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Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI)

The Bureau of Criminal Investigation, known as BCI, helps police departments and county sheriffs across the state by providing key support services free of charge.

BCI staff members analyze DNA samples to help catch criminals and solve cold cases. Police agencies around the state frequently ask for BCI investigators to assist at crime scenes and draw on the Bureau’s expertise in growing criminal problems, such as cyber crime.

BCI field agents are always on call to respond to crime scenes and assist local law enforcement agencies with their investigations.

Additionally, BCI is home to the state’s Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS), which contains the prints of millions along with their corresponding criminal histories, and the electronic Sex Offender Registration and Notification (eSORN) database, among other resources.

Its services are broken down into three areas:

BCI Informational Video

BCI Main Office

1560 State Route 56 SW
P.O. Box 365
London, OH 43140
Toll-free: 855-BCI-Ohio (224-6446)
Phone: 740-845-2000
Email: BCI@OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov

BCI Richfield Office

4055 Highlander Parkway
Richfield, OH 44286
Phone: 330-659-4600

BCI Bowling Green Office

1616 E. Wooster Street
Bowling Green, OH 43402
Phone: 419-353-5603

BCI Youngstown Office

20 W. Federal Street
Youngstown, OH 44503
Phone: 330-884-7555

BCI Athens Office

86 Columbus Circle, Suite 202
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740-845-2107