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Posts Tagged ‘DNA’

Colorado to begin collecting DNA from arrestees

by Associated Press Published: September 30,2010

Tags: DNA, Katie's Law

Colorado will begin collecting DNA from those arrested for felonies beginning Friday under a law that is expected to be challenged by the American Civil Liberties Union. DNA from those arrested for felonies will be collected through a cheek swab and sent to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation for testing and addition to the state [...] [...]

State receiving $1.2 million to launch DNA-based exoneration program (access required)

by Staff Writer Published: October 1,2009

Tags: Colorado Attorney General John W. Suthers, DNA

Colorado has received nearly $1.2 million in federal grant money to start a program that will allow some people previously convicted of felonies to apply to have DNA testing performed in their case. “DNA is one of law enforcement’s most effective tools for convicting the guilty and exonerating the innocent,” said Attorney General John Suthers. “These [...] [...]

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