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
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“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.
Interactive: A guide to who's who in the Casey Goodson case
Keep track of which agencies and people are involved in Goodson’s case with this guide.
Columbus police falsely reported progress on promised reforms
A Matter analysis of a dashboard meant to show the public the Columbus Division of Police's reform progress revealed that some reforms were falsely reported as complete, raising questions on accuracy.
Quinlan stalled police reforms he opposed, leaked document shows
Notes from former Columbus Police Chief Thomas Quinlan revealed that the now deputy chief put about a dozen reforms suggested by a civilian commission last year on hold because he disagreed.
Columbus police officers' body cameras, explained.
Next-gen body cameras are coming in 2021, but until then, here’s a closer look at how the current body cameras at the Columbus Division of Police are meant to function.
Ginther accepts recommendations for Columbus Civilian Review Board
The list was presented to Mayor Andrew Ginther and City Council President Shanon Hardin on Wednesday, December 16 after months of discussion. Here's exactly what they accepted.
“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.
Interactive: A guide to who's who in the Casey Goodson case
Keep track of which agencies and people are involved in Goodson’s case with this guide.
Columbus police falsely reported progress on promised reforms
A Matter analysis of a dashboard meant to show the public the Columbus Division of Police's reform progress revealed that some reforms were falsely reported as complete, raising questions on accuracy.
Quinlan stalled police reforms he opposed, leaked document shows
Notes from former Columbus Police Chief Thomas Quinlan revealed that the now deputy chief put about a dozen reforms suggested by a civilian commission last year on hold because he disagreed.
Columbus police officers' body cameras, explained.
Next-gen body cameras are coming in 2021, but until then, here’s a closer look at how the current body cameras at the Columbus Division of Police are meant to function.
Ginther accepts recommendations for Columbus Civilian Review Board
The list was presented to Mayor Andrew Ginther and City Council President Shanon Hardin on Wednesday, December 16 after months of discussion. Here's exactly what they accepted.