Cincinnati Police Department Budget and Performance Goals
Cincinnati
Summary
Seven council members want the administration to explain recent STARS crime data showing a dramatic spike in reported rapes and strangulations. A briefing is due to the Public Safety Committee within 30 days.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Allocated $5.42 million in one-time public safety funding.
Residents concerned about public safety and crime data transparency get a public accounting.
Potential budget cuts could strain patrol resources and delay response times or quality of life enforcement.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Cincinnati City Council — October 21, 2026
Seven council members want the administration to explain recent STARS crime data showing a dramatic spike in reported rapes and strangulations. A briefing is due to the Public Safety Committee within 30 days.
Budget, Finance & Governance Committee — March 30, 2026
Interim Police Chief Adam Hennie presented CPD's budget, highlighting five new performance metrics focused on patrol response times, case closures, citizen satisfaction, traffic safety, and adherence to the collaborative agreement. The committee discussed the impact of overtime costs and a potential 5% budget reduction on department operations.
Budget, Finance & Governance Committee — February 2, 2026
Council reviewed a progress report on the $5.42 million public safety allocation, discussing police camera repairs, visible foot and bike patrols, curfew centers, and youth outreach programs. Police officials noted significant improvements in camera operability and expressed optimism heading into the summer months.
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