Community Leaders Respond to Recent Police Shootings in Greater Cincinnati
The recent fatal shooting of 18-year-old Ryan Hinton by Cincinnati police has sparked a wave of grief and calls for justice across the community. This incident marks the sixth time in nine weeks that law enforcement officers in the Greater Cincinnati area have opened fire on individuals, raising serious concerns about policing practices and their impact on local residents.
Gene Ferrara, a police training expert, emphasized that officers are trained to react to perceived threats, not to initiate violence. “Officers are taught to assess and respond based on behavior,” Ferrara explained, highlighting the high-stakes environment in which police operate…