South Carolina Proposes to Gather DNA From All Arrestees
Police would have the power to seize DNA samples from anyone arrested for a crime -- from shoplifting to murder -- under legislation proposed by state lawmakers. The measure would provide South Carolina with the most aggressive DNA sampling program in the nation, allowing authorities to collect a person's genetic profile for even petty offenses before he or she is tried for the crime.
Proposal expands DNA use by police, Charleston Post & Courier, January 3, 2006.
