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The state of Ohio will be providing assistance from the Ohio State Highway Patrol to support the Cincinnati Police Department, as indicated in a recent announcement by the governor’s office.
“Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval, and Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge revealed today that additional manpower will be supplied by the state to aid the Cincinnati Police Department,” according to the press release.
This announcement follows a brutal assault in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, last week that garnered widespread attention online, shocking the nation.
“After hearing concerns from the community regarding recent incidents of violence, local authorities have requested assistance from the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) for traffic enforcement and aviation support,” the press release explained.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, a Republican who took office in early 2019, has offered a package of law enforcement support services that the state can provide during times when local authorities require additional help.
“Ohio essentially has a package of law enforcement support services the state can provide in times when local authorities could use some additional help,” he said, according to the press release. “We’ve done this in other cities, and it has made a big difference.”
DeWine has also extended offers of additional resources to the city if needed, the release stated.
“In addition to aviation support and traffic enforcement, Governor DeWine has also offered Cincinnati additional services should they be needed, including additional support from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction and Ohio Department of Youth Services to locate adults and youth who are not following post-release control or parole conditions; evidence analysis and intelligence gathering by the Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center; and targeted enforcement by the Ohio Investigative Unit on liquor establishments that are known for illegal sales, drug trafficking, and prostitution,” the press release added.
