AG Wilson unveils ‘Heart of Kindness’ initiative
COLUMBUS – Attorney General Andy Wilson has launched the Heart of Kindness initiative, challenging Ohio’s law enforcement officers and the public to share at least 250 acts of kindness with his office by the end of the year.
“Here in Ohio, we know one of the best ways to build stronger communities is pretty simple: kindness,” Wilson said. “We want to hear about your good deeds and celebrate the generosity that makes Ohio the Heart of Kindness.”
The initiative, commemorating the nation’s 250th birthday year, is designed to showcase the good-hearted exchanges that happen every day between law enforcement officers and the people they serve.
Beyond the lifesaving efforts sometimes required in the line of duty, officers perform countless acts of kindness that often go unnoticed. They might change a motorist’s flat tire, rescue a trapped pet or volunteer at a charitable event. Members of the public, in turn, might treat an officer to a cup of coffee, send a deputy a thank-you note or clear snow so an officer has a place to park.
In partnership with Kindland, Wilson is asking law enforcement and the public to share these moments with the attorney general’s office. Acts of kindness may be submitted through OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov/Kindness or Kindness@OhioAGO.gov.
Selected acts of kindness will be highlighted on the office’s social media channels. The first 250 eligible submissions will earn the person who performed the act a limited-edition challenge coin from the attorney general’s office. The deadline for submissions is Dec. 31.
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Fight Crime Priority
Tow companies and auto clubs can change tires.
Continued drug dealing in Highland County is a better use of law enforcement time. Weekly shootings in Cincinnati and more recently near the University of Cincinnati by non students is also more important.
Speeding semi tractors and trailers on Interstate 71 is almost always over the speed limit. Enforce the speed here. Suggesting buy a cup of coffee? Should I add a donut? This AG is not focusing on fighting crime. How many hours will be used to track the replies at taxpayer expense to boost the AG's ego?