Police took my DNA and thumbprints after cautioning me over a minor offence. what happens now?

'Dr Greene'

The caution could count against you later in life, but the dna and fingerprints will be fed into the national database for matches right now.

big g

Anyone who gets arrested of a criminal offence has their fingerprints and DNA taken. They then are checked against the national database just incase you are not who you say you are.

When that is done it is then when they are added to the database so if, for whatever reason you are arrested again your fingerprints will be known and they can confirm DNA aswell if it was for e.g a burglary and your blood was found.They can compare this against their records.

In relation to the caution that noraml stays with you for approximately 5 years. It doesnt necessarily go against you but you are required by law to disclose the caution and the details for it.

chantelleaskham

well if u got of witha bail and dont have to go to court then u shouldent worry ive done somthin wrong before and got away with it i shoudent of donr it though it wont go on your records just make shore u dont do it again but because u did it once got awayy with it u can get a job but if u do it again an dit goed on your records then it can affect your job

gimlit

The police are building up a database of DNA profiles which will be used to run any DNA samples from unsolved crimes.

unicornfarie1

They just keep them on file so they can trace it back to you if there are any future crimes that make a match. No worries if you live life without any future crimes.

Angela M

A caution will stay on the Police National Computer for the rest of your life. If an employer asks you have you got any previous convictions you can say no as a caution is not a conviction. Your DNA and finger prints will be held on the national data base for the rest of your life. These will be checked against all unsolved crimes in the country. You need not worry about the caution again unless you get arrested again for a similar offence.

tmills883

I wouldnt worry about it as far as a job goes, but I would walk a straight line from now on. You were given a warning, you werent tried and convicted of anything so you dont have a criminal record.

Lincoln 439

They will keep the DNA and only use it to check for people who have committed serious offences such as rape and murder. Do not worry about the DNA sample unless you plan to commit a serious crime. The caution will stay on your file and only be relevant if you apply for a job that involves working with children. Some professional bodies may also ask if you have ever been cautioned. It should not really effect job applications and you will not have to declare it in most cases.

Princess415

Something as trivial as this and your DNA is stored forever! When people like the Soham murderer got away with countless indecent assaults, it makes my blood boil.

Jennifer

My little brother got cautioned for a similar thing last year they took his detail they just hold them on file in case you are ever involved with something again (as they assume you will be). They don't destroy the information i don't think. As you were not charged with anything you don't have to worry about jobs as most only want to know if you've ever been convicted of an offence!

rhiannon

The police in the UK and Ireland at least keep all information like that on file, in case of further offences. Its like a permanent record of any dealings ie reporting a crime, being a victim, or being an offender. the information will just sit on file unless you commit more crime, in which case more info will be added to it.

Sally J

In the UK now, if you are processed through a police custody, your FINGERprints, DNA & Photo are taken.

You have received a caution and now have a record on the Police National Computer which will also contain details of where your photograph can be found and viewed, and reference numbers of your DNA & fingerprints. They will not be destroyed.

I don't THINK you have to admit to a prospective employer that you have a CAUTION. Can you remember what the police officers told you when you were cautioned. The caution will stay on your record for 4 or 5 years but I don't think it counts as a criminal record. If you are in doubt, contact the police service who arrested you and ask them to clarify.

There is no point worrying over something that is already done - you cannot change it now but it should not effect any other area of your life. Apart from the fact that you admitted to DISHONESTY - something you don't want to EVER do again or you will end up with a criminal record. And how many employers want to employ someone who has proved they are dishonest.

Check out the info on your caution and use it as a lesson learnt.

BIG DADDY

if they didnt charge you with anything then NO they cannot use it against you... but now remember that if you are ever thinkin of committin a crime YOU ARE NOW IN THE SYSTEM.. they have your prints & dna to reference if in case of burglury or murder even... so just stay away from trouble!!!

THE BULB

it will be used in a speculative search, to see if it matches any other dna/prints from scenes of crimes. As youhave been cautioned yo have admitted guilt of the offence and so your dna/prints can be kept by police on file.

ty_rosewood

It means you're on the police files. This means every time DNA and fingerprints are run through the police programme to narrow down 'who dun it' you should be automatically eliminated.

andospandos

Well a caution is a serious warning! take note of it, but dont let it ruin your life, and will most likely be gone {depending on your age} within 7 years max. it wont go against you at all unless you commit another offence, then a caution can usually be taken into consideration, when the police come to a decision when charging you with the next offence. the dna will most likely be held on to and any information from that is stored on a database. commiting crime/ offences of any nature just does not pay.

Monkey Harris

They will open a file on you and you will be watched 24 hours a day by the secret police. Every breath, every footstep will all be monitored. You won't be able to take a dump in private anymore.
In this case, the world is definitely not your OYSTER!!

sfgfan10

basically, if you ever commit a crime, they would be able to use that information to determine that its you who commited it. Other than that, any future employers might (MIGHT) be able to see that in determining if they want to hire you, though I don't think that would change their decision.

loveblair3

Itmakes you wonder why the police take DNA every chance they can such as your example.
If you want a detailed background as to why they are doing this see the link.
Maybe you should have driven your car into two tall building and killed 3100 people - as the US Governement did on 9/11 - you would have got away scott free - as have the US Government so far!

carla s

They get put on there computer system AFIS (automatic fingerprint indexing service) and your DNA will be sent off to a lab to be tested if you happened to have committed a previous crime and left any evidence your nicked!

Jonathan

I expect they will have to comply with the Data Protection Act but are probably excempt on a few clauses, with recent problems surrounding the Ian Huntly thing they will probably keep you on record for a while - check their policy and make sure you know your rights.

They own you now..

helo pilot cfi

DNA can't be taken without a warrant (USA) most likely will be placed in data bank

Curly

I was arrested under sec 1 dangerous dogs act taken to police staion my DNA photo fingerprints taken I told police my dog is not dangerous locked me up for 6 hours released on police bail .on going back to police station police I wAs informed by this rude mouth RSPCA inspector my dog is not dangerous thank god I said to my self. not knowing she RSPCA inspector told me it Is a animal welfare issue RSPCA with the police have set me up it all started from a vet .I told police in interview about the vet that she had it in for me being Asian police RSPCA made out I was some kind of dog fighter I have fought for this country injured in combat .I have never had a record police came with warrant and ten officers it was like terror raid.i Am a civil servant I have not being treated fairly pls how can I get my data off the police system I was not charged with any offense my dog was given back after 6 months with all Other items taken

Curly

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