The New York State Sheriffs’ Association is now employing a new “Crime Suppression Initiative.” Its effectiveness, and legality, is likely going to be tested.
CSI uses synthetic forensic technology capable of tagging criminals with an invisible forensic mist of synthesized DNA, composed of shorter chains than human DNA, so police can identify them — even months after a crime was committed. It comes in many forms including water-soluble spray, grease and gel.