Sen. Ron Ramsey (R-2) filed SB0260 which would direct the TBI to create a policy and uniform procedures authorizing familial DNA searches in certain criminal investigations by January 1, 2012. The Bill would make innocent family members of alleged criminals subject to DNA testing, the results of which could be used to convict their loved [...]
DNA Samples Required From All Felony Arrests
Sen. Ron Ramsey (R-2) filed SB0257 which would require all persons arrested on or after January 1, 2012, for the commission of any felony, to have a biological specimen taken for the purpose of DNA analysis. If the charge for which the sample was taken is dismissed or the defendant is acquitted at trial, the [...]
Police Training for Speeding Evidence
SB0041 filed by Sen. Mike Faulk (R-4) would require evidence of speeding obtained through a fully automated device to be presented by a trained law enforcement officer pursuant to guidelines established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or the Tennessee peace officer standards and training (POST) commission. Click Here for PollOnline SurveyConjoint Analysis | [...]