How can ACJIS assist in resolving cold cases?

ACJIS can significantly assist in resolving cold cases primarily through its comprehensive database of historical criminal activity. This database contains detailed records of past incidents, including arrests, convictions, and other relevant data from various law enforcement agencies across Arizona.

The wealth of information available allows investigators to review patterns or connections that might not have been previously considered. For example, they can identify similarities between cold cases and other incidents that have occurred, uncover new leads, or find potential suspects through historical records that may align with current investigations.

The other options, while relevant to aspects of criminal investigations, do not directly address the primary function of ACJIS. Facilitating interviews with witnesses or accessing the latest forensic technology involves different processes that are not specifically related to the data management functions of ACJIS. Similarly, employing retired detectives to review cases, although potentially beneficial, is more a matter of human resources and personnel engagement rather than the data-driven support that ACJIS provides. Thus, the role of ACJIS in aggregating and managing information makes the first option the most pertinent in the context of assisting cold case resolutions.