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The first three hours after a child’s abduction are critical in determining whether the child will be found alive. If an abductor intends to kill a child, 74 percent do so within those first few hours. 

4/16/2012

BCI works to reduce lab times

To reduce turnaround times, the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation’s Laboratory Division is undergoing a comprehensive analysis, hiring additional personnel, and adding more technology.

“As of the end of 2010, law enforcement agencies needing evidence tested for DNA were looking at a total turnaround time of 125 days,” Attorney General Mike DeWine said. “We can — and will — do better than that.”

4/19/2011

BCI ramps up sexual assault kit testing

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine encourages law enforcement agencies to submit for testing all sexual assault kits tied to cases in which they believe a crime occurred. Submitting all kits, even old ones, helps ensure that available sex offender DNA is added to state and federal databases.

1/23/2012

BCI earns casino duties

The Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) will provide investigative and security services for casinos expected to open this year in Cleveland and Toledo. The Ohio Casino Control Commission tapped BCI for the role, which it will carry out through a Casino Gaming Unit.

1/23/2012

Awards recognize peace officers’ contributions

On the day Morrow County Deputy Brandon Moore was shot five times while investigating an alleged marijuana plot, the hospital waiting room was shoulder to shoulder with law enforcement. That camaraderie was evident again in October when Moore and dozens of his peers were presented with Distinguished Law Enforcement Awards at the Ohio Attorney General’s Law Enforcement Conference.

1/23/2012

Attorney General’s staff updating basic peace officer curriculum

In addition to its role in overseeing advanced peace officer training, the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) sets the curricula for basic peace officer training as well as that of parole, probation, and corrections officers; jailers; bailiffs; private security officers; and humane agents.

10/18/2011

Attorney General takes steps to reduce turnaround times for DNA testing

The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI) is working to reduce lab turnaround times for DNA testing by streamlining processes, adding staff, and increasing the use of technology.

7/7/2011

Appeals Section, prosecutors team up on Ohio Supreme Court cases

By Mary Alice Casey

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office stands ready to assist county prosecutors’ offices in their cases before the Ohio Supreme Court.

10/18/2011

AG to partner with BGSU on new facility

A plan to build the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s new Northwest Ohio office on the Bowling Green State University campus offers benefits for law enforcement in that region and the field of forensic science in general.

7/23/2012

AG targets criminals who prey on children

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine's new Crimes Against Children Initiative is a comprehensive plan to target sex offenders who prey on kids.

1/23/2012
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