The ohio bureau of criminal investigation will use AWA grant funds to upgrade its current software to allow for the interface of offenderwatch records with other state data systems

The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation received a $396,606 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs under the Support for Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program (CFDA 16.750). The grant will be used to upgrade the state's sex offender registration software to allow integration with other data systems, procure livescan equipment for local sheriffs' offices, and obtain mobile fingerprint units for officers to verify registration information in the field. These activities will support and enhance Ohio's sex offender registration system. Under the grant, sub-awards were made to Dataworks Plus, LLC to provide mobile identification units and to Biometric Information Management, L.L.C. to supply livescan systems with cameras. The project period is from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2026.

The AWA grant funds will support the procurement of livescan equipment for local sheriffs offices. The funds will also support the procurement of mobile fingerprint units which will allow officers to complete verification of registration information in the field. These activities will support the states registration system and increase its accuracy.