By JAMES J. PARZIALE
Legislation pushed by Gov. Eliot Spitzer that would require DNA samples to be collected from anyone convicted of any crime – including youthful offenders – is gaining popularity in Albany – and Queens.
This legislation, co-sponsored by Sen. Serphin Maltese (R-Glendale), retools a law passed last year by mandating that authorities collect DNA from anyone convicted of a crime, registered sex offenders and individuals on probation, parole supervision or registered as sex offenders. Essentially, it expands the legislation to indiscriminately cover all convicted criminals.
“Since its inception, DNA technology has proven to be an invaluable tool for our law enforcement officials,” Maltese said. “Increasing the scope of the DNA database will certainly help identify, arrest and convict criminals.
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