Forensics: Rebellious Scientists in ME’s office raise DNA police concerns – New York Daily News

Posted on October 12, 2020 by csidds

Police in NYC collect DNA from citizens, the ME runs the DNA lab. This battle is ongoing. Over 30K samples exist in their database.

An anonymous group of forensic scientists in the city Medical Examiner’s office fired off an email to the City Council in hope of curbing the NYPD’s practice of collecting DNA from people not charged with crimes.
— Read on www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/ny-dna-scientists-nypd-collection-methods-20201012-zcdwnqxzjnat7h6vwws6rih5yi-story.html

About csidds

Dr. Michael Bowers is a long time forensic consultant in the US and international court systems.
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