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Cincinnati Puts Police Chief Terri Theetge on Leave as Adam Hennie Is Named Interim

City leaders cite the need for stability during a leadership review spurred by downtown violence.

Teresa A. Theetge was sworn in as Cincinnati's 16th Police Chief in 2023 (left) and (right) The Cincinnati police logo on a uniform during a college basketball game between the Xavier Musketeers and the Seton Hall Pirates at the Cintas Center on December 20, 2022
Cincinnati, Ohio | (Raymond Boyd / Getty Images)
Who is Teresa Theetge? 5 facts to know about Cincinnati Police Chief who was placed on paid administrative leave

Overview

  • City Manager Sheryl Long placed Theetge on paid administrative leave pending an internal investigation into the effectiveness of her leadership.
  • Assistant Chief Adam Hennie was installed as interim chief, and after a Tuesday meeting he outlined priorities including technology, visibility and rapid response.
  • Theetge has retained the Finney Law Firm, with her attorneys announcing a 10 a.m. Tuesday press conference regarding her employment.
  • Mayor Aftab Pureval publicly backed Long’s decision as scrutiny mounted following recent downtown incidents, including a shooting at Fountain Square.
  • The police department is about 100 officers below authorized staffing as City Council in September approved $5.4 million for added public safety staffing and training.