A state criminal forensics commission has scheduled a meeting in February to hear experts speak about whether the panel should recommend permitting familial DNA searching in New York.
Michael Green, who chairs the Commission on Forensic Science, said the panel is looking for informed comment about a proposal from its DNA subcommittee to amend state regulations and allow DNA samples to be analyzed for genetic links. The technique would allow police to investigate people who are highly likely to be related to unidentified individuals whose DNA is found at crime scenes.
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