Gov. Martin O?Malley urged lawmakers to expand the state?s DNA database collection to include samples from those arrested for violent crimes instead of waiting for conviction.
O?Malley appeared before committees in both chambers Wednesday to testify in favor of a proposal to collect DNA from anyone arrested for about 15 crimes such as arson, manslaughter, burglary, breaking and entering or stealing a car. The state currently only collects samples from those convicted of felonies or child sex abuse.
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