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DNA Collection At Arrest

High Court Ruling

This week we discuss the ruling from the Maryland Court of Appeals that blocks police from collecting DNA samples from suspects at the time of arrest.

Proponents of collecting the DNA samples say it's an effective crime fighting tool, but defense attorneys say it's an invasion of privacy.

Scott Shellenberger
Baltimore County State's Attorney
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Stephen Mercer
Chief Attorney, Forensics Division, Office of the Public Defender
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