Cincinnati leaders are reacting to a surge in violent crime by launching new initiatives to enhance safety. This response includes task forces, a drone program and community engagement efforts.

In 2023, during a presentation to city council members, Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge and Jillian Desmond, CPD’s senior crime analyst, said car thefts and burglaries had been up that ...

"Cincinnati communities are facing a surge in violent crime — especially gun-related offenses," reads a press release from the ATF Columbus Field Division. "This violence must be stopped and the ...