Teresa Theetge

On Cincinnati Edition's weekly news review, local journalists join us to talk about the big stories from recent days.

The report describes Police Chief Teresa Theetge's leadership as "rigid and authoritarian," criticizes her communication, and says she struggles to accept accountability.

On Cincinnati Edition's weekly news review, local journalists join us to talk about the big stories from recent days.

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.

The city manager placed Police Chief Teresa Theetge on paid leave over two months ago. Shortly after, the city hired law firm Frost Brown Todd to conduct an investigation.

Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge is on paid leave pending an investigation into the effectiveness of her leadership. The investigation could take months.

He also responded to allegations he vetoed several of the chief's proposals to curb crime and that the upcoming election played a part in the decision.

Stephen Imm of Finney Law Firm says he believes the city manager asked Teresa Theetge to resign at the request of Mayor Aftab Pureval. The mayor says he did not direct the decision.

City Manager Sheryl Long announced the decision Monday evening, five days after reports she asked Chief Theetge to resign.

One council member said he doesn't have "a clue" about what's going on. Another said he's frustrated by the process and pushing for information.