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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 Oliverio2 hours ago0Comments

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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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Police stop disparities report sparks debate over racial bias claims in Cincinnati

A new report examining Cincinnati police stop data has reignited discussions about racial equity in law enforcement. The study, conducted by Campaign Zero and based on Cincinnati Police Department contact card records, found that Black residents were stopped at significantly higher rates than white residents over a period spanning more than a decade. The findings…

ByNina OliverioJune 13, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati settlement approved in $8.1M deal with 2020 protesters

Cincinnati settlement moves forward as city leaders approve an $8.1 million agreement with protesters arrested during the 2020 demonstrations. The Cincinnati settlement highlights a major legal conclusion to one of the city’s most scrutinized civil rights cases in recent years. City officials approved the settlement after months of negotiations with lawyers representing 479 people arrested…

ByNina OliverioDecember 11, 20250Comments

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Politics

Cincinnati Crime Crisis: A 10-Step Plan to Fix the City

Cincinnati is facing a violent crime crisis, but City Council is stuck in ceremony mode. Here’s a plan the city could adopt today—if our leaders actually cared more about outcomes than optics. Cincinnati Crime Is Bigger Than “Perception” The data is in: violent crime in Cincinnati is rising—and fast. Over the past 28 days, violent…

ByAdam KoehlerJuly 2, 20250Comments

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

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

Campaign Zero defends findings alleging racial bias in CPD report

Police stop disparities report sparks debate over racial bias claims in Cincinnati

Cincinnati settlement approved in $8.1M deal with 2020 protesters

Cincinnati Crime Crisis: A 10-Step Plan to Fix the City

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The Harsh New Reality of Cincinnati Creative Jobs

Comic-Con Bars AI-Generated Art After Artist Backlash

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