The result of recommendations from a task force created by Ohio Governor John Kasich, the Ohio Collaborative is co-chaired by Director of Public Safety John Born and former Ohio Senator Nina Turner.
[1] The Ohio Collaborative's initial recommendations were on guidelines for use of force and employee recruitment.
[2] The panel has since published standards on bias free policing, body worn cameras, community engagement, and telecommunicator training.
[3] The recommendations put forth by the Ohio Collaborative are not compulsory.
[4] Agencies that choose to comply with the guidelines are considered to be "certified" by the Collaborative, are issued certificates, and are listed on the Ohio Collaborative website.