CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Lawmakers in Ohio have introduced the Larry Henderson Act, a bill aimed at increasing penalties for those convicted of killing law enforcement officers and other first responders.

Columbus, Ohio (WSYX) — Law enforcement leaders across Ohio are calling for legislative action to address the recent surge in violence against police officers.

The Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio is threatening to ramp up political pressure on politicians they say aren't tough enough on crime after multiple officers were killed or injured by suspects last month while on the job.

The Ohio Fraternal Order of Police usually just lobbies lawmakers but says a lack of support from officials in Akron and elsewhere is driving it to get more involved in politics.

Ohio's largest police union said it will start fielding tough-on-crime candidates for county prosecutor races in the wake of two police killings in May.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Fraternal Order of Police announced on Thursday a new initiative that leaders say will aim at holding judges, courts and politicians accountable.