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Senate Bill 179 – For Safety’s Sake Keep the Front Plate!

Posted on December 22, 2019 by webmaster

Contact Ohio State Senators and ask them to support Senate Bill 179 which will continue requiring two license plates for Ohio vehicles. Testimony by Mike Wineman, Director of Governmental Affairs for the FOP of Ohio included many reasons the FOP … Continue reading →

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How much are they paying O.P.E.R.S. staff?

Posted on December 19, 2019 by webmaster

The OPERS Board has voted to renege on the promised COLA that they used to entice law enforcement members to retire prior to January 1, 2013. Their salaries continue to increase, but they have no problem taking thousands of dollars … Continue reading →

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Terry Stop on Vehicle Based on Color

Posted on November 27, 2019 by webmaster

On 10/16/19, the Ohio Supreme Court issued a decision in the case of State v Hawkins upholding the constitutionality of a police officer’s Terry vehicle stop based on the car’s color not matching vehicle-registration records. The Ohio Supreme Court ruled … Continue reading →

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