/tags/law-enforcement law enforcement en-US Copyright Thu, 06 Jun 2024 16:54:45 GMT /2024-06-06/bill-would-slam-the-brakes-on-monthly-ticket-quotas-for-ohio-law-enforcement Many law enforcement agencies in Ohio say they don’t have minimum monthly totals on traffic tickets that officers need to write, but many drivers are suspicious. Thu, 06 Jun 2024 16:54:45 GMT /2024-06-06/bill-would-slam-the-brakes-on-monthly-ticket-quotas-for-ohio-law-enforcement Karen Kasler /politics-government/2024-05-16/marijuana-legalization-in-ohio-force-law-enforcement-to-adapt-drug-enforcement-tactics K-9 officers trained to sniff out marijuana are being retired. Some officers are also studying how police in other states tackle the marijuana black market. Thu, 16 May 2024 20:45:47 GMT /politics-government/2024-05-16/marijuana-legalization-in-ohio-force-law-enforcement-to-adapt-drug-enforcement-tactics George Shillcock /news/2024-02-21/task-force-recommends-police-recruits-get-more-communication-training-less-strict-fitness-tests The Ohio Attorney General's Blue Ribbon task force formed last year to recommend changes to the hundreds of hours police recruits receive before they hit the streets as officers. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 21:41:24 GMT /news/2024-02-21/task-force-recommends-police-recruits-get-more-communication-training-less-strict-fitness-tests George Shillcock /npr-news/2022-05-25/biden-has-a-new-executive-order-on-policing-2-years-after-george-floyd-was-killed The order will be signed Wednesday, the second anniversary of the murder of George Floyd while in police custody. But it only applies to federal law enforcement — not local forces Wed, 25 May 2022 19:12:21 GMT /npr-news/2022-05-25/biden-has-a-new-executive-order-on-policing-2-years-after-george-floyd-was-killed Martin Kaste /coronavirus/2022-01-12/covid-was-again-the-leading-cause-of-death-among-u-s-law-enforcement-in-2021 Some 458 officers died in the line of duty, making 2021 the deadliest year since 1930. The vast majority of deaths — 301 — are attributed to COVID-19, followed by firearm and traffic incidents. Wed, 12 Jan 2022 19:18:45 GMT /coronavirus/2022-01-12/covid-was-again-the-leading-cause-of-death-among-u-s-law-enforcement-in-2021 Rachel Treisman /politics-government/2021-12-06/dewine-announces-proposal-to-provide-250-million-to-law-enforcement-first-responders Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today announced details of a new proposal that would invest hundreds of millions of dollars into support for first responders. Mon, 06 Dec 2021 23:35:15 GMT /politics-government/2021-12-06/dewine-announces-proposal-to-provide-250-million-to-law-enforcement-first-responders Jo Ingles, ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ News Staff /politics-government/2021-12-02/lawsuit-argues-ohios-police-officers-arent-meeting-state-training-requirements A Cleveland-based advocacy group has spent years building a case that police officers around Ohio are violating state law simply by continuing to serve as officers because many police departments are not in compliance with the state's training requirements. Thu, 02 Dec 2021 10:00:00 GMT /politics-government/2021-12-02/lawsuit-argues-ohios-police-officers-arent-meeting-state-training-requirements Matthew Richmond /news/2021-11-11/columbus-police-hold-first-womens-career-fair-in-law-enforcement The Columbus Division of Police is holding its first women career fair for multiple law enforcement agencies. The department has set a goal to hire more women and increase their numbers to 20% of the force. Fri, 12 Nov 2021 10:00:00 GMT /news/2021-11-11/columbus-police-hold-first-womens-career-fair-in-law-enforcement Debbie Holmes /politics/2021-10-27/republicans-urge-communities-and-their-safety-forces-to-interact-more Ohio House Republicans said more community interaction could mean fewer clashes with police and other safety forces in the long run. Wed, 27 Oct 2021 19:31:44 GMT /politics/2021-10-27/republicans-urge-communities-and-their-safety-forces-to-interact-more Jo Ingles /news/2021-09-08/5-million-in-body-camera-funding-now-available-for-law-enforcement-agencies The Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services is now accepting applications for the grant funding for body cameras until October 8. Wed, 08 Sep 2021 10:44:07 GMT /news/2021-09-08/5-million-in-body-camera-funding-now-available-for-law-enforcement-agencies Scott Good