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Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge relieved of duties; acting chief selected

Cincinnati Police Chief Terri Theetge was placed on leave amid an internal probe into her leadership effectiveness during ongoing public safety challenges, with Assistant Chief Adam Hennie named interim chief.

  • On Oct. 20, Cincinnati City Manager Sheryl Long placed Police Chief Teresa Theetge on paid administrative leave pending an internal investigation, naming Assistant Chief Adam Hennie interim chief.
  • Amid rising downtown crime, officials cite ongoing public safety challenges and recent Fountain Square shootings as reasons for reviewing Teresa Theetge's leadership at CPD.
  • Adam Hennie was promoted to assistant chief on Oct. 10 after joining the force in 1999 and previously led the Central Business Section downtown.
  • City Manager Sheryl Long said, `Our focus remains on maintaining stability within the department and ensuring the highest standards of service to our residents. I have full confidence in Interim Chief Hennie and the department’s command staff to continue their dedicated work at this time.`
  • On Tuesday morning, Steve Imm of the Finney Law Firm will hold a 10 a.m. press conference about Theetge's employment, streamed by WLWT; he also represents Michael Washington.
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The Business Journals broke the news in United States on Monday, October 20, 2025.
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