Ohio Department of Public Safety
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The Ohio Department of Public Safety accomplishes its mission through three critical functions: Safety, Service and Education.
Columbus, Ohio
Joined April 2009
♥️ February is Heart Health Month! ♥️ Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the U.S. for both men and women. Today staff wore red as a way to show their support for heart health awareness and to encourage steps towards a healthier lifestyle.
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RT @GovMikeDeWine: Ohio now has its first 10 accredited law enforcement agencies. We launched the Ohio Collaborative Law Enforcement Accred…
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Turn your passion for riding into a rewarding career! Motorcycle Ohio is looking for experienced riders who are ready to take the next step and become a certified motorcycle instructor. Join our community of passionate instructors who are dedicated to making Ohio’s roads safer. Register for an open house event to learn more! Learn more at
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The “Buckle Up with Brutus” program aims to prevent child injuries in vehicle crashes. This video reminds parents and caregivers that children are best protected when they are properly buckled in the right seat for their age and size. Learn more:
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RT @NHTSAgov: Winter isn't over yet. ❄️☃️ We've compiled plenty of driving tips all in one place ➡️
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🌨️Be Weather Aware🌨️
Snow can be expected today for northern Kentucky, southeast Indiana and southern Ohio. The snow will taper off this evening. A period of light freezing rain will be possible once the snow ends tonight. This could lead to some patchy light icing in addition to the snowfall.
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Today is #WearOrangeDay! Every Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, we wear orange to show solidarity and raise awareness about dating violence. #RespectThat #TDVAM25
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Today is Safer Internet Day, which aims to not only create a safer internet but also a better internet, where everyone is empowered to use technology responsibly, respectfully, critically and creatively. #CyberAwareness
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On February 8 Director Andy Wilson and other Department of Public Safety participated in the 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Ohio at field in Columbus. More than 700 people participated in the event which included a costume contest. Proceeds from the Polar Plunge will help provide year-round sports, health education, and athlete leadership programs for 20,000 Special Olympics Ohio athletes, all at no cost to the athletes. The event in Columbus raised more than $224,000 for Special Olympics Ohio. #polarplungecolumbus #freezinforareason #specialolympicsohio
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Did you know that orange is the color of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month? Wear orange TOMORROW to raise awareness and show support that everyone deserves a healthy relationship, and a #RespectThat #TDVAM2025
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Save the Date! The Ohio Traffic Safety Summit will be May 19-20 at The Ohio Union on the The Ohio State University campus. Learn more at
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Move over or slow down if you're approaching a stopped emergency or road service vehicle! From 2020-2024, there have been 55 OSHP patrol car crashes that were "move over" related. #MoveOverMonday
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Be the MVP of the night by being the sober designated driver. 🏈 Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.
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Some game plans are worth sharing: Let others know if you’re the designated driver! 🏈 Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.
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Last year’s Super Bowl saw four fatal crashes, the deadliest reporting period in five years. Stay alert and drive safely. Stay safe this Super Bowl. 🏈#DriveSober
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Attention all traffic safety professionals! Registration is NOW OPEN for Ohio’s premier event dedicated to enhancing roadway safety! Last year, over 370 people attended The Ohio Traffic Safety Summit – and this year is expected to be bigger and better! See you in Columbus on May 19-20! Register for free at
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A video series created by the Ohio Department of Public Safety in partnership with the @AllianceHaitian aims to help educate the Haitian Community about Ohio driving laws. The animated videos, recorded in Haitian Creole, are modeled after a beloved educational series for children that is distributed by the Haitian government. You can view the videos at
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Yesterday, the Missing Persons Working Group convened for its second meeting at the Ohio Department of Public Safety. You can watch a recording of the meeting at Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced the creation of a working group to examine how missing persons cases are investigated and offer recommendations for improvement. Members of the Missing Persons Working Group will review and study Ohio’s resources and response to adult and juvenile missing persons cases including database usage, law enforcement staffing and training, and investigation best practices. Recommendations are expected to be issued at the end of April.
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