Police Reform

Not every crisis needs a police officer. That’s where Dayton’s non-police crisis response team intervenes. Since 2022, they have gone on thousands of 911 calls within the city.

Dayton Police say the department has initiated more than 85% of reform efforts mapped out by several work groups.

Mayor Jeffrey Mims addresses the 142 suggestions the city received in regard to police reform and explains how the city may spend some its $138 million in COVID relief funds.

The Dayton Professional Standards Bureau found that Officers Wayne Hammock and Vincent Carter were following procedure when they arrest Clifford Owensby in September.

One of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit brought against the city for police brutality during the social justice protests last year said she's pleased but surprised by the city's settlement for nearly $6 million, and said it's a step forward in solving the police-community relationship.

About 40 Dayton residents and community leaders gathered in front of the Dayton Police Department on Sunday to rally against police brutality.

Dozens of community members chanted “I am paraplegic” 16 times on the steps of Dayton City Hall Wednesday morning. Their goal was to chant loud enough for city leaders to hear them during the city commission meeting inside.

James R. Willis said in an interview that the officers involved should have been better trained to understand the limits on their authority.

The local police union says the officers followed procedure during the incident.

A disabled man is asking city officials to take disciplinary action against several Dayton Police officers he says mistreated him in an incident last year.

The City of Dayton unveiled an online transparency portal for residents to keep track of police reform policy implementation.

The Ohio Heartbeat Movement held a vigil outside the Statehouse in honor of George Floyd and others who have died from police brutality.