Justice Department sets rules for using genealogy sites to solve crimes

guest · Sep 25, 2019

Justice Department sets rules for using genealogy sites to solve crimes
It wants to balance justice with privacy concerns
September 25, 2019
https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/25/justice-department-rules-for-genealogy-site-use/

Investigators have used genealogy sites to solve a string of cold cases in recent years, but the US hasn't really had a firm stance on how and when to use those sites. There's now a basic framework in place, however.
The Justice Department has established interim rules that determine how this forensic genetic genealogy can be used to tackle unsolved violent crimes. Officials portray it as striking a balance between the desire to solve crimes with the protection of privacy and civil freedoms.

The policy generally limits law enforcement to considering genealogy sites when a candidate sample belongs to a possible culprit, or when a likely homicide victim is unidentified. Prosecutors can greenlight the use of these sites for violent crimes beyond murder and sexual assault, but only when the circumstances create a "substantial and ongoing threat" to the public.
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DoJ: Department of Justice Announces Interim Policy on Emerging Method to Generate Leads for Unsolved Violent Crimes

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