Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge Placed on Paid Leave Amid Violence Surge.
Cincinnati City Manager Sheryl Long placed Police Chief Teresa Theetge on paid administrative leave on Monday to address rising public safety challenges, initiating an internal investigation into her leadership since 2023. Assistant Chief Adam Hennie, a 25-year veteran, has taken over as interim chief while Theetge retains her salary. The action follows incidents including a Fountain Square shooting injuring two and a festival brawl, alongside a federal lawsuit by four white male officers alleging racial discrimination in promotions.
Cincinnati City Manager Sheryl Long placed Police Chief Teresa Theetge on paid administrative leave on Monday to address rising public safety challenges, initiating an internal investigation into her leadership since 2023. Assistant Chief Adam Hennie, a 25-year veteran, has taken over as interim chief while Theetge retains her salary. The action follows incidents including a Fountain Square shooting injuring two and a festival brawl, alongside a federal lawsuit by four white male officers alleging racial discrimination in promotions.