cincinnati crime

Earlier this year, Pureval delayed discussion on the original proposal. He says his version is an appropriate compromise that still prioritizes public safety.

It’s unusual for Council to hold an item that already passed out of committee with enough of a majority to pass a final vote. Here’s what happened.

CPD Chief Teresa Theetge has been on paid leave since October while a local law firm hired by the city conducts an investigation into the effectiveness of her leadership.

Council members questioned the cost-effectiveness of the nearly $400,000 spent on a curfew center where only four teens were sent.

However, City Manager Sheryl Long says no employment change has been made regarding leadership of the Police Department.

Some people are demanding charges against the man who may have started the Downtown melee, reduced charges against those who have been indicted, or an explanation.

The meeting comes after the Republican senator last week deeply criticized city officials and even threatened withholding federal funding as a video of a Downtown fight went viral.

WVXU’s Becca Costello explains how the Cincinnati Police Department tracks and analyzes crime data, and how you can best understand those numbers.

Public safety plans starting this weekend include expanding the footprint for SWAT and Civil Disturbance Response Team patrols.

A recent spike in crime in Cincinnati has slowed down, but numbers are still higher than this time last year. Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval answers questions from WVXU and city residents.