Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge has been placed on paid administrative leave amid "serious public safety challenges," the city has announced.

"The City continues to face serious public safety challenges that underscore the need for stability at the command level. Therefore, I’ve named Assistant Chief Adam Hennie as Interim Police Chief," City Manager Sheryl Long said in a statement reported by multiple media including WCPO and the Cincinnati Enquirer.

"Our focus remains on maintaining stability within the department and ensuring the highest standards of service to our residents. I have full confidence in Interim Chief Hennie and the department’s command staff to continue their dedicated work at this time."

Theetge was announced as the first woman to lead the Cincinnati Police D

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