Cincinnati hires New Orleans firm to examine racial disparities in police stops

The City of Cincinnati’s police stop data will undergo an outside review as the city responds to a report alleging significant racial disparities in police stops. The review will examine Cincinnati Police Department (CPD) contact cards and the methodology behind a controversial analysis released earlier this year. The city signed a contract in early September…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 12, 20260Comments

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Campaign Zero recommendations call for Cincinnati police reforms after racial bias report

Campaign Zero recommendations are driving renewed discussion about police accountability and transparency in Cincinnati. Campaign Zero recommendations come after a report that alleges racial disparities in Cincinnati Police Department traffic and pedestrian stops. As a result, city leaders decided to launch an independent review. Campaign Zero has released a series of policy proposals aimed at…

ByNina OliverioJune 26, 20260Comments

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Campaign Zero’s Cincinnati Report Leaves Too Many Questions Unanswered

A statistical model is only as reliable as the variables it includes, and this report may be missing some of the most important ones. For example, Campaign Zero's analysis often highlights just how much data selection can impact results. What Campaign Zero Claims Campaign Zero's report, Contact Cards in Cincinnati: A Review of Racial Bias…

ByChristina HolbrookJune 19, 20260Comments

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Campaign Zero defends findings alleging racial bias in CPD report

Claims of racial bias in policing have once again taken center stage in Cincinnati. Campaign Zero, a police reform organization, launched a new website that lets the public compare arrest rates for Black and white residents by neighborhood. The website also highlights officers—identified by name—who most frequently stop Black individuals. The platform allows users to…

ByNina OliverioJune 16, 20260Comments

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