Criminal Law
Law Enforcement Leaders Announce new Criminal Justice Initiative to Fight Gun Violence
Law enforcement agencies in Ohio will be given more access to technology to help identify suspects involved in gun violence throughout the state.
As part of the new Ohio Ballistic Testing Initiative announced by state leaders Thursday, the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Ohio State Highway Patrol will be awarded $10.5 million to increase the number of National Integrated Ballistic Information Network units from seven to 16.
The units are used by firearm forensic scientists to analyze microscopic markings on bullets and shell casings from criminal investigations and compare them to firearm evidence connected to other crimes.
