/tags/public-safety public safety en-US Copyright Wed, 26 Jun 2024 20:59:24 GMT /politics-government/2024-06-26/columbus-nearly-2-billion-capital-budget-includes-significant-public-safety-and-housing-funds The new budget includes over $100 million for affordable housing, as well as more money to boost various levels of the justice system. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 20:59:24 GMT /politics-government/2024-06-26/columbus-nearly-2-billion-capital-budget-includes-significant-public-safety-and-housing-funds George Shillcock /politics-government/2024-05-22/mayor-andrew-ginther-talks-regionalism-safety-and-public-transit-during-state-of-the-city-address Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther stressed that surrounding suburbs need to work with the city to handle pressing issues during his State of the City address Tuesday evening. Wed, 22 May 2024 13:28:07 GMT /politics-government/2024-05-22/mayor-andrew-ginther-talks-regionalism-safety-and-public-transit-during-state-of-the-city-address Mark Ferenchik /politics-government/2023-06-01/public-safety-expected-to-top-the-list-of-issues-discussed-at-u-s-mayors-conference-in-columbus Columbus is gearing up to host the 91st Annual Meeting of the 2023 U.S. Conference of Mayors June 2-5. Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:13:53 GMT /politics-government/2023-06-01/public-safety-expected-to-top-the-list-of-issues-discussed-at-u-s-mayors-conference-in-columbus Debbie Holmes /news/2022-05-26/columbus-to-boost-public-safety-efforts-this-summer-with-increased-police-presence-and-surveillance-towers The city will install new light and camera towers across 22 communities. It will also staff up to 40 additional police officers in parks and neighborhoods to assist with patrols. Thu, 26 May 2022 16:46:27 GMT /news/2022-05-26/columbus-to-boost-public-safety-efforts-this-summer-with-increased-police-presence-and-surveillance-towers Tyler Thompson /news/2021-06-30/columbus-city-council-announces-new-strategies-for-neighborhood-safety-police-accountability Columbus City Council presented short- and long-term strategies to increase neighborhood safety and police accountability on Wednesday. Wed, 30 Jun 2021 19:50:24 GMT /news/2021-06-30/columbus-city-council-announces-new-strategies-for-neighborhood-safety-police-accountability Adora Namigadde /news/2019-03-05/report-says-ohio-needs-to-invest-more-in-k-12-education A progressive-leaning coalition of health and human service organizations and labor unions says Ohio is falling behind the rest of the nation in some key… Tue, 05 Mar 2019 13:22:14 GMT /news/2019-03-05/report-says-ohio-needs-to-invest-more-in-k-12-education Jo Ingles /news/2019-02-08/first-african-american-selected-to-lead-ohio-highway-patrol For the first time in state history, the Ohio Highway Patrol’s two highest ranking leaders will be an African-American and a woman. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine… Fri, 08 Feb 2019 12:54:21 GMT /news/2019-02-08/first-african-american-selected-to-lead-ohio-highway-patrol Associated Press /news/2017-11-27/from-the-hilltop-columbus-crime-spike-comes-as-no-surprise At Stew's Barber Shop on Sullivant Avenue, Armando McKnight is giving a client a cut.“Right now, I'm giving him a line-up,” McKnight says. “This is like… Mon, 27 Nov 2017 10:00:00 GMT /news/2017-11-27/from-the-hilltop-columbus-crime-spike-comes-as-no-surprise /news/2015-12-31/ohio-credentialing-system-meant-to-improve-emergency-access Ohio Homeland Security is launching a free credentialing system meant to make it easier for certain private-sector partners to deliver resources and… Thu, 31 Dec 2015 14:42:46 GMT /news/2015-12-31/ohio-credentialing-system-meant-to-improve-emergency-access The Associated Press Ohio