It is Severe Weather Awareness Week! The Statewide Tornado Drill will be held on Wed., March 19 at 9:50 a.m. Ohioans are encouraged to participate in the drill and practice their emergency sheltering plans. Ohio counties may use this time to sound and test their outdoor warning sirens and mass notification systems. Schools, households, and businesses are also encouraged to practice their tornado drills and emergency plans. #SWAW2025
Ohio Department of Public Safety
Public Safety
Columbus, Ohio 9,394 followers
ODPS touches millions of Ohioans with a core mission centered on the principles of safety, service and protection.
About us
The Ohio Department of Public Safety’s (ODPS) dedication to saving lives, reducing crashes and administering Ohio’s safety laws is unwavering. Through safety and protection we ensure the consistency of our service through our divisions: the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP); the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV); Ohio Homeland Security (OHS); the Ohio Emergency Management Agency (EMA); Emergency Medical Services (EMS); Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO); Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center (ONIC); Ohio School Safety Center (OSSC); and the Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS). Through the work of more than 3,500 dedicated employees, we are contributing to a safer Ohio.
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http://www.publicsafety.ohio.gov/
External link for Ohio Department of Public Safety
- Industry
- Public Safety
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Columbus, Ohio
- Type
- Government Agency
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1970 West Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43223, US
Employees at Ohio Department of Public Safety
Updates
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The key to a great St. Patrick’s Day: Plan ahead for a sober ride home. 🍀 #BuzzedDriving Is Drunk Driving.
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Your life is worth more than a pot o’ gold. 💰 Plan ahead for a sober ride home this St. Patrick’s Day. 🍀 #BuzzedDriving Is Drunk Driving.
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Ohio BMV Registrar Charles Norman spoke at Thursday's Ohio Missing Persons Working Group meeting about ways to utilize the BMV's ID R Kids program to assist in finding missing children. https://bit.ly/4krQLGh
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It is time for a #FeaturedFriday Job Posting! The division of EMS is hiring an Investigator in Franklin County. Learn more and apply at https://bit.ly/4kFwY6f
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🎉Exciting News for Teen Drivers! 🎉 OTSO’s FREE Advanced Driver Training Summer Series is BACK! 🚗☀️ This program goes beyond driver’s ed, teaching essential skills to help teens build confidence behind the wheel. Spots fill fast – don’t wait! Register today for 1 of 4 events around Ohio in June: https://bit.ly/3yknJ7W
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March is Women’s History Month and the theme this year is "Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations.” This theme celebrates the collective strength and influence of women who have dedicated their lives to education, mentorship, and leadership. In this video, we take a look at how women at the Ohio Department of Public Safety are influencing future generations through our internship program.
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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 https://lnkd.in/eUpp8Yt4
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Registration is open for CISA’s March 13 virtual training on implementing and enhancing bystander reporting programs to reduce violence in #K12 schools. The training will feature a discussion with federal, state and local experts on the critical role of reporting programs in preventing targeted violence and enhancing student and school safety. Register today: https://lnkd.in/enWHwbh9
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