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The Alternative Response to Crisis program, or ARC, is designed to avoid police responding to situations like when someone is homeless, suicidal or panhandling.

Starting in July, the Alternative Response pilot will send a new response team for non-violent and mental health crises, according to a press release from Pureval.

Elected Hamilton County Sheriff in 2020, McGuffey is one of only three women to hold the title in the state and the first openly gay sheriff in Ohio.

The Collaborative Agreement focuses on dozens of issues around equity, independent oversight, use of force, and transparency. But organizers say the mission is ongoing.

The groundbreaking manifesto on improving police-community relations and eliminating police brutality has been acknowledged nationwide.

Roley joins Cincinnati Edition to talk about her goals in the new job, the state of efforts to refresh the Collaborative Agreement and issues around equity in policing.

Local leaders met Wednesday to discuss the Ohio gun proposal allowing residents to conceal carry without a permit.

Interim City Manager John Curp, along with Mayor Aftab Pureval and Cincinnati Police Chief Eliot Isaac, have announced Chief Isaac’s retirement date from the Cincinnati Police Department.

Lt. Col. Teresa Theetge will become Cincinnatis interim police chief. Shell be the first woman to lead the department.

Cincinnati is hiring community leader Iris Roley as the sustainability coordinator to consult on issues related to the Collaborative Agreement. It's work with which she's well acquainted.