Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has announced police could soon be armed with more powers to tackle youth crime. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Queensland considers DNA collection powers for youth offendersKnow the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today ArrowThose changes include making it easier for police to collect DNA from youth offenders. “It would be telling a mistruth if I wouldn’t say it is being discussed and is driven by the guy beside me (Purdie),” Crisafulli said. Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has confirmed police could soon be granted a suite of new powers to tackle youth crime. Specific details about how officers could collect DNA from youth offenders remain unknown as it is yet to be introduced to the state parliament.