[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 120 (Thursday, July 13, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H3495]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING THE OHIO NARCOTICS INTELLIGENCE CENTER

  (Mr. MILLER of Ohio asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. MILLER of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the work 
of the Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center, or ONIC. I had the pleasure 
of meeting their team to learn about how their research and advocacy is 
creating a safer Ohio.
  ONIC's team of criminal intelligence analysts and computer forensic 
specialists assist law enforcement agencies and drug task forces. They 
provide educational outreach on dangerous counterfeit prescriptions, 
fentanyl, and cryptocurrency scams. Additionally, ONIC works with 
community organizations like RecoveryOhio on programs for law 
enforcement to comprehensibly combat the narcotic crisis.
  Recently, ONIC hosted a Law Enforcement Drug Summit where criminal 
justice professionals learned about drug trends and reduction 
strategies. Furthermore, this month they will host their inaugural 
BRIDGE Day to make connections from law enforcement to prevention, 
treatment, and recovery centers in all 88 Ohio counties.
  ONIC's programs provide invaluable support and education to the brave 
men and women in law enforcement who lay down their lives to keep our 
communities safe. I am thankful for their work addressing the narcotics 
epidemic and look forward to continued partnership as we work toward a 
safer northeast Ohio.

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