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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 nations 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.