Ohio Investigative Unit
Official page of the Ohio Investigative Unit
The Ohio Investigative Unit is committed to providing quality enforcement of state, federal and local laws with emphasis on liquor, food stamp and to***co offenses, further offering educational guidance and professional assistance to law enforcement agencies and to the general public.
The 2024 Ohio State Fair is officially underway! Stop by our tent next to the Cardinal Gate to meet our agents and get some giveaway items.
Weekly Update: July is fireworks safety month and Ohio Traffic Safety Office is developing a public awareness campaign to remind drivers about Ohio’s school bus traffic safety laws.
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In honor of Cleveland Division of Police Officer Jamieson Ritter.
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Wishing everyone a happy and safe Independence Day!
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As bars become busier ahead of 4th of July, the Ohio Investigative Unit is reminding people of the dangers of selling alcohol to minors. This misdemeanor carries a maximum sentence of six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
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We are hiring Enforcement Agents! If you would like more information on how to join the Ohio Investigative Unit, click this link: https://oiu.ohio.gov/oiu-careers
Weekly Update: This week is Lightning Safety Week and Motorcycle Ohio is looking for riders who want to become instructors.
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The Ohio Investigative Unit is hiring Enforcement Agents. If you are a highly motivated individual who wants to make a positive impact in their community and across the state, apply here: https://oiu.ohio.gov/oiu-careers
Summer can be a great time of year to play sports, enjoy family picnics, or take a stroll through a neighborhood park; but it can also bring excessive heat that may make your summertime fun take a dangerous turn, we spoke to the Ohio Emergency Management Agency on tips to stay safe during and congratulations to the eleventh Public Safety Leadership Academy class, which graduated after 11 weeks of accredited, college-level training through a partnership with The Ohio State University John Glenn College of Public Affairs.
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Summer is finally here! Do your part in ensuring the safety of yourself and others by drinking responsibly.
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The Ohio Investigative Unit recognizes January 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day.
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Join us in congratulating Agent In Charge Victoria Aumend on her graduation from the FBI National Academy! AIC Aumend has been with our agency for nearly 24 years and plays a vital role in making Ohio safer for everyone. Read more about AIC Aumend here:
Victoria Aumend was one of 201 law enforcement officers who graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Ohio Investigative Unit (OIU) Agent In Charge (AIC) Victoria Aumend was one of 201 law enforcement officers who graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia.
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Recently, the Ohio Investigative Unit was involved in an undercover sting operation that led to the arrest of an Akron doctor who was attempting to buy s*x online. The suspect, 34-year-old Hang Yin, is scheduled to go to pre-trial later this year.
Akron doctor arrested by Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force In an online chat included in the sting operation, Yin stated he worked at the Summa Health System in Akron and admitted to meeting other prostitutes.
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Are you interested in a rewarding career in law enforcement? The Ohio Investigative Unit may be the right choice for you! We are currently hiring Enforcement Agents. See the position description, qualifications and application here: https://oiu.ohio.gov/oiu-careers
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Wishing everyone a happy Flag Day.
The Hilltop kicked off a safe summer with the Hilltop Summer Safety Bash a free event for students, youth and families in the Columbus area, brought to you by the Ohio School Safety Center and the Department of Public Safety and The Ohio Traffic Safety Office is partnering with Students Against Destructive Decisions, The Ohio State University, and The Ohio School Resource Officers Association to implement a new program to educate students and families about the importance of wearing a seat belt and using a booster seat.
Weekly Update: Motorcycle Ohio presented two “Saved by the Helmet” awards at the Chillicothe Paints game at VA Memorial Stadium and the Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center Executive Director Cynthia Peterman and Erin Reed, Public Safety Assistant Policy Director in the Governor’s Office, hosted a breakout session, “Knowledge is Power - Rapid Intelligence Sharing as a Public Priority” at the Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities, Mental Health and Addiction Conference.
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June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month. In 2023, the Ohio Investigative Unit removed over 300 illegal fi****ms from the streets, which can no longer be used to harm Ohio citizens or commit crimes.
The 2024 ONIC Law Enforcement Drug Summit opened May 29 with DPS Director Andy Wilson, who thanked attendees for their service to their communities, and for keeping Ohioans safe and ODPS kicked off its summer internship’s experimental learning series this week with a fun and educational “amazing race” style day for the college interns working at the department this summer.
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The Ohio Investigative Unit wishes everyone a safe Memorial Day.
The Ohio Traffic Safety Office is partnering with three advanced teen driving schools to provide some free hands on training, while the Ohio Department of Public safety and Lawrence County Sheriff's Office team up for an Operation BRIDGE event.
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🎓 It's GRADUATION season!🎓
Ohio parents if you're hosting a celebration for a kid that's graduating, do so responsibly.
Check out this Ohio Investigative Unit resource about what you need to know about the state's liquor laws https://bit.ly/3UB46RQ
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Today is National Peace Officers Memorial Day. It is an opportunity to honor law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. Agent James Burns is one of those people. He was killed while working an investigation in Xenia on November 7, 1964. May he never be forgotten.
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For last week's Public Assistance Fraud Awareness Month post, we highlighted tactics scammers use to commit benefit fraud. This week, we are sharing tips on how to prevent yourself from becoming a victim. Here are five ways you can protect your benefits:
The Ohio Traffic Safety Council met this week and Ohio School Safety Center team members worked with the Department of Homeland Security to present a Threat Evaluation and Reporting Overview course to Summit County police chiefs, school resource officers, and school superintendents.
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In continued recognition of Public Assistance Fraud Awareness Month, the Ohio Investigative Unit is highlighting the different types of SNAP fraud you need to be aware of. Don't let yourself fall victim to a scam! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4aguXqG
Recently, reinstatement teams with the Ohio BMV joined the Operation BRIDGE event in Ross County to help walk people through the process of getting their licenses reinstated and another BRIDGE event was held in Middletown this week.
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Please help us congratulate Administrative Professional 1 Nancy Withers, Athens District Office, who retired today after 28 years of service to the Ohio Investigative Unit and the citizens of Ohio.
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May is Public Assistance Fraud Awareness Month, and the Ohio Investigative Unit is reminding everyone of the cost of committing benefit fraud. Not only does it put you at risk of losing any future benefits, but benefit fraud could also put you behind bars for up to 20 years!
This week Director Wilson spoke at the 2024 Ohio Fire Service Hall of Fame and Fire Awards Ceremony and BMV employees helped assist 25 customers at the Ravenna Re-entry fair for Ohio Means Jobs in Portage County.
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