Ohio Pushes for Volunteer SAR Oversight | Columbus News

Ohio is pushing for a statewide credentialing system for volunteer search and rescue groups after growing concerns they’re operating without oversight, risking interference with official investigations and exploiting grieving families. A petition with over 500 signatures calls for standardized training, a registry, and rules to protect sensitive data — turning volunteers into trusted first responders. Lawmakers are now taking notice, with one representative meeting the founder of Ethos Search Operations and exploring models from states like California and Washington, where integration with emergency systems already ensures accountability and coordinated action. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/73ada529287b3386