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    The Environmental Enforcement Unit (EEU) investigates criminal environmental activity in Ohio by assisting the Ohio and US Environmental Protection Agencies. They work with multiple agencies to investigate hazardous waste, solid waste, infectious waste, water, and air pollution crimes. When a complaint is registered with Ohio EPA, their Office of Special Investigations may contact EEU if they suspect criminal activity. EEU and Ohio EPA then conduct a joint investigation, with Ohio EPA collecting samples and handling regulations, and EEU performing interviews, analysis, and law enforcement functions. EEU attorneys also provide legal advice, warrants, and prosecution assistance.

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    The Environmental Enforcement Unit (EEU) investigates criminal environmental activity in Ohio by assisting the Ohio and US Environmental Protection Agencies. They work with multiple agencies to investigate hazardous waste, solid waste, infectious waste, water, and air pollution crimes. When a complaint is registered with Ohio EPA, their Office of Special Investigations may contact EEU if they suspect criminal activity. EEU and Ohio EPA then conduct a joint investigation, with Ohio EPA collecting samples and handling regulations, and EEU performing interviews, analysis, and law enforcement functions. EEU attorneys also provide legal advice, warrants, and prosecution assistance.

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    The Environmental Enforcement Unit (EEU) investigates criminal environmental activity in Ohio by assisting the Ohio and US Environmental Protection Agencies. They work with multiple agencies to investigate hazardous waste, solid waste, infectious waste, water, and air pollution crimes. When a complaint is registered with Ohio EPA, their Office of Special Investigations may contact EEU if they suspect criminal activity. EEU and Ohio EPA then conduct a joint investigation, with Ohio EPA collecting samples and handling regulations, and EEU performing interviews, analysis, and law enforcement functions. EEU attorneys also provide legal advice, warrants, and prosecution assistance.

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    The Environmental Enforcement Unit (EEU) investigates criminal environmental activity in Ohio by assisting the Ohio and US Environmental Protection Agencies. They work with multiple agencies to investigate hazardous waste, solid waste, infectious waste, water, and air pollution crimes. When a complaint is registered with Ohio EPA, their Office of Special Investigations may contact EEU if they suspect criminal activity. EEU and Ohio EPA then conduct a joint investigation, with Ohio EPA collecting samples and handling regulations, and EEU performing interviews, analysis, and law enforcement functions. EEU attorneys also provide legal advice, warrants, and prosecution assistance.

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    Ohio Attorney General Environmental Enforcement Unit 30 E. Broad St.

    , 25th Floor Columbus, OH 43215 800-348-3248

    As a result of one joint EEU/EPA investigation in Newark, the operator

    U.S. EPA Criminal Investigation Division 440-202-4440

    of an illegal dump site was given a four-year prison term, a $5,000 fine, and an order to pay $71,000 in restitiution.

    For 24-hour emergency response, complaints, or assistance with illegal activity call the Ohio EPA hotline at 800-282-9378

    Printed in-house

    OUR WORK

    The Environmental Enforcement Unit (EEU) investigates criminal environmental activity in Ohio. The unit, composed of agents from the Ohio Attorney Generals Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), assists the Ohio and U.S. Environmental Protection Agencies. Agents also work with local, state, and federal agencies to investigate criminal environmental activity involving hazardous waste, solid waste, infectious waste, and water and air pollution.

    INVESTIGATING ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMES


    Because of the highly technical and complex nature of environmental crimes, Ohio has adopted a three-pronged approach for conducting environmental investigations and prosecutions.
    1

    PROCESS FOR CONDUCTING ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATIONS AND PROSECUTIONS


    Complaint registered with Ohio EPA The EPA Office of Special Investigations (OSI) contacts the Ohio Attorney Generals Environmental Enforcement Unit (EEU) if potential criminal activity is suspected.

    AGENT QUALIFICATION AND TRAINING


    All EEU agents receive basic peace officer training and additional instruction in conducting environmental crime investigations. This specialized training includes identification and evaluation of potential environmental crimes, analytical investigative methods, and several advanced interviewing courses with an emphasis on environmental crimes. All EEU agents are trained in hazardous materials incident response operations as well as the Occupational Safety and Health Administrations courses required for individuals working in potentially toxic environments.
    2

    Most investigations begin when investigators in the Ohio EPAs Office of Special Investigations (OSI) receive leads or complaints. After evaluating the information, they contact the Environmental Enforcement Unit (EEU) for assistance with potential criminal activity. The two agencies conduct the investigation together. OSI is responsible for collecting environmental samples and the regulatory aspects of an investigation, while EEU agents are involved in conducting interviews, crime scene analysis, surveillance, document analysis, and law enforcement functions related to the investigation. EEU attorneys help develop cases for enforcement action. They prepare search warrants or provide opinions on search and seizure. Upon request from the appropriate state agency or a local board of health, an EEU attorney may prosecute the case. If necessary, an EEU attorney may be cross-designated as a special assistant prosecutor in the city or county in which the case is being prosecuted. That attorney then personally handles the prosecution or works as cocounsel with the local prosecutor.

    OSI and EEU conduct a joint investigation

    TASK FORCE COLLABORATION

    The EEU participates in five environmental crime task forces throughout the state. Task forces are primarily directed by one of Ohios two U.S. Attorney offices (Northern and Southern Districts); however, their purpose is to maximize cooperation between multiple jurisdictions. The lead investigative law enforcement agency on a given case typically is determined by the task forces members, based on the best federal, state, or local law enforcement agency or prosecutorial resources available.

    EEU performs interviews, crime scene analysis, and other law enforcement functions

    OSI collects environmental samples and handles regulatory aspects

    Environmental Enforcement attorneys provide legal advice, search warrants, and prosecution

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