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Cincinnati Puts Police Chief Terri Theetge on Leave, Names Adam Hennie Interim

An internal investigation ordered by the city manager will assess her leadership effectiveness.

Overview

  • City Manager Sheryl Long placed Chief Terri Theetge on paid administrative leave pending a review of her leadership.
  • Assistant Chief Adam Hennie was appointed interim chief effective immediately after his promotion to assistant chief on Oct. 10.
  • Mayor Aftab Pureval endorsed the decision, expressing confidence in the department’s leadership during the transition.
  • Theetge has retained the Finney Law Firm, and her attorney scheduled a Tuesday 10 a.m. press conference regarding her employment.
  • Officials cite ongoing public safety challenges in downtown Cincinnati and note the department is roughly 100 officers below its authorized staffing.