More Fallout From Omaha Police DNA Collection from Black Men
Omaha public safety auditor is considering an independent probe of a series of DNA tests given to black men by the Omaha Police Department, a move which will anger the police union. "It's a violation," said police union President Tim Anderson. "Her considering doing this simply violates the ordinance." Anderson learned this week that Tristan Bonn, the city's public safety auditor, may consider an investigation. A number of black men have been targeted for DNA testing as police try to track down a serial rapist. The police chief has defended the action. [more]
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