Violent crime in Cincinnati is up 17% over the past 28 days, compared to the same time last year, according to police data. That includes 12 homicides in the last month, triple the number during the same month last year.
“Too many residents are becoming victims right now, too many neighbors are concerned about the safety of their streets, and all of this can have a real, tangible, and negative impact on our local economy, the health of our communities, and our vibrancy as a city,” said Mayor Aftab Pureval in a press conference Tuesday.
Pureval and Police Chief Teresa Theetge say they are taking several steps to address the uptick, including increased use of drones and establishing a new citywide task force of officers…