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The Columbus Safety Collective Campaign submitted the amendment that would create a division that would respond to non-dangerous calls, without police presence.

Crime fell in cities across the country last year, including in some Ohio metros like Toledo, which saw an 18% drop in homicides.

Pataskala police are investigating the death of a woman found dead in the northwest section of the city.

On Saturday, multiple officers from Michigan and Ohio used pepper spray to break up a brawl between Ohio State and University Michigan football players.

Retired Ohio State Highway Patrol Colonel Paul Pride will examine Circleville's police department. The city just hired a new safety director and is trying to pass a new safety levy this fall.

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

The motion-activated Flock Safety cameras take a picture of the back of a vehicle as it passes. Police use that information to look for vehicles suspected of being involved in criminal activity.

The agreements state that the city will stop its investigation into allegations of misconduct in exchange for Baer and Davis’ voluntary retirements.

The state of Ohio will also bear the cost for agencies' accreditations, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Thursday afternoon.

The Office of the Circleville City Law Director confirmed to WOSU that Chief Shawn Baer was placed on leave.