UK: Police to collect biometrics in investigations

The higher authorities at UK biometrics and surveillance department are urging the government to increase its use of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act to collect and retain fingerprint scans and DNA samples gathered in investigations.

Police must apply for biometric retention during a biometrics and surveillance commission proceeding.

The biometrics commissioner also favors extending the maximum retention period beyond three years.

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