Ohio Attorney General's Safe Neighborhoods Initiative

On May 9, 2013, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced a bold, new, holistic initiative aimed at decreasing violent crime in Ohio by targeting Ohio's most violent offenders. The Attorney General's Safe Neighborhoods Initiative will begin in Akron and eventually spread to other crime-ridden neighborhoods within communities in our state. The goal of the Attorney General's Safe Neighborhoods Initiative is to target offenders with a history of gun violence, work with them to prevent future violent crime, and lead them to resources that will assist them in breaking the crime cycle. It's an effort that requires a passionate commitment from a number of community leaders, including those in churches, victim groups, law enforcement, and government.

2013 Ohio Peace Officers' Memorial

On May 2, 2013, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and law enforcement officers from throughout the state gathered to honor more than 700 Ohio police officers who have died in the line of duty since 1823, including three who died in 2012.

2013 Ohio Peace Officer Memorial (Full Ceremony)

Attorney General Mike DeWine and the Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy honored fallen officers during the 26th annual state memorial service.

Attorney General DeWine Announces Violent Career Criminal Act

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Senator Jim Hughes (R-Columbus) will announce legislation this morning aimed at decreasing violent gun crimes. The Violent Career Criminal Act proposes longer prison sentences for certain repeat offenders convicted of a crime involving a firearm. The Act also changes prison terms for some repeat offenders convicted of gun specifications. Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O'Brien will also be in attendance.

School Shootings: How to be Aware, Prepare, and be a First Responder in a Crisis: Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine

The following is a clip from “School Shootings: How to be Aware, Prepare, and be a First Responder in a Crisis”, an extension of in-person training that's been offered to educators around the state through the Attorney General's Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA). The in-person training and video include information about what Attorney General law enforcement experts have learned about shooters in prior incidents like Chardon, Columbine, and Virginia Tech. The course also covers how to identify potential threats and reduce the danger of deadly escalation, how to coordinate with school administrators and law enforcement in the face of a real-time threat, and most importantly, how to save lives. Educators can contact OPOTA with any questions about the video or in-person training by emailing AskOPOTA@OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov or calling 740-845-2700.

School Shootings: How to be Aware, Prepare, and be a First Responder in a Crisis: James Burke

The following is a clip from “School Shootings: How to be Aware, Prepare, and be a First Responder in a Crisis”, an extension of in-person training that's been offered to educators around the state through the Attorney General's Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA). The in-person training and video include information about what Attorney General law enforcement experts have learned about shooters in prior incidents like Chardon, Columbine, and Virginia Tech. The course also covers how to identify potential threats and reduce the danger of deadly escalation, how to coordinate with school administrators and law enforcement in the face of a real-time threat, and most importantly, how to save lives. Educators can contact OPOTA with any questions about the video or in-person training by emailing AskOPOTA@OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov or calling 740-845-2700.

"Operation Download" News Conference

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine will release information today on a multi-jurisdictional effort to stop the spread of child pornography. As part of "Operation Download," agents working as part of the Attorney General's Crimes Against Children Initiative served multiple search warrants this morning at homes where child pornography was allegedly downloaded and shared. Attorney General DeWine announced the Crimes Against Children Initiative in late 2011. He will also provide an update on the work done as part of this initiative since it was established.