Letter from Gerry Welch

Fourth Amendment Troubling

An aspect that I find troubling concerning law enforcement. The Fourth Amendment—protection from unreasonable search and seizure—is being unfairly used to shield criminals. Law enforcement has the right to demand finger prints from potential suspects. However, law enforcement is not allowed to demand DNA to eliminate suspects. Law enforcers have to sneak around and attempt to gather DNA from used cigarettes, spit, garbage, or from drinking glasses. Meanwhile crime is not stopped; crimes goes unpunished and the innocent are left in danger.

Gerry Welch
Cooperstown