DocumentCode
1081390
Title
Double Helix Jeopardy
Author
Cole, Simon A.
Author_Institution
Univ. of California, Irvine
Volume
44
Issue
8
fYear
2007
Firstpage
44
Lastpage
49
Abstract
DNA database help solve crimes but aid and abet racial discrimination. An arrest-only database would have the look and feel of a universal DNA database for black males. Although the DNA-database debate will probably occupy judges, legal scholars, and legislators for some time, the most likely outcome is the least equitable-including only arrestees. Indeed, if policy-makers were purposefully trying to find the most discriminatory system possible, an arrestee database would be the ideal choice.
Keywords
DNA; database management systems; genetics; law administration; police data processing; prejudicial factors; DNA database; arrest-only database; crimes solving; police; racial discrimination; universal DNA database; DNA; Databases; Law; Legal factors;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Spectrum, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9235
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MSPEC.2007.4283535
Filename
4283535
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