On the Job 

Revolutionary DNA technology will soon be used at the Ohio Attorney General’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) thanks to an innovative partnership.

About 130 children from throughout Ohio had a chance to experience college life and sports during a daylong event hosted by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office and the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation.

Since the tragic morning in April when eight members of the Rhoden family were found shot to death in four homes in Pike County, the investigation has been a priority for my office. After realizing the magnitude of the crime, Pike County Sheriff Charles Reader requested the assistance of the Attorney General's Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI). Since that time, our agents have been working long hours to gather clues and uncover evidence.

An advocate against domestic violence and a college program designed to end sexual assaults were recognized at the 2016 Two Days in May Conference on Victim Assistance.

The Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) will mark its 95^th anniversary in September. Here is a look at some of its milestones.

As the victims’ rights movement has become more robust in Ohio, the Two Days in May Conference on Victim Assistance has grown exponentially.

Each year for the past 25 years, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office has been hosting a spring gathering of victims’ advocates so they can share ideas, learn about new issues and be inspired by others in the field. 

When I was starting out as an assistant prosecuting attorney in Greene County in the early 1970s, there were few, if any, services specifically for crime victims.  

At least 1,000 public safety officials gathered Jan. 21 for the Ohio Attorney General’s “Ideas That Work: Fighting the Drug Epidemic in Ohio” emergency meeting at the Mount Hermon Missionary Baptist Church in Columbus.

The Elder Justice Initiative works with law enforcement, prosecutors, adult protective services and communities to identify, investigate and prosecute elder abuse cases; improve services for victims; and raise awareness about abuse.