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Ohio crime prevention association

"THE PROFESSIONAL VOICE OF CRIME PREVENTION IN OHIO"

The Ohio Crime Prevention Association (OCPA) was founded in 1977 by a core group of dedicated law enforcement officers concerned about the safety of Ohio residents. Today, OCPA is the nation’s largest state crime prevention association, with a diverse membership representing law enforcement agencies, government offices, businesses, the faith community and resident groups. As the Professional Voice of Crime Prevention in Ohio, OCPA is a clearinghouse for state and national crime prevention and community policing training and resources. OCPA projects range from basic crime prevention schools and conferences, to training on important crime prevention topics, and timely publications.

Established on the foundation that crime can be prevented, the Ohio Crime Prevention Association is committed to the development and advancement of a continuum of educational opportunities in crime prevention and community policing, to ultimately make your community and state a safer place to live, work, and play.

Leading Communities . . . Preventing Crime

We value member oriented professional training to form effective collaborative partnerships in preventing crime and addressing quality of life issues for the communities that we serve. Crime prevention is everyone’s business.

OPCA NEWS

Voting is now open for the positions of Vice President and Treasurer. Voting will remain open until Monday, April 3rd 2023. If you are a current member and would like to vote, visit here: 

https://ocpa-oh.org/Sys/Poll/42414

CANDIDATES FOR TREASURER

Jeremy Jesenovec

I am honored to be considered for the position of OCPA Treasurer. Since joining the OCPA in 2017, I have dedicated myself to advancing the field of crime prevention, attending multiple OCPA conferences, and obtaining several valuable certifications including the OCPA CPS, CPTED, and House of Worship Security.

Attending every OCPA board meeting since September 2022 and volunteering for the 2023 OCPA Annual Conference, I have demonstrated my commitment to the organization's mission.

With 27 years of police service, as well as experience in the Marine Corps and Civil Air Patrol, I have a distinguished career in public service. My extensive background in law enforcement, emergency management, crime prevention, community policing, and security management provides a unique perspective that will serve the OCPA well.

Currently serving as a college Chief of Public Safety, I have honed my analytical and problem-solving skills, which were also developed in my previous roles as a Police Lieutenant and Security Director.

My skills, combined with my passion for crime prevention, make me an excellent fit for the OCPA Treasurer position. Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to contributing to the success of the OCPA.

David Arbogast

 David Arbogast is the retired Chief of Police of Medina Township. He formed the Richfield Township Police Department as well as several other law enforcement agencies during his 43 years of service. In addition to his law enforcement career, he was an educator teaching at the University of Akron and the Medina County Career Center starting the two year high school law enforcement program and personal finance course. Currently he is a Peer/Assessor with the Ohio Collaborative.

David holds an AAS in Criminal Justice, a BA in Technical Education, and a Master of Public Administration. He has served on the boards of Bluecoats of Medina County, as Treasurer of Project: LEARN, and the Medina County Historical Society where he will assume the duties of treasurer on July 1, 2023. He has been a longtime member of the Ohio Crime Prevention Association, Ohio Chiefs Association, and the International Chiefs of Police Association.


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The Ohio Crime Prevention Association (OCPA) was founded more than 30 years ago by a core group of dedicated law enforcement officers concerned about the safety of Ohio residents. Today, OCPA is the nation’s largest state crime prevention association, with a diverse membership representing law enforcement agencies, government offices, businesses, the faith community and resident groups. As the Professional Voice of Crime Prevention in Ohio, OCPA is a clearinghouse for state and national crime prevention and community policing training and resources. OCPA projects range from basic crime prevention schools and conferences, to training on important crime prevention topics, and timely publications.

OCPA supports the national model for crime prevention. This definition identifies that crime prevention:

    • is a pattern of attitudes and behaviors;
    • is directed at reducing the threat of crime;
    • enhances the sense of safety and security;
    • positively influences the quality of life in society;
    • helps develop environments where crime cannot flourish. 

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Tel: (740) 280-OCPA (6272)

Email:  info@ocpa-oh.org
Website:  www.ocpa-oh.org

P.O. Box 178 * Galloway, Ohio * 43119

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