Shannon O'Brien on Crime

Former State Treasurer; Democratic Challenger MA Governor

DNA "fingerprint" all felons

Massachusetts should harness new forms of technology that assist law enforcement in crime prevention & investigation. The O'Brien-Gabrieli Administration will expand the role of DNA forensics in the Commonwealth's crime-fighting program to include gathering a "DNA fingerprint" from every convicted felon. Source: Campaign website, www.ObrienGabrieli.com, "Crime Plan" Sep 17, 2002

Advocates life without parole, but no death penalty

Shannon is opposed to the death penalty. She supports a prison sentence of life without parole for criminals convicted of first-degree murder. Source: Campaign web site, ShannonObrien.com, "Issue Briefs" Feb 16, 2002

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