Happy Thanksgiving to all our members and their families! A special thank you to those working today to keep our communities safe.

The OPBA Board and members attended a Law Enforcement Reception in Columbus on Tuesday with the Attorney General, state senators and state representatives. (Pictured: State Rep. Haraz Ghanbari, State Rep. Brian Baldridge, State Rep. Tom Patton & State Rep. Bride Rose Sweeney)

The OPBA is proud of its members and their accomplishments on and off duty. Meet Kevin Palko - an Elyria police officer by day and a professional arm wrestler by night! youtu.be/mdAwJbmVaK8

Earlier this week, the OPBA hosted labor leaders from Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa and Minnesota at the annual Mid-States Conference.

Alliance patrol officers to receive wage increases, COVID bonuses cantonrep.com/story/news/loc…

OPBA Senior Counsel Joe Hegedus was on the scene last night assisting our members. The deputy involved is not physically injured.

The OPBA is deeply saddened at the passing of OPBA member and Wyandot County Sheriff's Office Deputy Daniel Lin. Our thoughts are with Dan's family, friends and colleagues at the Sheriff's Office during this difficult time. Rest Easy.

Happy Holidays from all of us at the OPBA! Thank you to our members and other first responders who are working during the holidays to keep our communities safe.

In honor of Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, OPBA staff delivered some treats to 25 member departments across the state of Ohio. We are so grateful for our members today and every day. Thank you for your service and stay safe!

OPBA General Counsel Danielle Chaffin was interviewed earlier today by News 5 Cleveland reporter Jordan Vandenberge regarding the City of Cleveland’s dangerous decision to disarm the Cleveland Public Utility Protective Services Officers. The story airs tonight at 5 pm on Ch. 5!

Union seeks to stop Cleveland directive to have protective services officers give up city-issued firearms on.wews.com/3iokCEx

The OPBA welcomes the police and security officers of Mercy Health Lorain! With 100% of those eligible voting, the OPBA won with 93% of the vote.

This morning, the Labor and Employment Relations Association (LERA) Executive Board voted to name OPBA General Counsel Dominic Saturday President of LERA's Northeast Ohio Chapter. Congratulations, Dom!

Awesome work by a pair of OPBA members!

Congratulations to all our members who were recently promoted! Here are a few after receiving their promotional plaques and money clips, both of which are included in their OPBA memberships.

The OPBA is proud to welcome the Lieutenants of the NASA Glenn Research Facility in Cleveland. It was unanimous, with the OPBA winning 100% of the vote!

Congratulations to OPBA General Counsel Danielle Chaffin, who will be arguing a case in front of The Supreme Court of Ohio in April. The Supreme Court of Ohio only accepts roughly 10% of discretionary appeals. OPBA General Counsel Dominic Saturday will accompany her to Columbus.

“This is not about a police vehicle,” said Brian Holb, General Counsel for the Ohio Patrolman’s Benevolent Association. “This is about the mayor’s ego.”

OPBA Senior Counsel Joe Hegedus was on the scene Saturday assisting our members. No law enforcement personnel were injured in the shooting.

At 9:00am tomorrow morning, OPBA General Counsel Danielle Chaffin will be arguing a case in front of The Supreme Court of Ohio. To watch the oral argument live, go to: supremecourt.ohio.gov. Then click the "Open Video" link in the first photo of the homepage's slideshow.