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Nov 3, 2025

CINCINNATI POLICE SHORTAGE



 

CINCINNATI POLICE SHORTAGE

IN SOUTHWEST OHIO, ONE MAJOR CITY WITH A HISTORY OF ESCALATING VIOLENCE THIS YEAR FACES A SERIOUS RESOURCE PROBLEM. 
THE ESCALATING VIOLENCE IN CINCINNATI TOOK CENTER STAGE BACK IN JULY AND MADE NATIONAL NEWS. VIOLENT CRIME IS UP. PROPERTY CRIME IS UP. DOWNTOWN AND OVER-THE-RHINE APPEAR TO BE THE EPICENTER. NOW, THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRER REPORTS THE CITY'S POLICE ROSTER IS SHORT FIFTEEN PERCENT AND THIS REFLECTS A NATIONAL TREND. IN ORDER TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM, THE DEPARTMENT IS RECRUITING HEAVILY, OFFERING INCREASED PAY, LOWER PHYSICAL FITNESS STANDARDS AND HIGH-SCHOOL UNDERSTUDY PROGRAMS. ALL OF THIS AS THE CHIEF IS ON LEAVE PENDING A PERFORMANCE INVESTIGATION.
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