Roby Chavez:

Well, look, Stephanie, In the past, the U.S. Supreme Court has said that DNA collection is a legitimate police booking procedure. Even so there is some backlash largely over how technology could be misused. Rapid DNA came online fairly quickly after Congress approved a rapid DNA program in 2017, which led to the first two month pilot program in Louisiana, Florida, Arizona and Texas. Louisiana is now the only state authorized to continue using the rapid DNA program.

Critics also warned that the rollout comes without adequate oversight. The Electronic Frontier Foundation, a nonprofit focused on digital privacy concerns, warns that there are a few protections for Americans right now, when it comes to DNA collection. And rapid DNA encourages the growth of government databases.

The ACLU warns there are already racial disparities in DNA collection, which could be made worse by the practice. For its part, the FBI says there are strict standards and protocols in place. In fact, they can impose fines on police agencies, if they find that they're misusing this technology.

In addition, there are two audits that are required by law each year. That has to be conducted by the FBI as well as the Louisiana State Police.

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