/tags/police-reform police reform en-US Copyright Wed, 21 Feb 2024 10:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides/2024-02-21/the-state-of-police-reform-in-ohio Where does police reform currently stand in the state of Ohio? Wed, 21 Feb 2024 10:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides/2024-02-21/the-state-of-police-reform-in-ohio /news/2023-02-07/columbus-leaders-share-findings-from-justice-departments-review-of-police-operations Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther said new findings from a U.S. Department of Justice investigation show the city is "on the right track" when it comes to recommended police reforms, but much work still has to be done. Tue, 07 Feb 2023 19:40:19 GMT /news/2023-02-07/columbus-leaders-share-findings-from-justice-departments-review-of-police-operations Matthew Rand /news/2022-07-07/mike-dewine-calls-for-police-reform-as-state-investigates-shooting-death-of-jayland-walker Although several state leaders proposed more accountability in Ohio’s law enforcement departments, those measures have not come through. Thu, 07 Jul 2022 19:33:15 GMT /news/2022-07-07/mike-dewine-calls-for-police-reform-as-state-investigates-shooting-death-of-jayland-walker Andy Chow /politics-government/2021-12-06/dewine-announces-proposal-to-provide-250-million-to-law-enforcement-first-responders Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today announced details of a new proposal that would invest hundreds of millions of dollars into support for first responders. Mon, 06 Dec 2021 23:35:15 GMT /politics-government/2021-12-06/dewine-announces-proposal-to-provide-250-million-to-law-enforcement-first-responders Jo Ingles, �ǿ����޴�ý News Staff /news/2021-09-10/local-police-accountability-group-calls-doj-review-of-columbus-police-a-misstep On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Justice accepted Mayor Andrew Ginther's invitation to conduct a review of the Columbus Division of Police. But one local activist group doesn't think it's the right move. Fri, 10 Sep 2021 20:43:11 GMT /news/2021-09-10/local-police-accountability-group-calls-doj-review-of-columbus-police-a-misstep Michael Lee /news/2021-06-23/columbus-police-facing-wave-of-departures-as-it-pursues-reform Like many large police forces in the U.S., Columbus has seen a sharp increase in the number of officers choosing to leave the division. Local leaders point to pandemic fatigue and frayed community relations, after a year marked by an escalating cycle of protest and harsh police response. Those departures put an even bigger emphasis on recruiting efforts. Wed, 23 Jun 2021 09:00:53 GMT /news/2021-06-23/columbus-police-facing-wave-of-departures-as-it-pursues-reform Nick Evans /news/2021-04-30/protesters-plan-saturday-demonstration-for-police-reform-at-ohio-statehouse Protesters are scheduled to gather at the Ohio Statehouse on Saturday afternoon to demand police accountability. Fri, 30 Apr 2021 21:35:20 GMT /news/2021-04-30/protesters-plan-saturday-demonstration-for-police-reform-at-ohio-statehouse Nick Evans /politics/2021-04-29/ohio-democrats-want-more-accountability-focus-on-racial-bias-in-police-reform Democrats say their plan focuses on increasing accountability for police, addressing racial bias and building relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Thu, 29 Apr 2021 10:59:38 GMT /politics/2021-04-29/ohio-democrats-want-more-accountability-focus-on-racial-bias-in-police-reform Jo Ingles /wvxu-stories/2021-04-07/data-show-how-cincinnatis-policing-has-changed-20-years-after-2001s-civil-unrest The police shooting of Black men — culminating with the death of 19-year-old Timothy Thomas — sparked days of civil unrest in Cincinnati in 2001. Protests, in some cases, turned destructive. Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:02:57 GMT /wvxu-stories/2021-04-07/data-show-how-cincinnatis-policing-has-changed-20-years-after-2001s-civil-unrest Jolene Almendarez /ideastream/2021-04-06/akron-moves-ahead-with-a-different-kind-of-police-reform At the first meeting of Akron City Council’s Reimagining Public Safety Committee, Akron Police Chief Kenneth Ball made a brief appearance to get things rolling. “I would say that I’m thankful to be here, but I’m not. I’m frustrated,” Ball told members of council in September 2020. Tue, 06 Apr 2021 19:36:54 GMT /ideastream/2021-04-06/akron-moves-ahead-with-a-different-kind-of-police-reform Matthew Richmond