More and more, DNA evidence is playing a larger role in solving cases. Whether used to link a suspect to evidence in a crime, in child ID kits, or collected after sexual assault, this 21st century fingerprint gives law enforcement some accurate information that can help bring you much closer to getting justice.

Which is why collecting DNA during fingerprinting after a felony arrest could be so important in helping to keep our communities safer. With many crimes committed by repeate offenders, this practice could help your state catch criminals sooner. DNA Saves is committed to helping to educating the public and law makers on the importance of DNA evidence, and how it helps in fighting crime. Continue reading Help Your State Bring Crimefighting Into The 21st Century »

There have always been crimes fueled by hatred or prejudice, but according to the FBI, it wasn’t really until a generation ago that the term “hate crime” entered our collective vocabulary. At least since the 1920s, the FBI has looked into crimes that appear motivated by bias, including civil rights violations. But hate crimes can extend beyond race or religion, and can include attacks motivated by gender, sexual orientation or even disabilities.

Often, this bullying and violence stems from attitudes learned at a young age. American society is increasingly diverse, and our children are going to encounter people of various ethnicities, cultures, and faiths in school and in the community. An understanding of tolerance for those differences among us is something that will help our children navigate the world around us and help them succeed. As Kid’s Health points out, tolerance is about accepting people for who they are, and treating others the way you would like to be treated. Continue reading Teaching Your Kids Tolerance »

Many of us have experienced the annoyance of having a sales call interrupt dinner time. But more than just being annoying, there could be a scam waiting for you on the other end of the phoneline. Telemarketing fraud comes in all shapes and sizes: you might have won a free trip, a government grant, or maybe a guaranteed credit card or loan.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) points out unfortunately, it’s very unlikely anyone is offering you a free vacation or free money. Telemarketing fraud very often targets the elderly, or those of us looking for loans or credit cards. But no matter what form the calls take, one thing they have in common is they attempt to take advantage of unsuspecting victims in order to separate them from their hard earned money. Continue reading Outsmart Scammers: Put Telemarketing Fraud On Hold »