Ohio’s forensic system reflects a larger reality

by Brandon Burley and The Redemption Project Ohio’s forensic system reflects a larger reality: emerging synthetic compounds often arrive faster than older detection expectations were built to manage. Labs usually meet that pressure before the public sees the pattern clearly. I am a retired detective and criminal justice / government educator based in Tennessee. I am a commentary write for Tennessee Lookout and a weekly columnist with Knox TN Today. My work examines public policy, public safety systems and civic responsibility. My reporting and commentary have also appeared in Governing, The Arizona Capitol Times, South Florida Sun Sentinel, Police1, among other state and regional outlets. Get full access to The Redemption Project Newsroom at newsroom.theredemptionproject.news/subscribe