On the Job 

Jennifer Biddinger joined the Attorney General’s Office in late 2011 to support Ohioans determined to fight drugs in their communities. Demand for the assistance continues to grow, leading to plans to expand outreach capabilities.

Attorney General’s Office

• Several resources and links are available at www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov/DrugAbuse.
• Prosecution assistance (Matt Donahue): 614-629-8340
• BCI Tip Line: 855-BCI-OHIO (855-224-6446)
• Education and outreach (Jennifer Biddinger): 614-644-5808
• Research (Jonathan Fulkerson): 614-466-4320
• Grant advice (Jonathan Vega): 614-466-6963
• Victim assistance (Tannisha Bell): 614-466-8245
• Legislative information (Erica Wilson): 614-728-2279
• Law enforcement training (Mary Davis): 740-845-2696
• Prescription drug drop boxes (Linda Ubokudom): 614-728-6069

Attorney General Mike DeWine is implementing several recommendations to enhance the security and usability of the Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway (OHLEG), already considered one of best statewide law enforcement information systems in the nation.

1. Hopper Act requires reporting of mental health information
 
Ohio’s new Deputy Suzanne Hopper Act requires that courts report certain mental health information to law enforcement for inclusion in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC).

Many Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy courses allow law enforcement officers to meet their continuing professional training requirement for 2014. Of the four CPT hours required of Ohio peace officers and troopers this year, three can focus on general law enforcement topics and one must be related to crimes against families. Here is a look at some CPT training options available through OPOTA. For details, visit OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov/OPOTA.