Iowa House approves arrest-based DNA collection bill after heated privacy debate The Iowa House passed House File 2624 as amended, allowing law enforcement to collect limited DNA samples by cheek swab from people arrested for felonies and certain violent aggravated misdemeanors; supporters cited cold-case closures while opponents warned of Fourth Amendment and privacy risks, particularly for minors. Vote: 57-29 (14 absent).

The Iowa House has just approved a controversial bill allowing police to collect DNA from arrested individuals, sparking intense debate over privacy and civil rights.

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Senate passes bill allowing limited drone use in eluding cases The Senate unanimously passed Senate File 22 83, which permits law enforcement to deploy drones during eluding incidents and allows footage to be used in criminal proceedings limited to eluding cases. Senator Costello led the measure and the roll call was 42-0.

The Iowa Senate just passed a groundbreaking bill allowing drones to be used in pursuit situations, giving law enforcement a new tool in the fight against crime!

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