Columbus, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed House Bill 44 into law, introducing new standards for police training, chief of police appointments, and civil service procedures. The bill, sponsored by State Representatives Joseph A. Miller III (D-Amherst) and Kevin D. Miller (R-Newark), aims to modernize law enforcement training and streamline personnel procedures across the state.

Key Provisions of the Bill:

Police Officer Training: The Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission may now offer advanced training courses for officers at or above the rank of sergeant. Newly appointed chiefs of police must complete a 40-hour training course covering topics such as diversity, community-police relations, and leadership. Chiefs may request exemptions for portions of the course if they hold

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