dna database

The court ruled the use of the database can disproportionately target people of color.

Lawyers hope to end the practice and get DNA profiles expunged.

"It will continue to grow as an unregulated DNA index filled with the predominantly Black and brown victims of genetic stop-and-frisk."

When not collecting DNA evidence surreptitiously from a soda can or another discarded object, officers will give adults a consent form.

Albany lawmakers have agreed to Governor's Cuomo plan to create the most expansive DNA database in the country. In the future when you are convicted of a crime, expect to give a DNA sample.