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History of Cincinnati’s Citizens on Patrol Program (COPP)
The Cincinnati Citizens on Patrol Program (COPP) was proposed by several Cincinnati City Council members in 1997. The program was modeled after one in Fort Worth, Texas. City Council approved the initial use of $35,000.00 in Federal Local Law Enforcement Block Grant money for the implementation of the pilot program. The responsibility […]
Law and Safety
There has been an uptick in burglaries and thefts. Please make sure your homes are locked and nothing valuable is left in vehicles or outside your home. I have received multiple complaints regarding the president apartment complex on Greenwood Ave. Our investigators have a meeting with CHMA regarding the property […]
Law & Safety Update
Below are the crime statistics from the last month. With the cold and holiday season coming in, we are seeing a huge increase in package thefts and stolen vehicles from people keeping them on to warm them up. I understand we all want a warm vehicle to in the morning, […]
Simple Ways to Discourage Break-ins
Key Takeaways When thinking about how to prevent break-ins from happening to you, there are a few things you should keep in mind. When thieves break into homes, there’s a greater chance of them doing so during the day when many people are at work. Also, around 40 percent of […]
October Fire Prevention Week 2025
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has announced that this year’s Fire Prevention Week theme will be: “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” What can you do to participate in Fire Prevention Week festivities? There are three actions you can start with today to make sure that you and […]
October is Fire Prevention Month
Please replace your smoke alarm batteries twice a year. Once in October and once in April. The Cincinnati Fire Department also recommends having carbon monoxide alarms and fire extinguishers.
Traffic Calming – Minor Streets
This is the first year that the city is implementing traffic calming on minor streets. With input from neighbors, it was determined that Clinton Springs near Washington Avenue and E. Mitchell were streets of concern (the city will only accept two minor streets). The City of Cincinnati ranks each submitted […]
North Avondale Neighborhood Report
Law & Safety
Below is the North Avondale crime stats information. We are still seeing a lot of vehicle thefts and thefts from people letting random people inside their homes. Robberies are up right now. Please make sure to secure your property and to be aware of your surroundings. Carolyn Gillman Law & […]