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After seeing video of what happened to Nichols in Memphis, Thomas said he feels it isn't a training issue, but it's a problem with holding officers accountable and evaluating their mental state.
Roley said while Cincinnati isn't perfect, local leaders and activists want to help those in Memphis. She said Cincinnati can act as a blueprint for other cities.
Cincinnati’s independent police oversight board nearly doubled the number of completed investigations last year. The Citizen Complaint Authority has been digging out of a backlog of hundreds of cases for several years.
There was a 47% increase in 'serious complaints' in 2022 to Cincinnati's police oversight agency, according to a Citizen Complaint Authority report presented Tuesday to a city council committee.
Saying she is humbled, energized, and optimistic, Cincinnati's new Police Chief Teresa Theetge felt the weight of history Tuesday.