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4. NBC link to SelectaDNA High Velocity System

Reply to Fire Walk With Me (Original post)

Wed Jan 30, 2013, 08:56 PM

Jan 2013

http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/futureoftech/dna-bullets-tag-criminals-later-arrest-1C8103588

The SelectaDNA High Velocity System may be particularly useful in situations where security personnel are unable to safely apprehend suspects, such as during riots — assuming the cop has good aim.

The bullets evolved from the company’s DNA Spray, launched in 2008. It sprays suspects, and the spray in turn triggers special alarms in businesses, such as jewelry stores and gas stations. The DNA remains on offenders for weeks.

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Gun Shoots Criminals With DNA Tags, Marking Them For Later Arrest [View all] Fire Walk With Me Jan 2013 OP

Big Brother creeps ever closer... lunatica Jan 2013 #1

Yes and many of the new tools are being developed with taxpayer money. limpyhobbler Jan 2013 #2

Leave to the UK to come up with this one. Lady Freedom Returns Jan 2013 #3

NBC link to SelectaDNA High Velocity System antiquie Jan 2013 #4