My only problem with this is that they're collecting at the time of arrest. Why not collect from someone once they are proven guilty in a court of law? If they're going to collect from people at the time of their arrest, why not those charged with misdemeanors? Or even detained and given a citation? I believe in DNA collection but not from citizens who have not yet been proven guilty in a court of law by a judge and jury.

I don’t know what the big deal is giving up DNA. If you’re not a criminal what’s the problem? I much rather have everybody’s DNA on file so once a crime is committed and evidence is collected they can arrest suspects quickly and free up time for officers to fight other crimes.

I'm with Freddy on this one. The police need this valuable tool to solve crimes. Jurors have come to expect DNA evidence to convict, and it's one proof that is very difficult to refute

Lots of paranoia on here. I have no problem giving up my DNA at anytime come. Not that I trust the government at all it just seems the right thing to do especially if a crime happed and this could be a tool for law enforcement. What is to be afraid of? And I have NO problem them taking DNA from a new born either. I’m Pro Gun, Pro DNA and anti Obama and O’Malley.

And PRO DEATH PENALTY

Abuse of this very personal tool is a violation of privacy...suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty and should not be required to submit anything that they choose not to for any reason. Law enforcement has a track record of abusing human beings rights in many ways...freedom suffers with this surrender. Catching criminals and lodging them in correction institutes has become big corporate business...this kind of law fuels the profits creating an illusion that we will be safer...a false illusion that many buy in to..

Want to curb crime...arm the citizens...save tax dollars...it's the only way...

How many on here has been or family member been a victim of a violent crime? I think when it hits close to home people have a change of opinion. If you haven’t experience this come back and let’s talk when it hits home.

I wonder if there would be quite as many career criminals ... those individuals who commit violent crimes over and over with impunity if DNA collection becomes the norm. These discussion threads are good, but I wish people didn't rage at posters for simply stating their opinion.

Government has gone way to far, form what the founders established. The present administration has a history of ignoring the constitution,and is totally Socialist, frrom the Senate right up to the White House. Collection of DNA is definitely an invasion of the peoples rights (Fourth Ammendment) The question is, when a felony is committed, and a lawful arrest is made, does the person loose his Fourth Ammendment right? I would say yes. He is lawfully restrained, (Handcuffs, Jail Cell) and lawfully held before appearing before a Bailuff for setting Bail, and ultimately a Court Appearence before a Judge. These are all rights given up where loss of Fourth Ammendment Rights is lawfull, so why not DNA? Has The Government gone too far? Justice Roberts has said no, with his 'Stay". Ultimately, it may go before the Full Supreme Court, and after the Obamacare ruling, who knows what will happen?

Thanks Buck. Pretty close. What can I say?! Born in Kenya, educated in Indonesia, false Birth Certificate from Liberal Hawaii, and a voting record that only falls into one category, Socialist. Refusal to observe Constitution (OBAMACARE). Defense of Marriage Act, Supporter of Deviants, Re-wrote the Welfare Reform Act (A Bi-partisan Law) with the stroke of a pen, Oversteps the separation of powers in The Constitution, Threatened the Supremes if they overturned Obamacare. I could go on and of over the last four years. Looks like a Socialist to me !!!

Zoobie's a Birther. Happy Birtherday! Conspirators in Hawaii! Hoora!

Simply put, you are friggin' nuts Zoobie and all of your future comments will be considered as such.

If he writes like a socialist, talks likes a socialist, acts like a socialist - then he is a Socialist. Remember

ABO = Anybody but Obama;
ABD = Anybody but Dutch
ABB = Anybody but Babs
ABO = Anybody but OweMalley
ABC = Anybody but Cardin

You don't even know the definition. Hah, how's that list been working out for you?

Well Evets hats off to your fathers service and sorry him and your family had to go through this. Did they get the people who did this? Now my story I have a family member that was beat down and shot left for dead after a robbery a few years ago. This person still on the loose if the police had the DNA in their tool box maybe just maybe the person would be behind bars today and a family would have some closure. I know the thug left DNA because my family member fought back and multiple blood types were found. Maybe if Maryland wasn’t such a pansy state with pansy liberals living in it with pansy gun laws maybe he could have handled the situation there and then and the family of the thug could have been on here saying the victim did not have to kill my good boy. An eye for an eye justice is need in this country to stop the madness.

Isn't the topic about DNA collection?? I agree if you are arrested for a violent crime, your DNA should be collected! It's proven to be very helpful this far.

I guess the people against taking DNA are also against drug testing at work and very against drug testing people receiving welfare.

If you’re not a criminal you have nothing to hide. Or do you? I guess the ones on here against it are also against security checks at the airports, drunk driving check points, back ground checks for jobs or entry into secure buildings as well as many other security precautions to protect people.

Yes it is collected at the time of arrest but if you are found not guilty it is throw out. It is only collected for felonies or sex offenses. When was the last time you heard someone being charged willy nilly with a felony? The whole process is two 30 second cheek swabs. Finger printing takes longer than that. Stop thinking worst imaginable case and start thinks of all the rapists, burglars, and murders that will be caught!

I for one was CHARGED NILLY WILLY for a felony, arrested and released in morning with charges eventually dropped by the accuser. The reason why my son's mother and my now ex-wife persuaded someone else to charge me with a crime was at that time I had custody of our son and the only way "legally at that point" she could get custody was if I was unable to have custody. Hence charge me, have me arrested, take custody of son. My first point is, clearly ARRESTED and FOUND GUILTY should be the only time DNA can be obtained. For those of you saying "what do you have to be afraid of, if you dont do a crime you dont have anything to be afraid of" evidently you have never had anyone accuse you falsely of anything. I hope this continues for you or YOU could end up giving up your DNA. With that being said, having that DNA of a proven criminal can and will help solve cases in the future if that criminal is released from incarceration. My second point I'd like to state is how many times have we learned of detectives, politicians, prosecutors and other figures in authority using that authority to committ crimes themselves. Planting evidence, hiding known facts and evidence, telling lies to investigators and on and on. Do I really trust the government, law, or other humans (even myself) to always do the righ thing? If they have your DNA they can always plant it where they need it planted if they need you in jail.

That didn't seem willy nilly at all to me. That sounded like you had someone file false charges against you or we are only getting your side. Either way your dna has been destroyed. And if in the time in between collection and your case being dismissed it found you were a rapist I would say that is a great reason to take the dna at time of arrest. Thanks for kinda helping me prove my point.

The willly nilly comment was in jest to a previous post. Believe me it wasnt willy nilly to me when the police woke me out of bed with my young son witnessing it all when what really was going on was retalliation for me having custody of my son. Yes you are hearing one side and without me giving all the facts, hers, mine and the truth you cant draw a responsible conclusion. What the facts say is that the charges were dropped sometime afterward by the accuser, the mother and myself restored our marriage (for 10 more years) and that because someone wanted it "their way" my fingerprints and DNA are probably in a database for criminals. If thats how we're going to do it in this country, why not just put transponder chip in all of us as new borns, keep the sample of DNA at birth and TRUST that the government and law enforcement will always do the right thing. I have family in law enforcement and politics so I have hope, but up to this point there are too many REAL conspiracies and set ups out there. Best wishes to all who are placed into the hands of our judicial system. Its not a pretty place for the innocent or the guilty but at least the guilty did the crime and are now doing the time. Seriously if you have money, all should be well with you, if not sorry to say maybe not so much. The guilty get off, the innocent dont in too many cases as well. I am not taking sides at all, just pointing out the flaws. Still the best country in the world!

Less bothersome than the closed circuit television cameras at every interesection. Hook those up to their mega computer fusion centers with facial recognition and it could make someone feel like they were being watched. America land of the free was sort intended to be a land of free people, like were all brothers and trusted one another but is turning into a country of no trust. A godless sh-thole.

So very glad to hear that Justice Roberts is on the ball!!!

Curious....what is the criteria for "pending approval" status....is it now Patch's SOP???