Tag: Ohio agencies

Patrol
23-Year-Old Ohio Officer Shot and Killed Responding to Disturbance
The slain officer has been identified as Jacob Derbin. Officer Derbin had served less than one year with the Euclid Police, and his father is a veteran Euclid Police officer. He was supposed to marry this summer.
May 13, 2024
Officer Jacob Derbin of the Euclid, Ohio, Police was ambushed and killed Saturday. He had served with the agency less than a year.
Point of Law
Family of 13-Year-Old Killed in Cleveland Police Chase Settles for $4.8 Million
Tamia Chappman, 13, died Dec. 20, 2019 after the car, stolen by two teenagers, crashed into her in East Cleveland during the high-speed pursuit.
April 24, 2024
Training
Ohio Corrections Lieutenant Killed in Training Accident
According to the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, Lt. Rodney Osborne from the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility was killed in the mid-morning incident on the tactical firing range.
April 10, 2024
Patrol
Ohio Sergeant Struck by Vehicle, Shoots Auto Theft Suspect While on Hood
Police said the woman continued driving through the parking lot with the sergeant on the hood. The sergeant then fired his gun "several times," according to police, striking the driver.
February 8, 2024
Special Units
Ohio Mayor Orders Investigation of Police Raid that Allegedly Injured Baby
Elyria Mayor Kevin A. Brubaker called the incident "serious and disturbing," announcing on Saturday "a complete review of the incident." He said body camera video from the incident will be released later Tuesday.
January 16, 2024
Patrol
Cleveland Officer Dies After Medical Emergency
Former union president Jeff Follmer said, “He was a great guy. He was loved by everyone. Prayers for his family.”
January 2, 2024
Cleveland Police Sergeant Victor Claudio died Monday after an on-duty medical event.
Vehicle Ops
Ohio Agency Acquires Special Vehicle for Water, Ice, and Mud
“One nice thing about it is we can drive it across the ice. If there’s an ice floe, we can fall through and then drive back up on the ice and rescue people,” Sheriff Stephen Levorchick said.
December 4, 2023
The Sherp can drive on water at speeds up to 4 mph.
Training
Ohio Rep. Proposes Using Marijuana Tax to Fund Law Enforcement Training
Under the proposal, the first $40 million in adult use marijuana tax revenue each year over the next two years would go to Law Enforcement Assistance Fund for training.
November 15, 2023
Special Units
Ohio K-9 Killed, Officers Injured in Crash
The officer driving attempted evasive action but the cruiser was struck by the Jeep before traveling off the roadway and hitting a tree, according to the highway patrol.
November 13, 2023
Franklin, Ohio, police K-9 Fury was killed in a crash Saturday morning.
Patrol
Man Attacks Officer Inside Ohio Police Station
The officer told Sims that he needs to make an appointment to speak to the chief or anyone else and Sims balks and talks about a “manifestation.” The officer then tells him that kind of talk tells him that perhaps he has a mental problem.
September 20, 2023
Screen shot from Youngstown Police video showing Keishaun Sims inside the police station. He reportedly attacked a police officer inside the station. Youngstown PD says it is reviewing procedures and training over the incident.
Patrol
Cincinnati Officer Ambushed, Beaten by "Robbery Victim"
According to Cincinnati FOP President Dan Hils, the officer was "savagely ambushed, attacked and beaten by an apparently mentally disturbed man."
September 12, 2023
Command
Ohio City Ends Maximum Age for Recruits
City Manager Bryan Heck told commissioners the city currently has open positions and Springfield, along with other communities across the country, struggles to fill them.
August 24, 2023
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