Fraternal Order of Police

The latest info found on the dark web includes a database from the Columbus City Attorney's Office called the matrix crime database includes every incident report and arrest record written by officers.

A survey conducted by a since-fired FOP member criticized the workplace environment and practices at the Whitehall Division of Police.

Former Columbus FOP President Jeff Simpson resigned amid an investigation into comments he made on his social media page about lynching.

FOP President Jeff Simpson commented on a social media post defending a Jason Aldean song and said about lynching, "[B]ack in the day, that was the penalty you got for doing really bad things. Today you get nothing."

The Fraternal Order of Police Tuesday morning commended the approval of its new contract that was passed by Columbus City Council Monday night.

The three-year labor contract gives 14% raises in pay and benefits and lays out rules for the city's new civilian review board for police.

According to a source with knowledge of the deal, it includes pay raises and more rules for the city’s new civilian review board for police.

Efforts to add oversight of Columbus Police took another step forward Monday, as city council signed off on the members for a new civilian review board.

Mayor Andrew Ginther has announced his appointments to the new Civilian Review Board, who will be charged with oversight of the Columbus Police department.

Columbus Police Officer Adam Coy been fired from the department, Public Safety Director Ned Pettus announced Monday evening. City officials from Mayor…