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Re:DNA database that found Golden State Killer is potential ... by reaperducer on Wednesday November 06, 2019 @11:24AM (#21464068)
Not just felons. Everybody.

Some police agencies (NYC, for example) collect DNA samples on arrest. And if you're found not guilty, the arrest was wrong, or whatever, they still keep the DNA forever. [1]

But it's not like they conduct knock-and-spit dragnets. Oh, wait... [2]

Even worse is that social service agencies do it. Don't be born in California, because the fact that you suddenly exist means the state gets your DNA. [3]

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/16/nyregion/newyorktoday/nyp...

https://www.newsweek.com/police-dna-database-nypd-swab-testi...

https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2018/05/08/california-biob...

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Re:DNA database that found Golden State Killer is potential ... by devmunchies on Wednesday November 06, 2019 @12:23PM (#21464682)
I'm able to refuse the state/hospital in California to take blood samples, right?
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Re:DNA database that found Golden State Killer is potential ... by Lammy on Wednesday November 06, 2019 @12:31PM (#21464782)
No, if you try to refuse you get another misdemeanor charge while they wait for a judge to sign the form compelling you to give a sample
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Re:DNA database that found Golden State Killer is potential ... by devmunchies on Wednesday November 06, 2019 @12:40PM (#21464878)
How utterly depressing. Land of of free.
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Re:DNA database that found Golden State Killer is potential ... by dsfyu404ed on Wednesday November 06, 2019 @08:01PM (#21469411)
A desire to control people for mostly petty reasons in order to better society or some such is what led us here. You know what they say about the road to hell.
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Re:DNA database that found Golden State Killer is potential ... by mistersquid on Wednesday November 06, 2019 @07:03PM (#21468997)
> I'm able to refuse the state/hospital in California to take blood samples, right?

As sibling asserts, no you may not refuse. However:

> State law requires that parents are informed of their right to request the child’s sample be destroyed, but the state does not confirm parents actually get that information before storing or selling their child’s DNA. [0]

[0] https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2018/05/08/california-biob...

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