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Attorney General Mike DeWine’s office is expanding its work with law enforcement, prosecutors, and victim advocates under a new Elder Justice Initiative that will increase the investigation and prosecution of elder abuse cases and improve victims’ access to services.

Ohio’s criminal justice community and the field of forensic science both stand to gain with the opening of the Attorney General’s new Bureau of Criminal Investigation facility in Northwest Ohio later this year.

The new Ohio Attorney General’s Center for the Future of Forensic Science, which we are creating in conjunction with the nearly complete Bureau of Criminal Investigation facility at Bowling Green State University, will have a direct and timely impact on Ohio law enforcement agencies, prosecutors’ offices, and citizens.

OHLEG’s facial recognition system helped Akron police detectives Jim Pasheilich and Aron Hanlon identify a suspect within hours of a January murder and robbery. The next day, they had the man in custody and secured information on two other suspects.

The Ohio Attorney General’s 2014 Law Enforcement Conference features an emphasis on crimes against older adults, including a special track of workshops and a general-session presentation. Set for Oct. 28–29 at the Hyatt Regency Columbus, the conference also offers top-notch speakers, the Distinguished Law Enforcement Awards Luncheon, and 30 workshops.