CINCINNATI —

Cincinnati Police, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, and the Ohio State Patrol are addressing a surge in crime reports in downtown Cincinnati, focusing on collaboration and community initiatives. Advertisement

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Police data shows that overall crime reports downtown have tripled since 2021, with June marking the most crime reports filed in a single month in five years. This data includes all types of crime, such as theft and other low-level offenses. Since June, there has been a steady decrease in crime reports, although several high-profile incidents have drawn attention to police efforts.

"We've already had these partnerships for a very long time," Interim chief Adam Hennie. "But I want you to know that as the interim c

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