Attorney General DeWine Kicks Off National Consumer Protection Week 2013

On March 4, 2013, Attorney General Mike DeWine will warn consumers about a scam his office is particularly concerned about, as he recognizes National Consumer Protection Week in Ohio. Attorney General DeWine will also share how high school students are helping protect you against con artists.

News Conference Announcing Ohio Elder Justice Act

On February 21, 2013, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine joined State Representatives Mike Dovilla (R-Berea) and Wes Retherford (R-Hamilton) as they announced the introduction of the Ohio Elder Justice Act. The bill will help protect Ohio's senior citizens from abuse and improve the response to elder abuse victims by strengthening Adult Protective Services in Ohio.

Attorney General DeWine Discusses Credit Report Errors on 60 Minutes

On February 10, 2013, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine Appeared on CBS's 60 Minutes, discussing his concerns with credit reporting agencies with reporter Steve Kroft.

Active Shooter Training for Educators

On January 17, 2012, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine joined educators and law enforcement officers at the first regional "Active Shooter Training for Educators" class, taught in Columbus. Two training sessions were held at the Education Service Center of Central Ohio, where Attorney General DeWine addressed participants. Eight additional regional courses are scheduled in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo and the Athens area. The courses do not include firearm training.

Ohio VINE PSA (Featuring John Walsh)

Victims of crime face many setbacks as a result of their tragic and unexpected circumstances. The Attorney General's Crime Victim Section provides funding and services to aid victims, training for professionals who assist them, grants for victim service providers, and crime prevention programs for Ohio communities.

For more information about Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine's VINE Program, please call 800-770-0192.

Attorney General DeWine Announces Improved BCI DNA Turn-Around Times

On January 4th, 2012, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced that forensic scientists working at the Attorney General's Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) are now processing DNA cases in a record turnaround time of 20 days, despite a 34-percent increase in DNA submissions from law enforcement from December 2010 to today.

A Tribute to Sheriff Dwight Radcliff

A video commemorating the service of former Pickaway County Sheriff Dwight Radcliff was shown to the 2012 Ohio Attorney General's Law Enforcement Conference.