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DREAM

A K-12 video series focusing on developing resiliency skills, decision-making skills, and role-playing opportunities

Ohio's Real ID

Federal rules on secure IDs go into effect May 7, 2025.

Distracted Driving Course

Ohio's unique approach of combating distracted driving.

Ohio Emergency Medical Services

Office of Criminal Justice Services

Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center

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Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed an executive order in July 2019 creating a specialized criminal intelligence unit to assist local law enforcement in conducting intelligence-driven drug trafficking investigations.

ARPA Funding for Law Enforcement, First Responders

$175 million in ARPA funds will support the work of state and local law enforcement to prevent and solve crimes in communities that have experienced an increase in or faced difficulties with combatting violence during the pandemic. ARPA funding ends Dec. 31, 2024.

First Responder Wellness

First responders face an increased risk of experiencing behavioral health issues including mental illness and substance abuse disorders. Fear of being seen as weak or not up to the job of a first responder keeps many from seeking help. Responders can build their resilience by increasing awareness about risk factors and warning signs, talking with each other, and using healthy coping strategies.

Motorcycle Ohio

Motorcycle Ohio program offers courses for new and returning riders to acquire the knowledge and skills needed for safe motorcycling.

SOLVE

The State of Ohio Law Enforcement Virtual Exchange (SOLVE) is part of Governor DeWine's 12-point "RecoveryOhio" Plan. SOLVE will provide case management, collaboration, data sharing and analytic tools for Ohio drug task forces and law enforcement agencies.

Ohio Investigative Unit

OIU agents are fully-sworn, plainclothes peace officers responsible for enforcing Ohio’s alcohol, tobacco and food stamp fraud laws.

Ohio School Safety Center

The Ohio School Safety Center assists local schools and law enforcement with preventing, preparing for, and responding to threats and acts of violence.

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Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center Warns of Emojis Symbolizing Potential Drug Activity

Emojis are being used by youth on social media and electronic communications to market, sell, and buy illegal drugs.

Governor DeWine Announces Teen Driver Safety Scholarship Awards

Awards more than half a million dollars in grants that will help more teenagers in low-income families get access to free driver training.

Ohio Launches New Data Dashboards to Report Overdose Substance Use Measures

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that the state has launched new data dashboards to better track and report data on overdose deaths and other substance-use related measures for all 88 Ohio counties.

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