Ohio Certifies One Agency, Recertifies Eight Others for Collaborative Board’s Standards

Ohio’s Office of Criminal Justice Services certified one law enforcement agency and renewed the certification of eight others under standards set by the Ohio Collaborative Community-Police Advisory Board. The standards cover areas including use of force, recruitment, body-worn cameras and community engagement. State officials say 619 agencies have met the initial requirements, and nearly 30,000 officers work for agencies participating in the certification process.