/news/tags/cleveland-police Cleveland police en-US Copyright Thu, 05 Feb 2026 22:51:26 GMT /law-justice/2026-02-05/cleveland-police-monitor-gives-department-high-marks-for-use-of-force-reforms-in-new-report The assessment found the Cleveland Division of Police followed policies in 97% of the incidents reviewed. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 22:51:26 GMT /law-justice/2026-02-05/cleveland-police-monitor-gives-department-high-marks-for-use-of-force-reforms-in-new-report Matthew Richmond /government-politics/2026-02-02/cleveland-city-council-passes-tanishas-law-expanding-nonpolice-response-to-mental-health-crises Tanisha's Law requires the city to hire specially trained dispatchers and licensed social workers who can identify and respond to calls that don't require a police response, also known as a “care response.” Tue, 03 Feb 2026 01:32:30 GMT /government-politics/2026-02-02/cleveland-city-council-passes-tanishas-law-expanding-nonpolice-response-to-mental-health-crises Abbey Marshall, Matthew Richmond /law-justice/2026-01-07/cleveland-police-and-cuyahoga-sheriffs-deputies-shoot-suspected-carjacker-following-pursuit Police believe the suspect was involved in five carjackings prior to the shooting. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:49:10 GMT /law-justice/2026-01-07/cleveland-police-and-cuyahoga-sheriffs-deputies-shoot-suspected-carjacker-following-pursuit Matthew Richmond /government-politics/2024-10-07/cleveland-city-council-introduces-legislation-to-tackle-street-takeovers-after-outrageous-weekend Cleveland City Council introduced legislation to address street takeovers a week after large crowds gathered for stunt driving, shot off fireworks and created other disturbances that shut down nearly 20 streets across the city and at least one highway. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 22:29:51 GMT /government-politics/2024-10-07/cleveland-city-council-introduces-legislation-to-tackle-street-takeovers-after-outrageous-weekend Abbey Marshall /government-politics/2024-07-08/memorial-procession-begins-to-honor-cleveland-officer-killed-in-the-line-of-duty Police and community members gathered outside the Chamber's Funeral Home for a procession to a memorial service for Patrol Officer Jamieson Ritter. Mon, 08 Jul 2024 13:36:12 GMT /government-politics/2024-07-08/memorial-procession-begins-to-honor-cleveland-officer-killed-in-the-line-of-duty Abbey Marshall, Matthew Richmond /law-justice/2024-01-22/cleveland-police-sergeant-suspended-for-improper-arrest-of-man-openly-carrying-firearm Henderson arrested community activist Antoine Tolbert for openly carrying firearms, which is legal in Ohio, and added a charge to ensure he was booked into county jail. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 15:25:00 GMT /law-justice/2024-01-22/cleveland-police-sergeant-suspended-for-improper-arrest-of-man-openly-carrying-firearm Matthew Richmond /law-justice/2023-06-20/internal-report-on-2022-killing-raises-issues-with-cleveland-police-dispatch Cleveland police internal affairs concluded that 911 call takers did not pass along important information to police responding to a murder-in-progress. Tue, 20 Jun 2023 10:05:00 GMT /law-justice/2023-06-20/internal-report-on-2022-killing-raises-issues-with-cleveland-police-dispatch Matthew Richmond /law-justice/2023-06-14/cleveland-police-missing-persons-reports-linked-to-runaways-not-kidnappings Chief of Police Wayne Drummond says the number of missing juveniles is composed primarily of habitual runaways. Wed, 14 Jun 2023 18:14:59 GMT /law-justice/2023-06-14/cleveland-police-missing-persons-reports-linked-to-runaways-not-kidnappings Matthew Richmond /law-justice/2023-04-04/activist-arrested-for-carrying-firearms-settles-lawsuit-with-cleveland Antoine Tolbert and his attorney will receive $85,000 from the city. Tolbert, a community activist who conducts armed patrols had insisted on an apology letter as part of the settlement. Tue, 04 Apr 2023 19:44:46 GMT /law-justice/2023-04-04/activist-arrested-for-carrying-firearms-settles-lawsuit-with-cleveland Matthew Richmond /government-politics/2023-03-20/cleveland-police-hq The ArtCraft building is the third proposed site for the Cleveland Division of Police's new headquarters. The new location is expected to save more than $50 million from the previously approved site along Opportunity Corridor, Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:33:26 GMT /government-politics/2023-03-20/cleveland-police-hq Abbey Marshall