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An unsettling increase in violent crime in Ohio has meant more work for those who aid law enforcement in tackling such investigations, and state Attorney General Dave Yost is looking for help.
"Our folks are kind of running ragged, frankly," Yost told another media outlet. "Let's skip the COVID year, we are way up over '20. Let's look at the last non-COVID year, 2019, our request for assistance through the first four months of the year is up over 50%. The number of homicide investigations has quadrupled …"
In addition, the number of sexual assault cases is up 33%.
Yost has asked lawmakers for funding to hire agents and add other resources.
In the meantime, lawmakers might also want to reserve a little money for taking a look at why there has been such an increase in violent crimes.
A first step is to provide more assistance. But that must be followed closely by an effort to understand what is creating such a burden.