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An illustration of a green car drifting on pavement. There are skidmarks and smoke coming from the back of the automobile.

Explainers, Government, News, Public Safety

Rebel without a cause? Street takeovers are ‘flash mobs with cars’

by Dakotah Kennedy October 8, 2024October 19, 2024

A frame from Cleveland surveillance footage showing a street takeover at the end of September at the intersection of East 55th Street, Kinsman Road and Woodland Avenue.

Government, News, Public Safety

Cleveland street takeovers shake up Mayor Justin Bibb’s tightrope walk on police and crime

by Nick Castele October 8, 2024October 18, 2024

Cleveland Police Chief Dorothy Todd briefs City Council about a weekend of street takeovers at intersections throughout the city.

News, Public Safety

Drones, rumble strips and large city vehicles: Cleveland police consider ways to stop street takeovers

by Nick Castele October 2, 2024October 18, 2024

A photo collage shows, from left, Vanika Burks, a Black woman with a bomber jacket; Cornelius Love, a Black man with a plain baseball cap; and Asia Barton, a Black woman wearing a New York Yankees cap, all in grayscale tones, at the bottom of the frame. Behind them are a digital sign that reads “Prepare to Stop,” a white Cleveland Police truck and a man facing away from the viewer in a yellow vest that reads “Police” on the back.

News, Public Safety

Cleveland police stop and search Black drivers at higher rates despite federal oversight

by Mark Puente and Sarah Buduson October 2, 2024October 18, 2024

A Cleveland police officer watches from the steps of City Hall as protesters voice their displeasure with the Community Police Commission selection process.

Cleveland voters wanted residents to oversee police discipline. It’s a step closer to happening

by Dakotah Kennedy September 26, 2024November 5, 2024

Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb stands at a podium and talks about the city's approach to addressing and reducing crime and a news conference on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, at the Cleveland Division of Police Third District. Behind him, members of his administration listen as he credits their collective work alongside police to reduce crime.

‘A group project’: Mayor Bibb credits city departments and community groups for summer crime reduction

by Stephanie Casanova September 19, 2024October 18, 2024

Deputy Chief Jarod Schlacht answers a question about police surveillance at at a forum Thursday, May 30, 2024, at New Sardis Primitive Baptist Church.

News

Residents asked to share thoughts on ShotSpotter, Cleveland Police response to violent crime

by Stephanie Casanova September 17, 2024October 18, 2024

Cleveland is hiring patrol officers at a recruiting event this week. This photo shows a sedan with Cleveland Police written on the doors

Community Reporting, Documenters, Government, Public Safety

Cleveland police could assist in D.C. at presidential inauguration

by Gennifer Harding-Gosnell and Cleveland Documenters September 16, 2024October 18, 2024