/tags/cincinnati-police-department Cincinnati Police Department en-US Copyright Thu, 30 Oct 2025 08:00:00 GMT /politics/2025-10-30/cincinnati-police-chief-theetge-updates Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge is on paid leave pending an investigation into the effectiveness of her leadership. The investigation could take months. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 08:00:00 GMT /politics/2025-10-30/cincinnati-police-chief-theetge-updates Becca Costello /politics/2025-10-23/city-will-hire-outside-firm-to-conduct-police-chief-investigation The city of Cincinnati has hired law firm Frost Brown Todd to conduct the investigation surrounding Police Chief Teresa Theetge’s leadership. Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:07:00 GMT /politics/2025-10-23/city-will-hire-outside-firm-to-conduct-police-chief-investigation Becca Costello /politics/2025-10-22/pureval-police-chief-resolution-take-months He also responded to allegations he vetoed several of the chief's proposals to curb crime and that the upcoming election played a part in the decision. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 20:33:33 GMT /politics/2025-10-22/pureval-police-chief-resolution-take-months Becca Costello /politics/2025-10-21/city-council-responds-police-chief-uncertainty Members of Cincinnati City Council say they're eager for a quick resolution to upheaval at the Cincinnati Police Department. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 20:51:27 GMT /politics/2025-10-21/city-council-responds-police-chief-uncertainty Becca Costello /politics/2025-10-21/attorney-chief-theetge-a-political-scapegoat-aftab-pureval Stephen Imm of Finney Law Firm says he believes the city manager asked Teresa Theetge to resign at the request of Mayor Aftab Pureval. The mayor says he did not direct the decision. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:47:52 GMT /politics/2025-10-21/attorney-chief-theetge-a-political-scapegoat-aftab-pureval Becca Costello /politics/2025-10-20/police-chief-theetge-paid-leave City Manager Sheryl Long announced the decision Monday evening, five days after reports she asked Chief Theetge to resign. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 22:30:52 GMT /politics/2025-10-20/police-chief-theetge-paid-leave Becca Costello /politics/2025-10-17/cpd-chief-retains-same-employment-attorney-representing-fired-fire-chief Labor and employment attorney Stephen Imm told WVXU he is representing Teresa Theetge. The police chief has been asked to resign by City Manager Sheryl Long, according to sources. Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:15:51 GMT /politics/2025-10-17/cpd-chief-retains-same-employment-attorney-representing-fired-fire-chief Becca Costello /local-news/2025-10-15/police-chief-teresa-theetge-resign-city-manager However, City Manager Sheryl Long says no employment change has been made regarding leadership of the Police Department. Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:22:22 GMT /local-news/2025-10-15/police-chief-teresa-theetge-resign-city-manager Becca Costello /local-news/2025-09-09/ohio-state-patrol-law-enforcement-cincinnati An agreement between Cincinnati and the Ohio Department of Public Safety will allow Ohio State Troopers to patrol areas in the city beyond state highways. In addition, the state will provide aviation law enforcement tools and special state investigators. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 19:51:39 GMT /local-news/2025-09-09/ohio-state-patrol-law-enforcement-cincinnati Nick Swartsell /politics/2025-09-03/city-council-public-safety-initiatives-budget The plan would allocate $4.63 million for police officer overtime and recruitment efforts, plus technology like drones, license plate readers, and more public cameras. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 07:10:00 GMT /politics/2025-09-03/city-council-public-safety-initiatives-budget Becca Costello