https://publicsafety.ohio.gov/who-we-are/ohio-department-public-safety-director-office/ohio-department-of-public-safety-directors-office-1wilson

From Google AI-Andy Wilson was appointed Director of the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) by Governor Mike DeWine in December 2022, succeeding Tom Stickrath. As director, he oversaw 10 divisions, 4,000 employees, and a $2.5 billion budget.Key Details About Andy Wilson (As of May 2026):Current Status: On May 11, 2026, Gov. DeWine announced the appointment of Andy Wilson to become the next Ohio Attorney General, serving the remainder of Dave Yost's term starting in June 2026.Role in December 2022: He was appointed to lead the Ohio Department of Public Safety.Previous Experience: Before leading ODPS, he was Gov. DeWine's Senior Advisor for Criminal Justice Policy, a trial prosecutor, and worked on the prosecution of the Rhoden family murders.Role in 2026: He has overseen the Ohio Department of Public Safety since his appointment in December 2022.His tenure as Public Safety Director included overseeing the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio Homeland Security, and the Ohio School Safety Center.