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Today we #WearOrange Day to honor survivors and build community with those working to end gun violence. Learn more at https://t.co/GmMJmMINRs

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The Ohio Department of Public Safety, the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, and other community partners gathered in the Hilltop community to offer services to those with substance use disorder as part of Operation BRIDGE.

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We are pleased to announce the opening of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Request for Proposals (RFP). The deadline to respond to this RFP is July 7 at 5 p.m. Learn more at https://t.co/DFDWjWfrtl

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Today we remember and honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice serving in the U.S. military. Wishing you a SAFE Memorial Day!

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@Ohio_OCJS has opened the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Grant Program.

Eligible applicants include counties, cities, townships, villages, and councils of government.

Application Deadline: June 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

For additional details, visit: https://t.co/tQOoolexwP

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The Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence will host their Annual Conference on June 23-24, at The Conference Center at OCLC in Dublin. Register at https://t.co/Wbv2Ih6FCV

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Summit County Sheriff Kandy Fatheree discusses why she chose to pursue accreditation through the Ohio Collaborative Law Enforcement Accreditation Program.

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It is National Peace Officer Memorial Day. Today we recognize and honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

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This morning the Highland Heights Police Department signed up to begin the Ohio Collaborative Law Enforcement Accreditation Program. Pictured L to R: Mayor Chuck Brunello Jr, Ed Burkhammer (OCJS), Chief Dennis Matejcic, and Administrative Assistant Nancy Stoneman.

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Registration is now open for Gracehaven's Over the Edge skyscraper-rappelling charity event on June 12 in Downtown Columbus. Learn more and register at https://t.co/ryP3ZvI0dL

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Yesterday the Ohio Collaborative Community-Police Advisory Board held a meeting and two more Ohio law enforcement agencies joined the list of accredited agencies through the new Ohio Collaborative Law Enforcement Accreditation Program.

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Ottawa County Sheriff Stephen Levorchick discusses why he chose to pursue accreditation through the Ohio Collaborative Law Enforcement Accreditation Program.

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The Ohio Victim Services Bar Association will host a training on Victim Services and Ethical Considerations. This training was approved for 1 hour of general CLE credits and 2.5 hours of attorney professional conduct CLE credits. May 20 in Columbus. https://t.co/50RGiefZ5P

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Miami County Park District Police Department Operations Director and Ranger Supervisor Dan Weaver discusses why his department decided to pursue accreditation through the Ohio Collaborative Law Enforcement Accreditation Program.

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🌷 Wishing you a SAFE and Happy Mother's Day! 🌷

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We recently recognized the newest law enforcement agencies to achieve accreditation through the Ohio Collaborative Law Enforcement Accreditation Program. Medina Police Chief Ed Kinney & Lt. Scott Marcum explain why it’s important to have outside experts evaluate their department.

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The Collaborative to End Human Trafficking will host the Fundamentals of Human Trafficking 101 webinar series. Learn more and register at https://t.co/T7m8MuYxZa

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We recently recognized the newest law enforcement agencies to achieve accreditation through the Ohio Collaborative Law Enforcement Accreditation Program. Independence Police Chief Robert Butler explains how being accredited protects his officers and his community.

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A federal, bipartisan congressional committee, the Combating Human Trafficking Congressional Caucus, was created to advance legislation and policy initiatives around human trafficking. https://t.co/3oj8KbXciH

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May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. When we break our silence and speak our truths, we create space for healing — for ourselves and for others. #MHAM #YouAreNotAlone