CINCINNATI — Violent crime threatening public safety has police and city leaders taking action. Cincinnati police are stepping up enforcement and announcing new prevention strategies.
Just two weeks ago, Cincinnati police put together a special task force to go up against a string of shootings and other violent crimes, and they’re now keeping track of how well it’s working and what they plan to do next.
During a Wednesday news conference, the Cincinnati police chief put up the numbers. She said overall crime is currently down and so are homicides, but she said they’re now seeing nearly 18% of shootings with more than one victim…