Department of Public Safety

Law Enforcement Recruitment

Are you ready? Learn more about a career in law enforcement.

Crash Report Search

Search unofficial crash reports as reported to ODPS.

Every Minute Counts

Bystander Intervention is a Crucial Link in the Chain of Survival.

Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Emergency Management Agency

Ohio Emergency Medical Services

Office of Criminal Justice Services

Ohio Homeland Security

Ohio State Highway Patrol

Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center

Ohio School Safety Center

Ohio Traffic Safety Office

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Law Enforcement Recruitment

The office assists agencies working to hire candidates and encourages those exploring a law enforcement career.

First Responder Wellness

Self-care and mental wellness for Ohio's first responder community.

DREAM

K-12 video series addressing drug education, personal safety, and healthy coping skills.

ARPA Funding

To counter increases in violent crime and to mitigate impacts to staffing and first-responder wellness caused by the pandemic.

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Motor Vehicle Crashes Decrease Following Year of Strengthened Distracted Driving Enforcement

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that traffic crashes in Ohio significantly decreased in the year since enforcement of Ohio's strengthened distracted driving law began.

OCJS Awards $7.6 Million for Gun Violence Reduction Programs

OCJS is awarding $7.6 million in grants to support over two dozen specialized court dockets, crisis response teams, and community treatment programs that focus on gun violence reduction.