DNA Saves

"Every day innocent people needlessly become victims of violent crimes. Most of these are committed by repeat offenders. By passing state legislation that enables law enforcement to collect DNA from felony arrestees, at the same time as fingerprints, your state can catch criminals sooner. That means you can prevent most of these crimes, save more lives and provide more protection to the innocent."

On May 30, 2007, Governor Phil Bredesen signed a bill into Tennessee law that requires anyone arrested for a violent crime to give a DNA sample. Named "The Johnia Berry Act of 2007", the new law requires DNA samples to be taken from persons booked for violent felonies after January 1, 2008.

Mike and I feel that it is imperative for everyone to know how important it is for the safety of your loved ones to have DNA Laws in all states. To date, fifteen states across the nation have enacted DNA legislation that will help prevent violent crimes and potentially solve crimes that have gone cold. Please write to you state legislators to let them know how important it is to enact DNA laws in your state!

Please visit dnasaves.org to find out more about this crucial push to pass DNA legislation across the country.

Mike & Joan Berry
Lawrenceville, GA
770-823-7983
jberry5916@bellsouth.net