Columbus Police

OhioHealth ran a simulation this Thursday alongside Columbus police and fire that included real-life emergency scenarios. The simulation took place at the Columbus Fire Training Academy and was meant to help staff practice how to respond to medical emergencies.

WOSU found through a records request that one Jewish organization in Columbus reported protest activity critical of Israel's actions in Gaza to police. The group's actions play into a larger debate in American society about whether criticizing Israel is antisemitic.

WOSU found through a records request that one Jewish organization in Columbus reported protest activity critical of Israel's actions in Gaza to police. The organization was also reporting antisemitic attacks on the Jewish community.

WOSU found through a records request that one organization sought to report hate against the Jewish community as antisemitism has risen since Oct. 7, 2023. Many synagogues and Jewish organizations have increased security since then.

Columbus Police Chief Elaine Bryant join us to discuss crime, perception versus reality), police reforms, recruitment and the pros and cons of police technology.

A 12-year-old girl was reported missing on July 16. On July 21, the girl was a passenger in a vehicle that police stopped, but they let her leave the scene.

On June 24, officials say five people assaulted a man on a COTA bus near Parsons Avenue and East Whittier Street on the south side. Columbus police said the man was left "bloodied and dazed" and they are still searching for the suspects.

Officers went to the 4400 block of Hampton Woods Court in northeast Columbus on a call about domestic violence.

Officers from Columbus were among thousands of officers from multiple jurisdictions providing extra security for the July convention in Milwaukee.

Columbus police say a 23-year-old man shot his 21-year-old wife, who he was separated from, and a 19-year-old man.