More power to ‘em for that.
Rapists too.
Real rapists. Assaults. Not the date rape that was really just a no-call-back.
Which brings up another question. Where does the line get drawn. Should one be drawn?
Forensic crime scene collection of DNA after petty larceny?
If the databases get big enough and efficient enough, I don’t see why not, as long as you can adequately prove no contamination or incidental evidence.
But again, the real danger isn’t catching criminals. That’s a pro that’s almost guaranteed to outweigh any imaginable con. The danger is when everyone’s data gets leaked to the private sector and the bad actors.
Those who request a DNA test should have control of how those results are maintained and who has access to that data. It should be treated in the same way we handle medical records (HIPPA). Ethical standards should be implemented and failure to adhere to those standards ought to expose violators to civil penalties. If insurance companies were able to access to DNA data without permission of the donor, then we would have a serious problem. I expect insurance companies to offer deep discounts to people who volunteer to give them their DNA data. I would never take such an offer, but many will line up around the block to get the discount.