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Radio Frequency Identification and Privacy
The use of RFID has raised privacy concerns in some states, particularly with regard to linking personal information with RFID tags. More
2009 Juvenile Justice Legislation
State juvenile justice laws in 2009 focused on many issues relating to youth. Find out more in this NCSL summary of 2009 legislation. More
A Rough Road to REAL ID
States must meet all requirements of REAL ID by May 11, 2011, although state responses to the act vary. More
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Sex Offender Enactments Database
 Sex offender policies have been high on state legislative agendas. Some enactments respond to the federal Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) provisions of the federal Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006. More
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Immigration and State Law Enforcement
 Under an agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, some state and local law enforcement agencies now help with immigration enforcement. More
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New Protocol for Detention Practices for Detainees
 On Tuesday, October 6, 2009, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Napolitano and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Assistant Secretary Morton released a new protocol for detention practices entitled "Immigration Detention Overview and Recommendations." More
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Sentencing and Corrections Enactment in 2009
 Amid the most difficult economic situation since the Great Depression, state legislatures addressed sentencing and corrections policies that better manage correctional populations and budgets. In 2009, states fine-tuned sentencing laws, expanded community-based diversion prorams, and created policies and programs aimed at reducing recidivism. More
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Taking DNA Samples from Arrestees
 Collecting DNA samples from those arrested for, but not yet convicted of, certain offenses increases the likelihood of matching a sample already in state and national databases. More
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Building Forensic Technology Capacity
 Advancements in forensic science are revolutionizing America’s criminal justice system. From collection of evidence at crime scenes to presentation of analyzed results in courtrooms, forensic technology has improved the quality and accuracy of criminal investigations. Forensic techniques include latent fingerprint examination, controlled substance identification and DNA analysis. Investigators who use these tools to evaluate evidence can solve cases that otherwise would have remained mysteries. More
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