STATEHOUSE NEWS

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The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) has appointed Stephen Friday as assistant deputy director, security and safety. Mr. Friday will start Monday, July 15 and will be responsible for security and safety at the Ohio Statehouse. He will also serve as the security liaison between CSRAB and the Ohio Highway Patrol (OHP), Ohio House and Ohio Senate Sergeants-at-Arms, local law enforcement and emergency management agencies.

Friday has 30 years of law enforcement experience, serving on the Ohio Highway Patrol from 1976-2005, as well as a background in public safety, organizational management and interoperable communications and information sharing on a national and international level. Previous OHP positions include: commander of technology and communications, commander of planning services and district commander (Findlay, OH).

'As we move to implement the security upgrades approved by the board, Stephen's 30 plus years of law enforcement experience along with his technical expertise make him the ideal choice for the position,' said William Carleton, executive director of CSRAB. I, along with Senator Finan, am excited that CSRAB will have a highly experienced and proven leader help implement the security upgrades as we continue to ensure the Ohio Statehouse is a place all Ohioans feel welcome and safe.'

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The Ohio Statehouse is more than a monument to our past; it's where history happens! The Ohio Statehouse is open weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; weekends from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed holidays. The Ohio Statehouse Museum is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; weekends from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; closed holidays. Admission is free. Free guided tours are offered weekdays on the hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and weekends from noon to 3 p.m. Tours depart from the Map Room easily accessible from the Third Street entrance. Groups of 10 or more are requested to call in advance to ensure a guide is available. Contact 888/OHIO-123 for more information or to schedule a group tour. For more information about the Ohio Statehouse visit www.ohiostatehouse.org.

The Ohio Statehouse is handicapped accessible and senior friendly. The Capitol Square complex was restored to allow for greater access by individuals living with disabilities. Ohio Statehouse public programs and events are held in accessible and barrier free areas of the building so that everyone can participate. Ohio Statehouse visitors needing disability-related accommodations in order to fully participate in an event may contact the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board at statehouse@csrab.state.oh.us or 614/752-9777 to communicate special needs. Please allow three weeks for arrangements to be completed.

The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) is responsible for maintaining the historic character of the Statehouse and Capitol Square while providing for the health, safety and convenience of those who work in or visit the complex. The Ohio Statehouse Museum Education Center coordinates tours of Capitol Square and provides information about the buildings, their history and Ohio's government.

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