Cincinnati police chief faces discipline hearing at City Hall

The Cincinnati police chief, Teresa Theetge, appeared before Sheryl Long for a pre-disciplinary hearing following months of investigation into her leadership. The hearing marks a critical step in a process that could result in disciplinary action, including termination. According to reports by WLWT and WCPO, the meeting lasted about two hours and concluded without a…

ByNina Oliverio1 day ago0Comments

Teresa Theetge walking in a hallway wearing a white blazer and blue patterned blouse during a public appearance

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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 Koehler3 days ago0Comments

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What the Theetge Report Reveals About CPD Leadership in Cincinnati

The Theetge report does more than evaluate a police chief. It exposes how leadership, politics, and internal systems collide inside the Cincinnati Police Department. The findings are direct, but the implications are harder to pin down. The Theetge report brings new context to these discussions. For readers who want to compare perspectives directly, my original analysis…

ByTodd ZinserApril 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

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Cincinnati Weekend Shootings: A Bloody 24 Hours

The latest Cincinnati weekend shootings have left the city shaken. In just 24 hours, multiple incidents across neighborhoods resulted in three confirmed deaths and several injuries, raising renewed concerns about public safety and police leadership in the Queen City. The violence, occurring from early February 14 into February 15, 2026, comes as the Cincinnati Police…

ByChristina HolbrookFebruary 16, 20260Comments

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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