Toledo police recruitment low; mental health resources may be key
The Toledo Police Department has 605 officers as of May 16, nearly 100 short of Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz's 2021 goal of 700.
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The Toledo Police Department has 605 officers as of May 16, nearly 100 short of Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz's 2021 goal of 700.
In an effort to stay abreast of national safety concerns, Geauga County Sheriff Scott Hildenbrand and Chief Deputy Thomas Rowan recently traveled to the United States borders in New Mexico and Texas to learn about the capabilities of the United States Border Patrol and how they can assist with migrant investigations. Hildenbrand and Rowan joined
A U.S. Marshals Service-led multijurisdictional law enforcement operation, which focused on apprehending violent fugitives and subjects wanted for felony narcotic violations at 12 locations throughout the U.S., has resulted in nearly 600 arrests nationally.
A grand jury determined no officers would be indicted after they shot and killed a west Toledo homicide suspect in January.
"Operation Wash Out," led by the U.S. Marshals Service, took place in and around the city of Toledo from Jan. 22 through Feb. 2.