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.

Attorney General DeWine & Acting Superintendent Sawyers Briefing on School Safety

On December 19, 2012, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine joined Acting Superintendent of Public Instruction Michael Sawyers Wedensday to brief media on the progress of school safety initiatives in 2012. DeWine outlined what has been done since the shootings that occurred in Chardon earlier this year, as well as what recommendations and initiatives should be implemented moving forward.

Attorney General DeWine News Conference on Foster Youth and Child Safety

On December 10th, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine will release findings on the condition of the child welfare and foster care system in Ohio. The findings come as a result of eight child safety summits held by the Attorney General that gave foster parents, former foster children, and representatives of children's services agencies the chance to speak about their perspectives. The Attorney General will outline several specific issues of concern that resulted from the summits. A plan of action to address those concerns, including the formation of a newly established foster care advisory group, will also be announced.

Badges for Baseball

Badges for Baseball was created by the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation in partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice to help at-risk youth and prevent juvenile crime. By pairing police and kids together playing baseball and softball, the program builds new relationships between youth and law enforcement. It reached more than 26,000 youngsters in 16 states last year.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine brought the program to Ohio through the Ohio Attorney General's Office commitment of almost $170,000 over two years to complement the $158,000 in goods and services being provided by the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation. Funds from the Attorney General's Office come from fines and penalties received by the Office's Charitable Law Section through its enforcement activities that ensure that monies raised by non-profits in Ohio go for charitable purposes.