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Crossing the Line
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Latest: Heer Park unhoused camp cleared, FOP suing city and more
From a police officer winning a lawsuit against Columbus police proving racial discrimination to proposed affordable housing on the southside, here is what's new in policing and development.
Columbus Council passes police reforms spurred by 2020 protests
City Council passed an ordinance barring Columbus police from using tear gas and similar tactics on nonviolent protests and an ordinance requiring Columbus officers to be identifiable at all times.
First Columbus Inspector General explains role in police oversight
Jacqueline Hendricks recently began as the City's first inspector general, a position voters overwhelmingly approved in 2020. Learn more about how she is preparing and what the community can expect.
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.
Latest: Little Turtle stopped, illegal dumping, body cams and more
From news with the promise of more affordable housing to a multimillion dollar City investment in police body and vehicle cameras, here's what you need to know in recent development and policing news.
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
Latest: Heer Park unhoused camp cleared, FOP suing city and more
From a police officer winning a lawsuit against Columbus police proving racial discrimination to proposed affordable housing on the southside, here is what's new in policing and development.
Columbus Council passes police reforms spurred by 2020 protests
City Council passed an ordinance barring Columbus police from using tear gas and similar tactics on nonviolent protests and an ordinance requiring Columbus officers to be identifiable at all times.
First Columbus Inspector General explains role in police oversight
Jacqueline Hendricks recently began as the City's first inspector general, a position voters overwhelmingly approved in 2020. Learn more about how she is preparing and what the community can expect.
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.
Latest: Little Turtle stopped, illegal dumping, body cams and more
From news with the promise of more affordable housing to a multimillion dollar City investment in police body and vehicle cameras, here's what you need to know in recent development and policing news.
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