Ohio judges attend FBI training seminar.

Ohio judges attend FBI training seminar.

Thirty-one judges from Ohio were the first group ever invited to an FBI training session that centered on data submitted to and available from the Criminal Justice Information Services Division.

James Landon, Ohio Judicial College program manager, accompanied the group this week and said the briefing’s purpose was to improve the quality of data sent to the FBI, which will result in more accurate data available to justice system partners.

One of the areas of focus was properly cataloging defendants who should be flagged for a weapons disqualification and therefore unable to buy or possess a firearm.

Judges also learned about fingerprint/biometric identification, the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, uniform crime reporting and other topics.

Landon said the Judicial College will use the experience to develop courses in conjunction with the FBI on the proper way to complete FBI forms.

Judges received 9.75 credit hours for attending the two-day session.