/tags/public-safety Public safety en-US Copyright Fri, 03 Oct 2025 19:10:34 GMT /local-news/2025-10-03/ohio-national-guard-go-other-cities-trump-crime Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said it's not likely the state would send National Guard troops to places like Portland and Chicago where Trump is sending federal forces. Fri, 03 Oct 2025 19:10:34 GMT /local-news/2025-10-03/ohio-national-guard-go-other-cities-trump-crime Nick Swartsell /local-news/2025-09-16/cincinnati-restrictions-hookah-lounges Cincinnati Council set new regulations for hookah lounges Wednesday following complaints of late-night street takeovers, fights, and shootings outside the establishments in Roselawn, Clifton, and elsewhere. Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:38:56 GMT /local-news/2025-09-16/cincinnati-restrictions-hookah-lounges Nick Swartsell /local-news/2025-09-15/hamilton-county-police-chiefs-town-hall-public-safety The Thursday event in Delhi Township is designed to gather feedback about public safety from residents. Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:24:00 GMT /local-news/2025-09-15/hamilton-county-police-chiefs-town-hall-public-safety Nick Swartsell /local-news/2025-09-08/cincinnati-spend-5m-public-safety Cincinnati Council's Budget and Finance Committee Monday voted to approve the funding for police overtime, new technology like police drones, and public outreach efforts including curfew centers for young people. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:42:00 GMT /local-news/2025-09-08/cincinnati-spend-5m-public-safety Nick Swartsell /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 /politics/2023-05-31/fire-training-center-expansion-over-budget Cincinnati officials broke ground last year on a new training center for the Fire Department. Six months later, the project is over budget and back to the design phase. Wed, 31 May 2023 20:12:37 GMT /politics/2023-05-31/fire-training-center-expansion-over-budget Becca Costello /show/cincinnati-edition/2022-06-22/greater-cincinnati-fire-departments-hundreds-eligible-retire The Cincinnati Fire Department alone has nearly one-third of its fire fighters who could retire whenever they want. Wed, 22 Jun 2022 08:01:00 GMT /show/cincinnati-edition/2022-06-22/greater-cincinnati-fire-departments-hundreds-eligible-retire /local-news/2021-10-15/most-ohio-roadside-workers-say-they-feel-threatened-on-the-job A poll from AAA found most respondents report nearly being hit by a driver who didn't give them enough room. Fri, 15 Oct 2021 08:22:00 GMT /local-news/2021-10-15/most-ohio-roadside-workers-say-they-feel-threatened-on-the-job /local-news/2021-10-14/why-take-so-long-build-bike-lane-clifton-avenue The reason is twofold: the political will and capability to fund bike lanes; and the highly competitive grant application process for funding. Thu, 14 Oct 2021 11:16:52 GMT /local-news/2021-10-14/why-take-so-long-build-bike-lane-clifton-avenue Jolene Almendarez