Tag: DNA Evidence
Buyer Beware: Gov Walker’s DNA Database Is Built On False Premises and Inexact Science.
Ed Heinzelman July 26, 2013
As part of the Wisconsin Biennial 2013 – 2105 Budget recently signed by Governor Walker, there is a provision allowing collection of DNA upon the arrest of a suspect…not conviction…upon arrest! The governor’s 2013-’15 budget bill provides about $6 million to collect DNA samples at every felony arrest and some…
Wisconsin Increases DNA Collection While Calif Is Getting Smacked Down!
Ed Heinzelman September 20, 2012
The Wisconsin Department of Justice wants to increase the number of DNA samples collected by the various law enforcement agencies through out the state. Currently only convicted felons have their DNA collected. But the expanded program would include those convicted of misdemeanors, those arrested for a felony, and those arrested…
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