> **[http://www.justica.gov.br/sua-seguranca/ribpg/relatorio/relatorio_ribpg_nov_2015.pdf/view III Relatório da Rede Integrada de Bancos de Perfis Genéticos (Novembro/2015)] Statistics and results to November 2015.<br /> **[http://www.justica.gov.br/sua-seguranca/ribpg/relatorio/relatorio_semestral_ribpg_maio_2015.pdf/view II Relatório da Rede Integrada de Bancos de Perfis Genéticos (Maio/2015)]<br /> **[http://scielo.isciii.es/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&amp;pid=S1886-58872015000300009 Garrido &amp; Rodriguez (2015) The Brazilian Genetic Profile Database Three Years after Law No. 12,654 (In Portuguese)]<br /> **[http://revista.ssp.go.gov.br/index.php/rebesp/article/viewFile/193/82 Godinho(2014) BANCO DE DADOS DE DNA: UMA FERRAMENTA A SERVIÇO DA JUSTIÇA]<br /> **[http://www.justica.gov.br/noticias/relatorio_ribpg_nov_2014.pdf/view RELATORIO_RIBPG_NOV_2014.pdf]<br /> **[http://www.justica.gov.br/sua-seguranca/ribpg/relatorio/relatorio_ribpg_nov_2014.pdf/view I Relatório da Rede Integrada de Bancos de Perfis Genéticos (Novembro/2014)]<br /> **[http://www.justica.gov.br/noticias/banco-de-perfis-geneticos-reune-mais-de-2-500-amostras-e-ja-auxiliou-71-investigacoes-no-brasil/relatorio_ribpg_nov_2014.pdf RELATÓRIO DA REDE INTEGRADA DE BANCOS DE PERFIS GENÉTICOS (04/03/15)] REPORT FROM THE INTEGRATED NETWORK FOR PROFILES FROM GENETIC DATABANKS: Statistics and results to November 2014. Approved by the Steering Committee on RIBPG 04/03/2015.<br /> **[http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/267659826_Manual_Procedimentos_RIBPG_2014.pdf MANUAL DE PROCEDIMENTOS OPERACIONAIS DA REDE INTEGRADA DE BANCOS DE PERFIS GENÉTICOS: Versão 2 (11th November 2014)] Manual of Procedures for Brazil's DNA Database (Version 2).<br /> **[http://www.justica.gov.br/sua-seguranca/ribpg/resolucoes/resolucao_6-2015_aprova_o_manual.pdf/view RESOLUÇÃO Nº 6, DE 11 DE NOVEMBRO DE 2014]<br /> **[http://www.lex.com.br/legis_26037233_RESOLUCAO_N_5_DE_29_DE_MAIO_DE_2014.aspx RESOLUÇÃO Nº 5, DE 29 DE MAIO DE 2014]<br /> **[http://www.lex.com.br/legis_25511794_RESOLUCAO_N_4_DE_27_DE_MARCO_DE_2014.aspx RESOLUÇÃO Nº 4, DE 27 DE MARÇO DE 2014]<br /> **[http://www.lex.com.br/legis_25511793_RESOLUCAO_N_3_DE_26_DE_MARCO_DE_2014.aspx RESOLUÇÃO Nº 3, DE 26 DE MARÇO DE 2014]<br /> **[https://guidebook.com/guide/25839/poi/2259924/ Ferreira et al. (2014) THE USE OF DNA DATABASE OF BIOLOGICAL EVIDENCE FROM SEXUAL ASSAULTS AND RAPES IN CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS: A SUCCESSFUL EXPERIENCE IN BRAZIL. Presented at the World Forensic Fair, Seoul]<br /> **[http://pesquisa.in.gov.br/imprensa/servlet/INPDFViewer?jornal=1&amp;pagina=18&amp;data=06/05/2014&amp;captchafield=firistAccess RESOLUÇÃO No-2, DE 28 DE NOVEMBRO DE 2013]<br /> **[http://pesquisa.in.gov.br/imprensa/servlet/INPDFViewer?jornal=1&amp;pagina=17&amp;data=06/05/2014&amp;captchafield=firistAccess RESOLUÇÃO No 1, DE 28 DE NOVEMBRO DE 2013]<br /> **[http://www.justica.gov.br/central-de-conteudo/seguranca-publica/manuais/manual-de-procedimentos-operacionais-ribpg-v1-0-versao-final-2013.pdf/view Manual de Procedimentos Operacionais RIBPG v1.0 - Versão Final 2013.pdf]<br /> **[http://www.justica.gov.br/sua-seguranca/ribpg/manual/manual_procedimentos_ribpg_2013.pdf/view Manual de Procedimentos Operacionais da RIBPG, versão 1 (revogada) (2013)]<br /> **[http://siaiweb06.univali.br/seer/index.php/nej/article/viewFile/5137/2697 Schiocchet (2013) A REGULAMENTAÇÃO DA BASE DE DADOS GENÉTICOS PARA FINS DE PERSECUÇÃO CRIMINAL NO BRASIL: REFLEXÕES ACERCA DO USO FORENSE DO DNA]<br /> **[http://www.cpc.pa.gov.br/index.php/imp/noticias/139-pericia-do-para-discute-coleta-de-dna-para-o-banco-nacional-de-perfis-geneticos Centro de Perícias Cientificas: Perícia do Pará discute coleta de DNA para o Banco Nacional de Perfis Genéticos (15th March 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.in.gov.br/visualiza/index.jsp?jornal=1&amp;pagina=4&amp;data=13/03/2013 DECRETO No. 7950, DE 12 DE MARCO DE 2013 (in Portuguese)] Decree setting up a steering committee to implement the DNA database<br /> **[http://dnapolicyinitiative.org/brazil-approves-dna-database-legislation-and-some-human-rights-concerns-remain/Brazil FGPI blog: Brazil pproves DNA Database Legislation but Human Rights Concerns Remain (15th June 2012)]<br /> **[http://por-leitores.jusbrasil.com.br/noticias/100040500/da-coleta-do-perfil-genetico-como-forma-de-identificacao-criminal Jusbrasil: DA COLETA DO PERFIL GENÉTICO COMO FORMA DE IDENTIFICAÇÃO CRIMINAL (2012)]<br /> **[http://www.councilforresponsiblegenetics.org/blog/post/Brazillian-Congress-Approves-Controversial-Database-Bill-Civil-Society-Groups-Appeal-to-the-Brazillian-President-to-Reject.aspx/ CRG blog: Brazillian Congress Approves Controversial DNA Database Bill: Civil Society Groups Appeal (4th May 2012)]<br /> **[http://nupesc.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/bancos-de-dados-de-dna-e-exposic3a7c3a3o-da-pessoa.pdf Garrido &amp; Pessoa (2012): Bancos de dados de DNA e exposicao da pessoa A lei no 12.654/2012 e outras implicacoes]<br /> **[http://www.politics.org.br/?q=node/129 poliTICs: A nova base de dados de DNA brasileira (in Portuguese) (13th November 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/_Ato2011-2014/2012/Lei/L12654.htm LEI No. 12654, DE 28 DE MAIO DE 2012 (in Portuguese)]<br /> **[http://www.promega.co.uk/~/media/files/resources/conference%20proceedings/ishi%2023/poster%/109%20poster.pdf?la=en Menezes (2012) BRAZILIAN MISSING CHILDREN DNA DATABASE]<br /> **[http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA820672F8C5EB213 GSJacques: Bancos de Perfis Genéticos: Vídeos relevantes para contextualizar a implantação da Rede Integrada de Bancos de Perfis Genéticos no Brasil]<br /> **[http://www.unisinos.br/blogs/direito/files/2012/03/Programacao-Congresso-Internacional-2012.pdf UNISINOS: Congresso Internacional sobre Bancos de perfis genéticos para fins de persecucao criminal (20th March 2012)]<br /> **[http://www12.senado.gov.br/noticias/materias/2011/08/24/aprovado-banco-de-dados-geneticos-de-condenados-por-crimes-violentos Agencia Senado: Aprovado banco de dados genéticos de condenados por crimes violentos (24th August 2011)]<br /> **[http://participacao.mj.gov.br/pensandoodireito/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Volume-43-Relat%C3%B3rio-final.pdf Schiocchet et al (2011) BANCOS DE PERFIS GENÉTICOS PARA FINS DE PERSECUÇÃO CRIMINAL]<br /> **[http://www.abdconst.com.br/revista6/limitesCarolina.pdf Grant (2011) LIMITES E POSSIBILIDADES CONSTITUCIONAIS À CRIAÇÃO DO BANCO DE PERFIS GENÉTICOS PARA FINS DE INVESTIGAÇÃO CRIMINAL NO BRASIL]<br /> **[http://www.jfrn.gov.br/jfrn/institucional/biblioteca/doutrina/Doutrina305-identificacao-criminal-pelo-dna.pdf ROGÉRIO TADEU ROMANO: IDENTIFICAÇÃO CRIMINAL PELO DNA: UMA EXPERIÊNCIA LOMBROSIANA]<br /> <br /> *Press articles<br /> **[http://jota.uol.com.br/supremo-e-os-bancos-de-perfis-geneticos-para-investigacao-criminal JOTA: Supremo e os bancos de perfis genéticos para investigação criminal (12th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.conjur.com.br/2016-jun-17/stf-julgara-constitucionalidade-bancos-geneticos-condenados Consultor Jurídico: STF julgará a constitucionalidade dos bancos genéticos de condenados (17th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://jota.uol.com.br/stf-vai-julgar-com-repercussao-geral-se-e-constitucional-banco-de-dados-geneticos-de-criminosos JOTA: STF vai julgar com repercussão geral se é constitucional banco de dados genéticos de criminosos (15th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://g1.globo.com/rn/rio-grande-do-norte/noticia/2016/04/rn-tem-10-anos-para-implantar-laboratorio-criminal-de-dna-dia-tj.html Globo.com: RN tem 10 anos para implantar laboratório criminal de DNA, diz TJ (26th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://g1.globo.com/sao-paulo/noticia/2016/04/defensoria-publica-passa-coletar-material-genetico-para-dna-em-sp.html Globo.com: Defensoria Pública passa a coletar material genético para DNA em SP (20th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://idest.com.br/noticia-2,amostras-em-banco-de-perfis-geneticos-ajudam-a-esclarecer-crimes-em-ms,69047.htm Idest: Amostras em Banco de Perfis Genéticos ajudam a esclarecer crimes em MS (19th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://g1.globo.com/sc/santa-catarina/noticia/2016/02/com-software-que-analisa-dna-igp-desvenda-crime-de-2013-em-sc.html Santa Catarina: Com software que analisa DNA, IGP desvenda crime de 2013 em SC (19th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sintese.com/noticia_integra_new.asp?id=373723 Sintense: GOVMG - Minas é um dos principais colaboradores na rede integrada de perfis genéticos de criminosos (26th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sonoticias.com.br/noticia/geral/mt-contribui-com-119-amostras-de-perfis-geneticos-em-investigacoes-criminais Só Notícia: MT contribui com 119 amostras de perfis genéticos em investigações criminais (25th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sonoticias.com.br/noticia/geral/mt-contribui-com-119-amostras-de-perfis-geneticos-em-investigacoes-criminais SóNotícias: MT contribui com 119 amostras de perfis genéticos em investigações criminais (25th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.goiasagora.go.gov.br/banco-genetico-em-goias-identifica-suspeito-de-crime/ Goiás Agora: Banco Genético em Goiás identifica suspeito de crime (8th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://g1.globo.com/goias/noticia/2015/10/banco-genetico-identifica-autor-de-estupro-que-nao-era-suspeito-em-go.html Globo: Banco genético identifica autor de estupro que não era suspeito, em GO (5th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://g1.globo.com/goias/noticia/2015/09/banco-genetico-cadastra-dna-de-presos-por-crimes-hediondos-em-go.html Globo: Banco genético cadastra DNA de presos por crimes hediondos em GO (21st September 2015)]<br /> **[http://g1.globo.com/pernambuco/noticia/2015/05/banco-genetico-vai-ajudar-policia-de-pernambuco-no-combate-ao-crime.html Globo: Banco genético vai ajudar a polícia de Pernambuco no combate ao crime (25th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.cenariomt.com.br/noticia/436585/secretario-de-seguranca-reforca-medidas-contra-criminalidade-em-mato-grosso.html CenarioMT: Secretário de Segurança reforça medidas contra criminalidade em Mato Grosso (11th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://circuitomt.com.br/editorias/policia/65212-politec-contara-com-informacoes-nacionais-de-banco-genetico.html Circuito Mato Grosso: Politec contará com informações nacionais de banco genético(10th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.cenariomt.com.br/noticia/435996/compromissos-assumidos-pela-politec-sao-implantados.html CenarioMT: Compromissos assumidos pela Politec são implantados (8th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.capitalteresina.com.br/noticias/geral/banco-de-perfis-geneticos-reune-mais-de-2500-amostras-26387.html Capital Teresina: Banco de perfis genéticos reúne mais de 2.500 amostras(21st March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.brasil.gov.br/cidadania-e-justica/2015/03/banco-de-perfis-geneticos-reune-mais-de-2-500-amostras Portal Brasil: Banco de perfis genéticos reúne mais de 2.500 amostras (20th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.pbagora.com.br/conteudo.php?id=20141107193058&amp;cat=policial&amp;keys=ipc-inicia-coleta-dados-identificacao-genetica-condenados-crimes-hediondos PB Agora: IPC inicia coleta de dados para identificação genética em condenados por crimes hediondos (7th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.paraiba.com.br/2014/09/11/79826-projeto-piloto-na-pb-banco-de-dados-geneticos-de-criminosos-e-pioneiro-no-brasil-3-mil-apenados-se-enquadram-no-perfil Paraiba.com: Projeto piloto na PB, banco de dados genéticos de criminosos é pioneiro no Brasil; 3 mil apenados se enquadram no perfil(11th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.brazzilmag.com/component/content/article/136-july-2014/13101-brazil-has-1049-skeletons-to-id-of-political-prisoners-and-death-squad-victims.html BrazzilMag: Brazil Has 1049 Skeletons to ID of Political Prisoners and Death Squad Victims (27th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://diariodovale.uol.com.br/noticias/5,86795,Banco%20de%20dados%20com%20material%20genetico%20e%20a%20nova%20arma%20da%20Policia%20Civil.html#axzz2wcNPbdwl Diario do Vale: Banco de dados com material genético é a nova arma da Polícia Civil (18th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.ebc.com.br/noticias/brasil/2014/03/sistema-de-analise-de-dna-pode-ajudar-na-identificacao-do-corpo-de-amarildo EBC Sistema de análise de DNA pode ajudar na identificação do corpo de Amarildo (19th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.douradosagora.com.br/brasil-mundo/investimento-em-laboratorios-de-dna-ira-garantir-banco-de-perfis-geneticos Douradosagora: Investimento em laboratórios de DNA irá garantir banco de perfis genéticos(26th October 2013)] Reports an 8 million Real investment in DNA labs to implement the new law. 15 states are integrated, 3 are in progress, and 8 do not yet have DNA labs.<br /> **[http://www.diaadianews.com.br/noticias/40194/cpi-quer-divulgar-banco-de-perfis-geneticos Dia a Dia: CPI quer divulgar banco de perfis genéticos (11th September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www2.camara.leg.br/camaranoticias/noticias/SEGURANCA/451609-CPI-QUER-DIVULGAR-BANCO-DE-PERFIS-GENETICOS-PARA-FACILITAR-BUSCA-DE-DESAPARECIDOS.html CPI quer divulgar banco de perfis genéticos para facilitar busca de desaparecidos (10th September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.dino.com.br/releases/banco-de-perfis-geneticos-ajuda-a-desvendar-crimes-sem-suspeito-dino89011662131 DINO: Banco de perfis genéticos ajuda a desvendar crimes sem suspeito (6th September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.apcf.org.br/Noticias/AgenciaAPCF/tabid/341/post/semin-rio-em-uberl-ndia-discute-a-implementa-o-do-banco-de-perfis-gen-ticos-no-brasil-e-sua-utiliza-o-para-a-solu-o-de-crimes/Default.aspx APCF: Seminário em Uberlândia discute a implementação do banco de perfis genéticos no Brasil e sua utilização para a solução de crimes (9th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://uipi.tv.br/musicvideo.php?vid=53dc9952a uipiTV: Banco de perfis genéticos é tema de palestra(9th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://globotv.globo.com/tv-integracao-triangulo-mineiro/mgtv-2-tv-integracao/v/seminario-discute-importancia-do-banco-de-perfis-geneticos-em-uberlandia/2745532/ MGTV 2: Seminário discute importância do banco de perfis genéticos em Uberlândia (8th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.cidadeverde.com/decreto-regulamenta-implantacao-do-banco-nacional-de-perfis-geneticos-127650 Cidadeverde: Decreto regulamenta implantação do banco de perfis genéticos(15th March 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bonde.com.br/?id_bonde=1-3--6-20130101 PR começa a implantar banco de perfis genéticos de presos (in Portuguese) (1st January 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.conjur.com.br/2012-jun-02/bancos-perfis-geneticos-geral-polemica-juridica-brasil Consultor Juridico: Banco de perfil genético deve se tornar realidade no país (2nd June 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.diariodopara.com.br/impressao.php?idnot=49797 Diário do Pará: Pará vai aderir a banco de perfis genéticos do FBI]<br /> **[http://www.sacbee.com/2012/05/29/4522863/brazils-president-signs-historic.html Sacramento Bee: Brazil's President Signs Historic DNA Database Legislation Designed to Solve and Prevent Violent Crime (29th May 2012)]</div>

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<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div><br /> Brazil has a DNA database for convicted sex offenders. New legislation to expand the database was adopted in May 2012.<br /> <br /> According to the first annual report for the national DNA database (RIPBG), by November 2014, Brazil stored 1,524 DNA profiles from crime scenes, 53 from convicted persons, 26 from identified criminally and 1 from a judicial decision, making a total of 1,698 DNA profiles on the national databank. A year later, a total of 3,621 samples had been collected across the country (2,647 from crime scenes, 753 from convicted persons, 62 from identified criminals and 4 from a judicial decision). <br /> <br /> At end November 2017, the criminal DNA database contained 8225 DNA profiles, of which 5925 came from crime scenes. A further 2544 DNA profiles related to missing persons.<br /> <br /> == Resources ==<br /> *External links<br /> **[https://www.dataprivacybr.org/documentos/bancos-de-perfis-geneticos-para-fins-de-investigacao-criminal-no-brasil/ Data Privacy Research Association: Bancos de perfis genéticos para fins de investigação criminal no Brasil (october 2022)]<br /> **[http://www.justica.gov.br/sua-seguranca/ribpg Rede Integrada de Bancos de Perfis Genéticos (RIBPG)] Main page for the RIBPG, with links to all documents.<br /> **[http://www.justica.gov.br/sua-seguranca/ribpg/relatorio/relatorio_ribpg_nov_2015.pdf/view III Relatório da Rede Integrada de Bancos de Perfis Genéticos (Novembro/2015)] Statistics and results to November 2015.<br /> **[http://www.justica.gov.br/sua-seguranca/ribpg/relatorio/relatorio_semestral_ribpg_maio_2015.pdf/view II Relatório da Rede Integrada de Bancos de Perfis Genéticos (Maio/2015)]<br /> **[http://scielo.isciii.es/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&amp;pid=S1886-58872015000300009 Garrido &amp; Rodriguez (2015) The Brazilian Genetic Profile Database Three Years after Law No. 12,654 (In Portuguese)]<br /> **[http://revista.ssp.go.gov.br/index.php/rebesp/article/viewFile/193/82 Godinho(2014) BANCO DE DADOS DE DNA: UMA FERRAMENTA A SERVIÇO DA JUSTIÇA]<br /> **[http://www.justica.gov.br/noticias/relatorio_ribpg_nov_2014.pdf/view RELATORIO_RIBPG_NOV_2014.pdf]<br /> **[http://www.justica.gov.br/sua-seguranca/ribpg/relatorio/relatorio_ribpg_nov_2014.pdf/view I Relatório da Rede Integrada de Bancos de Perfis Genéticos (Novembro/2014)]<br /> **[http://www.justica.gov.br/noticias/banco-de-perfis-geneticos-reune-mais-de-2-500-amostras-e-ja-auxiliou-71-investigacoes-no-brasil/relatorio_ribpg_nov_2014.pdf RELATÓRIO DA REDE INTEGRADA DE BANCOS DE PERFIS GENÉTICOS (04/03/15)] REPORT FROM THE INTEGRATED NETWORK FOR PROFILES FROM GENETIC DATABANKS: Statistics and results to November 2014. Approved by the Steering Committee on RIBPG 04/03/2015.<br /> **[http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/267659826_Manual_Procedimentos_RIBPG_2014.pdf MANUAL DE PROCEDIMENTOS OPERACIONAIS DA REDE INTEGRADA DE BANCOS DE PERFIS GENÉTICOS: Versão 2 (11th November 2014)] Manual of Procedures for Brazil's DNA Database (Version 2).<br /> **[http://www.justica.gov.br/sua-seguranca/ribpg/resolucoes/resolucao_6-2015_aprova_o_manual.pdf/view RESOLUÇÃO Nº 6, DE 11 DE NOVEMBRO DE 2014]<br /> **[http://www.lex.com.br/legis_26037233_RESOLUCAO_N_5_DE_29_DE_MAIO_DE_2014.aspx RESOLUÇÃO Nº 5, DE 29 DE MAIO DE 2014]<br /> **[http://www.lex.com.br/legis_25511794_RESOLUCAO_N_4_DE_27_DE_MARCO_DE_2014.aspx RESOLUÇÃO Nº 4, DE 27 DE MARÇO DE 2014]<br /> **[http://www.lex.com.br/legis_25511793_RESOLUCAO_N_3_DE_26_DE_MARCO_DE_2014.aspx RESOLUÇÃO Nº 3, DE 26 DE MARÇO DE 2014]<br /> **[https://guidebook.com/guide/25839/poi/2259924/ Ferreira et al. (2014) THE USE OF DNA DATABASE OF BIOLOGICAL EVIDENCE FROM SEXUAL ASSAULTS AND RAPES IN CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS: A SUCCESSFUL EXPERIENCE IN BRAZIL. Presented at the World Forensic Fair, Seoul]<br /> **[http://pesquisa.in.gov.br/imprensa/servlet/INPDFViewer?jornal=1&amp;pagina=18&amp;data=06/05/2014&amp;captchafield=firistAccess RESOLUÇÃO No-2, DE 28 DE NOVEMBRO DE 2013]<br /> **[http://pesquisa.in.gov.br/imprensa/servlet/INPDFViewer?jornal=1&amp;pagina=17&amp;data=06/05/2014&amp;captchafield=firistAccess RESOLUÇÃO No 1, DE 28 DE NOVEMBRO DE 2013]<br /> **[http://www.justica.gov.br/central-de-conteudo/seguranca-publica/manuais/manual-de-procedimentos-operacionais-ribpg-v1-0-versao-final-2013.pdf/view Manual de Procedimentos Operacionais RIBPG v1.0 - Versão Final 2013.pdf]<br /> **[http://www.justica.gov.br/sua-seguranca/ribpg/manual/manual_procedimentos_ribpg_2013.pdf/view Manual de Procedimentos Operacionais da RIBPG, versão 1 (revogada) (2013)]<br /> **[http://siaiweb06.univali.br/seer/index.php/nej/article/viewFile/5137/2697 Schiocchet (2013) A REGULAMENTAÇÃO DA BASE DE DADOS GENÉTICOS PARA FINS DE PERSECUÇÃO CRIMINAL NO BRASIL: REFLEXÕES ACERCA DO USO FORENSE DO DNA]<br /> **[http://www.cpc.pa.gov.br/index.php/imp/noticias/139-pericia-do-para-discute-coleta-de-dna-para-o-banco-nacional-de-perfis-geneticos Centro de Perícias Cientificas: Perícia do Pará discute coleta de DNA para o Banco Nacional de Perfis Genéticos (15th March 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.in.gov.br/visualiza/index.jsp?jornal=1&amp;pagina=4&amp;data=13/03/2013 DECRETO No. 7950, DE 12 DE MARCO DE 2013 (in Portuguese)] Decree setting up a steering committee to implement the DNA database<br /> **[http://dnapolicyinitiative.org/brazil-approves-dna-database-legislation-and-some-human-rights-concerns-remain/Brazil FGPI blog: Brazil pproves DNA Database Legislation but Human Rights Concerns Remain (15th June 2012)]<br /> **[http://por-leitores.jusbrasil.com.br/noticias/100040500/da-coleta-do-perfil-genetico-como-forma-de-identificacao-criminal Jusbrasil: DA COLETA DO PERFIL GENÉTICO COMO FORMA DE IDENTIFICAÇÃO CRIMINAL (2012)]<br /> **[http://www.councilforresponsiblegenetics.org/blog/post/Brazillian-Congress-Approves-Controversial-Database-Bill-Civil-Society-Groups-Appeal-to-the-Brazillian-President-to-Reject.aspx/ CRG blog: Brazillian Congress Approves Controversial DNA Database Bill: Civil Society Groups Appeal (4th May 2012)]<br /> **[http://nupesc.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/bancos-de-dados-de-dna-e-exposic3a7c3a3o-da-pessoa.pdf Garrido &amp; Pessoa (2012): Bancos de dados de DNA e exposicao da pessoa A lei no 12.654/2012 e outras implicacoes]<br /> **[http://www.politics.org.br/?q=node/129 poliTICs: A nova base de dados de DNA brasileira (in Portuguese) (13th November 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/_Ato2011-2014/2012/Lei/L12654.htm LEI No. 12654, DE 28 DE MAIO DE 2012 (in Portuguese)]<br /> **[http://www.promega.co.uk/~/media/files/resources/conference%20proceedings/ishi%2023/poster%/109%20poster.pdf?la=en Menezes (2012) BRAZILIAN MISSING CHILDREN DNA DATABASE]<br /> **[http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA820672F8C5EB213 GSJacques: Bancos de Perfis Genéticos: Vídeos relevantes para contextualizar a implantação da Rede Integrada de Bancos de Perfis Genéticos no Brasil]<br /> **[http://www.unisinos.br/blogs/direito/files/2012/03/Programacao-Congresso-Internacional-2012.pdf UNISINOS: Congresso Internacional sobre Bancos de perfis genéticos para fins de persecucao criminal (20th March 2012)]<br /> **[http://www12.senado.gov.br/noticias/materias/2011/08/24/aprovado-banco-de-dados-geneticos-de-condenados-por-crimes-violentos Agencia Senado: Aprovado banco de dados genéticos de condenados por crimes violentos (24th August 2011)]<br /> **[http://participacao.mj.gov.br/pensandoodireito/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Volume-43-Relat%C3%B3rio-final.pdf Schiocchet et al (2011) BANCOS DE PERFIS GENÉTICOS PARA FINS DE PERSECUÇÃO CRIMINAL]<br /> **[http://www.abdconst.com.br/revista6/limitesCarolina.pdf Grant (2011) LIMITES E POSSIBILIDADES CONSTITUCIONAIS À CRIAÇÃO DO BANCO DE PERFIS GENÉTICOS PARA FINS DE INVESTIGAÇÃO CRIMINAL NO BRASIL]<br /> **[http://www.jfrn.gov.br/jfrn/institucional/biblioteca/doutrina/Doutrina305-identificacao-criminal-pelo-dna.pdf ROGÉRIO TADEU ROMANO: IDENTIFICAÇÃO CRIMINAL PELO DNA: UMA EXPERIÊNCIA LOMBROSIANA]<br /> <br /> *Press articles<br /> **[http://jota.uol.com.br/supremo-e-os-bancos-de-perfis-geneticos-para-investigacao-criminal JOTA: Supremo e os bancos de perfis genéticos para investigação criminal (12th July 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.conjur.com.br/2016-jun-17/stf-julgara-constitucionalidade-bancos-geneticos-condenados Consultor Jurídico: STF julgará a constitucionalidade dos bancos genéticos de condenados (17th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://jota.uol.com.br/stf-vai-julgar-com-repercussao-geral-se-e-constitucional-banco-de-dados-geneticos-de-criminosos JOTA: STF vai julgar com repercussão geral se é constitucional banco de dados genéticos de criminosos (15th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://g1.globo.com/rn/rio-grande-do-norte/noticia/2016/04/rn-tem-10-anos-para-implantar-laboratorio-criminal-de-dna-dia-tj.html Globo.com: RN tem 10 anos para implantar laboratório criminal de DNA, diz TJ (26th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://g1.globo.com/sao-paulo/noticia/2016/04/defensoria-publica-passa-coletar-material-genetico-para-dna-em-sp.html Globo.com: Defensoria Pública passa a coletar material genético para DNA em SP (20th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://idest.com.br/noticia-2,amostras-em-banco-de-perfis-geneticos-ajudam-a-esclarecer-crimes-em-ms,69047.htm Idest: Amostras em Banco de Perfis Genéticos ajudam a esclarecer crimes em MS (19th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://g1.globo.com/sc/santa-catarina/noticia/2016/02/com-software-que-analisa-dna-igp-desvenda-crime-de-2013-em-sc.html Santa Catarina: Com software que analisa DNA, IGP desvenda crime de 2013 em SC (19th February 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sintese.com/noticia_integra_new.asp?id=373723 Sintense: GOVMG - Minas é um dos principais colaboradores na rede integrada de perfis genéticos de criminosos (26th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sonoticias.com.br/noticia/geral/mt-contribui-com-119-amostras-de-perfis-geneticos-em-investigacoes-criminais Só Notícia: MT contribui com 119 amostras de perfis genéticos em investigações criminais (25th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.sonoticias.com.br/noticia/geral/mt-contribui-com-119-amostras-de-perfis-geneticos-em-investigacoes-criminais SóNotícias: MT contribui com 119 amostras de perfis genéticos em investigações criminais (25th January 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.goiasagora.go.gov.br/banco-genetico-em-goias-identifica-suspeito-de-crime/ Goiás Agora: Banco Genético em Goiás identifica suspeito de crime (8th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://g1.globo.com/goias/noticia/2015/10/banco-genetico-identifica-autor-de-estupro-que-nao-era-suspeito-em-go.html Globo: Banco genético identifica autor de estupro que não era suspeito, em GO (5th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://g1.globo.com/goias/noticia/2015/09/banco-genetico-cadastra-dna-de-presos-por-crimes-hediondos-em-go.html Globo: Banco genético cadastra DNA de presos por crimes hediondos em GO (21st September 2015)]<br /> **[http://g1.globo.com/pernambuco/noticia/2015/05/banco-genetico-vai-ajudar-policia-de-pernambuco-no-combate-ao-crime.html Globo: Banco genético vai ajudar a polícia de Pernambuco no combate ao crime (25th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.cenariomt.com.br/noticia/436585/secretario-de-seguranca-reforca-medidas-contra-criminalidade-em-mato-grosso.html CenarioMT: Secretário de Segurança reforça medidas contra criminalidade em Mato Grosso (11th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://circuitomt.com.br/editorias/policia/65212-politec-contara-com-informacoes-nacionais-de-banco-genetico.html Circuito Mato Grosso: Politec contará com informações nacionais de banco genético(10th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.cenariomt.com.br/noticia/435996/compromissos-assumidos-pela-politec-sao-implantados.html CenarioMT: Compromissos assumidos pela Politec são implantados (8th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.capitalteresina.com.br/noticias/geral/banco-de-perfis-geneticos-reune-mais-de-2500-amostras-26387.html Capital Teresina: Banco de perfis genéticos reúne mais de 2.500 amostras(21st March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.brasil.gov.br/cidadania-e-justica/2015/03/banco-de-perfis-geneticos-reune-mais-de-2-500-amostras Portal Brasil: Banco de perfis genéticos reúne mais de 2.500 amostras (20th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.pbagora.com.br/conteudo.php?id=20141107193058&amp;cat=policial&amp;keys=ipc-inicia-coleta-dados-identificacao-genetica-condenados-crimes-hediondos PB Agora: IPC inicia coleta de dados para identificação genética em condenados por crimes hediondos (7th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.paraiba.com.br/2014/09/11/79826-projeto-piloto-na-pb-banco-de-dados-geneticos-de-criminosos-e-pioneiro-no-brasil-3-mil-apenados-se-enquadram-no-perfil Paraiba.com: Projeto piloto na PB, banco de dados genéticos de criminosos é pioneiro no Brasil; 3 mil apenados se enquadram no perfil(11th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.brazzilmag.com/component/content/article/136-july-2014/13101-brazil-has-1049-skeletons-to-id-of-political-prisoners-and-death-squad-victims.html BrazzilMag: Brazil Has 1049 Skeletons to ID of Political Prisoners and Death Squad Victims (27th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://diariodovale.uol.com.br/noticias/5,86795,Banco%20de%20dados%20com%20material%20genetico%20e%20a%20nova%20arma%20da%20Policia%20Civil.html#axzz2wcNPbdwl Diario do Vale: Banco de dados com material genético é a nova arma da Polícia Civil (18th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.ebc.com.br/noticias/brasil/2014/03/sistema-de-analise-de-dna-pode-ajudar-na-identificacao-do-corpo-de-amarildo EBC Sistema de análise de DNA pode ajudar na identificação do corpo de Amarildo (19th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.douradosagora.com.br/brasil-mundo/investimento-em-laboratorios-de-dna-ira-garantir-banco-de-perfis-geneticos Douradosagora: Investimento em laboratórios de DNA irá garantir banco de perfis genéticos(26th October 2013)] Reports an 8 million Real investment in DNA labs to implement the new law. 15 states are integrated, 3 are in progress, and 8 do not yet have DNA labs.<br /> **[http://www.diaadianews.com.br/noticias/40194/cpi-quer-divulgar-banco-de-perfis-geneticos Dia a Dia: CPI quer divulgar banco de perfis genéticos (11th September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www2.camara.leg.br/camaranoticias/noticias/SEGURANCA/451609-CPI-QUER-DIVULGAR-BANCO-DE-PERFIS-GENETICOS-PARA-FACILITAR-BUSCA-DE-DESAPARECIDOS.html CPI quer divulgar banco de perfis genéticos para facilitar busca de desaparecidos (10th September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.dino.com.br/releases/banco-de-perfis-geneticos-ajuda-a-desvendar-crimes-sem-suspeito-dino89011662131 DINO: Banco de perfis genéticos ajuda a desvendar crimes sem suspeito (6th September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.apcf.org.br/Noticias/AgenciaAPCF/tabid/341/post/semin-rio-em-uberl-ndia-discute-a-implementa-o-do-banco-de-perfis-gen-ticos-no-brasil-e-sua-utiliza-o-para-a-solu-o-de-crimes/Default.aspx APCF: Seminário em Uberlândia discute a implementação do banco de perfis genéticos no Brasil e sua utilização para a solução de crimes (9th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://uipi.tv.br/musicvideo.php?vid=53dc9952a uipiTV: Banco de perfis genéticos é tema de palestra(9th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://globotv.globo.com/tv-integracao-triangulo-mineiro/mgtv-2-tv-integracao/v/seminario-discute-importancia-do-banco-de-perfis-geneticos-em-uberlandia/2745532/ MGTV 2: Seminário discute importância do banco de perfis genéticos em Uberlândia (8th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.cidadeverde.com/decreto-regulamenta-implantacao-do-banco-nacional-de-perfis-geneticos-127650 Cidadeverde: Decreto regulamenta implantação do banco de perfis genéticos(15th March 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bonde.com.br/?id_bonde=1-3--6-20130101 PR começa a implantar banco de perfis genéticos de presos (in Portuguese) (1st January 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.conjur.com.br/2012-jun-02/bancos-perfis-geneticos-geral-polemica-juridica-brasil Consultor Juridico: Banco de perfil genético deve se tornar realidade no país (2nd June 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.diariodopara.com.br/impressao.php?idnot=49797 Diário do Pará: Pará vai aderir a banco de perfis genéticos do FBI]<br /> **[http://www.sacbee.com/2012/05/29/4522863/brazils-president-signs-historic.html Sacramento Bee: Brazil's President Signs Historic DNA Database Legislation Designed to Solve and Prevent Violent Crime (29th May 2012)]</div>

Admin https://dnapolicyinitiative.org/wiki/index.php?title=Singapore 2022-09-28T13:07:54Z

<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>Singapore set up its DNA database in 2004. According to Interpol, it contained 166,821 reference DNA profiles from individuals, 3,026 crime scene DNA profiles, plus 1,369 other DNA profiles in 2011. A DNA database legislation had been adopted at that time. A new Bill was introduced and adopted in 2022 to expand the collection of DNA.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Resources==<br /> <br /> *External links<br /> **[https://sprs.parl.gov.sg/search/sprs3topic?reportid=bill-588 Singapore Parliament: Registration of Criminals (Amendment) Bill: 2nd Reading (12th September 2022)] The Bill was passed.<br /> **[https://www.parliament.gov.sg/docs/default-source/default-document-library/registration-of-criminals-(amendment)-bill-19-2022.pdf?sfvrsn=9aa920d9_0 Registration of Criminals (Amendment) Bill 2022]<br /> **[https://www.mha.gov.sg/mediaroom/press-releases/first-reading-of-the-registration-of-criminals-amendment-bill First Reading of the Registration of Criminals (Amendment) Bill (1st August 2022)]<br /> **[http://www.academia.edu/4245661/Trumping_Communitarianism_Crime_Control_and_Forensic_DNA_Typing_and_Databanking_in_Singapore_in_press_2014_ Toom (2013): TRUMPING COMMUNITARIANISM: CRIME CONTROL AND FORENSIC DNATYPING AND DATABASING IN SINGAPORE]<br /> **[http://www.hsa.gov.sg/publish/hsaportal/en/applied_sciences/forensic_science/dna_database_laboratory.html Singapore Government: Health Sciences Authority: DNA database Laboratory]<br /> **[http://www.mha.gov.sg/basic_content.aspx?pageid=51 Singapore: The Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions)(Amendment) Bill (16th June 2007)]<br /> **[http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/aol/search/display/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22c0059ba2-6041-4ccb-bcd2-89dcbc282ccb%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0 Singapore: Registration of Criminals Act (as amended 2003)]<br /> <br /> *Press articles<br /> **[https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/mha-tables-bill-give-police-more-powers-collect-use-dna-data-1957761 Today: MHA tables Bill to give police more powers to collect, use DNA data (1st August 2022)]<br /> **[http://www.academia.edu/1031498/No_innocents_in_forensic_DNA_2011_ The Straits Times: No innocents in forensic DNA (20th October 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.singaporeupdate.com/previous2004/220704_dnadatabaselaunchedinsingapore.htm Singapore Update: DNA Database launched in Singapore (14th July 2004)]<br /> <br /> ==Detailed analysis==<br /> <br /> Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act, (2000) Cap. 67, §§ 27 to 27C (Sing.)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Registration of Criminals Act, (1985) Cap. 268, §§ 13A to 13H (Sing.) <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The provisions of the two statutes work in tandem to establish and regulate Singapore’s National DNA database.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;nowiki&gt;Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act (Chapter 67) §§ 27 to 27C [added by Act No. 32 of 2004, see Digest of Acts Passed Between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005, 17 S. Ac. L.J. 485, 487-88 (2005) (Sing.).]&lt;/nowiki&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> 27. Interpretation of sections 27A, 27B and 27C<br /> <br /> (1) In sections 27A, 27B and 27C —<br /> <br /> &quot;appropriate consent&quot; means (a) for a person aged 16 years and above, the written consent of that person; (b) for a person aged 14 years and above but below the age of 16 years, the written consent of both that person and of his parent or guardian; and (c) for a person below the age of 14 years, the written consent of his parent or guardian, given to a police officer or officer of the Central Narcotics Bureau in charge of the case after that officer has informed the person concerned, his parent or guardian or both, as the case may be, of the purpose for which a body sample is required from such person and the manner by which such body sample is to be taken from him;<br /> <br /> &quot;DNA information&quot; means genetic information derived from the forensic DNA analysis of a body sample;<br /> <br /> (2) Subject to subsection (3), the Minister may prescribe additional types of body samples that may be taken under section 27A. <br /> <br /> (3) The additional types of body samples that may be prescribed under subsection (2) shall not include samples to be obtained from (a) the genital or anal area of a person’s body; (b) a person’s body orifice other than the mouth; or (c) the breasts of a woman. <br /> <br /> <br /> 27A Taking of photographs, finger impressions, body samples, etc., from person arrested, detained or subject to police supervision<br /> <br /> <br /> (1) A police officer or officer of the Central Narcotics Bureau may exercise all or any of the following powers in respect of any person referred to in subsection (2): . . . (c) cause body samples of such person to be taken by a person authorised under section 27B (1); or (d) send any photograph, finger impression, record of particulars or body sample so taken or made to the Commissioner of Police for identification and report. <br /> <br /> (2) The powers referred to in subsection (1) may be exercised in respect of any of the following persons: (a) a person who, on 21st October 2004, is under arrest and detained under section 44 or 45; (b) a person who, on 21st October 2004, is under detention or subject to supervision under section 30, 32 or 38; (c) a person who, on or after 21st October 2004, is arrested, detained or placed under police supervision under any of the provisions of this Act. <br /> <br /> (3) Every person mentioned in subsection (2) shall . . . (c) subject to subsection (5), submit to the taking of his body samples by a person authorised under section 27B (1). <br /> <br /> (4) Where any person mentioned in subsection (2) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with subsection (3) (a) that person shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one month or to both; and (b) a police officer or officer of the Central Narcotics Bureau may use such force as is reasonably necessary to take or cause to be taken the photographs, finger impressions and body samples of that person. <br /> <br /> <br /> 27B Further provisions for taking of body samples<br /> <br /> (1) For the purposes of section 27A(1)(c), a body sample may only be taken by (a) a registered medical practitioner; (b) a police officer or officer of the Central Narcotics Bureau who has received training for the purpose; or (c) any other suitably qualified or trained person who is duly appointed in writing by the Commissioner of Police as an authorised person for the purpose. <br /> <br /> <br /> 27C Retention of photographs, finger impressions, particulars and body samples taken<br /> <br /> (1) The Commissioner of Police shall cause to be maintained . . . (b) a DNA database (whether in a computerised form or otherwise) in which shall be stored all DNA information derived from a body sample taken from a person under section 27A. <br /> <br /> (2) Any information stored in the register and the DNA database under subsection (1) may be used for all or any of the following purposes: (a) for comparison with any other information or any other DNA information, as the case may be, obtained in the course of an investigation of an offence conducted by a police officer or officer of the Central Narcotics Bureau; (b) for comparison with information in the register established under section 4 of the Registration of Criminals Act (Cap. 268) or with DNA information in the DNA Database established under section 13F of that Act, as the case may be; (ba) for comparison with information or DNA information, as the case may be, in the register or DNA database, respectively, established under (i) section 26D of the Intoxicating Substances Act (Cap. 146A); or (ii) section 40D of the Misuse of Drugs Act (Cap. 185); (c) for any proceedings for any offence; (d) for administering the register and DNA database for the purposes of this Act; (e) for such other purposes as may be prescribed. <br /> <br /> (3) Where any photograph, finger impression, record of particulars or body sample has been taken under section 27A from an arrested person and that person is subsequently released, without being (a) convicted of any offence under this Act; or (b) placed on detention or supervision under this Act, the Commissioner of Police shall cause all such photographs, finger impressions, records of particulars and body samples taken from that person to be removed from the register and DNA database maintained under subsection (1). <br /> <br /> (4) For the purposes of subsection (2)(c), . . . (b) any DNA information stored in the DNA database under subsection (1)(b); and (c) any certificate or report purporting to have been compiled or made from information stored in the register or DNA database maintained under subsection (1), shall, if produced from proper custody and authenticated by the signature of the Commissioner of Police or a police officer authorised by the Commissioner of Police, be admissible in evidence in any proceedings, without proof of signature; &lt;nowiki&gt;and, until the contrary is proved, shall be proof of all matters contained therein or appearing thereon. [i.e. creates a rebuttable presumption of whatever the DNA evidence is offered to prove?]&lt;/nowiki&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;nowiki&gt;Registration of Criminals Act (Chapter 268) §§ 13A to 13H [added by Act No. 45 of 2002, see Digest of Acts Passed Between 1 September 2002 and 28t February 2003, 15 &lt;/nowiki&gt;S. Ac. L.J. 167, 179-80 (2003) (Sing.).]<br /> <br /> <br /> 13A Interpretation of this Part<br /> <br /> (1) In this Part — see Singapore Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act § 27.<br /> <br /> Body samples may be taken from arrested persons, convicted persons &lt;nowiki&gt;and prisoners. [if normal cannons of statutory construction apply, inclusion of “and prisoners” implies that there are “prisoners” who are not “convicted persons” (accord. &lt;/nowiki&gt;''Russello v. United States'', 464 U.S. 16, 23 (1983) (courts should not construe different terms within the same statute to embody the same meaning.)).<br /> <br /> <br /> 13B. <br /> <br /> (1) Subject to the provisions of this Part, a body sample may be taken for forensic DNA analysis from any person who, on or after the date of commencement of the Registration of Criminals (Amendment) Act 2002, (a) is arrested and accused of a crime; (b) is convicted of a crime; or (c) is serving his term of imprisonment in connection with a crime of which he has been convicted. <br /> <br /> <br /> 13C Consent for taking of blood sample<br /> <br /> (1) No sample of blood shall be taken from a person who is arrested and accused of a crime unless the appropriate consent is given for the taking of the sample. <br /> <br /> (2) If the appropriate consent required under subsection (1) for the taking of a sample of blood from a person is refused without good cause or cannot be obtained despite all reasonable efforts, that person may be taken before a Magistrate and the Magistrate may, if satisfied that there is reasonable cause to believe that the sample may confirm or disprove whether that person was involved in committing the crime, order that the person provide the sample required. <br /> <br /> (3) Where it is shown that the appropriate consent required under subsection (1) for the taking of a sample of blood from a person was refused without good cause, the court, in determining (a) whether to commit that person for trial in connection with the crime of which he is accused of committing; (b) whether there is a case to answer against that person; or (c) whether that person is guilty of the crime with which he has been charged, &lt;nowiki&gt;may draw such inference from the refusal as it thinks proper and, based on such inference, may treat the refusal as corroboration or amounting to corroboration of any relevant evidence against that person.[i.e. refusal to submit to DNA sample creates rebuttable corroboration of whatever underlying act warranted the DNA sample?]&lt;/nowiki&gt; <br /> <br /> <br /> 13F DNA database<br /> <br /> (1) The Registrar shall maintain (whether in computerised form or otherwise) a DNA database in which shall be stored all DNA information derived from a body sample taken from a person under this Part.&lt;nowiki&gt; [i.e. profiles not samples]&lt;/nowiki&gt;<br /> <br /> (2) Any information stored in the DNA database may be used for any of the following purposes: (a) for forensic comparison with any other DNA information in the course of an investigation of an offence conducted by a police officer; (aa) for comparison with DNA information in the DNA database established under (i) section 27C of the Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act (Cap. 67); (ii) section 26D of the Intoxicating Substances Act (Cap. 146A); or (iii) section 40D of the Misuse of Drugs Act (Cap. 185); (b) for any proceedings for any offence; (c) for administering the DNA database for the purposes of this Part; and (d) for such other purposes as may be prescribed. <br /> <br /> <br /> 13G Removal of DNA information from register upon acquittal or discharge, etc. <br /> <br /> Where any body sample has been taken under section 13B(1)(a) from a person who is under arrest and accused of a crime . . . and (a) investigations reveal that he was not involved in the commission of any crime . . . (b) it is decided that he shall not be charged with any crime and he has neither admitted to, nor been dealt with by way of being cautioned by any police officer in respect of any crime; (c) the charge or all the charges against him in respect of any crime or crimes (as the case may be) is or are withdrawn; (d) he is discharged by a court before conviction of the crime or of all the crimes (as the case may be) with which he has been charged; (e) he is acquitted of the crime or of all the crimes (as the case may be) with which he has been charged, at trial or on appeal; or (f) he is subsequently convicted of the crime but the Commissioner of Police directs under section 7 that he need not be registered under Part II, the authorised officer in charge of the case shall immediately inform the Registrar of the occurrence of the relevant event and the Registrar shall immediately remove the DNA information of that person from the DNA database.<br /> <br /> <br /> 13H Removal of registrable particulars, etc., of person upon death or attainment of 100 years of age<br /> <br /> The Registrar shall remove from the register and from the DNA database the registrable particulars and DNA information of any person (a) whose death has been registered under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act (Cap.267); or (b) who, the Registrar is satisfied, has attained 100 years of age.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ----<br /> &lt;references/&gt;</div>

Admin https://dnapolicyinitiative.org/wiki/index.php?title=United_Kingdom 2022-09-15T13:34:15Z

<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>== Overview ==<br /> The UK’s National DNA Database (NDNAD) was the first to be established, in 1995. Two changes in the law, made by the Blair Government in 2001 and 2003, led to a massive expansion of the database. DNA samples and records were collected routinely from everyone arrested for any recordable offence, from the age of ten, and retained indefinitely whether or not they were charged or convicted. However, the law on retention was reversed following public controversy and a successful challenge in the European Court of Human Rights.<br /> <br /> The 2008 Interpol survey reports that 329,660 crime scene DNA profiles and 5,093,145 individuals' profiles, plus 163 unknown/deceased DNA profiles were held in the UK at the time of the survey. According to Interpol, the UK's DNA database grew to 400,337 crime scene DNA profiles, 6,547,187 reference DNA profiles from individuals, 97 missing persons' DNA profiles, 35 unidentified human remains DNA profiles and 43,888 other DNA profiles in 2011. As at 31 March 2015, the NDNAD held 5,766,369 DNA profiles from individuals and 486,691 from crime scenes, following removal of DNA profiles from innocent people and some children convicted of minor offences. Removing these people from the database has not reduced crime detection rates. <br /> <br /> At 31st March 2020, the DNA database held 6,568,035 individuals' DNA profiles (taken from 5,604,185 individuals, when duplicates are taken into account) and 647,378 from crime scenes (of which 213,003 had not been matched to an individual's DNA profile).<br /> <br /> Legislation covering police use of DNA is different in Scotland and Northern Ireland from the law in England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland maintain separate DNA databases, but DNA profile records loaded to these databases are also loaded to the UK's NDNAD. Thus, the UK's NDNAD holds DNA profiles from all UK police forces (as well as the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man), but the laws covering the retention of DNA profiles taken in each country differ. At 31st March 2020, individuals' DNA profiles stored on the NDNAD (including duplicates) consisted of 5,615,953 from England, 371,848 from Scotland, 365,965 from Wales, 171, 037 from Northern Ireland, and 43,230 other (this includes those from the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Ministry of Defence police forces, HM Revenue and Customs, prisoners and others).<br /> <br /> Scotland rejected plans to retain DNA records from innocent people indefinitely in 2006. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, public opposition to keeping innocent people on the DNA database grew as more cases emerged of people falsely accused of minor offences who had their DNA stored.<br /> <br /> The European Court of Human Rights ruled that the law in England and Wales breached the European Convention on Human Rights in December 2008 (in the case of [http://hudoc.echr.coe.int/sites/eng/pages/search.aspx?i=001-90051 S. and Marper v. the United Kingdom]).<br /> <br /> The UK’s Coalition Government adopted the Protection of Freedoms Act on 1st of May 2012, which came in to force at the end of October 2013. The DNA profiles and fingerprints of more than 1.7 million innocent people and children have been removed from police databases and more than 7.7 million DNA samples have also been destroyed.<br /> <br /> == Resources ==<br /> *External links<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/forensic-information-databases-annual-report-2020-to-2021 Forensic Information Databases annual report 2020 to 2021 (27 April 2022)] <br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/forensic-information-databases-for-research-purposes-guidance Forensic information databases for research purposes: guidance (25th January 2021)] <br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/international-dna-and-fingerprint-exchange-policy-for-the-uk International DNA and fingerprint exchange policy for the UK (6th January 2021)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/biometrics-commissioner-interim-report-december-2020 Biometrics Commissioner: interim report December 2020]<br /> **[https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/wfs2.1414 WIREs Forensic Science: The effectiveness of the current use of forensic DNA in criminal investigations in England and Wales (February 2021)] <br /> **[https://ec.europa.eu/transparency/regdoc/rep/1/2020/EN/COM-2020-857-F1-EN-ANNEX-1-PART-1.PDF European Commission: TRADE AND COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE EUROPEAN ATOMIC ENERGY COMMUNITY, OF THE ONE PART, AND THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND, OF THE OTHER PART (25th December 2020)]<br /> **[https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/qanda_20_2532 European Commission: Questions &amp; Answers: EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (24th December 2020)]<br /> ** [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/913011/NDNAD_Strategy_Board_AR_2018-2020_Web_Accessible.pdf Home Office: National DNA Database biennial report, 2018 to 2020 (2nd September 2020)]<br /> **[http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/niconsul2020-gw-fin.pdf GeneWatchUK response to the Department of Justice’s consultation on proposals to amend the legislation governing the retention of DNA and fingerprints in Northern Ireland (July 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2020-06-15.HCWS290.h&amp;s=DNA#gHCWS290.0 TheyWorkforYou: Prüm – Data Sharing Update (15th June 2020)]<br /> **[https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/873640/dna-v4.0ext1.pdf Home Office: DNA policy guidance: Version 4.0 (16th March 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.scot/news/biometrics-commissioner/ Scottish Government: Biometrics Commissioner (10th March 2020)]<br /> **[http://hudoc.echr.coe.int/eng?i=001-200817 European Court of Human Rights: CASE OF GAUGHRAN v. THE UNITED KINGDOM. Judgment, Strasbourg (13th February 2020)] Case regarding the disproportionate character of the indefinite retention of the DNA profile of a person convicted of minor offence.<br /> **[https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201719/cmselect/cmsctech/1970/1970.pdf House of Commons Science and Technology Committee: The work of the Biometrics Commissioner and the Forensic Science Regulator. Nineteenth Report of Session 2017–19 (17th July 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/international-dna-and-fingerprint-exchange-policy-for-the-uk Home Office: International DNA and fingerprint exchange policy for the UK (8th July 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-and-eu-law-enforcement-boost-co-operation-on-dna-databases Home Office: UK and EU law enforcement boost co-operation on DNA databases (14th June 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.scot/news/biometrics-commissioner-bill-published/ Scottish Government: Biometrics Commissioner (31st May 2019)]<br /> **[https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/778065/National_DNA_Database_anuual_report_2017-18_print.pdf National DNA Database Strategy Board Annual Report 2017/18]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dna-policy UK Government: DNA policy (immigration)]<br /> **[https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/715318/FINDS-SB-P-002_-_Issue_1_-_FINDS_Strategy_Board_Policy_Access_and_Use_Po....pdf Forensic Information Databases Service (FINDS):The Forensic Information Databases Strategy Board Policy for Access and Use of DNA Samples, DNA Profiles, Fingerprint Images, and Associated Data (7th June 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/mayors-office-policing-and-crime-mopac/governance-and-decision-making/mopac-decisions-0/forensic-services-prum-dna-service-delivery-plan London: Forensic Services Prüm DNA Service Delivery Plan (10th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/biometrics-commissioner-annual-report-2017 Biometrics Commissioner: annual report 2017]<br /> **[https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/713593/government_response_-_annual_report_2017.pdf Response to the Biometrics Commissioner's annual report 2017]<br /> **[http://assets.smartcdn.co.uk.s3-website-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/docs/3911_19012018095152.pdf Forensic Science Regulator: Annual Report: November 2016 - November 2017 (19th January 2018)]<br /> **[https://royalsociety.org/~/media/about-us/programmes/science-and-law/royal-society-forensic-dna-analysis-primer-for-courts.pdf Royal Society: Forensic DNA analysis: A Primer for Courts (November 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/594185/58714_Un-Num_Nat_DNA_DB_Accessible.pdf National DNA Database Strategy Board Annual Report 2015/16]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/568554/Annual_Report_of_the_Ethics_Group_2015.pdf Annual Report of The Ethics Group: National DNA Database 2015 (16th November 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/526232/55843_BC_Report_ACCESSIBLE_01.pdf Further Report by the Biometrics Commissioner on Issues Raised in his 2015 Annual Report (April 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/507104/54496_Biometrics_Commissioners_Report_Print_Ready__3_.pdf Commissioner for the retention and use of biometric material: Annual Report December 2015]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/access-and-use-of-dna-samples-profiles-and-associated-data NDNAD Strategy Board policy for access and use of DNA samples, profiles and associated data: December 2015]<br /> **[http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201516/cmselect/cmeuleg/342-xii/342xii.pdf House of Commons European Scunity Committee: Cross boarder law enforcement cooperation - UK participation in Prüm (4th December 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/484938/52921_NPCC_National_DNA_Database_print_ready.pdf National DNA Database Strategy Board Annual Report 2014/15]. Confirms that removing innocent people's DNA profiles has had no adverse impact on solving crimes.<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/international-dna-exchange-policy-for-the-united-kingdom Policy Paper: International DNA exchange policy for the United Kingdom (23rd October 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/464648/2015_Prum_Business_Case.pdf Prum Business and Implementation Case (30th September 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/463466/ANNEX_H_Prum_Feasibility_Statistical_Analysis.pdf Principle Forensic Services: Prum Feasibility Project. Statistical Study: Report (September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.pharmiweb.com/pressreleases/pressrel.asp?ROW_ID=124939#.VctwhPmYQxJ IntegenX: Rapid DNA Results Uploaded For First Time To United Kingdom’s National DNA Database (11th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.met.police.uk/foi/pdfs/other_information/corporate/early_deletion_process_2015.pdf Metropolitan Police: Early Deletion Requests - Consideration for the deletion of DNA profiles, Fingerprint, PNC Records and Photographic images. (22nd June 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dna-early-deletion-guidance-and-application-form Home Office: Record deletion guidance (27th May 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/publication-of-the-governments-response-to-the-biometrics-commissioners-first-annual-report UK Government response to the Biometrics Commissioner’s first annual report (13th May 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/circular-0092015-provisions-relating-to-dna-samples-in-the-police-amendment-regulations-2015-and-the-special-constabulary-amendment-regulations Circular 009/2015: provisions relating to DNA samples in the Police (Amendment) Regulations 2015 and the Special Constabulary (Amendment) Regulations 2015]<br /> **[http://www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets/documents/raise/deposited-papers/2015/dp1372.pdf: NORTHERN IRELAND DNA DATABASE GOVERNANCE BOARD REPORT 2012-14 (2015)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-dna-database-annual-report-2013-to-2014 National DNA Database: annual report, 2013 to 2014 (16th December 2014)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/biometrics-commissioner-annual-report-2013-2014 Biometrics Commissioner: annual report 2013-2014 (16th December 2014)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/applications-to-the-biometrics-commissioner-under-pace Home Office: Applications to the Biometrics Commissioner under PACE (26th September 2014)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/358653/GuidanceApplicationstotheBC.pdf National DNA Database Strategy Board: Applications to the Biometrics Commissioner under PACE (17th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.familylaw.co.uk/news_and_comment/re-z-application-for-release-of-dna-profiles-2014-ewhc-1999-fam#.U7wiU7Fhvqw Re Z(Application for Release of DNA Profiles) (2014) EWHC 1999 (Fam) (23rd June 2014)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-dna-database-strategy-board-governance-rules National DNA Database strategy board: governance rules (13th June 2014)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dna-early-deletion-guidance-and-application-form Home Office: DNA early deletion guidance and application form (20th January 2014)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/helping-the-police-fight-crime-more-effectively/supporting-pages/national-dna-database National DNA Database]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office/groups/national-dna-database-strategy-board National DNA Database Strategy Board]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/national-dna-database-ethics-group National DNA Database Ethics Group]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/forensic-science-regulator Forensic Science Regulator]<br /> **[https://www.europol.europa.eu/content/memberpage/united-kingdom-817 Europol: United Kingdom]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/254883/Access_And_Use_Of_DNA_Samples_Profiles.pdf Home Office: The NDNAD Strategy Board Policy for Access and Use of DNA Samples, Profiles and Associated Data (4th November 2013)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ndnad-ethics-group-6th-annual-report-2013 NDNAD Ethics Group: 6th annual report (October 2013)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/252678/NDNAD_Annual_Report_2012-13.pdf NATIONAL DNA DATABASE STRATEGY BOARD ANNUAL REPORT 2012-2013]<br /> **[http://www.forensicarchive.com/ Forensic Archive Ltd]<br /> **[http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201314/cmselect/cmsctech/610/610.pdf House of Commons Science and Technology Committee; Forensic Science I (July 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201314/cmselect/cmsctech/610/610vw.pdf House of Commons Science and Technology Committee: Forensic Science II (July 2013)]<br /> **[http://gizmonaut.net/blog/uk/2013/07/commencement_pofa_dna_provisions.html Gizmonaut: Commencement day of DNA provisions of the Protection of Freedom Act in October (22nd July 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1814/made The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Commencement No. 7) Order 2013] Commencement order for the provisions in the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 which relate to the destruction, retention and use of material including fingerprints, DNA samples and DNA profiles. Most provisions will come into force by 31st October 2013, with the destruction of copies coming into force by 31st January 2014.<br /> **[http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1813/made The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Destruction, Retention and Use of Biometric Data) (Transitional, Transitory and Saving Provisions) Order 2013]<br /> **[http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1814/made The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Commencement No. 7) Order 2013]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ndnad-annual-report-2011-to-2012 National DNA Database Annual Report: 2011-12]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ndnad-biennial-report-2009-to-2011 National DNA Database biennial report: 2009 to 2011]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/update-on-protection-of-freedoms-act-implementation-and-national-dna-database-annual-reports-2009-to-2012 Lord Taylor of Holbeach: Update on Protection of Freedoms Act implementation and National DNA Database annual reports 2009 to 2012 (20th May 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/9/pdfs/ukpga_20120009_en.pdf Protection of Freedoms Act 2012]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-dna-database-statistics National DNA Database statistics (23rd April 2013)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/protection-of-freedoms-act-2012-dna-and-fingerprint-provisions/protection-of-freedoms-act-2012-how-dna-and-fingerprint-evidence-is-protected-in-law Home Office: Protection of Freedoms Act 2012: how DNA and fingerprint evidence is protected in law (4th April 2013)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ndnad-strategy-board-minutes NDNAD Strategy Board minutes]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/equality-impact-assessment-of-the-national-dna-database Equality impact assessment of the National DNA Database (28th November 2012)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ndnad-annual-reports National DNA Database Annual Report 2006-07]<br /> **[http://www.statewatch.org/news/2009/nov/uk-dna-human-genetics-commission.pdf Human Genetics Commission: Nothing to hide, nothing to fear? Balancing individual rights and the public interest in the governance and use of the National DNA Database (24th November 2009)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/117784/ndnad-ann-report-2007-09.pdf The National DNA Database Annual Report 2007-08]<br /> **[http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/~rja14/Papers/database-state.pdf Rowntree Database State report (23rd March 2009)]<br /> **[https://rm.coe.int/168067d216 European Court of Human Rights: CASE OF S. AND MARPER v. THE UNITED KINGDOM (4th December 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200708/cmselect/cmhaff/58/58ii.pdf Home Affairs Committee report: A Surveillance Society? (Vol II: Evidence)]<br /> **[http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200708/cmselect/cmhaff/58/58i.pdf Home Affairs Committee Report: A Surveillance Society? (Vol I)]<br /> **[https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal/l_to_o/low_copy_number_dna_testing/ Crown Prosecution Service: DNA: Low Copy Number DNA Testing in the Criminal Justice System (23rd January 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.nuffieldbioethics.org/sites/default/files/The%20forensic%20use%20of%20bioinformation%20-%20ethical%20issues.pdf Nuffield Council on Bioethics: The forensic use of bioinformation: ethical issues (September 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/DNA_report2005_06.pdf The National DNA Database Annual Report 2005/06]<br /> **[http://www.acpo.police.uk/asp/policies/Data/NDNAD_AR_04_051.pdf The National DNA Database Annual Report 2004/05]<br /> **[https://www.dur.ac.uk/resources/sass/WilliamsandJohnsonInterimReport2005-1.pdf Forensic DNA Databasing: A European Perspective – A report from Durham University (June 2005)]<br /> **[http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/NDNAD_AR_04_05.pdf The National DNA Database Annual Report 2004/05]<br /> **[http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/corporate-publications-strategy/home-office-circulars/circulars-2004/058-2004/ Home Office Circular: Charges on Basis of Speculative Search Match on the National DNA Database (September 2004)]<br /> **[http://www.statewatch.org/news/2006/jan/uk-DNA-database.pdf DNA Expansion Programme 2000-2005: Reporting achievement]<br /> **[http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2005/10/PROPS Scottish Executive: Police Retention Of Prints and Samples]<br /> **[http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200405/cmselect/cmsctech/96/96i.pdf The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee’s report on forensics, 2005 (main report)]<br /> **[http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200405/cmselect/cmsctech/96/96ii.pdf The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee’s report on forensics, 2005 (evidence)]<br /> **[http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/NDNAD_AR_3_4.pdf The National DNA Database Annual Report 2003/04]<br /> **[http://www.dur.ac.uk/resources/sass/Williams_Johnson_Martin_NDNAD_report_2004.pdf Williams et al (2004) Genetic Information and Crime Investigation]<br /> **[https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal/assets/uploads/files/lawyers%27%20DNA%20guide%20KSWilliams%20190208%20%28i%29.pdf Forensic Science Service: Guide to DNA for lawyers and investigating officers(2004)]<br /> **[https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal/assets/uploads/files/pdf_000328%20-%20%20DNA%20Charging%20Guidance.pdf Crown Prosecution Service: Guidance on DNA Charging (16th July 2004)]<br /> **[http://www.genewatch.org/uploads/f03c6d66a9b354535738483c1c3d49e4/NDNAD_Annual_Report_02_03.pdf The National DNA Database Annual Report 2002/03]<br /> **[http://www.genewatch.org/sub-539478 GeneWatch UK: The UK Police National DNA Database]<br /> **[http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/60/contents Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (as amended)] This law was amended by the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 in order to set up the UK National DNA Database in 1995 by allowing police to collect DNA samples and conduct searches of stored DNA profiles: it has been amended many times since 1994.<br /> <br /> *Press articles<br /> **[https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/police-failure-to-seal-dna-sample-bags-puts-criminal-cases-at-risk-vdldsqq0p The Times: Police failure to seal DNA sample bags puts criminal cases at risk (29th October 2021)]<br /> **[https://www.thedetail.tv/articles/criticism-for-proposed-changes-to-psni-s-storage-of-public-s-dna-and-fingerprints The Detail: Criticism of proposed changes to PSNI’s storage of public’s DNA and fingerprints (8th July 2021)]<br /> **[https://news.sky.com/story/home-secretary-must-take-responsibility-for-accidental-wiping-of-150-000-arrest-records-12188163 Sky News: 'Human error' blamed for wiping of thousands of police records (16th January 2021)]<br /> **[https://bylinetimes.com/2020/07/14/uk-deal-to-share-dna-and-fingerprints-evades-parliamentary-scrutiny/ Byline Times: UK Deal to Share DNA and Fingerprints Evades Parliamentary Scrutiny (14th July 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/proficiency-testing-guidance-dna-mixture-analysis-and-interpretation Forensic Science Regulator: Proficiency testing guidance: DNA mixture analysis and interpretation (29th June 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8424405/Privacy-row-erupts-plan-log-thousands-innocent-Britons-DNA-controversial-EU-database.html Daily Mail: Privacy row erupts over plan to log thousands of innocent Britons' DNA on controversial EU database (16th June 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.biometricupdate.com/202006/northern-ireland-police-agree-to-delete-biometric-records-after-human-rights-ruling Biometric Update: Northern Ireland police agree to delete biometric records after human rights ruling (4th June 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.ukauthority.com/articles/scotland-to-get-biometrics-commissioner/ UK Authority: Scotland to get biometrics commissioner (13th March 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8000053/European-Court-rule-Northern-Ireland-drink-driver-human-rights-breached-police-kept-fingerprints.html Daily Mail: Drink-driver's privacy rights were breached when police kept his DNA profile, fingerprints and photo indefinitely, European human rights judges rule (13th February 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/feb/13/police-keeping-drink-drivers-dna-breached-his-rights-judges-rule The Guardian: Police keeping drink-driver's DNA breached his rights, judges rule (13th February 2020)]<br /> **[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-49361260 BBC: Eurofins Scientific: Cyber-attack leads to backlog of 20,000 forensic samples (16th August 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.governmentcomputing.com/central-government/news/uk-eu-prum-framework Government Computing: UK, EU boost co-operation on DNA databases under Prüm framework (14th June 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-48459890 BBC: New plans to safeguard storage of DNA and fingerprint data (31st May 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.biometricupdate.com/201901/northern-ireland-police-agree-to-publish-biometric-data-retention-policy Biometric Update: Northern Ireland police agree to publish biometric data retention policy (11th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-46803999 BBC: PSNI to publish DNA retention policy after human rights case (9th January 2019)]<br /> **[https://amp.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/oct/25/sajid-javid-apologises-to-migrants-forced-to-give-dna-samples The Guardian: Sajid Javid apologises to immigration applicants forced to give DNA samples (25th October 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/home-office-dna-tests-policy-immigrants-letters-immigration-a8430271.html The Independent: Home Office forcing immigrants to take DNA tests in breach of government's own policy (4th July 2018)]<br /> **[https://www.governmentcomputing.com/applications/news/home-office-issues-tender-biometrics-development Government Computing: Home Office issues tender for biometrics development (14th May 2018)]<br /> **[https://police.community/topic/134543-police-pay-out-millions-after-collapse-of-forensics-firm/ Police Community: Police pay out millions after collapse of forensics firm (5th February 2018)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-42057009 BBC: UK judges to get scientific guides (22nd November 2017)]<br /> **[http://theconversation.com/dna-databases-its-still-far-from-clear-how-effective-they-are-in-fighting-crime-85137 The Conversation: DNA databases: it’s still far from clear how effective they are in fighting crime (10th October 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/new-officers-register-dna-database-13733517 Belfast Live: New officers will have to register on a DNA database, PSNI reveals (8th October 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.piratefm.co.uk/news/latest-news/2289933/brothers-to-appeal-over-wadebridge-murders/ Pirate FM: Brothers to appeal over Wadebridge murders? (16th May 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/15213148.CSI_Strathclyde__how_university_forensic_experts_helped_solve_some_of_the_most_high_profile_crimes_of_the_past_fifty_years/ The Herald: CSI Strathclyde: how university forensic experts helped solve some of the most high-profile crimes of the past fifty years (9th April 017)]<br /> **[http://www.scunthorpetelegraph.co.uk/what-are-your-rights-if-police-arrest-you-the-key-questions-answered-from-handcuffs-to-charges/story-30253882-detail/story.html Scunthorpe Telegraph: What are your rights if police arrest you? The key questions answered, from handcuffs to charges (8th April 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/legal-updates/dna--an-unstoppable-march/5060258.article Law Gazette: DNA – an unstoppable march? (20th March 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/forensics-expert-john-beckwith-lifts-the-lid-on-how-dna-has-solved-serious-historic-burton-crimes/story-30091644-detail/story.html Burton Mail: Forensics expert John Beckwith lifts the lid on how DNA has solved serious historic Burton crimes (1st March 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.policeoracle.com/news/police_it_and_technology/2017/Feb/23/dna-database-most-effective--since-records-began-_94218.html Police Oracle: DNA database most effective since records began (24th February 2017)]<br /> **[https://www.policeoracle.com/news/investigation/2017/Jan/13/Government-department-to-access-DNA-database-in-bid-to-close-fake-dads-paternity-loophole_93864.html Police Oracle: Government Department to access DNA database in bid to close 'fake dads' paternety loophole. (13th January 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38527830 BBC: Forensic science standards 'at significant risk' (6th January 2017)]<br /> **[http://www.planetbiometrics.com/article-details/i/5180/desc/despite-brexit-uk-committed-to-eu-biometric-database/ Despite Brexit, UK committed to EU biometric database (2nd November 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/jun/07/killer-dna-evidence-genetic-profiling-criminal-investigation The Guardian: Killer breakthrough – the day DNA evidence first nailed a murderer (7th June 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/27/dna-and-fingerprints-of-50000-repeat-teenage-offenders-deleted-a/ The Telegraph: DNA and fingerprints of 50,000 repeat teenage offenders deleted after software error by police (27th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.thequint.com/hot-wire/2016/05/27/dna-profiles-of-hundreds-of-terror-suspects-destroyed-in-uk The Quint: DNA Profiles of Hundreds of Terror Suspects Destroyed in UK (27th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.planetbiometrics.com/article-details/i/4530/desc/fears-in-uk-over-deletion-of-terror-suspects-biometric-profiles/ Planet Biometrics: Fears in UK over deletion of terror suspects’ biometric profiles (27th May 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/507017/police-mix-DNA-evidence-errors-98-cases-Adam-Scott-case Daily Star: DNA divvies: Police errors result in evidence mix-ups in 98 cases last year (10th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.biometricupdate.com/201604/documents-reveal-uk-governments-out-of-court-settlements-over-unlawful-biometrics-storage Biometric Update: Documents reveal UK government’s out-of-court settlements over unlawful biometrics storage (9th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/04/05/home_office_settlements/ The Register: Home Office seeks secret settlements over unlawful DNA retention (5th April 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-35783475 BBC: Wiping of DNA and fingerprint records 'puts public safety at risk' (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/dna-profiles-and-fingerprints-of-7800-on-police-counterterrorism-database-34532285.html Belfast Telegraph: DNA profiles and fingerprints of 7,800 on police counter-terrorism database (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/mar/11/uk-police-hold-dna-profiles-of-7800-terrorism-suspects The Guardian: UK police hold DNA profiles of 7,800 terrorism suspects (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[https://www.rt.com/uk/335286-dna-profiles-terror-suspects/ RT: DNA profiles of 7,800 terror suspects held in police database (11th March, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/03/11/potential_terrorists_roam_uk_while_police_lose_their_biometrics_details/ The Register: 7,800 people's biometric data held on police anti-terrorism database (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.ukauthority.com/news/6047/police-national-database-still-holds-illegal-photos UK Authority: Police National Database still holds 'illegal' photos (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.policeprofessional.com/news.aspx?id=25632 Police Professionals: Failure to retain DNA records ‘risking public safety’, says Biometrics Commissioner (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.planetbiometrics.com/article-details/i/4270/desc/britains-biometrics-commissioner-in-dna-warning/ Planet Biometrics (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://home.bt.com/news/uk-news/dna-profiles-of-7800-people-on-police-counter-terrorism-database-11364045522485 BT: DNA profiles and prints of 7,800 people on police counter-terrorism database (11th March 2016)]<br /> **[http://thejusticegap.com/2016/03/12812/ The Justice Gap: Ministers need to reinstate a national forensic science service – and quickly (21st March 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-35254521 BBC News: Paternity test dad Vernon Poppleton used brother's DNA (7th January, 2016)]<br /> **[http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/conservative-berwick-mp-rebels-over-10575572 Chronicle Live: Conservative Berwick MP rebels over plans for UK to join EU crime database (10th December 2015)]<br /> **[https://uk.news.yahoo.com/eurosceptic-theresa-may-calls-mps-160727893.html#dABsF8p Yahoo News: Eurosceptic Theresa May calls for MPs to back EU DNA database in House of Commons debate (8th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.itv.com/news/2015-12-08/uk-to-decide-whether-to-join-bond-esque-eu-dna-database/ ITV: UK to decide whether to join Bond-esque EU DNA database (8th December 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.planetbiometrics.com/article-details/i/3818/desc/uk-mps-to-vote-on-joining-european-biometric-database/ Planet Biometrics: UK MPs to vote on joining European biometric, DNA database (30th November)]<br /> **[http://www.policeprofessional.com/news.aspx?id=24904 Police Professional: Home Office urges Prüm opt in (27th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/12019174/Britain-should-join-controversial-EU-crime-database-says-Government.html The Telegraph: Britain should join controversial EU crime database, says Government (26th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-34937158 BBC News: UK ministers outline case for joining EU DNA database scheme (26th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/nov/23/mps-vote-joining-european-police-dna-fingerprint-database The Guardian: MPs to vote on joining European police DNA database (23th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/paris-attacks-france-calls-for-britain-to-give-european-police-access-to-dna-database-a6738471.html Independent: Paris attacks: France calls for Britain to give European police access to DNA database (17th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.information-age.com/technology/security/123460503/whos-more-likely-rob-britains-freedom-isis-or-conservative-party Information Age: Who’s more likely to rob Britain’s freedom: ISIS or the Conservative party? (16th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3318975/Big-Brother-tsar-demands-police-wipe-innocent-people-s-photos-database-18-MILLION-mugshots.html Daily Mail: 'Big Brother tsar' demands police wipe innocent people's photos from database of 18 MILLION mugshots (15th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.journalpioneer.com/Opinion/Columnists/2015-11-10/article-4339029/EASTERN-PASSAGES%3A-Hanged-by-a-thread/1 Journal Pioneer: Eastern passages: Hanged by a thread (10th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/11982516/British-police-face-deluge-of-foreign-DNA-requests-if-UK-joins-EU-crime-database-says-report.html The Telegraph: British police face deluge of foreign DNA requests if UK joins EU crime database, says report (8th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.itv.com/news/granada/2015-11-05/police-use-dna-to-track-down-diners-who-skipped-the-bill/ ITV: Police use DNA to track down diners who skipped the bill (5th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://news.sky.com/story/1572942/rapist-jailed-after-needle-in-a-haystack-hunt Sky News: Rapist Jailed After 'Needle In A Haystack' Hunt (20th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://findbiometrics.com/rapidhit-dna-uk-police-210135/ Find Biometrics: RapidHIT DNA Identification a Hit with UK Police (13th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.planetbiometrics.com/article-details/i/3635/desc/biometrics-commissioner-raises-police-face-database-fears/ Planet Biometrics: Biometrics Commissioner raises police face database fears (13th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.biometricupdate.com/201510/key-forensic-services-purchases-rapid-dna-system-from-integenx Biometric Update: Key Forensic Services purchases rapid DNA system from IntegenX (4th October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.planetbiometrics.com/article-details/i/3587/desc/uks-key-forensic-services-buys-rapid-dna-system/ Planet Biometrics: UK’s Key Forensic Services buys Rapid DNA system (1st October 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.computerworlduk.com/it-leadership/police-ict-company-ceo-on-austerity-transformation-plans-save-millions-3624427/ Computer World UK: Police ICT Company CEO Martin Wyke on austerity, transformation and plans to save millions (2nd September 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.labnews.co.uk/features/building-case-27-08-2015/ Laboratory News: Building a case: (27th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://finance.yahoo.com/news/rapidhit-dna-profile-uploaded-uk-100000828.html BusinessWire: RapidHIT DNA Profile Uploaded to UK National DNA Database Identifies Dangerous Sex Offender While Suspect in Custody (24th August 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.biometricupdate.com/201508/rapid-dna-results-uploaded-for-the-first-time-to-uks-dna-database Biometric Update: Rapid DNA results uploaded for the first time to UK’s DNA database (19th August 2015)]<br /> **[https://www.policeoracle.com/news/police_it_and_technology/2015/Aug/13/breakthrough-machine-now-being-used-to-upload-genetic-profiles-onto-database_89231.html Police Oracle: Breakthrough machine now being used to upload genetic profiles to database (13th August 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-33784571 BBC: DNA samples copied and held for Troubles investigations (5th August 2015)] Reports retention of DNA profiles in Northern Ireland.<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3174798/Deadbeat-dads-refuse-pay-offspring-face-DNA-database-checks.html Daily Mail: 'Deadbeat dads' who refuse to pay for their offspring face DNA database checks in child maintenance crackdown (26th July 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.policeprofessional.com/news.aspx?id=21781 Police Professional: PSNI DNA retention lawful (14th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2015/may/13/retention-of-offenders-dna-does-not-breach-privacy-supreme-court-rules The Guardian: Retention of offenders' DNA profiles not illegal, supreme court rules (13th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Avon-Somerset-Police-s-forensic-spending-falls-40/story-26457785-detail/story.html Avon and Somerset Police's forensic spending falls by 40 per cent in seven years (8th May 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/unease-over-police-trial-of-hitech-dna-machines-amid-fears-that-civil-liberties-could-be-infringed-10193791.html The Independent: Unease over police trial of hi-tech DNA machines amid fears that civil liberties could be infringed (21st April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.littlehamptongazette.co.uk/news/regional/murder-police-dna-screening-plea-1-6675562 Littlehampton Gazette: Murder police DNA screening plea(7th April 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.computing.co.uk/ctg/news/2398702/government-has-failed-to-provide-guidelines-on-use-of-biometric-data-warn-mps Government has failed to provide guidelines on use of biometric data, warn MPs (9th March 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/britain-criticised-for-dna-hold-up-keeping-an-innocent-man-locked-up-in-spanish-prison-10031429.html The Independent: Britain criticised for DNA hold up keeping an innocent man locked up in Spanish prison (8th February 2015)]<br /> **[http://thejusticegap.com/2015/01/police-forensics-risk-criminal-cases-nao-warns/ Police forensics ‘a risk’ to criminal cases, spending watchdog warns (26th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.policeprofessional.com/news.aspx?id=20204 Police Professional: Police spending on forensics 'inconsistent' (21st January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/privatisation-of-forensic-services-a-threat-to-justice-and-putting-the-work-in-police-hands-would-be-disastrous-warn-experts-9991356.html The Independent: Privatisation of forensic services 'threat to justice' and putting the work in police hands would be 'disastrous,' warn experts (21st January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-30909722 BBC: Warning by spending watchdog over forensic science work (21st January 2015)]<br /> **[http://news.stv.tv/scotland/307287-mass-voluntary-dna-screening-in-case-of-valerie-graves-in-bosham/ STV: Mass voluntary DNA screening to find killer of house-sitting Scot (21st January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2914932/The-DNA-photofit-Amazing-breakthrough-means-police-tell-suspect-s-colour-height-age-tiny-speck-blood.html The DNA photofit: Amazing breakthrough means police can tell suspect's colour, height and even age – from a tiny speck of blood (17th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.thedetail.tv/articles/genetic-profile-of-123-000-people-on-ni-s-dna-database Genetic profile of 123,000 people on NI's DNA database (14th January 2015)]<br /> **[http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/dec/16/foreogn-criminals-data-police-records-biometrics The Guardian: Foreign criminals’ data taken off police records (16th December 2014)]<br /> **[http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/572081/20141107/australia-uk-dna-polce-usa-canada.htm#.VGHb2cnvaSo International Business Times: Australia and UK Sign Pact For DNA Database Sharing Among Police Forces To Check Serious Crimes (7th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://rt.com/uk/202919-uk-australia-dna-database/ RT: UK, Australia to share DNA database to aid international crime solving (6th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/australian-police-in-dna-access-deal-with-british-counterparts/story-fn59niix-1227114004691 The Australian: Australian police in DNA access deal with British counterparts (5th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2014/nov/06/australian-and-british-police-to-share-their-dna-databases The Guardian: Australian and British police to share their DNA databases (5th November 2014)]<br /> **[http://online.wsj.com/articles/spain-threatens-u-k-s-inclusion-in-eu-justice-cooperation-1412881174 Spain Threatens U.K.’s Inclusion in EU Justice Cooperation (9th October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/09/30/scrap_human_rights_act_chris_grayling_privacy_freedom_expression/ The Register: Scrapping the Human Rights Act: What about privacy and freedom of expression? (30th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2767453/DNA-blunders-mean-murderers-rapists-convictions-overturned-Home-Office-admits-misleading-evidence-presented-juries.html Daily Mail: DNA blunders mean murderers and rapists could have convictions overturned: Home Office admits misleading evidence has been presented to juries (24th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/european-convention-on-human-rights-what-has-it-ever-done-for-us-9773928.html The Independent: European Convention on Human Rights: What has it ever done for us? (3rd October 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.biometricupdate.com/201409/guidelines-for-uk-police-chiefs-on-applications-to-retain-use-biometrics Guidelines for UK police chiefs on applications to retain &amp; use biometric material (29th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.scotsman.com/news/how-dna-fingerprint-left-its-mark-on-justice-1-3533752 The Scotsman: How DNA fingerprint left its mark on justice (8th September 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/11382557.Commissioner_helps_to_speed_DNA_checks/?ref=rss Lancashire Telegraph: Commissioner helps to speed DNA checks (1st August 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2708277/DNA-testing-crime-scene-investigations-soon-identify-criminals-matter-HOURS.html DNA-testing for crime scene investigations will soon identify criminals in a matter of HOURS (28th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/crime-courts/police-storing-dna-samples-of-children-as-young-as-10-x.24764874 Herald: Police storing DNA samples of children as young as 10 (16th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.heraldscotland.com/comment/herald-view/storing-childrens-dna-and-issue-of-civil-liberties.24733748 Herald: Storing children's DNA and issue of civil liberties (16th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2689894/Police-plea-share-DNA-clues-EU-foreign-criminals.html Daily Mail: Police in plea to share DNA clues with EU - because we have so many foreign criminals (12th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.scotsman.com/news/uk/eu-set-for-more-policing-powers-1-3467441 The Scotsman: EU set for ‘more policing’ powers (8th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/486945/Cameron-could-give-more-police-powers-to-Brussels-DNA-database The Express: Now David Cameron 'considers giving POLICING powers to Brussels', leaked documents reveal (5th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/05/david-cameron-eu-talks-police-cooperation The Guardian: David Cameron in talks with EU leaders over international DNA database (5th July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-28130767 BBC: Marion Crofts murder: Tony Jasinskyj's appeal refused(2nd July 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.labmate-online.com/articles/laboratory-products/3/tracy_alexander/dna_collection_and_interpretation/1590/ Labmate: DNA: Collection and Interpretation (12th March 2014)]<br /> **[http://ampp3d.mirror.co.uk/2014/01/15/nearly-6-million-of-us-are-on-the-dna-database-does-it-make-you-feel-any-safer/ Nearly 6 million of us are on the DNA database. Does it make you feel any safer? (15th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.nottinghampost.com/Ex-offender-74-wins-right-provide-sample-DNA/story-19891968-detail/story.html Nottingham Post: Ex-offender from Nottingham wins right not to provide a sample of his DNA (5th October 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24207612 BBC: Operation Nutmeg: Court could force police to destroy DNA (24th September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24224506 BBC: Court rejects ex-prisoner's DNA sample challenge (24th September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24224506 The Guardian: Ex-prisoner fails to halt police DNA-collection programme (24th September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2429637/One-year-old-baby-thousands-children-DNA-taken-police.html Daily Mail: One-year-old baby among thousands of children who have had their DNA taken by police (22nd September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/welsh-police-take-dna-samples-6073851 Wales Online: Welsh police take DNA samples from more than 5,500 children (22nd September 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/police-take-dna-children-criminal-2259291 Mirror: Police take DNA from children in criminal investigations (8th September 2013)]<br /> **[http://esciencenews.com/articles/2013/08/14/forensic.familial.search.methods.carry.risk.certain.false.matches e! Science News: Forensic familial search methods carry risk of certain false matches (14th August 2013)] There is a video abstract and general public explanation video available for this research.<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-23683910 BBC: University of Leicester cat DNA database to be used for solving crime (14th August 2013)]<br /> ** [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-23436303 BBC: Forensics upheaval 'threat to justice', MPs warn (25th July 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/law/2013/jul/08/britain-european-arrest-warrant-reform The Guardian: Britain to keep European arrest warrant but try to reform it (8th July 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/police-told-to-explain-use-of-unregulated-dna-database-8651380.html The Independent: Police told to explain use of unregulated DNA database (9th June 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2013/may/20/police-retain-dna-thousands-children The Guardian: Police retain DNA from thousands of children (20th May 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22595835 BBC: Police swabbing of child DNA excessive, says charity (20th May 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/police-bosses-tell-cops-don%E2%80%99t-target-gays-dna-roundup180113 GayStarNews: Police bosses tell cops: don’t target gays in DNA roundup (18th January 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/ipswich_victory_after_man_s_six_year_battle_to_have_dna_records_removed_from_police_records_1_1796207 EADT24: Ipswich: Victory after man’s six-year battle to have DNA records removed from police records (18th January 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.politics.co.uk/news/2013/01/17/outrage-grows-over-gay-dna-witchhunt Politics.co.uk: Outrage grows over gay DNA witchhunt (17th January 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2261239/Stephen-Close-Police-demand-DNA-sample-soldier-gay-relationship-Army.html?ITO=1490&amp;ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ns_campaign=1490 Daily Mail: Police demand DNA sample from former soldier because he had gay relationship in the Army 30 years ago (12th January 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2259319/EU-demands-access-details-UK-drivers-Orwellian-hand-personal-information-foreign-police-forces.html?ito=feeds-newsxml Daily Mail: EU demands access to details of all UK drivers: ‘Orwellian’ move to hand out personal information to foreign police forces (9th January 2013)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/9628235/Rapists-feared-still-at-large-as-police-fail-to-update-DNA-database.html The Telegraph: Rapists feared still at large as police fail to update DNA database (23rd October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2211365/Adam-Scott-Innocent-man-spent-FIVE-MONTHS-prison-forensics-mix-meant-falsely-accused-rape.html Daily Mail: Innocent man spent FIVE MONTHS in prison after forensics mix-up meant he was falsely accused of rape (1st October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19782917 BBC: DNA rape sample procedures ‘not adequate’ (1st October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.littlehamptongazette.co.uk/news/sussex-police-collect-ex-cons-dna-for-national-database-1-4321532 Littlehampton Gazette: Sussex Police collect ex-cons’ DNA for national database (1st October 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2012/sep/27/ex-offenders-targeted-dna-database The Guardian: Thousands of ex-offenders targeted in drive to add to DNA database (27th September 2012)]<br /> **[http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/news/s/1588993_police-order-thousands-of-dna-samples-from-ex-convicts-in-greater-manchester Manchester Evening News: Police order thousands of DNA samples from ex-convicts in Greater Manchester (18th September 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.zdnet.com/blog/london/london-police-8216hack-suspects-phones-a-major-blow-to-human-rights/4775 ZDNet: London police ‘hack’ suspects’ phones: A major blow to human rights (18th May 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/privatisation-is-a-catastrophe-warns-godfather-of-forensics-7606789.html The Independent: Privatisation is a catastrophe, warns godfather of forensics (2nd April 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2114252/Teenager-spends-months-bars-DNA-blunder-fingers-rape-city-visited.html Daily Mail: DNA database in doubt after teenager spends three months behind bars for rape in city he has never even visited because gene samples were mixed up (13th March 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/law/2012/mar/08/forensics-blunder-convictions The Guardian: Forensics blunder ‘may endanger convictions’ (8th March 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.economist.com/node/21543121 The Economist: Ignorance is bliss (21st January 2012)]<br /> **[http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg21128285.500-euro-dna-treaty-risks-false-positives.html?DCMP=OTC-rss&amp;nsref=online-news#.UebhRG3OB0M New Scientist: DNA super-network increases risk of mix-ups (5th September 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13440012 BBC Online: DNA and fingerprint guidelines ‘unlawful’ (18th May 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/guidelines-on-dna-samples-unlawful-2285712.html The Independent: Guidelines on DNA samples unlawful (18th May 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.publicservice.co.uk/news_story.asp?id=15673 Public Service: Police DNA retention policy ‘unlawful’ (18th May 2011)]<br /> **[http://ukhumanrightsblog.com/2011/05/18/retention-of-dna-breaches-article-8-says-supreme-court/ UK Human Rights blog: Retention of DNA breaches human right to privacy, says Supreme Court (18th May 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/libertycentral/2011/may/18/dna-retention-supreme-court-police The Guardian: DNA retention judgment won’t see discriminatory policy destroyed (18th May 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/03/03/ico_freedoms_bill/ The Register: Supreme Court: DNA database retention regs are unlawful (18th May 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2011/may/18/police-dna-database-supreme-court The Guardian: Police breaking law by keeping DNA of the innocent, supreme court rules (18th May 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2011/mar/05/dna-rules-will-restore-trust The Guardian: New DNA rules will restore public trust [Letter] (5th March 2011])<br /> **[http://www.publicservice.co.uk/news_story.asp?id=15673 Public Service: Government store DNA of over 6 million (4th March 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/05/18/supreme_court_dna_database_ruling/ The Register: ICO evidence raises Freedoms Bill data worries (3rd March 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-12536138 BBC: How Protection of Freedoms Bill will work (1st March 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.voice-online.co.uk/content.php?show=18987 ITN: Government to curb DNA database (1st March 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.voice-online.co.uk/content.php?show=18987 The Voice: Innocent black Brits may get their DNA removed from database (22nd February 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/columnists/philipjohnston/8324874/The-Coalitions-Freedom-Bill-is-a-blow-against-the-snoopers-and-clampers.html The Telegraph: The coalition’s Freedom Bill is a blow against the snoopers and clampers (15th February 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.24dash.com/blogs/lynne_featherstone_mp/2011/02/13/Freedoms-Bill/ 24dash.com: Freedoms Bill (13th February 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12433116 BBC: DNA profiles to be deleted from police database (11th February 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1356198/DNA-database-purge-Victory-Mail-records-1m-innocent-people-removed.html#ixzz1DsbppVHm Daily Mail: DNA database purge: Victory for the Mail as records of 1m innocent people removed (11th February 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/law-and-order/8318900/DNA-of-up-to-a-million-to-be-wiped-under-Freedom-Bill.html The Telegraph: DNA of up to a million to be wiped under Freedom Bill (11th February 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2011/feb/11/dna-profiles-deleted-police-database The Guardian: DNA profiles to be deleted from police database (11th February 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/228588/At-last-victory-over-Labour-s-army-of-snoops/ Daily Express: At last, victory over Labour’s army of snoops (11th February 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/law/2011/feb/11/criminal-checks-eased-freedom-bill The Guardian: Criminal checks on people working with children to be eased (11th February 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/leading-articles/leading-article-a-victory-for-civil-liberties-ndash-and-a-challenge-for-labour-2209670.html Independent: A victory for civil liberties – and a challenge for Labour (10th February 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/8317257/Nick-Clegg-were-restoring-hard-won-British-liberties.html The Telegraph: Nick Clegg; we’re restoring hard won British liberties (10th February 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/id-cards-go-up-in-flames-in-first-step-to-tackle-database-state-2209936.html The Independent: ID cards go up in flames in first step to tackle ‘database state’ (10th February 2010)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/8691753.stm BBC: Deputy Prime Minister’s Reform Speech (19th May 2010)]<br /> **[http://www.publicservice.co.uk/news_story.asp?id=15673 Public Service: Government store DNA of over 6 million (4th March 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20527424.700-unreliable-evidence-time-to-open-up-dna-databases.html?full=true New Scientist: Unreliable evidence? Time to open up DNA Databases (6th January 2010)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8434713.stm BBC Online: Innocent people face DNA database ‘shambles’ (31st December 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/uk/crime/article1877525.ece The Times: From schoolboy squabble to DNA database in one easy step – if you’re black (24th November 2009)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8375567.stm BBC Online: New safeguards urged over routine police DNA tests (24th November 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1223688/DNA-innocents-kept-database-years.html The Daily Mail: DNA of innocents will be kept on database for six years (29th October 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/oct/28/dna-database-innocent-profiles The Guardian: Innocent suspects’ profiles still reaching DNA database (28th October 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/uk/crime/article1877336.ece The Times: Record number of DNA samples taken but crimes solved with them are down (22nd October 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/6399228/Crimes-solved-by-DNA-drop-by-a-fifth.html The Telegraph: Crimes solved by DNA drop by a fifth (22nd October 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/oct/21/dna-database-convictions-fall The Guardian: Detections using DNA database fall despite huge rise in profiles (21st October)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/oct/19/innocent-dna-database The Guardian: Home Office climbs down over keeping DNA records of innocent (19th October 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/lawandorder/6056725/Tory-MP-Damian-Green-has-DNA-profile-deleted-from-database.html The Telegraph: Tory MP Damian Green has DNA profile deleted from database (20th August 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/18/science/18dna.html?_r=2&amp;hp New York Times: DNA evidence can be fabricated, scientists show (17th August 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.voice-online.co.uk/content.php?show=16083 The Voice: DNA database is damaging race relations, says expert (17th August 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1205867/300-children-day-added-DNA-database-400-000-15s-Big-Brother-roll.html Daily Mail: 300 children a day added to DNA database (12th August 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/aug/09/police-dna-database-black-children The Observer: ‘Racist bias’ blamed for disparity in police DNA database (9th August 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/aug/07/dna-database-police-advice The Guardian: Police told to ignore human rights ruling over database (7th August 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/5990033/Equality-watchdog-warns-DNA-plans-break-law.html The Telegraph: Equality watchdog warns DNA plans break law (7th August 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/lawandorder/5444332/Police-arrest-innocent-youths-for-their-DNA-officer-claims.html The Telegraph: Police arrest innocent youths for the DNA, officer claims (4th June 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1185060/Driver-thrown-police-cell-DVLA-office-blunder-wrong-shade-green-MOT-certificate.html Daily Mail: Driver thrown in police cell after DVLA office blunder (21st May 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/apr/17/damian-green-arrest-jacqui-smith The Guardian: DPP’s verdict on papers leaked in Damian Green affair – Not a threat to security (17th April 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/apr/15/jeffreys-dna-database-human-rights-police The Guardian: DNA pioneer Alec Jeffreys: drop innocent from database (15th April 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/lawandorder/5109248/Police-will-be-banned-from-keeping-DNA-of-innocent-people-pledge-Tories.html The Telegraph: Police will be banned from keeping DNA of innocent people, pledge Tories (6th April 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.politics.co.uk/news/legal-and-constitutional/tories-promise-to-reform-dna-database-$1285967.htm Politics.co.uk: Tories promise to reform DNA database (6th April 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.crosbyherald.co.uk/news/crosby-news/2009/04/02/teenager-arrested-by-southport-police-for-handing-in-mobile-phone-68459-23291295/ The Crosby Herald: Teen arrested by police for handing in phone (2nd April 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/5078599/Five-million-people-now-on-DNA-database.html The Telegraph: Five million people now on database (31st March 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.computing.co.uk/computing/news/2239421/dna-database-grows-per-cent-two Computing: DNA database grows by 38 per cent in two years (30th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7966641.stm BBC Online: ‘DNA bungle’ haunts German police (28th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/the_daily_politics/7968121.stm BBC Politics Show: Time for a universal DNA database? (27th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/the_daily_politics/7968054.stm BBC Politics Show: MP’s battle over DNA database (27th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/know-feel-Truman/article-848720-detail/article.html The Plymouth Herald: I know how you feel, Mr Truman (26th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/the-big-question-are-there-illegal-government-databases-and-what-can-we-do-about-it-1652623.html The Independent: The Big Question: Are there illegal Government databases and what can we do about it? (24th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-1164291/ROSS-CLARK-As-report-condemns-government-databases--Big-Brother-wasting-billions.html The Daily Mail: As report condemns Government databases…Big Brother is wasting your billions (24th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7955205.stm BBC Online: Call to scrap ‘illegal’ databases (23rd March 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/mar/19/dna-database-comment The Guardian: Mark Thomas: How I got my genes deleted (19th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/libertycentral/2009/mar/16/dna-database-civil-liberties The Guardian: Question Eight: DNA Database (16th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/4966168/DNA-of-one-year-old-baby-stored-on-national-database.html The Telegraph: DNA of one-year-old baby stored on national database (10th March 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/03/02/dna_dbase_stalling/ The Register: Three months on, you still can’t get off the DNA Database (2nd March 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/feb/27/dna-database-justice The Guardian: Government plans to keep DNA samples of innocent (27th February 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/feb/27/dna-database-children-criminal-record The Guardian: DNA details of 1.1m children on database (27th February 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1137022/Banish-Big-Brother-The-states-surveillance-powers-curbed-say-Lords.html The Daily Mail: Banish Big Brother: The state’s surveillance powers must be curbed, say Lords (6th February 2009)]<br /> **[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/12/17/david_mery_reclaim_your_dna/ The Register: Don’t delay: Delete your DNA (17th December 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-1094963/JAMES-SLACK-The-EUs-Big-Brother-database-poses-threat-liberties.html Daily Mail: The EU’s Big Brother database poses a threat to our liberties (16th December 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/leading-articles/leading-article-a-victory-for-civil-liberties-ndash-but-the-larger-war-still-rages-1052547.html The Independent: A victory for civil liberties – but the larger war still rages (5th December 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1091880/One-million-innocent-people-profiles-wiped-Britains-DNA-database-court-ruling.html The Daily Mail: One million innocent people could have their profiles wiped from Britain’s ‘Orwellian’ DNA database after court ruling (5th December 2008)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7765484.stm BBC Online: Europe DNA ruling resonates in UK (4th December 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/3547773/DNA-database-Campaigners-welcome-ruling-that-DNA-holding-breaches-human-rights.html The Telegraph: Campaigners welcome ruling that DNA-holding breaches human rights (4th December 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/11/19/police-order-child-s-dna-to-be-removed-from-database-64375-22290909/ Liverpool Daily Post: Police order child’s DNA to be removed from database (19th November 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/lawandorder/3473483/More-than-one-million-added-to-the-DNA-database-as-children.html The Telegraph: More than one million added to the DNA database as children (17th November 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/lawandorder/3418649/Crimes-solved-by-DNA-evidence-fall-despite-millions-being-added-to-database.html The Telegraph: Crimes solved by DNA evidence fall despite millions being added to database (10th November 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/11/06/dna_database_special/page2.html The Register: The DNA Database and You (6th November 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/2008/10/30/one-in-11-from-north-wales-on-dna-file-55578-22148188/ Daily Post North Wales: One in 11 from North Wales on DNA file (30th October 2008) 30th October 2008]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1078821/New-law-allow-police-collect-DNA-secret-teacups.html The Daily Mail: New law to allow police to collect DNA in secret from teacups (19th October 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.christiantoday.com/article/black.church.leaders.concerned.over.criminal.dna.database/20635.htm Christian Today: Black church leaders concerned over criminal DNA database (18th July 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/06/29/brown_dna_database_innocent_genewatch/ The Register: Gordo’s DNA database claims branded ‘ridiculous’ (29th June 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/main.jhtml?xml=/opinion/2008/06/09/do0902.xml The Telegraph: MPs must act now to set limits on snooping (9th June 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.vision.org/visionmedia/article.aspx?id=4824 Reuters: Watchdog criticises plan to share DNA data (15th May 2008)]<br /> **[http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/joepublic/2008/05/the_scandal_of_criminalising_m.html The Guardian: The scandal of ‘criminalising’ mental health patients (12th May 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1929849/DNA-bank-solves-one-crime-per-800-profiles.html The Telegraph: DNA bank solves one crime per 800 profiles (6th May 2008)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7341251.stm BBC Online: DNA technique ‘fit for purpose’ (11th April 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.sundaymirror.co.uk/news/sunday/2008/04/06/40-000-kids-put-on-dna-crimes-list-98487-20373651/ The Sunday Mirror: 40,000 kids put on DNA crimes list (6th April 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2008/mar/16/youthjustice.children The Observer: Put young children on DNA list urge police (16th March 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=528857&amp;in_page_id=1770 The Daily Mail: 1.5m children will have DNA taken next year amid claims of universal database ‘by stealth’ (9th March 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.computing.co.uk/computing/news/2211158/met-police-chief-calls-european Computing: Met police chief calls for European DNA database (5th March 2008)]<br /> **[http://blackmentalhealth.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&amp;task=view&amp;id=281&amp;Itemid=117 Black Mental Health UK: Sarah Teather tells House of Commons DNA database discriminates (1st March 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/feb/28/ukcrime.forensicscience The Guardian: Mixed results (28th February)]<br /> **[http://www.newstatesman.com/200802280017 New Statesman: Spare pairs of genes (28th February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article3448837.ece The Times: CCTV and DNA advances add to bills but minister calls rises unacceptable (28th February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/technology/technology.html?in_article_id=519568&amp;in_page_id=1965 The Daily Mail: One in eight samples filed under innocent names in Government blunder (27th February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.publictechnology.net/modules.php?op=modload&amp;name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=14351 Public Technology: Home Office Minister rejects call for a national citizen DNA database (25th February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=518416&amp;in_page_id=1770 The Daily Mail: Police in retreat after public backlash over their demands for a DNA database (25th February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=518151&amp;in_page_id=1770 The Daily Mail; Home Office retreat from plans to extend ‘nation of suspects’ DNA database to include litterbugs (24th February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/crime/article3423450.ece The Sunday Times: Should Britain have a compulsory DNA database? (24th February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.theherald.co.uk/news/news/display.var.2067932.0.Police_we_must_keep_DNA_of_everyone_arrested.php The Glasgow Herald: Police: we must keep DNA of everyone arrested (23rd February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2008/feb/23/ukcrime The Guardian: Calls for compulsory DNA database rejected (23rd February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2008/feb/21/conservatives.police The Guardian: Inquiry as Tories attack DNA failure (21st February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/crime/article3401745.ece The Times: Gordon Brown admits assaults committed while DNA data disc lost (20th February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article3399712.ece The Times: Disc listing foreign criminals lost for a year (20th February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2008/feb/13/ukguns.police The Guardian: Stop! Armed police! Put down your MP3 player (13th February 2008)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7230487.stm BBC Online: Clegg attacks surveillance UK (6th February 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/01/07/delete_your_dna_profile/print.html The Register: How to delete your DNA Profile (7th January 2008)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=491714&amp;in_page_id=1770 Daily Mail: Big Brother UK: Police now hold DNA ‘fingerprints’ of 4.5 million Britons (5th November 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/11/04/ndna104.xml The Telegraph: Police retain DNA of ‘petty crime suspects’ (5th November 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/law/article2210263.ece The Times: Police told to erase ‘irrelevant’ crime records (1st November 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/health/advice/article1790236.ece The Times: Policing the gene pool (29th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.economist.com/world/international/displaystory.cfm?story_id=9867324 The Economist: Learning to live with Big Brother (27th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v449/n7161/full/449377b.html Nature: Genome abuse (26th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/uk/crime/article1873220.ece The Times: DNA database ‘puts innocent under suspicion’ (18th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/09/17/dna_purge/ The Register: Innocent ‘terror techie’ purges DNA records (17th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/world/europe/article2595861.ece The Times: Inside the world where experts try to unlock DNA clues (15th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23412351-details/Outrage%20as%20DNA%20profile%20of%20seven-month-old%20baby%20is%20added%20to%20register/article.do Evening Standard: Outrage as DNA profile of seven-month old baby is added to DNA database (15th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=482410&amp;in_page_id=1770 Daily Mail: Innocent people’s DNA ‘must not be kept on national database’ (10th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2007/09/11/226664/dna-plan-would-require-san-the-size-of-belgium.htm Computer Weekly: DNA plan would require SAN the size of Belgium (11th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://news.scotsman.com/politics.cfm?id=1419912007 The Scotsman: Judge opens hornets’ nest with call for everyone’s DNA to go on record (6th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6979138.stm BBC Online: All UK ‘must be on DNA database’ (5th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23411070-details/Top+minister+backs+judge%27s+calls+for+DNA+database+registration+for+all/article.do Evening Standard: Ministers accused of trying to build DNA database by stealth (5th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6979490.stm BBC Online: DNA database call prompts concern (5th Sept 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23406663-details/Beware:+Minor+offences+could+land+you+on+DNA+database...for+life/article.do Evening Standard: Speeding drivers face DNA swabs under Big Brother powers (1st August 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/uk/crime/article1873007.ece The Times: Police want DNA from speeding drivers and litterbugs on database (2nd August 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/08/02/ndna102.xml The Telegraph: Litter lout DNA samples a step too far (2nd August 2007)]<br /> **[http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/crime/article2826207.ece The Independent: Police DNA database ‘risks criminalising non-offenders’ (2nd August 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=472544&amp;in_page_id=1770 Daily Mail: Government accused on DNA samples (2nd August 2007)]<br /> **[http://politics.guardian.co.uk/homeaffairs/story/0,,2139675,00.html The Guardian: Police may be given powers to take DNA samples on the street (2nd August 2007)]<br /> **[http://politics.guardian.co.uk/homeaffairs/story/0,,2089265,00.html The Observer: Civil rights fears over DNA for everyone (27th May 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=457046&amp;in_page_id=1770 Daily Mail: Police put 100,000 innocent children on DNA Database (23rd May 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/05/23/ndna23.xml The Telegraph: DNA file on 100,000 innocent children]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/humanrights/story/0,,2084290,00.html The Guardian: ‘Orwellian’ CCTV in shires alarms senior police officer (21st May 2001)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/crime/article/0,,2084659,00.html The Guardian: Plan to identify potential offenders condemned (21st May)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/05/19/ncrime19.xml The Telegraph: DNA police revisit high profile murder cases (19th May 2007)]<br /> **[http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/crime/article2556459.ece The Independent: DNA database blunder ‘could have resulted in 200 crimes’ (18th May 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/localnews/display.var.1404197.0.youths_warned_not_to_use_fake_id.php The Argus: Youths warned not to use fake ID (17th May 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.thisisthenortheast.co.uk/display.var.1404576.0.peer_calls_for_babies_dna_to_stored.php The Northern Echo: Peer calls for babies’ DNA to be stored (17th May 2007)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/6665267.stm BBC Online: DNA failings ‘missed 183 crimes’ (17th May 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/story/0,,2079721,00.html The Guardian: A database of prejudice (15th May 2007)]<br /> **[http://new.edp24.co.uk/content/news/story.aspx?brand=EDPOnline&amp;category=News&amp;tBrand=EDPOnline&amp;tCategory=news&amp;itemid=NOED10%20May%202007%2008%3A09%3A49%3A133 EDP-24 (Norfolk): Car crime victims must foot the bill (10th May 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=453739&amp;in_page_id=1770 Daily Mail: Fears over innocent Britons’ DNA being given to European police forces (9th May)]<br /> **[http://www.blink.org.uk/pdescription.asp?key=14682&amp;grp=30&amp;cat=138 Black Information Link: Chained by our genes (3rd May 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.computerworlduk.com/technology/applications/databases/news/index.cfm?newsid=2669 Computer World: EU police data-sharing plan draws criticism (19th April 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=445902&amp;in_page_id=1766&amp;in_a_source=&amp;ito=1490 Mail on Sunday: Five civil servants suspended over ‘DNA espionage’ (1st April 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.yorkshiretoday.co.uk/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleID=2194926&amp;SectionID=55 Yorkshire Post: Yorkshire cases to test DNA sampling policy (31st March 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/crime/article/0,,2044296,00.html?gusrc=rss&amp;feed=11 The Guardian: Every child to be screened for risk of turning criminal under Blair justice plan (28th March 2007)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/1/hi/uk/6452795.stm BBC Online: ‘Retail jails’ could ease police burden (15th March 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml;jsessionid=GAUE2T1MP0CL5QFIQMGCFGGAVCBQUIV0?xml=/news/2007/02/16/ndna16.xml The Telegraph: DNA data deal ‘will create big brother Europe’ (18th February 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.voice-online.co.uk/content.php?show=10830 The Voice: Mayor urged to support DNA profiling curb (9th February 2007)]<br /> **[http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/news/uk_news/article209046.ece The Sunday Times: Reid ‘buries’ news that police hold DNA of 1m innocent people (17th December 2006)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/south_yorkshire/6174877.stm BBC: New DNA clue in 1964 murder hunt (13th December 2006)]<br /> **[http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/crime/article2016134.ece The Independent: DNA of suspects’ families to be held on police files (26th November 2006)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2006/11/05/nrace05.xml The Telegraph: Three in four young black men on the DNA database (5th November 2006)]<br /> **[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/6104876.stm BBC Online: Fear that DNA use ‘gone too far’ (1st November 2006)]<br /> **[http://observer.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,,1821676,00.html The Observer: Police DNA database is ‘spiraling out of control’(16th July 2006)]<br /> **[http://www.lookingglassnews.org/viewstory.php?storyid=5722 The Independent: More Britons have DNA held by police than rest of world (14th April 2006)]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2006/01/09/ndna09.xml The Telegraph: Huge rise in juvenile DNA samples kept by the police]<br /> **[http://www.guardian.co.uk/frontpage/story/0,16518,1678168,00.html The Guardian: DNA of 37% of black men held by police]<br /> **[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2006/01/09/ndna09.xml The Telegraph: Freedom fears as the DNA database expands]<br /> **[http://news.scotsman.com/scitech.cfm?id=680402005 The Scotsman article: Keep DNA of innocent and guilty alike]<br /> **[http://www.voice-online.co.uk/content.php?show=6549 The Voice: 1 in 3 black men are DNA profiled]<br /> **[http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=mg18624944.900 New Scientist: Will DNA profiling fuel prejudice?]<br /> **[http://newswww.bbc.net.uk/1/low/uk_politics/4166559.stm BBC Online: DNA database Big Brother warning]<br /> <br /> == Detailed Analysis ==<br /> '''Note: This section has not yet been updated to include the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012.'''<br /> <br /> Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) 1984 and amendments to PACE : Criminal Justice and Public Order Act (CJPOA) 1994;Criminal Evidence.<br /> <br /> <br /> (Amendment) Act 1997;Criminal Justice and Police Act (CJPA) 001;Criminal Justice Act (CJA) 2003. Changes in the Data Protection Act (DPA) 1998, the Human Rights Act (HRA) 1998 and case law.&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn0&quot;&gt;E.U. 9445/1/06 at 9.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> Persons convicted of any recordable offence, arrested for any recordable offense, and all crime scene stains&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn7&quot;&gt;See EU Current Practices at 80-81.&lt;/ref&gt; The Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c.28) increased police powers for the stated purpose of countering terrorism. It allows speculative searches against DNA profiles held on behalf of the Security Service or Secret Intelligence Service and allows matches to be used “for purposes related to the identification . . . of the person from whom the material came.” In other words, a valid match can be obtained from a reference sample that did not originate from a crime scene.<br /> <br /> <br /> For Scotland: Persons convicted of any recordable offence, arrested for any recordable offense, and all crime scene stains&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn6&quot;&gt;See EU Current Practices at 81-83.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> England &amp; Wales: The Justice and Public Order Act 1994 allows for the entry of the DNA profiles of all individuals who are charged with any recordable offence or who are convicted of such an offence. All DNA profiles that are derived from crime scene stains are also stored in the NDNAD.<br /> <br /> <br /> Scotland: The Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 allows for the entry of the DNA profiles of those arrested of any recordable offence or who are convicted of such an offence. All DNA profiles that are derived from unidentified crime scene stains are also stored in the database.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;nowiki&gt;England &amp; Wales: Whereas the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) allowed for the coercive taking of ‘non-intimate samples’ such as hair shafts, the Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (JPOA) changed the definition of ‘non-intimate samples’ to include buccal swabs by which police sampling powers were seriously extended. [4]&lt;/nowiki&gt;&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn5&quot;&gt;JPOA (1994), § 58.&lt;/ref&gt; This provision applies to both crime suspects and convicted offenders who are arrested or convicted of any recordable offence.&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn4&quot;&gt;Id. at § 55.&lt;/ref&gt; The police are allowed to take a DNA sample from minors who have reached the age of ten and from mentally ill persons. There are no restrictions to the collection of crime scene samples.<br /> <br /> <br /> Scotland: A constable or a police custody and security officer at a constable’s direction can collect a mouth swab from those arrested of any recordable offence.&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn8&quot;&gt;Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2003, Art. 55, § 2&lt;/ref&gt; They may use reasonable force in exercising this power.&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn3&quot;&gt;Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995, Art. 18, § 7.&lt;/ref&gt; A constable or a police custody and security officer at a constable’s direction can also coercively collect a mouth swab from those convicted of any recordable offence.&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn2&quot;&gt;Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2003, Art. 55, § 3.&lt;/ref&gt; They are allowed to take a DNA sample from minors who have reached the age of ten and from mentally ill persons. There are no restrictions to the collection of unidentified crime scene samples.<br /> <br /> <br /> Convicted persons’ and suspects’ profiles are retained indefinitely and crime scene stains are kept until they have been identified&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn1&quot;&gt;See EU Current Practices at 81.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> For Scotland: Convicted persons’ profiles are retained indefinitely, suspects’ profiles are retained until the underlying proceeding is abandoned or the individual is acquitted, and crime scene stains are kept until they have been identified&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn9&quot;&gt;See EU Current Practices at 83.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> England &amp; Wales: The Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 (CJPA) allows for the indefinite retention of the DNA profiles of both crime suspects and convicted offenders who are arrested or convicted of any recordable offence.&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn10&quot;&gt;CJPA (2001), § 82.&lt;/ref&gt; This provision also applies to crime suspects who are subsequently acquitted or freed of charges. The DNA profiles which are derived from unidentified crime scene stains are stored in the database until a match is found.<br /> <br /> <br /> Scotland: The DNA profiles of those who are arrested of any recordable offence have to be removed from the database as soon as possible following the decision not to institute criminal proceedings against the person concerned or upon acquittal.&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn11&quot;&gt;Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995, Art. 18, § 3.&lt;/ref&gt; The DNA profiles of those convicted of any recordable offence can be retained indefinitely. The DNA profiles which are derived from unidentified crime scene stains are stored in the database until they are identified.<br /> <br /> <br /> All samples are retained indefinitely&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn12&quot;&gt;See EU Current Practices at 81.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> For Scotland: Convicted persons’ samples are retained indefinitely, but suspects’ samples must be destroyed upon their acquittal or when no criminal proceedings are initiated&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn13&quot;&gt;See EU Current Practices at 83.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> England &amp; Wales: The CJPA 2001 allows for the indefinite retention of the DNA samples of both crime suspects and convicted offenders who are arrested or convicted of any recordable offence. This provision also applies to crime suspect who are subsequently acquitted or freed of charges.<br /> <br /> <br /> Scotland: The DNA samples of those who are convicted of any recordable offence can be retained indefinitely. Those taken from persons who are arrested of any recordable offence have to be destroyed as soon as possible following the decision not to institute criminal proceedings against the person concerned or upon acquittal.&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn15&quot;&gt;Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995, Art. 18, § 3.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> The Forensic Science Service, an Executive Designated staff employed by the Custodian Security clearance to Counter Terrorism Kingdom Agency of the Home Office, was responsible for the management of the National DNA Database since 1995, through the office of its Chief Scientist as Custodian of the Database, under a Memorandum of Understanding between the FSS and the Association of Chief Police Officers, revised in 2000, 2003 and again in 2005, and the oversight of the National DNA Database Board, chaired by ACPO. In July 2005, the Custodianship was transferred to the Home Office, then shortly thereafter to National Policing Improvement Agency.<br /> <br /> <br /> Scotland: Although they can largely develop their own policies regarding the treatment of profiles and samples which are collected in the course of criminal investigations, it is not entirely correct to consider the databases of Scotland and England &amp; Wales as two separate entities.&lt;ref name=&quot;ftn16&quot;&gt;P. Johnson &amp; R. Williams, DNA and crime investigation: Scotland and the “UK National DNA Database,” 10 Scottish J. Crim. Justice Stds. 74 (2004).&lt;/ref&gt; As Scotland exports all its profiles and unidentified crime scene stains to the NDNAD, the latter in fact contains nearly all UK profiles. As Scotland does not retain the profiles of suspects who are acquitted and against whom no criminal proceedings are instituted, these are the only profiles that stay in the custody of the Scottish police.<br /> <br /> <br /> Oracle platform with Loader (input) and Match reporting database (repository for match information) It is an Oracle 9i database. Profiles are loaded electronically but from CSV files submitted as a batch rather than messaging.<br /> <br /> <br /> All new profiles added to the Database are automatically searched on loading against all profiles held. The search regime uses 4 SGM discriminator loci to identify a matching sub-set which is then searched again using the remaining SGM Plus loci. Both exact and partial matches between Subject/crime scene and crime scene/crime scene are reported immediately (failed or rare alleles are treated as wild ‘cards’). Subject/subject matches are reported periodically.<br /> <br /> <br /> One-off ‘snapshot’ speculative searches of sample profiles that do not meet the criteria for loading to the Database are also carried out using the same search regime. ‘Familial searches’ are also carried out to help identify potential relatives of offenders whose profiles are not on the Database A monthly search is also carried out for ‘near matches’ that differ by only 1 allele; these are then investigated to see if there has been an error in the profiling.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> &lt;references/&gt;</div>

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<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>Uganda police have a DNA unit for use in specific investigations but there is no national DNA database. According to Interpol, such a DNA database is planned. Construction of a DNA databank began in 2021. In 2022, plans to include DNA in biometric IDs from 2024 were announced.<br /> <br /> ==Resources==<br /> *External links<br /> **[https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/5337/construction-dna-databank-stalls-due-lack-land-title Parliament of Unganda: Construction of DNA databank stalls due to lack of land title (26th October 2021)]<br /> **[http://www.omicsonline.org/open-access/allele-frequency-of-short-tandem-repeats-strs-in-a-buganda-population-central-uganda-forensic-utility-and-parentage-testing-2157-7145.1000216.pdf Forensic Research: Allele Frequency of 15 Short Tandem Repeats (Strs) in a Buganda Population (Central Uganda): Forensic Utility and Parentage Testing (13th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.upf.go.ug/uganda-police-takes-leap-scientific-investigations/ Uganda Police Force: Uganda Police takes leap into scientific Investigations (17th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://africabiosystems.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Concept-Paper-Forensic-Lab-for-Uganda-Police-20130911-v1-PUBLIC.pdf Africa Biosystems Limited: Regional Forensic Referral Center Uganda Police Brief (March 2013)]<br /> <br /> *Press articles<br /> **[https://www.tuko.co.ke/world/africa/454795-ugandans-have-dna-biometric-data-captured-new-electronic-national-id-cards/ Tuko: Ugandans to Have DNA, Biometric Data Captured in New Electronic National ID Cards (17th May 2022)]<br /> **[https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/editorial/go-slow-on-dna-on-ids-3818016 Monitor: Go slow on DNA on IDs (17th May 2022)]<br /> **[https://www.biometricupdate.com/202205/concerns-raised-as-uganda-plans-dna-upgrade-for-biometric-id-cards Concerns raised as Uganda plans DNA upgrade for biometric ID cards (17th May 2022)]<br /> **[https://www.newvision.co.ug/new_vision/news/1508734/measures-government-undertake-check-insecurity New Vision: 10 measures the government to undertake to check insecurity (16th October 2019)]<br /> **[https://africa.cgtn.com/2018/03/01/ugandas-museveni-wants-dna-database-in-effort-to-fight-rising-crime/ CGTN: Uganda’s Museveni wants DNA database in effort to fight rising crime (1st March 2019)] <br /> **[http://allafrica.com/stories/201511250816.html AllAfrica: Uganda: Law On Acid Use in Offing (25th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://appablog.wordpress.com/2012/03/22/eac-to-establish-forensic-referral-center/ APO: East African Community to Establish Forensic Referral Center (23rd March 2012)]</div>

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<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>Uganda police have a DNA unit for use in specific investigations but there is no national DNA database. According to Interpol, such a DNA database is planned. Construction of a DNA databank began in 2021. In 2022, plans to include DNA in biometric IDs from 2024 were announced.<br /> <br /> ==Resources==<br /> *External links<br /> **[https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/5337/construction-dna-databank-stalls-due-lack-land-title Parliament of Unganda: Construction of DNA databank stalls due to lack of land title (26th October 2021)]<br /> **[http://www.omicsonline.org/open-access/allele-frequency-of-short-tandem-repeats-strs-in-a-buganda-population-central-uganda-forensic-utility-and-parentage-testing-2157-7145.1000216.pdf Forensic Research: Allele Frequency of 15 Short Tandem Repeats (Strs) in a Buganda Population (Central Uganda): Forensic Utility and Parentage Testing (13th January 2014)]<br /> **[http://www.upf.go.ug/uganda-police-takes-leap-scientific-investigations/ Uganda Police Force: Uganda Police takes leap into scientific Investigations (17th December 2013)]<br /> **[http://africabiosystems.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Concept-Paper-Forensic-Lab-for-Uganda-Police-20130911-v1-PUBLIC.pdf Africa Biosystems Limited: Regional Forensic Referral Center Uganda Police Brief (March 2013)]<br /> <br /> *Press articles<br /> <br /> **[https://www.tuko.co.ke/world/africa/454795-ugandans-have-dna-biometric-data-captured-new-electronic-national-id-cards/ Tuko: Ugandans to Have DNA, Biometric Data Captured in New Electronic National ID Cards (17th May 2022)]<br /> **[https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/editorial/go-slow-on-dna-on-ids-3818016 Monitor: Go slow on DNA on IDs (17th May 2022)]<br /> **[https://www.biometricupdate.com/202205/concerns-raised-as-uganda-plans-dna-upgrade-for-biometric-id-cards Concerns raised as Uganda plans DNA upgrade for biometric ID cards (17th May 2022)]<br /> **[https://www.newvision.co.ug/new_vision/news/1508734/measures-government-undertake-check-insecurity New Vision: 10 measures the government to undertake to check insecurity (16th October 2019)]<br /> **[https://africa.cgtn.com/2018/03/01/ugandas-museveni-wants-dna-database-in-effort-to-fight-rising-crime/ CGTN: Uganda’s Museveni wants DNA database in effort to fight rising crime (1st March 2019)] <br /> **[http://allafrica.com/stories/201511250816.html AllAfrica: Uganda: Law On Acid Use in Offing (25th November 2015)]<br /> **[http://appablog.wordpress.com/2012/03/22/eac-to-establish-forensic-referral-center/ APO: East African Community to Establish Forensic Referral Center (23rd March 2012)]</div>

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<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>Singapore set up its DNA database in 2004. According to Interpol, it contained 166,821 reference DNA profiles from individuals, 3,026 crime scene DNA profiles, plus 1,369 other DNA profiles in 2011. A DNA database legislation had been adopted at that time. A new Bill was introduced in 2022 to expand the collection of DNA.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Resources==<br /> <br /> *External links<br /> **[https://www.parliament.gov.sg/docs/default-source/default-document-library/registration-of-criminals-(amendment)-bill-19-2022.pdf?sfvrsn=9aa920d9_0 Registration of Criminals (Amendment) Bill 2022]<br /> **[https://www.mha.gov.sg/mediaroom/press-releases/first-reading-of-the-registration-of-criminals-amendment-bill First Reading of the Registration of Criminals (Amendment) Bill (1st August 2022)]<br /> **[http://www.academia.edu/4245661/Trumping_Communitarianism_Crime_Control_and_Forensic_DNA_Typing_and_Databanking_in_Singapore_in_press_2014_ Toom (2013): TRUMPING COMMUNITARIANISM: CRIME CONTROL AND FORENSIC DNATYPING AND DATABASING IN SINGAPORE]<br /> **[http://www.hsa.gov.sg/publish/hsaportal/en/applied_sciences/forensic_science/dna_database_laboratory.html Singapore Government: Health Sciences Authority: DNA database Laboratory]<br /> **[http://www.mha.gov.sg/basic_content.aspx?pageid=51 Singapore: The Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions)(Amendment) Bill (16th June 2007)]<br /> **[http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/aol/search/display/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22c0059ba2-6041-4ccb-bcd2-89dcbc282ccb%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0 Singapore: Registration of Criminals Act (as amended 2003)]<br /> <br /> *Press articles<br /> **[https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/mha-tables-bill-give-police-more-powers-collect-use-dna-data-1957761 Today: MHA tables Bill to give police more powers to collect, use DNA data (1st August 2022)]<br /> **[http://www.academia.edu/1031498/No_innocents_in_forensic_DNA_2011_ The Straits Times: No innocents in forensic DNA (20th October 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.singaporeupdate.com/previous2004/220704_dnadatabaselaunchedinsingapore.htm Singapore Update: DNA Database launched in Singapore (14th July 2004)]<br /> <br /> ==Detailed analysis==<br /> <br /> Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act, (2000) Cap. 67, §§ 27 to 27C (Sing.)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Registration of Criminals Act, (1985) Cap. 268, §§ 13A to 13H (Sing.) <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The provisions of the two statutes work in tandem to establish and regulate Singapore’s National DNA database.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;nowiki&gt;Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act (Chapter 67) §§ 27 to 27C [added by Act No. 32 of 2004, see Digest of Acts Passed Between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005, 17 S. Ac. L.J. 485, 487-88 (2005) (Sing.).]&lt;/nowiki&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> 27. Interpretation of sections 27A, 27B and 27C<br /> <br /> (1) In sections 27A, 27B and 27C —<br /> <br /> &quot;appropriate consent&quot; means (a) for a person aged 16 years and above, the written consent of that person; (b) for a person aged 14 years and above but below the age of 16 years, the written consent of both that person and of his parent or guardian; and (c) for a person below the age of 14 years, the written consent of his parent or guardian, given to a police officer or officer of the Central Narcotics Bureau in charge of the case after that officer has informed the person concerned, his parent or guardian or both, as the case may be, of the purpose for which a body sample is required from such person and the manner by which such body sample is to be taken from him;<br /> <br /> &quot;DNA information&quot; means genetic information derived from the forensic DNA analysis of a body sample;<br /> <br /> (2) Subject to subsection (3), the Minister may prescribe additional types of body samples that may be taken under section 27A. <br /> <br /> (3) The additional types of body samples that may be prescribed under subsection (2) shall not include samples to be obtained from (a) the genital or anal area of a person’s body; (b) a person’s body orifice other than the mouth; or (c) the breasts of a woman. <br /> <br /> <br /> 27A Taking of photographs, finger impressions, body samples, etc., from person arrested, detained or subject to police supervision<br /> <br /> <br /> (1) A police officer or officer of the Central Narcotics Bureau may exercise all or any of the following powers in respect of any person referred to in subsection (2): . . . (c) cause body samples of such person to be taken by a person authorised under section 27B (1); or (d) send any photograph, finger impression, record of particulars or body sample so taken or made to the Commissioner of Police for identification and report. <br /> <br /> (2) The powers referred to in subsection (1) may be exercised in respect of any of the following persons: (a) a person who, on 21st October 2004, is under arrest and detained under section 44 or 45; (b) a person who, on 21st October 2004, is under detention or subject to supervision under section 30, 32 or 38; (c) a person who, on or after 21st October 2004, is arrested, detained or placed under police supervision under any of the provisions of this Act. <br /> <br /> (3) Every person mentioned in subsection (2) shall . . . (c) subject to subsection (5), submit to the taking of his body samples by a person authorised under section 27B (1). <br /> <br /> (4) Where any person mentioned in subsection (2) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with subsection (3) (a) that person shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one month or to both; and (b) a police officer or officer of the Central Narcotics Bureau may use such force as is reasonably necessary to take or cause to be taken the photographs, finger impressions and body samples of that person. <br /> <br /> <br /> 27B Further provisions for taking of body samples<br /> <br /> (1) For the purposes of section 27A(1)(c), a body sample may only be taken by (a) a registered medical practitioner; (b) a police officer or officer of the Central Narcotics Bureau who has received training for the purpose; or (c) any other suitably qualified or trained person who is duly appointed in writing by the Commissioner of Police as an authorised person for the purpose. <br /> <br /> <br /> 27C Retention of photographs, finger impressions, particulars and body samples taken<br /> <br /> (1) The Commissioner of Police shall cause to be maintained . . . (b) a DNA database (whether in a computerised form or otherwise) in which shall be stored all DNA information derived from a body sample taken from a person under section 27A. <br /> <br /> (2) Any information stored in the register and the DNA database under subsection (1) may be used for all or any of the following purposes: (a) for comparison with any other information or any other DNA information, as the case may be, obtained in the course of an investigation of an offence conducted by a police officer or officer of the Central Narcotics Bureau; (b) for comparison with information in the register established under section 4 of the Registration of Criminals Act (Cap. 268) or with DNA information in the DNA Database established under section 13F of that Act, as the case may be; (ba) for comparison with information or DNA information, as the case may be, in the register or DNA database, respectively, established under (i) section 26D of the Intoxicating Substances Act (Cap. 146A); or (ii) section 40D of the Misuse of Drugs Act (Cap. 185); (c) for any proceedings for any offence; (d) for administering the register and DNA database for the purposes of this Act; (e) for such other purposes as may be prescribed. <br /> <br /> (3) Where any photograph, finger impression, record of particulars or body sample has been taken under section 27A from an arrested person and that person is subsequently released, without being (a) convicted of any offence under this Act; or (b) placed on detention or supervision under this Act, the Commissioner of Police shall cause all such photographs, finger impressions, records of particulars and body samples taken from that person to be removed from the register and DNA database maintained under subsection (1). <br /> <br /> (4) For the purposes of subsection (2)(c), . . . (b) any DNA information stored in the DNA database under subsection (1)(b); and (c) any certificate or report purporting to have been compiled or made from information stored in the register or DNA database maintained under subsection (1), shall, if produced from proper custody and authenticated by the signature of the Commissioner of Police or a police officer authorised by the Commissioner of Police, be admissible in evidence in any proceedings, without proof of signature; &lt;nowiki&gt;and, until the contrary is proved, shall be proof of all matters contained therein or appearing thereon. [i.e. creates a rebuttable presumption of whatever the DNA evidence is offered to prove?]&lt;/nowiki&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;nowiki&gt;Registration of Criminals Act (Chapter 268) §§ 13A to 13H [added by Act No. 45 of 2002, see Digest of Acts Passed Between 1 September 2002 and 28t February 2003, 15 &lt;/nowiki&gt;S. Ac. L.J. 167, 179-80 (2003) (Sing.).]<br /> <br /> <br /> 13A Interpretation of this Part<br /> <br /> (1) In this Part — see Singapore Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act § 27.<br /> <br /> Body samples may be taken from arrested persons, convicted persons &lt;nowiki&gt;and prisoners. [if normal cannons of statutory construction apply, inclusion of “and prisoners” implies that there are “prisoners” who are not “convicted persons” (accord. &lt;/nowiki&gt;''Russello v. United States'', 464 U.S. 16, 23 (1983) (courts should not construe different terms within the same statute to embody the same meaning.)).<br /> <br /> <br /> 13B. <br /> <br /> (1) Subject to the provisions of this Part, a body sample may be taken for forensic DNA analysis from any person who, on or after the date of commencement of the Registration of Criminals (Amendment) Act 2002, (a) is arrested and accused of a crime; (b) is convicted of a crime; or (c) is serving his term of imprisonment in connection with a crime of which he has been convicted. <br /> <br /> <br /> 13C Consent for taking of blood sample<br /> <br /> (1) No sample of blood shall be taken from a person who is arrested and accused of a crime unless the appropriate consent is given for the taking of the sample. <br /> <br /> (2) If the appropriate consent required under subsection (1) for the taking of a sample of blood from a person is refused without good cause or cannot be obtained despite all reasonable efforts, that person may be taken before a Magistrate and the Magistrate may, if satisfied that there is reasonable cause to believe that the sample may confirm or disprove whether that person was involved in committing the crime, order that the person provide the sample required. <br /> <br /> (3) Where it is shown that the appropriate consent required under subsection (1) for the taking of a sample of blood from a person was refused without good cause, the court, in determining (a) whether to commit that person for trial in connection with the crime of which he is accused of committing; (b) whether there is a case to answer against that person; or (c) whether that person is guilty of the crime with which he has been charged, &lt;nowiki&gt;may draw such inference from the refusal as it thinks proper and, based on such inference, may treat the refusal as corroboration or amounting to corroboration of any relevant evidence against that person.[i.e. refusal to submit to DNA sample creates rebuttable corroboration of whatever underlying act warranted the DNA sample?]&lt;/nowiki&gt; <br /> <br /> <br /> 13F DNA database<br /> <br /> (1) The Registrar shall maintain (whether in computerised form or otherwise) a DNA database in which shall be stored all DNA information derived from a body sample taken from a person under this Part.&lt;nowiki&gt; [i.e. profiles not samples]&lt;/nowiki&gt;<br /> <br /> (2) Any information stored in the DNA database may be used for any of the following purposes: (a) for forensic comparison with any other DNA information in the course of an investigation of an offence conducted by a police officer; (aa) for comparison with DNA information in the DNA database established under (i) section 27C of the Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act (Cap. 67); (ii) section 26D of the Intoxicating Substances Act (Cap. 146A); or (iii) section 40D of the Misuse of Drugs Act (Cap. 185); (b) for any proceedings for any offence; (c) for administering the DNA database for the purposes of this Part; and (d) for such other purposes as may be prescribed. <br /> <br /> <br /> 13G Removal of DNA information from register upon acquittal or discharge, etc. <br /> <br /> Where any body sample has been taken under section 13B(1)(a) from a person who is under arrest and accused of a crime . . . and (a) investigations reveal that he was not involved in the commission of any crime . . . (b) it is decided that he shall not be charged with any crime and he has neither admitted to, nor been dealt with by way of being cautioned by any police officer in respect of any crime; (c) the charge or all the charges against him in respect of any crime or crimes (as the case may be) is or are withdrawn; (d) he is discharged by a court before conviction of the crime or of all the crimes (as the case may be) with which he has been charged; (e) he is acquitted of the crime or of all the crimes (as the case may be) with which he has been charged, at trial or on appeal; or (f) he is subsequently convicted of the crime but the Commissioner of Police directs under section 7 that he need not be registered under Part II, the authorised officer in charge of the case shall immediately inform the Registrar of the occurrence of the relevant event and the Registrar shall immediately remove the DNA information of that person from the DNA database.<br /> <br /> <br /> 13H Removal of registrable particulars, etc., of person upon death or attainment of 100 years of age<br /> <br /> The Registrar shall remove from the register and from the DNA database the registrable particulars and DNA information of any person (a) whose death has been registered under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act (Cap.267); or (b) who, the Registrar is satisfied, has attained 100 years of age.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ----<br /> &lt;references/&gt;</div>

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<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>Singapore set up its DNA database in 2004. According to Interpol, it contained 166,821 reference DNA profiles from individuals, 3,026 crime scene DNA profiles, plus 1,369 other DNA profiles in 2011. A DNA database legislation had been adopted at that time. A new Bill was introduced in 2022 to expand the collection of DNA.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Resources==<br /> <br /> *External links<br /> **[https://www.parliament.gov.sg/docs/default-source/default-document-library/registration-of-criminals-(amendment)-bill-19-2022.pdf?sfvrsn=9aa920d9_0 Registration of Criminals (Amendment) Bill 2022]<br /> **[https://www.mha.gov.sg/mediaroom/press-releases/first-reading-of-the-registration-of-criminals-amendment-bill First Reading of the Registration of Criminals (Amendment) Bill (1st August 2022)]<br /> **[http://www.academia.edu/4245661/Trumping_Communitarianism_Crime_Control_and_Forensic_DNA_Typing_and_Databanking_in_Singapore_in_press_2014_ Toom (2013): TRUMPING COMMUNITARIANISM: CRIME CONTROL AND FORENSIC DNATYPING AND DATABASING IN SINGAPORE]<br /> **[http://www.hsa.gov.sg/publish/hsaportal/en/applied_sciences/forensic_science/dna_database_laboratory.html Singapore Government: Health Sciences Authority: DNA database Laboratory]<br /> **[http://www.mha.gov.sg/basic_content.aspx?pageid=51 Singapore: The Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions)(Amendment) Bill (16th June 2007)]<br /> **[http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/aol/search/display/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22c0059ba2-6041-4ccb-bcd2-89dcbc282ccb%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0 Singapore: Registration of Criminals Act (as amended 2003)]<br /> <br /> *Press articles<br /> **[https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/mha-tables-bill-give-police-more-powers-collect-use-dna-data-1957761 MHA tables Bill to give police more powers to collect, use DNA data]<br /> **[http://www.academia.edu/1031498/No_innocents_in_forensic_DNA_2011_ The Straits Times: No innocents in forensic DNA (20th October 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.singaporeupdate.com/previous2004/220704_dnadatabaselaunchedinsingapore.htm Singapore Update: DNA Database launched in Singapore (14th July 2004)]<br /> <br /> ==Detailed analysis==<br /> <br /> Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act, (2000) Cap. 67, §§ 27 to 27C (Sing.)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Registration of Criminals Act, (1985) Cap. 268, §§ 13A to 13H (Sing.) <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The provisions of the two statutes work in tandem to establish and regulate Singapore’s National DNA database.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;nowiki&gt;Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act (Chapter 67) §§ 27 to 27C [added by Act No. 32 of 2004, see Digest of Acts Passed Between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005, 17 S. Ac. L.J. 485, 487-88 (2005) (Sing.).]&lt;/nowiki&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> 27. Interpretation of sections 27A, 27B and 27C<br /> <br /> (1) In sections 27A, 27B and 27C —<br /> <br /> &quot;appropriate consent&quot; means (a) for a person aged 16 years and above, the written consent of that person; (b) for a person aged 14 years and above but below the age of 16 years, the written consent of both that person and of his parent or guardian; and (c) for a person below the age of 14 years, the written consent of his parent or guardian, given to a police officer or officer of the Central Narcotics Bureau in charge of the case after that officer has informed the person concerned, his parent or guardian or both, as the case may be, of the purpose for which a body sample is required from such person and the manner by which such body sample is to be taken from him;<br /> <br /> &quot;DNA information&quot; means genetic information derived from the forensic DNA analysis of a body sample;<br /> <br /> (2) Subject to subsection (3), the Minister may prescribe additional types of body samples that may be taken under section 27A. <br /> <br /> (3) The additional types of body samples that may be prescribed under subsection (2) shall not include samples to be obtained from (a) the genital or anal area of a person’s body; (b) a person’s body orifice other than the mouth; or (c) the breasts of a woman. <br /> <br /> <br /> 27A Taking of photographs, finger impressions, body samples, etc., from person arrested, detained or subject to police supervision<br /> <br /> <br /> (1) A police officer or officer of the Central Narcotics Bureau may exercise all or any of the following powers in respect of any person referred to in subsection (2): . . . (c) cause body samples of such person to be taken by a person authorised under section 27B (1); or (d) send any photograph, finger impression, record of particulars or body sample so taken or made to the Commissioner of Police for identification and report. <br /> <br /> (2) The powers referred to in subsection (1) may be exercised in respect of any of the following persons: (a) a person who, on 21st October 2004, is under arrest and detained under section 44 or 45; (b) a person who, on 21st October 2004, is under detention or subject to supervision under section 30, 32 or 38; (c) a person who, on or after 21st October 2004, is arrested, detained or placed under police supervision under any of the provisions of this Act. <br /> <br /> (3) Every person mentioned in subsection (2) shall . . . (c) subject to subsection (5), submit to the taking of his body samples by a person authorised under section 27B (1). <br /> <br /> (4) Where any person mentioned in subsection (2) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with subsection (3) (a) that person shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one month or to both; and (b) a police officer or officer of the Central Narcotics Bureau may use such force as is reasonably necessary to take or cause to be taken the photographs, finger impressions and body samples of that person. <br /> <br /> <br /> 27B Further provisions for taking of body samples<br /> <br /> (1) For the purposes of section 27A(1)(c), a body sample may only be taken by (a) a registered medical practitioner; (b) a police officer or officer of the Central Narcotics Bureau who has received training for the purpose; or (c) any other suitably qualified or trained person who is duly appointed in writing by the Commissioner of Police as an authorised person for the purpose. <br /> <br /> <br /> 27C Retention of photographs, finger impressions, particulars and body samples taken<br /> <br /> (1) The Commissioner of Police shall cause to be maintained . . . (b) a DNA database (whether in a computerised form or otherwise) in which shall be stored all DNA information derived from a body sample taken from a person under section 27A. <br /> <br /> (2) Any information stored in the register and the DNA database under subsection (1) may be used for all or any of the following purposes: (a) for comparison with any other information or any other DNA information, as the case may be, obtained in the course of an investigation of an offence conducted by a police officer or officer of the Central Narcotics Bureau; (b) for comparison with information in the register established under section 4 of the Registration of Criminals Act (Cap. 268) or with DNA information in the DNA Database established under section 13F of that Act, as the case may be; (ba) for comparison with information or DNA information, as the case may be, in the register or DNA database, respectively, established under (i) section 26D of the Intoxicating Substances Act (Cap. 146A); or (ii) section 40D of the Misuse of Drugs Act (Cap. 185); (c) for any proceedings for any offence; (d) for administering the register and DNA database for the purposes of this Act; (e) for such other purposes as may be prescribed. <br /> <br /> (3) Where any photograph, finger impression, record of particulars or body sample has been taken under section 27A from an arrested person and that person is subsequently released, without being (a) convicted of any offence under this Act; or (b) placed on detention or supervision under this Act, the Commissioner of Police shall cause all such photographs, finger impressions, records of particulars and body samples taken from that person to be removed from the register and DNA database maintained under subsection (1). <br /> <br /> (4) For the purposes of subsection (2)(c), . . . (b) any DNA information stored in the DNA database under subsection (1)(b); and (c) any certificate or report purporting to have been compiled or made from information stored in the register or DNA database maintained under subsection (1), shall, if produced from proper custody and authenticated by the signature of the Commissioner of Police or a police officer authorised by the Commissioner of Police, be admissible in evidence in any proceedings, without proof of signature; &lt;nowiki&gt;and, until the contrary is proved, shall be proof of all matters contained therein or appearing thereon. [i.e. creates a rebuttable presumption of whatever the DNA evidence is offered to prove?]&lt;/nowiki&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;nowiki&gt;Registration of Criminals Act (Chapter 268) §§ 13A to 13H [added by Act No. 45 of 2002, see Digest of Acts Passed Between 1 September 2002 and 28t February 2003, 15 &lt;/nowiki&gt;S. Ac. L.J. 167, 179-80 (2003) (Sing.).]<br /> <br /> <br /> 13A Interpretation of this Part<br /> <br /> (1) In this Part — see Singapore Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act § 27.<br /> <br /> Body samples may be taken from arrested persons, convicted persons &lt;nowiki&gt;and prisoners. [if normal cannons of statutory construction apply, inclusion of “and prisoners” implies that there are “prisoners” who are not “convicted persons” (accord. &lt;/nowiki&gt;''Russello v. United States'', 464 U.S. 16, 23 (1983) (courts should not construe different terms within the same statute to embody the same meaning.)).<br /> <br /> <br /> 13B. <br /> <br /> (1) Subject to the provisions of this Part, a body sample may be taken for forensic DNA analysis from any person who, on or after the date of commencement of the Registration of Criminals (Amendment) Act 2002, (a) is arrested and accused of a crime; (b) is convicted of a crime; or (c) is serving his term of imprisonment in connection with a crime of which he has been convicted. <br /> <br /> <br /> 13C Consent for taking of blood sample<br /> <br /> (1) No sample of blood shall be taken from a person who is arrested and accused of a crime unless the appropriate consent is given for the taking of the sample. <br /> <br /> (2) If the appropriate consent required under subsection (1) for the taking of a sample of blood from a person is refused without good cause or cannot be obtained despite all reasonable efforts, that person may be taken before a Magistrate and the Magistrate may, if satisfied that there is reasonable cause to believe that the sample may confirm or disprove whether that person was involved in committing the crime, order that the person provide the sample required. <br /> <br /> (3) Where it is shown that the appropriate consent required under subsection (1) for the taking of a sample of blood from a person was refused without good cause, the court, in determining (a) whether to commit that person for trial in connection with the crime of which he is accused of committing; (b) whether there is a case to answer against that person; or (c) whether that person is guilty of the crime with which he has been charged, &lt;nowiki&gt;may draw such inference from the refusal as it thinks proper and, based on such inference, may treat the refusal as corroboration or amounting to corroboration of any relevant evidence against that person.[i.e. refusal to submit to DNA sample creates rebuttable corroboration of whatever underlying act warranted the DNA sample?]&lt;/nowiki&gt; <br /> <br /> <br /> 13F DNA database<br /> <br /> (1) The Registrar shall maintain (whether in computerised form or otherwise) a DNA database in which shall be stored all DNA information derived from a body sample taken from a person under this Part.&lt;nowiki&gt; [i.e. profiles not samples]&lt;/nowiki&gt;<br /> <br /> (2) Any information stored in the DNA database may be used for any of the following purposes: (a) for forensic comparison with any other DNA information in the course of an investigation of an offence conducted by a police officer; (aa) for comparison with DNA information in the DNA database established under (i) section 27C of the Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act (Cap. 67); (ii) section 26D of the Intoxicating Substances Act (Cap. 146A); or (iii) section 40D of the Misuse of Drugs Act (Cap. 185); (b) for any proceedings for any offence; (c) for administering the DNA database for the purposes of this Part; and (d) for such other purposes as may be prescribed. <br /> <br /> <br /> 13G Removal of DNA information from register upon acquittal or discharge, etc. <br /> <br /> Where any body sample has been taken under section 13B(1)(a) from a person who is under arrest and accused of a crime . . . and (a) investigations reveal that he was not involved in the commission of any crime . . . (b) it is decided that he shall not be charged with any crime and he has neither admitted to, nor been dealt with by way of being cautioned by any police officer in respect of any crime; (c) the charge or all the charges against him in respect of any crime or crimes (as the case may be) is or are withdrawn; (d) he is discharged by a court before conviction of the crime or of all the crimes (as the case may be) with which he has been charged; (e) he is acquitted of the crime or of all the crimes (as the case may be) with which he has been charged, at trial or on appeal; or (f) he is subsequently convicted of the crime but the Commissioner of Police directs under section 7 that he need not be registered under Part II, the authorised officer in charge of the case shall immediately inform the Registrar of the occurrence of the relevant event and the Registrar shall immediately remove the DNA information of that person from the DNA database.<br /> <br /> <br /> 13H Removal of registrable particulars, etc., of person upon death or attainment of 100 years of age<br /> <br /> The Registrar shall remove from the register and from the DNA database the registrable particulars and DNA information of any person (a) whose death has been registered under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act (Cap.267); or (b) who, the Registrar is satisfied, has attained 100 years of age.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ----<br /> &lt;references/&gt;</div>

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<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>Singapore set up its DNA database in 2004. According to Interpol, it contained 166,821 reference DNA profiles from individuals, 3,026 crime scene DNA profiles, plus 1,369 other DNA profiles in 2011. A DNA database legislation had been adopted at that time. A new Bill was introduced in 2022 to expand the collection of DNA.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Resources==<br /> <br /> *External links<br /> **[https://www.parliament.gov.sg/docs/default-source/default-document-library/registration-of-criminals-(amendment)-bill-19-2022.pdf?sfvrsn=9aa920d9_0 Registration of Criminals (Amendment) Bill 2022]<br /> **[https://www.mha.gov.sg/mediaroom/press-releases/first-reading-of-the-registration-of-criminals-amendment-bill First Reading of the Registration of Criminals (Amendment) Bill (1st August 2022)]<br /> **[http://www.academia.edu/4245661/Trumping_Communitarianism_Crime_Control_and_Forensic_DNA_Typing_and_Databanking_in_Singapore_in_press_2014_ Toom (2013): TRUMPING COMMUNITARIANISM: CRIME CONTROL AND FORENSIC DNATYPING AND DATABASING IN SINGAPORE]<br /> **[http://www.hsa.gov.sg/publish/hsaportal/en/applied_sciences/forensic_science/dna_database_laboratory.html Singapore Government: Health Sciences Authority: DNA database Laboratory]<br /> **[http://www.mha.gov.sg/basic_content.aspx?pageid=51 Singapore: The Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions)(Amendment) Bill (16th June 2007)]<br /> **[http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/aol/search/display/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22c0059ba2-6041-4ccb-bcd2-89dcbc282ccb%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0 Singapore: Registration of Criminals Act (as amended 2003)]<br /> <br /> *Press articles<br /> **[http://www.academia.edu/1031498/No_innocents_in_forensic_DNA_2011_ The Straits Times: No innocents in forensic DNA (20th October 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.singaporeupdate.com/previous2004/220704_dnadatabaselaunchedinsingapore.htm Singapore Update: DNA Database launched in Singapore (14th July 2004)]<br /> <br /> ==Detailed analysis==<br /> <br /> Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act, (2000) Cap. 67, §§ 27 to 27C (Sing.)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Registration of Criminals Act, (1985) Cap. 268, §§ 13A to 13H (Sing.) <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The provisions of the two statutes work in tandem to establish and regulate Singapore’s National DNA database.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;nowiki&gt;Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act (Chapter 67) §§ 27 to 27C [added by Act No. 32 of 2004, see Digest of Acts Passed Between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005, 17 S. Ac. L.J. 485, 487-88 (2005) (Sing.).]&lt;/nowiki&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> 27. Interpretation of sections 27A, 27B and 27C<br /> <br /> (1) In sections 27A, 27B and 27C —<br /> <br /> &quot;appropriate consent&quot; means (a) for a person aged 16 years and above, the written consent of that person; (b) for a person aged 14 years and above but below the age of 16 years, the written consent of both that person and of his parent or guardian; and (c) for a person below the age of 14 years, the written consent of his parent or guardian, given to a police officer or officer of the Central Narcotics Bureau in charge of the case after that officer has informed the person concerned, his parent or guardian or both, as the case may be, of the purpose for which a body sample is required from such person and the manner by which such body sample is to be taken from him;<br /> <br /> &quot;DNA information&quot; means genetic information derived from the forensic DNA analysis of a body sample;<br /> <br /> (2) Subject to subsection (3), the Minister may prescribe additional types of body samples that may be taken under section 27A. <br /> <br /> (3) The additional types of body samples that may be prescribed under subsection (2) shall not include samples to be obtained from (a) the genital or anal area of a person’s body; (b) a person’s body orifice other than the mouth; or (c) the breasts of a woman. <br /> <br /> <br /> 27A Taking of photographs, finger impressions, body samples, etc., from person arrested, detained or subject to police supervision<br /> <br /> <br /> (1) A police officer or officer of the Central Narcotics Bureau may exercise all or any of the following powers in respect of any person referred to in subsection (2): . . . (c) cause body samples of such person to be taken by a person authorised under section 27B (1); or (d) send any photograph, finger impression, record of particulars or body sample so taken or made to the Commissioner of Police for identification and report. <br /> <br /> (2) The powers referred to in subsection (1) may be exercised in respect of any of the following persons: (a) a person who, on 21st October 2004, is under arrest and detained under section 44 or 45; (b) a person who, on 21st October 2004, is under detention or subject to supervision under section 30, 32 or 38; (c) a person who, on or after 21st October 2004, is arrested, detained or placed under police supervision under any of the provisions of this Act. <br /> <br /> (3) Every person mentioned in subsection (2) shall . . . (c) subject to subsection (5), submit to the taking of his body samples by a person authorised under section 27B (1). <br /> <br /> (4) Where any person mentioned in subsection (2) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with subsection (3) (a) that person shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one month or to both; and (b) a police officer or officer of the Central Narcotics Bureau may use such force as is reasonably necessary to take or cause to be taken the photographs, finger impressions and body samples of that person. <br /> <br /> <br /> 27B Further provisions for taking of body samples<br /> <br /> (1) For the purposes of section 27A(1)(c), a body sample may only be taken by (a) a registered medical practitioner; (b) a police officer or officer of the Central Narcotics Bureau who has received training for the purpose; or (c) any other suitably qualified or trained person who is duly appointed in writing by the Commissioner of Police as an authorised person for the purpose. <br /> <br /> <br /> 27C Retention of photographs, finger impressions, particulars and body samples taken<br /> <br /> (1) The Commissioner of Police shall cause to be maintained . . . (b) a DNA database (whether in a computerised form or otherwise) in which shall be stored all DNA information derived from a body sample taken from a person under section 27A. <br /> <br /> (2) Any information stored in the register and the DNA database under subsection (1) may be used for all or any of the following purposes: (a) for comparison with any other information or any other DNA information, as the case may be, obtained in the course of an investigation of an offence conducted by a police officer or officer of the Central Narcotics Bureau; (b) for comparison with information in the register established under section 4 of the Registration of Criminals Act (Cap. 268) or with DNA information in the DNA Database established under section 13F of that Act, as the case may be; (ba) for comparison with information or DNA information, as the case may be, in the register or DNA database, respectively, established under (i) section 26D of the Intoxicating Substances Act (Cap. 146A); or (ii) section 40D of the Misuse of Drugs Act (Cap. 185); (c) for any proceedings for any offence; (d) for administering the register and DNA database for the purposes of this Act; (e) for such other purposes as may be prescribed. <br /> <br /> (3) Where any photograph, finger impression, record of particulars or body sample has been taken under section 27A from an arrested person and that person is subsequently released, without being (a) convicted of any offence under this Act; or (b) placed on detention or supervision under this Act, the Commissioner of Police shall cause all such photographs, finger impressions, records of particulars and body samples taken from that person to be removed from the register and DNA database maintained under subsection (1). <br /> <br /> (4) For the purposes of subsection (2)(c), . . . (b) any DNA information stored in the DNA database under subsection (1)(b); and (c) any certificate or report purporting to have been compiled or made from information stored in the register or DNA database maintained under subsection (1), shall, if produced from proper custody and authenticated by the signature of the Commissioner of Police or a police officer authorised by the Commissioner of Police, be admissible in evidence in any proceedings, without proof of signature; &lt;nowiki&gt;and, until the contrary is proved, shall be proof of all matters contained therein or appearing thereon. [i.e. creates a rebuttable presumption of whatever the DNA evidence is offered to prove?]&lt;/nowiki&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;nowiki&gt;Registration of Criminals Act (Chapter 268) §§ 13A to 13H [added by Act No. 45 of 2002, see Digest of Acts Passed Between 1 September 2002 and 28t February 2003, 15 &lt;/nowiki&gt;S. Ac. L.J. 167, 179-80 (2003) (Sing.).]<br /> <br /> <br /> 13A Interpretation of this Part<br /> <br /> (1) In this Part — see Singapore Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act § 27.<br /> <br /> Body samples may be taken from arrested persons, convicted persons &lt;nowiki&gt;and prisoners. [if normal cannons of statutory construction apply, inclusion of “and prisoners” implies that there are “prisoners” who are not “convicted persons” (accord. &lt;/nowiki&gt;''Russello v. United States'', 464 U.S. 16, 23 (1983) (courts should not construe different terms within the same statute to embody the same meaning.)).<br /> <br /> <br /> 13B. <br /> <br /> (1) Subject to the provisions of this Part, a body sample may be taken for forensic DNA analysis from any person who, on or after the date of commencement of the Registration of Criminals (Amendment) Act 2002, (a) is arrested and accused of a crime; (b) is convicted of a crime; or (c) is serving his term of imprisonment in connection with a crime of which he has been convicted. <br /> <br /> <br /> 13C Consent for taking of blood sample<br /> <br /> (1) No sample of blood shall be taken from a person who is arrested and accused of a crime unless the appropriate consent is given for the taking of the sample. <br /> <br /> (2) If the appropriate consent required under subsection (1) for the taking of a sample of blood from a person is refused without good cause or cannot be obtained despite all reasonable efforts, that person may be taken before a Magistrate and the Magistrate may, if satisfied that there is reasonable cause to believe that the sample may confirm or disprove whether that person was involved in committing the crime, order that the person provide the sample required. <br /> <br /> (3) Where it is shown that the appropriate consent required under subsection (1) for the taking of a sample of blood from a person was refused without good cause, the court, in determining (a) whether to commit that person for trial in connection with the crime of which he is accused of committing; (b) whether there is a case to answer against that person; or (c) whether that person is guilty of the crime with which he has been charged, &lt;nowiki&gt;may draw such inference from the refusal as it thinks proper and, based on such inference, may treat the refusal as corroboration or amounting to corroboration of any relevant evidence against that person.[i.e. refusal to submit to DNA sample creates rebuttable corroboration of whatever underlying act warranted the DNA sample?]&lt;/nowiki&gt; <br /> <br /> <br /> 13F DNA database<br /> <br /> (1) The Registrar shall maintain (whether in computerised form or otherwise) a DNA database in which shall be stored all DNA information derived from a body sample taken from a person under this Part.&lt;nowiki&gt; [i.e. profiles not samples]&lt;/nowiki&gt;<br /> <br /> (2) Any information stored in the DNA database may be used for any of the following purposes: (a) for forensic comparison with any other DNA information in the course of an investigation of an offence conducted by a police officer; (aa) for comparison with DNA information in the DNA database established under (i) section 27C of the Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act (Cap. 67); (ii) section 26D of the Intoxicating Substances Act (Cap. 146A); or (iii) section 40D of the Misuse of Drugs Act (Cap. 185); (b) for any proceedings for any offence; (c) for administering the DNA database for the purposes of this Part; and (d) for such other purposes as may be prescribed. <br /> <br /> <br /> 13G Removal of DNA information from register upon acquittal or discharge, etc. <br /> <br /> Where any body sample has been taken under section 13B(1)(a) from a person who is under arrest and accused of a crime . . . and (a) investigations reveal that he was not involved in the commission of any crime . . . (b) it is decided that he shall not be charged with any crime and he has neither admitted to, nor been dealt with by way of being cautioned by any police officer in respect of any crime; (c) the charge or all the charges against him in respect of any crime or crimes (as the case may be) is or are withdrawn; (d) he is discharged by a court before conviction of the crime or of all the crimes (as the case may be) with which he has been charged; (e) he is acquitted of the crime or of all the crimes (as the case may be) with which he has been charged, at trial or on appeal; or (f) he is subsequently convicted of the crime but the Commissioner of Police directs under section 7 that he need not be registered under Part II, the authorised officer in charge of the case shall immediately inform the Registrar of the occurrence of the relevant event and the Registrar shall immediately remove the DNA information of that person from the DNA database.<br /> <br /> <br /> 13H Removal of registrable particulars, etc., of person upon death or attainment of 100 years of age<br /> <br /> The Registrar shall remove from the register and from the DNA database the registrable particulars and DNA information of any person (a) whose death has been registered under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act (Cap.267); or (b) who, the Registrar is satisfied, has attained 100 years of age.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ----<br /> &lt;references/&gt;</div>

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<p>Admin: </p> <hr /> <div>Singapore set up its DNA database in 2004. According to Interpol, it contained 166,821 reference DNA profiles from individuals, 3,026 crime scene DNA profiles, plus 1,369 other DNA profiles in 2011. A DNA database legislation had been adopted at that time. A new Bill was introduced in 2022 to expand the collection of DNA.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Resources==<br /> <br /> *External links<br /> **[https://www.parliament.gov.sg/docs/default-source/default-document-library/registration-of-criminals-(amendment)-bill-19-2022.pdf?sfvrsn=9aa920d9_0 Registration of Criminals (Amendment) Bill 2022]<br /> **[First Reading of the Registration of Criminals (Amendment) Bill (1st August 2022) https://www.mha.gov.sg/mediaroom/press-releases/first-reading-of-the-registration-of-criminals-amendment-bill]<br /> **[http://www.academia.edu/4245661/Trumping_Communitarianism_Crime_Control_and_Forensic_DNA_Typing_and_Databanking_in_Singapore_in_press_2014_ Toom (2013): TRUMPING COMMUNITARIANISM: CRIME CONTROL AND FORENSIC DNATYPING AND DATABASING IN SINGAPORE]<br /> **[http://www.hsa.gov.sg/publish/hsaportal/en/applied_sciences/forensic_science/dna_database_laboratory.html Singapore Government: Health Sciences Authority: DNA database Laboratory]<br /> **[http://www.mha.gov.sg/basic_content.aspx?pageid=51 Singapore: The Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions)(Amendment) Bill (16th June 2007)]<br /> **[http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/aol/search/display/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22c0059ba2-6041-4ccb-bcd2-89dcbc282ccb%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0 Singapore: Registration of Criminals Act (as amended 2003)]<br /> <br /> *Press articles<br /> **[http://www.academia.edu/1031498/No_innocents_in_forensic_DNA_2011_ The Straits Times: No innocents in forensic DNA (20th October 2011)]<br /> **[http://www.singaporeupdate.com/previous2004/220704_dnadatabaselaunchedinsingapore.htm Singapore Update: DNA Database launched in Singapore (14th July 2004)]<br /> <br /> ==Detailed analysis==<br /> <br /> Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act, (2000) Cap. 67, §§ 27 to 27C (Sing.)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Registration of Criminals Act, (1985) Cap. 268, §§ 13A to 13H (Sing.) <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The provisions of the two statutes work in tandem to establish and regulate Singapore’s National DNA database.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;nowiki&gt;Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act (Chapter 67) §§ 27 to 27C [added by Act No. 32 of 2004, see Digest of Acts Passed Between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005, 17 S. Ac. L.J. 485, 487-88 (2005) (Sing.).]&lt;/nowiki&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> 27. Interpretation of sections 27A, 27B and 27C<br /> <br /> (1) In sections 27A, 27B and 27C —<br /> <br /> &quot;appropriate consent&quot; means (a) for a person aged 16 years and above, the written consent of that person; (b) for a person aged 14 years and above but below the age of 16 years, the written consent of both that person and of his parent or guardian; and (c) for a person below the age of 14 years, the written consent of his parent or guardian, given to a police officer or officer of the Central Narcotics Bureau in charge of the case after that officer has informed the person concerned, his parent or guardian or both, as the case may be, of the purpose for which a body sample is required from such person and the manner by which such body sample is to be taken from him;<br /> <br /> &quot;DNA information&quot; means genetic information derived from the forensic DNA analysis of a body sample;<br /> <br /> (2) Subject to subsection (3), the Minister may prescribe additional types of body samples that may be taken under section 27A. <br /> <br /> (3) The additional types of body samples that may be prescribed under subsection (2) shall not include samples to be obtained from (a) the genital or anal area of a person’s body; (b) a person’s body orifice other than the mouth; or (c) the breasts of a woman. <br /> <br /> <br /> 27A Taking of photographs, finger impressions, body samples, etc., from person arrested, detained or subject to police supervision<br /> <br /> <br /> (1) A police officer or officer of the Central Narcotics Bureau may exercise all or any of the following powers in respect of any person referred to in subsection (2): . . . (c) cause body samples of such person to be taken by a person authorised under section 27B (1); or (d) send any photograph, finger impression, record of particulars or body sample so taken or made to the Commissioner of Police for identification and report. <br /> <br /> (2) The powers referred to in subsection (1) may be exercised in respect of any of the following persons: (a) a person who, on 21st October 2004, is under arrest and detained under section 44 or 45; (b) a person who, on 21st October 2004, is under detention or subject to supervision under section 30, 32 or 38; (c) a person who, on or after 21st October 2004, is arrested, detained or placed under police supervision under any of the provisions of this Act. <br /> <br /> (3) Every person mentioned in subsection (2) shall . . . (c) subject to subsection (5), submit to the taking of his body samples by a person authorised under section 27B (1). <br /> <br /> (4) Where any person mentioned in subsection (2) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with subsection (3) (a) that person shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one month or to both; and (b) a police officer or officer of the Central Narcotics Bureau may use such force as is reasonably necessary to take or cause to be taken the photographs, finger impressions and body samples of that person. <br /> <br /> <br /> 27B Further provisions for taking of body samples<br /> <br /> (1) For the purposes of section 27A(1)(c), a body sample may only be taken by (a) a registered medical practitioner; (b) a police officer or officer of the Central Narcotics Bureau who has received training for the purpose; or (c) any other suitably qualified or trained person who is duly appointed in writing by the Commissioner of Police as an authorised person for the purpose. <br /> <br /> <br /> 27C Retention of photographs, finger impressions, particulars and body samples taken<br /> <br /> (1) The Commissioner of Police shall cause to be maintained . . . (b) a DNA database (whether in a computerised form or otherwise) in which shall be stored all DNA information derived from a body sample taken from a person under section 27A. <br /> <br /> (2) Any information stored in the register and the DNA database under subsection (1) may be used for all or any of the following purposes: (a) for comparison with any other information or any other DNA information, as the case may be, obtained in the course of an investigation of an offence conducted by a police officer or officer of the Central Narcotics Bureau; (b) for comparison with information in the register established under section 4 of the Registration of Criminals Act (Cap. 268) or with DNA information in the DNA Database established under section 13F of that Act, as the case may be; (ba) for comparison with information or DNA information, as the case may be, in the register or DNA database, respectively, established under (i) section 26D of the Intoxicating Substances Act (Cap. 146A); or (ii) section 40D of the Misuse of Drugs Act (Cap. 185); (c) for any proceedings for any offence; (d) for administering the register and DNA database for the purposes of this Act; (e) for such other purposes as may be prescribed. <br /> <br /> (3) Where any photograph, finger impression, record of particulars or body sample has been taken under section 27A from an arrested person and that person is subsequently released, without being (a) convicted of any offence under this Act; or (b) placed on detention or supervision under this Act, the Commissioner of Police shall cause all such photographs, finger impressions, records of particulars and body samples taken from that person to be removed from the register and DNA database maintained under subsection (1). <br /> <br /> (4) For the purposes of subsection (2)(c), . . . (b) any DNA information stored in the DNA database under subsection (1)(b); and (c) any certificate or report purporting to have been compiled or made from information stored in the register or DNA database maintained under subsection (1), shall, if produced from proper custody and authenticated by the signature of the Commissioner of Police or a police officer authorised by the Commissioner of Police, be admissible in evidence in any proceedings, without proof of signature; &lt;nowiki&gt;and, until the contrary is proved, shall be proof of all matters contained therein or appearing thereon. [i.e. creates a rebuttable presumption of whatever the DNA evidence is offered to prove?]&lt;/nowiki&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;nowiki&gt;Registration of Criminals Act (Chapter 268) §§ 13A to 13H [added by Act No. 45 of 2002, see Digest of Acts Passed Between 1 September 2002 and 28t February 2003, 15 &lt;/nowiki&gt;S. Ac. L.J. 167, 179-80 (2003) (Sing.).]<br /> <br /> <br /> 13A Interpretation of this Part<br /> <br /> (1) In this Part — see Singapore Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act § 27.<br /> <br /> Body samples may be taken from arrested persons, convicted persons &lt;nowiki&gt;and prisoners. [if normal cannons of statutory construction apply, inclusion of “and prisoners” implies that there are “prisoners” who are not “convicted persons” (accord. &lt;/nowiki&gt;''Russello v. United States'', 464 U.S. 16, 23 (1983) (courts should not construe different terms within the same statute to embody the same meaning.)).<br /> <br /> <br /> 13B. <br /> <br /> (1) Subject to the provisions of this Part, a body sample may be taken for forensic DNA analysis from any person who, on or after the date of commencement of the Registration of Criminals (Amendment) Act 2002, (a) is arrested and accused of a crime; (b) is convicted of a crime; or (c) is serving his term of imprisonment in connection with a crime of which he has been convicted. <br /> <br /> <br /> 13C Consent for taking of blood sample<br /> <br /> (1) No sample of blood shall be taken from a person who is arrested and accused of a crime unless the appropriate consent is given for the taking of the sample. <br /> <br /> (2) If the appropriate consent required under subsection (1) for the taking of a sample of blood from a person is refused without good cause or cannot be obtained despite all reasonable efforts, that person may be taken before a Magistrate and the Magistrate may, if satisfied that there is reasonable cause to believe that the sample may confirm or disprove whether that person was involved in committing the crime, order that the person provide the sample required. <br /> <br /> (3) Where it is shown that the appropriate consent required under subsection (1) for the taking of a sample of blood from a person was refused without good cause, the court, in determining (a) whether to commit that person for trial in connection with the crime of which he is accused of committing; (b) whether there is a case to answer against that person; or (c) whether that person is guilty of the crime with which he has been charged, &lt;nowiki&gt;may draw such inference from the refusal as it thinks proper and, based on such inference, may treat the refusal as corroboration or amounting to corroboration of any relevant evidence against that person.[i.e. refusal to submit to DNA sample creates rebuttable corroboration of whatever underlying act warranted the DNA sample?]&lt;/nowiki&gt; <br /> <br /> <br /> 13F DNA database<br /> <br /> (1) The Registrar shall maintain (whether in computerised form or otherwise) a DNA database in which shall be stored all DNA information derived from a body sample taken from a person under this Part.&lt;nowiki&gt; [i.e. profiles not samples]&lt;/nowiki&gt;<br /> <br /> (2) Any information stored in the DNA database may be used for any of the following purposes: (a) for forensic comparison with any other DNA information in the course of an investigation of an offence conducted by a police officer; (aa) for comparison with DNA information in the DNA database established under (i) section 27C of the Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act (Cap. 67); (ii) section 26D of the Intoxicating Substances Act (Cap. 146A); or (iii) section 40D of the Misuse of Drugs Act (Cap. 185); (b) for any proceedings for any offence; (c) for administering the DNA database for the purposes of this Part; and (d) for such other purposes as may be prescribed. <br /> <br /> <br /> 13G Removal of DNA information from register upon acquittal or discharge, etc. <br /> <br /> Where any body sample has been taken under section 13B(1)(a) from a person who is under arrest and accused of a crime . . . and (a) investigations reveal that he was not involved in the commission of any crime . . . (b) it is decided that he shall not be charged with any crime and he has neither admitted to, nor been dealt with by way of being cautioned by any police officer in respect of any crime; (c) the charge or all the charges against him in respect of any crime or crimes (as the case may be) is or are withdrawn; (d) he is discharged by a court before conviction of the crime or of all the crimes (as the case may be) with which he has been charged; (e) he is acquitted of the crime or of all the crimes (as the case may be) with which he has been charged, at trial or on appeal; or (f) he is subsequently convicted of the crime but the Commissioner of Police directs under section 7 that he need not be registered under Part II, the authorised officer in charge of the case shall immediately inform the Registrar of the occurrence of the relevant event and the Registrar shall immediately remove the DNA information of that person from the DNA database.<br /> <br /> <br /> 13H Removal of registrable particulars, etc., of person upon death or attainment of 100 years of age<br /> <br /> The Registrar shall remove from the register and from the DNA database the registrable particulars and DNA information of any person (a) whose death has been registered under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act (Cap.267); or (b) who, the Registrar is satisfied, has attained 100 years of age.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ----<br /> &lt;references/&gt;</div>

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