Can't wait to see you this Saturday at Hoff Woods park from 11-2 for Cops & Kids Day! Get a close up view of cruisers, helicopters, motorcycles and tactical vehicles. Admission is free and the first 1,000 children will receive a gift.
Save the Date: 2023 Fallen Officer Memorial
The Ohio Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 4.
This year's ceremony will honor eight officers who died in the line of duty in the past several years.
AG Yost’s outreach staff delivered new cameras and computers to Jefferson County Sheriff Abdalla & SORN Officer Ellenbarger, and Harrison County Sheriff Captain Touville & SORN Officer Horn.
Fighting Human Trafficking: AG Yost’s goal is to sideline traffickers with the assist from you. In August, AG Yost teamed up with the @ColumbusCrew for a PSA to alert fans to the signs of human trafficking and how to report it. #AGOHighlights2022
Scammers are increasingly using text messages to imitate legitimate businesses to steal your personal and financial information. Learn how to spot signs of a scam text: https://t.co/UPcya5cSTn
AG Yost today recognized the significant contributions of several peace officers, one former officer, a forensic scientist and one civilian as part of his annual Law Enforcement Conference.
Help us Fill-a-Cruiser this Saturday at one of our participating stores. Officers and volunteers will collect non-perishable food items for community partner @WARM_1972 (Westerville Area Resource Ministry) to help those in need. See you there!
As we turn our calendars ahead to October, AG Yost offers this important reminder: Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a perfect time to ensure that you & your loved ones are protected online.
Why not start now? Tips for developing safe cyber habits: https://t.co/BRrF6Xdcni
Handwriting is made up of unconscious patterns – no two people write exactly alike. BCI’s Questioned Documents Unit determines authenticity of documents using electrostatic devices.
BCI handles more of thes cases than any other agency in the state. The investigations are independent and expert, and we publish the file on our website when we’re done. #transparency
Authorities referred 41 police shootings to Ohio BCI agents this year https://t.co/becJCAAozw
Save the date! Ohio Missing Persons Day will be Sept. 17 at the Springdale Police Department.
Resources for families and information on current cases can be found here: https://t.co/xkQVB5q0iX
No prosecutions, only one internal review: it turns out Columbus police officers were doing their jobs during the civil unrest in 2020.
Let me say it publicly: thank you for serving. Don’t give up. You are doing a noble and necccessary job.
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A joint investigation between BCI and the @OHFCSO has led to an arrest and brought closure & peace of mind to the family of a victim in an unsolved homicide.
BCI's advanced DNA lab analysis was instrumental in putting the pieces together which ultimately led to the arrest.
Significant advances in DNA testing help make cold cases more solvable than ever. Given the promise of these techniques, AG Yost created the BCI Cold Case Unit, allowing local law enforcement agencies to initiate a fresh look on unsolved cases.
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Army Pfc. Jack Lilley was killed in action during the Korean War at 19 and declared “non-recoverable” until recently. He will be laid to rest on June 14 beginning around 1:30 p.m. The public is invited to line the procession route in support: https://t.co/8IFW6vYiYP.
Students ages 14+ who have completed the 8th grade are invited to apply for the next Westerville Youth Police Academy taking place July 18-22. Students learn the basics of law enforcement and service to the community from @WestervillePD. Apply by June 30: https://t.co/AadTbwQiUh.
AG Yost's Elder Abuse Commission observes Ohio's 2022 Elder Abuse Awareness Day through a FREE webinar on June 22.
Webinar has been submitted for 3 hours of professional credit.
Elder abuse is everyone's business register now: https://t.co/Lqyc2XSM6h
We are hosting our annual #Westerville Youth Police Academy July 18-22. Students learn the basics of law enforcement with an emphasis on community service. Applicants must be 14+ and have completed the eighth grade. Deadline to apply is June 30: https://t.co/dHlO6Aq8ef
Please support Westerville North High School as they host the "Memorial Day Morelli Workout" on May 30 at Jim McCann Stadium (950 County Line Rd.) to benefit the scholarship fund created in honor of our fallen Brother Officer Anthony P. Morelli. Register: https://t.co/kA3xEnrcc6.