Cincinnati's Police Chief, Teresa Theetge, has recently hired a lawyer. This move comes as rumors swirl about her possible replacement. The lawyer, Steve Imm, confirmed he's representing Theetge but couldn't share more details. Imm is also involved in a lawsuit by the former Fire Chief against the city. Recently, there have been serious crimes downtown. Just days af...
The murder of George Floyd in 2020 shook the United States. It brought policing into the spotlight. But what do the people at the top think? Police chiefs have a big say in how we see crime and safety. They also shape the rules and budgets for their officers. So, it's important to know how they view their jobs after Floyd. The public eye is on policing. But what's i...
Fentanyl test strips are a big deal in the fight against opioid overdoses. These cheap, easy-to-use tools can spot fentanyl and its cousins in drugs. They're part of a broader effort to reduce harm, alongside things like naloxone kits. But what do the folks in charge of keeping the peace think about all this? In one county, 13 police chiefs were asked about decrimin...
The new police chief in Dallas has a tough job ahead. Daniel Comeaux is stepping into a role where he needs to change how people see safety in the city. Crime stats show progress, but feelings on the ground tell a different story. Crime numbers have been dropping for the past few years. By April, there were fewer victims of violent crime compared to the same...
A former police chief has escaped from prison. Prison officials in Arkansas announced that Grant Hardin, who used to be the police chief in Gateway, Benton County, has fled from the North Central Unit prison in Calico Rock. This news came out on Sunday. Hardin was locked up for a very long time. He was given a 30-year sentence for a serious crime. He was found guilt...
The late-night call from a community activist changed everything for Medaria Arradondo. The video he was directed to watch showed a white officer kneeling on a Black man, George Floyd, who was struggling to breathe. Arradondo, then the police chief of Minneapolis, was shocked by what he saw. This moment would later be described as gut-wrenching. He had been informed ...