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Senator presses for emotional‑intelligence training for peace officers
Summary
Senate Bill 169 would require emotional intelligence training for Ohio peace officers as part of certification, with sponsors citing officer mental‑health data and law enforcement stakeholders; committee members asked about prior consultations and implementation details.
Senate Bill 169 drew sponsor testimony that framed the measure as an effort to prevent officer burnout, improve de‑escalation and reduce tragedies linked to unresolved trauma among first responders.
"Emotional intelligence, the ability to recognize, understand and manage one's own emotions as well as those of others, is essential in high stress professions like law…
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