COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has issued a formal opinion to Defiance County Prosecutor Morris J. Murray , outlining the scope of authority held by Adult Parole Authority (APA) officers who assist in multi-jurisdictional drug task forces.

In the opinion, Yost emphasized that while parole officers may aid law enforcement in certain operations — such as tracking or detaining suspects — they are not granted the same powers as certified peace officers when it comes to arrests, searches, or the use of force.

According to the Attorney General, parole officers may arrest individuals under parole or community control sanctions if they have reasonable cause to believe a violation has occurred. They may also, like private citizens, make a warrantless arrest if they have r

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