A new audit of the Cincinnati Police Department found multiple deficiencies in how officers and staff manage evidence inside the department’s property room.
According to reporting from WKRC Local 12, auditors discovered 16 separate issues involving evidence tracking, labeling, and documentation.
The audit reviewed evidence items including firearms, narcotics, shell casings, and cash. Investigators found…
Cincinnati crime prevention efforts focus on community policing, youth outreach, and targeted patrols in 2026.
The crime prevention initiatives now combine technology, neighborhood partnerships, and violence intervention programs across multiple city districts.
Cincinnati officials expanded several public safety initiatives in 2026 as city leaders, police, and community organizations responded to concerns about violent crime, youth…
The City of Cincinnati is considering a 24-hour police presence in Fountain Square. This follows a fatal shooting in downtown Cincinnati which raised new public safety concerns.
City officials are weighing a plan to increase police presence at Fountain Square after the May 8 fatal shooting. That shooting left one man dead near the downtown…
Cincinnati emergency response time improvements remain a focus for city agencies
Data shows new dispatch technology and staffing upgrades are shaping the city’s public safety system.
Cincinnati officials continue to invest in emergency communications and dispatch upgrades as police, fire, and EMS agencies work to improve response times across the city. The city’s Emergency Communications…
Cincinnati police chief firing: what the letter says vs. what it leaves out
The official case against Teresa Theetge is laid out clearly. Sheryl Long said the chief failed to fully implement the Summer Safety Plan. This failure was despite repeated directions to increase patrols in the downtown core of Cincinnati. In light of Cincinnati…
The City of Cincinnati has formally removed its top law enforcement leader following an internal and independent review.
City Manager Sheryl Long announced the decision to terminate Teresa Theetge effective April 23, 2026.
Officials said the action followed a detailed investigation that evaluated leadership performance and departmental operations. The decision marks a significant shift for…
Ohio violent crime funding will distribute $3.4 million to law enforcement agencies across the state.
Ohio officials announced a new round of grants aimed at reducing violent crime through targeted enforcement and prevention strategies.
Governor Mike DeWine said the funding supports local agencies working to address crime trends and improve public safety outcomes. The grants…
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…
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…
The Riverfront Live shooting that left nine people injured early Sunday morning is the latest in a series of high-profile gun violence incidents in Cincinnati.
It is prompting renewed scrutiny of nightlife security, regulatory oversight, and long-term violence trends.
Shots were fired around 1 a.m. during a private birthday event at Riverfront Live in the…


