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Mayor Asks DOJ COPS Office to Review Columbus Police

“This is not about one particular officer, policy or incident," Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther said in a statement. “Rather, this is about reforming the entire institution of policing in Columbus.”

September 9, 2021

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Ohio Auxiliary Officers Shot While Driving Home from Shift

Mizen was wounded in the finger while Mott was struck on the forehead. Both officers were taken to Mercy Hospital where they were treated for their injuries and then released.

September 6, 2021

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Ohio Officer Killed in 3-Car Crash

Officer Scott Dawley was one of several officers responding around 2:30 p.m. to a report of shots fired on the east side of Nelsonville when the crash occurred.

August 4, 2021

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Ohio Trooper Found Dead on Duty

The agency did not disclose the trooper's cause of death.

August 2, 2021

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Toledo Police Release Footage of Mass Shooting at July 4 Block Party

Shortly after the two officers arrive on Lawrence Avenue, gunfire erupts. They hop out of their vehicle and race towards the direction of the gunshots as people are running away. The officers are heard telling people to get down and to take cover behind vehicles.

July 12, 2021

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Off-Duty Ohio Officer Saves Toddler from Drowning

Off-duty Columbus Officer Brian Wilson heard Giedeman's screams. He and his wife, Holly, ran toward the cries for help. They discovered Carmella and Giedeman on the deck.

July 2, 2021

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Ohio Officers Rescue 4-Year-Old from Pond

Police were searching the area when a call came in around 8:12 a.m. about a possible body floating in the pond.

June 14, 2021

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Editorial: Tragedy in Columbus

The fatal shooting of Ma’Khia Bryant could have only been prevented by one person, the deceased.

May 7, 2021

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Family of Teen Killed by OH Officer During Knife Attack wants Federal Investigation

“We are here, and we're going to investigate every agency that had a time and an opportunity to prevent Ma’Khia’s death,” Attorney Michelle Martin said. “We will push for those investigations beyond this shooting. All systems failed her.”

April 28, 2021

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Columbus Police Say New Policies Prevented Them from Intervening in Riotous Block Party

“I felt helpless,” said an Ohio State University student who lives on Chittenden Avenue. “It didn’t feel good to call authority and (for) them tell you there’s nothing they could do about it, as people were flipping cars. It’s ridiculous.”

April 28, 2021

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Anti-Police Activist Calls for Federal Probe of Columbus Police

since a bunch of activists asking for a Justice Department probe doesn't necessarily carry all that much weight, they want the city to officially invite the federal scrutiny.

April 23, 2021

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Neighbor of Ohio Girl Killed by Police During Knife Attack Says Others Would Have Died If Officer Didn't Act

Neighbor Donovan Brinson told The Columbus Dispatch that he was pulling into his driveway as the incident started. He said he “figured it was just a girl fight.” He said the fight got worse and that, while he was inside, he heard gunshots after police responded.

April 22, 2021