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Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, police chief reveal results of recent 2-month operation with hundreds of arrests
Operation led to 338 felony arrests, 300 guns seized, and major crimes down by up to 28% under Mayor Bibb's RISE public safety initiative.
- On Monday, Mayor Justin Bibb and Cleveland Division of Police Chief Dorothy Todd announced at the Cuyahoga County Justice Center that a two-month operation from Oct. 15 through Dec. 15 seized 300 firearms, led to 338 felony arrests, and recovered 130 stolen vehicles.
- Mayor Justin Bibb's RISE initiative framed the operation, with the Cleveland Division of Police partnering with U.S. Marshals and FBI from mid-October to mid-December.
- Recruitment officials noted applications jumped 356% to 250, officers issued nearly 3,000 citations, and $303,980 was seized, amid crime declines including rape down 28%.
- As 36 new officers were poised to graduate, officials said the Cleveland Division of Police staffing is at least 1,254 officers, budgeted for 1,350.
- Mayor Justin Bibb said he will examine systemic issues including juvenile crime trends as part of ongoing reforms, supporting plans for a $90 million Cleveland police headquarters and a $21 million modernization for 5 district headquarters.
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Cleveland crime rates drop as police recruitment soars, safety officials say
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The city is experiencing significant decreases in major crimes while dramatically boosting police recruitment efforts, city leaders announced Monday at the Cuyahoga County Justice Center.
·Cleveland, United States
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