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Jennifer Johnson recalls the night of her sister Tanisha Anderson’s death at a press conference for proposed legislation named after her. Her uncle, Michael Anderson, who championed the bill, looks on.

News

‘Tanisha’s Law’ aims to advance Cleveland’s response to mental health crises 10 years after woman’s death in police custody

by Frank W. Lewis November 8, 2024July 28, 2026

Cleveland City Council Members Michael Polensek, Richard Starr and Deborah Gray (lower left to top left) meet with Public Safety Director Wayne Drummond (lower right) and other safety officials in preparation for the 2025 budget process.

By the numbers: Get to know Cleveland’s Department of Public Safety

by Dakotah Kennedy and Cleveland Documenters November 1, 2024January 22, 2025

An illustration of a magnifying glass with the words "Issue 24" emphasized.

Cleveland residents tasked with police discipline say they ‘are not ready’ for new responsibilities

by Dakotah Kennedy October 21, 2024November 26, 2024

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