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Staffing levels are at a concerning level for the Columbus Division of Police.

Staffing levels are at a concerning level for the Columbus Division of Police.

The union representing 1,900 Columbus police officers have approved a tentative new contract with the city that includes a 14% pay raise over the next three years, a union official confirmed Sunday. The voting took place over several days last week and was tabulated late Saturday evening, said Keith Ferrell, president of the Fraternal Order of Police Capitol City Lodge No. 9. He said the union would not elaborate further - including releasing the vote totals - until after the deal also is approved by the City Council, the last hurdle remaining. However, Ferrell texted The Dispatch early Sund...

Police: Traffic stops down 80% in Columbus According to a study, there were more than 3,000 traffic stops in January 2019 compared to less than 500 for January 2021. Author: Lacey Crisp Updated: 5:10 PM EDT June 3, 2021 COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus police have seen an 80% drop in traffic stops in 2021 compared to 2019.  According to police, fewer people were getting pulled over.  “The magnitude of the drop was rather surprising,” said Columbus Police Acting Commander Tim Myers. But what impact does that have, and why are there fewer stops? In March 2020, p...

Elaine Bryant, 48, has been a deputy chief in Detroit. She was one of four finalists for the position.