Tag: Ohio agencies: Page 33

Patrol

Ohio Officer Saved When Attacker’s Gun Misfires

The life of an Akron police officer may have been spared after a robbery suspect's gun misfired in Akron Tuesday morning.

June 30, 2016

Patrol

City of Cleveland Vows to Fix Problems in Investigating Police-Misconduct Claims

The city of Cleveland said in a court filing that it's working toward fixing the "dire" branch of the Cleveland police department that investigates officer misconduct complaints from citizens.

June 14, 2016

Patrol

Columbus Police Plan Increased Security for Pride Festival

In response to the deadly shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando Sunday, Columbus (OH) Division of Police Chief Kim Jacobs announced on Monday that there will be "significantly more" police officers present for Pride festivities in the city, which will start Friday and run through Sunday.

June 14, 2016

Special Units

Suspect Pleads Not Guilty to Charges in Ohio Officer's Slaying

Lincoln Rutledge is accused of shooting Columbus SWAT officer Steven Smith in the head while officers were trying to arrest him on an arson warrant.

June 10, 2016

Patrol

Video: Police Union Defends Cleveland Officer Criticized by Councilman

Union officials say the picture shows the equipment ordered for the RNC does not fit all officers. But the picture drew criticism from Councilman Mike Polensek, who referred to the pictured officer as "a 300-pounder."

June 9, 2016

Patrol

Ohio K-9 Shot While Apprehending Suspect

Springfield Twp. Chief Robert Browder said a man jumped out the car with a gun and ran away. Officers deployed Pako, Springfield Township's K-9, who followed the man.

June 3, 2016

Technology

Cleveland Police in Riot Gear Won't Wear Body Cameras During RNC

Many Cleveland police officers will not be wearing body cameras if protests turn violent during the Republican National Convention in July, officials said.

May 31, 2016

Vehicle Ops

Ohio Department May Drop Use of Helicopter

The Toledo (OH) Police Department is considering "getting out of the helicopter business" if it can't find grant money to cover the cost of an upcoming mandatory factory overhaul of its helicopter, Chief George Kral said.

May 26, 2016

Patrol

Video: Cleveland Officer Gives His Pokemon Card Collection to Boy Who Had His Stolen

A Cleveland police officer who had been collecting Pokemon cards since he was a child gave them all away to a boy who shares his passion for the game.

May 23, 2016

Patrol

Video: High-Speed Pursuit Leads Ohio Troopers to Find Kidnap Victim

A kidnapping victim was rescued Thursday following a high-speed pursuit that began with an Ohio trooper being dragged in Warren County and ended in a crash in Hamilton County.

May 20, 2016

Patrol

Ohio Motor Officer Killed in Training Exercise Crash

The Hilliard (OH) Police Department said the officer "died as a result of injuries sustained in a crash as part of a training exercise."

May 19, 2016

Patrol

Ohio Officer Accidentally Shot on Gun Range

A housing authority police officer suffered a gunshot wound in the leg Wednesday night at the Cuyahoga Community College's Western Campus firing range after a gun jammed.

May 6, 2016