Folks from various areas in Columbus shared their preferred reforms, ranging from general abolition to specific changes like ending qualified immunity.
The division and its officers play a bigger role in the city than you might think. Join Margaret Lafferty on a day in the field for an in-depth look into code enforcement.
The City doesn't account for settlements in its police budget, even though they've totaled $2 million in the last year and have averaged $934,000 each year since 2015.
From a police officer winning a lawsuit against Columbus police proving racial discrimination to proposed affordable housing on the southside, here is what's new in policing and development.
Property tax abatements are highly criticized, but the ins-and-outs of the process can be fairly complex. Learn how tax abatements work with a fictitious example in this explainer.
City Council passed an ordinance barring Columbus police from using tear gas and similar tactics on nonviolent protests and an ordinance requiring Columbus officers to be identifiable at all times.
The couple who put their blood, sweat and tears into a home to care for older folks. The millionaires who made it clear they were not welcome. And the dream that mysteriously went up in smoke.
Jacqueline Hendricks recently began as the City's first inspector general, a position voters overwhelmingly approved in 2020. Learn more about how she is preparing and what the community can expect.
City Council passed an ordinance barring Columbus police from using tear gas and similar tactics on nonviolent protests and an ordinance requiring Columbus officers to be identifiable at all times.
