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Ohio AG Advocates Independent Police Force Investigations

2/23/2026

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Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost says investigations into police use of deadly force must be independent, not conducted by the agencies involved.
He says self-investigation by government agencies breeds skepticism and distrust, undermining accountability.
Yost notes his office has shifted to independent investigations to restore public confidence.
He invites other states to adopt Ohio's approach to rebuild trust between law enforcement and the community.

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Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost says investigations into police use of deadly force must be independent, not conducted by the agencies involved.
He says self-investigation by government agencies breeds skepticism and distrust, undermining accountability.
Yost notes his office has shifted to independent investigations to restore public confidence.
He invites other states to adopt Ohio's approach to rebuild trust between law enforcement and the community.