>>Rather than matching the DNA the police match the fingerprint. Would this be legitimate/constitutional?
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>>Would it be constitutional to use the fingerprints to determine if the person in custody has warrants in another jurisdiction? Would it be permissible to use DNA evidence for the same thing?
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>Considering matching fingerprints is an art and not a science, and then there is this which is terrifying:
>http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-3445_162-4069140.html

in slightly cynical mood: the height of settlement mentioned in the article hints at real problems if looked at it in the open for long. Doubtful that inmates released because of new DNA evidence get even 5% of the $ per day behind bars...