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The Ohio General Assembly created the position of Attorney General on Feb. 16, 1846, as a position elected by the General Assembly and commissioned by the Governor for a five-year term. The officeholder had to be a Franklin County resident, maintain an office in Columbus, tak...

https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/About-AG/History (7/19/2012 10:04:31 AM)

What behaviors should I watch for that might suggest one of my loved ones is addicted to opioids? What can I do to help prevent a family member, or myself, from becoming addicted to opioids? How should I dispose of unused opioid prescriptions? What is addiction? How ...

https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Individuals-and-Families/Victims/SCOPE/Opioid-answers (6/18/2020 10:40:26 AM)

The Special Victims Unit helps local law enforcement agencies investigate criminals who victimize children, including those involved in sexual abuse, pornography and other violent crimes, such as homicide, shaken-baby trauma or abusive head trauma. BCI agents involved in inv...

https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Law-Enforcement/Bureau-of-Criminal-Investigation/Investigative-Services/Special-Victims-Unit (8/31/2021 4:07:06 PM)

The official definition of “public record” is every “record” that is “kept by” a “public office.” The definition of “record” is further broken down into three elements: It must exist on a fixed medium. It must be created by or received by a public office or come under the ...

https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Legal/Sunshine-Laws/Public-Records-Act (3/21/2025 9:33:58 AM)

Assistant Attorney General Office: 614-466-2766 Direct: 614-466-5326 Fax: 866-436-9058 Justin.Marshall@OhioAGO.gov Justin joined the Environmental Enforcement Section of the Attorney General’s Office in 2025 after working in the Workers’ Compensation section. Prior ...

https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/About-AG/Service-Divisions/Environmental-Enforcement/Who-We-Are (11/28/2017 10:22:26 AM)

For calendar year 2023, peace officers and troopers must receive a total of 24 hours of CPT. Eight of the twenty-four hours must be completed on the three topics mandated by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC). The topics, and minimum hour requirement for ...

https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Law-Enforcement/Ohio-Peace-Officer-Training-Academy/2023-Continuing-Professional-Training (1/31/2023 7:27:29 PM)

Agency Pre-Approved Courses   For calendar year 2024, peace officers and troopers must receive a total of 24 hours of CPT . Eight of the twenty-four hours must be completed on the five topics mandated by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC). The topi...

https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Law-Enforcement/Ohio-Peace-Officer-Training-Academy/2024-Continuing-Professional-Training (12/21/2023 2:03:18 PM)

Agency Pre-Approved Course List   OPOTA In-Person Course List   Who needs to complete continuing professional training (CPT)? ( OAC 109:2-18-02(C)(D)) All peace officers and troopers who hold an appointment in 2025, except for those who successfully completed...

https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Law-Enforcement/Ohio-Peace-Officer-Training-Academy/2025-Continuing-Professional-Training (11/12/2024 3:09:58 PM)

The first case solved by familial DNA testing, a team effort between the DNA and CODIS units, involved the 2016 abduction of a 6-year-old from her bedroom in Cleveland. She was sexually assaulted and dropped off on a street corner. CODIS had linked DNA from the crime to an ea...

https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Law-Enforcement/Bureau-of-Criminal-Investigation/Laboratory-Division/DNA-Unit (10/6/2015 12:37:19 PM)

Methamphetamine, commonly referred to as meth, is a potent and highly addictive stimulant typically produced from over-the-counter cold medications and many other chemicals, including acids and rubbing alcohol. It is sold illegally in pill form, capsules, powder and chunks. T...

https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Law-Enforcement/Local-Law-Enforcement/Drugs (7/19/2012 10:44:28 AM)