NYPD Says It Will Overhaul Its Rules For Collecting DNA

The video discusses the NYPD's rules for collecting DNA in criminal investigations, highlighting that many samples in their database are from individuals not convicted of crimes. Civil rights advocates criticize this practice due to the difficulty of removing one's DNA from the database. The NYPD plans to overhaul its policies by removing samples older than two years or not used in investigations, unless the person was convicted of a crime. The changes will also restrict DNA collection from minors.

What is a significant issue with the DNA database mentioned in the first section?

• It contains only convicted criminals.

• It is only used for missing persons cases.

• It is too small to be useful.

• Many samples are from people not convicted of a crime.

Why have civil rights advocates criticized the DNA collection practices?

• Because it is not accessible to the public.

• Because it includes DNA from people not convicted of a crime.

• Because it is too expensive to maintain.

• Because it only includes DNA from minors.

What makes it difficult for individuals to have their DNA removed from the database?

• There are no current rules for removal.

• The database is not digital.

• DNA is only removed after 10 years.

• Current rules make it hard to get out.

What is one of the planned changes to the DNA database?

• Increasing the number of samples collected.

• Removing samples older than two years unless used in investigations.

• Collecting DNA from all citizens.

• Sharing the database with international agencies.

How will the NYPD's ability to collect DNA from minors be affected?

• It will remain the same.

• It will be limited.

• It will be expanded.

• It will be completely stopped.