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Whitehall Issue 10 proposes permanent property tax to fund police

Whitehall citizens will vote on a permanent tax levy to pay for expansions in staffing and facilities for the local police department in the Ohio primary on May 3. Here's what you need to know.

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Latest: Historic public safety budget, affordable housing and more

The last few weeks have been filled with development and policing headlines, ranging from news on the Ma'Khia Bryant case to several announcements in Mayor Ginther's state of the city address.

Here's what Columbus locals think about police reform

Folks from various areas in Columbus shared their preferred reforms, ranging from general abolition to specific changes like ending qualified immunity.

Columbus police misconduct costs rising, many cases still pending

The City doesn't account for settlements in its police budget, even though they've totaled $2 million in the last year and have averaged $934,000 each year since 2015.

When police cross the line to nearby towns, where's the oversight?

Here's how mutual aid agreements allow Columbus-area police officers from other cities to enforce the law in areas outside their normal jurisdiction

“Like psychological warfare”: The mental toll of CPD helicopters

The "relentless" helicopter presence in primarily Black neighborhoods across Columbus has negatively impacted some residents' mental health, prompting one resident to leave the city entirely.

How accurate is the Columbus police accountability dashboard now?

In each upcoming Crossing the Line issue explaining police reform in Columbus, Matter reporter Edie Driskill will share an update on the Columbus Division of Police’s reform accountability dashboard.

Who is going to investigate the police killing of Casey Goodson?

Columbus Division of Police tried to hand the investigation over to Ohio's Bureau of Criminal Investigations, but BCI declined to take the investigation. Now, it is back in the hands of CDP.

Interactive: A guide to who's who in the Andre Hill case

The police killing of 47-year-old Black man Andre Hill sparked outrage, and now, the officer responsible faces criminal charges. Here's a guide to understand who's who as the case progresses.