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Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge Still on Paid Leave. Will City Charter Block Firing?

Nearly six months after being placed on paid leave following a series of high-profile downtown incidents, Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge remains in limbo. She met with City Manager Sheryl Long in a closed-door hearing as the city weighs its next move. But whether she returns or is removed may come down to more than…

ByAdam KoehlerApril 11, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati leaders propose strict penalties after March street takeovers

City officials want to stop Cincinnati street takeovers with severe financial consequences. By holding vehicles for six months, leaders hope to end Cincinnati street takeovers entirely. Cincinnati City Council wants aggressive action against illegal driving events. Local leaders are incredibly tired of the dangerous stunts on city roads. They are now considering heavy civil fines…

ByNina OliverioApril 7, 20260Comments

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City Fire Department faces $8M in cuts amid nearly $30M Cincinnati budget deficit

Local public safety agencies are navigating severe financial pressures caused by a growing Cincinnati budget deficit. The budget deficit projections have prompted city officials to mandate widespread spending reductions. City leaders urgently need solutions to close a projected $30 million Cincinnati budget deficit this upcoming fiscal year. This massive budget deficit has forced officials to…

ByNina OliverioApril 2, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati police chief deemed not effective leader in new report

Cincinnati City Manager Sheryl Long released a highly anticipated investigation summary on Tuesday. The comprehensive report examines the rocky tenure of Police Chief Teresa Theetge. Investigators ultimately concluded she is not an effective leader. The city placed Theetge on paid administrative leave back in October 2025. This sudden suspension followed rising concerns regarding her daily…

ByNina OliverioApril 1, 20260Comments

Close-up of a Cincinnati Police patrol cruiser parked on a city street, representing the department currently evaluating proposed police budget cuts.

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Interim chief warns Cincinnati Police budget cuts could force officer layoffs

City officials face difficult decisions as proposed police budget cuts threaten municipal public safety efforts. Interim Chief Adam Hennie presented the initial police budget cuts to the City Council this week. Interim Cincinnati Police Chief Adam Hennie presented $6.6 million in police budget cuts during a Monday committee meeting. These proposed reductions arrive as city…

ByNina OliverioMarch 31, 20260Comments

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Interim chief outlines stronger police presence in OTR after recent violence

A surge in shootings on Elm Street, just north of Findlay Market, has prompted Cincinnati Interim Police Chief Adam Hennie to take aggressive steps to curb crime in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. For the record, seven people were shot in November outside the club Privee, including three in the most recent early-Sunday incident. Chief Hennie…

ByNina OliverioNovember 27, 20250Comments

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“Where Are All the Police?”: Cincinnati’s Public Safety Strategy Going Into 2026

If you’ve walked around downtown Cincinnati recently, you’ve probably heard some version of the same question: “Where are all the police?” A summer of viral fight videos, high-profile incidents on Fountain Square, mixed crime data, shifting youth curfews, and the sudden removal of the police chief have left many residents confused about what Cincinnati's actual…

ByAdam KoehlerNovember 14, 20250Comments

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Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge Still on Paid Leave. Will City Charter Block Firing?

Cincinnati leaders propose strict penalties after March street takeovers

City Fire Department faces $8M in cuts amid nearly $30M Cincinnati budget deficit

Cincinnati police chief deemed not effective leader in new report

Interim chief warns Cincinnati Police budget cuts could force officer layoffs

Interim chief outlines stronger police presence in OTR after recent violence

“Where Are All the Police?”: Cincinnati’s Public Safety Strategy Going Into 2026

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