A state panel of forensics experts put off its proposed adoption this week of expanding the use of DNA searches in New York state.
The Commission on Forensic Science considered guidelines on how law enforcement officials could use partial DNA matches to question suspects in some instances, rather than the exact matches now required. But the panel delayed adopting the proposal as members raised questions about wording, according to the state Division of Criminal Justice Services.
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