Cincinnati Police's PIVOT team is targeting crime in Over-the-Rhine, focusing on Republic Street and Green Street, as conveyed via social media, to improve neighborhood safety.

In response to a recent spike in car break-ins and burglaries at local businesses, the Cincinnati Police Department has launched a new patrol initiative in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood.

Monday marks the start of a new plan to increase police presence in parts of Over-the-Rhine that see high foot traffic. Here's how business owners and employees are reacting to the new patrol.

Theetge's 30-plus-year career with the Cincinnati police has followed Over-the-Rhine's continued redevelopment up toward and beyond Liberty Street.

Cincinnati police stop along Liberty Street in Over-the-Rhine to talk to an individual, June 30, 2025. According to census data, the city of Cincinnati covers 77.8 miles.

Extra officers will be patrolling the main strips of Over-the-Rhine on foot during the evening hours, adding visibility to help counter a rise in crime across Cincinnati's urban core.

Extra officers will be patrolling the main strips of Over-the-Rhine on foot during the evening hours to add visibility amid a ...