New Data Shows Over-policing and Lack of Accountability in Cincinnati Public Schools

It’s clear the vast majority of school incidents can be handled by teachers or school administrators and should not merit police intervention. But Cincinnati Public Schools has created a culture of calling SROs at any sign of misbehavior, no matter how small.

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[Content Warning] I Witnessed a Police Shooting in 2008. 13 Years Later, I Can Still See It.

I think about Mr. Nguyen every single time I hear about another police shooting. Every. Single. Time.

By Jocelyn Rosnick

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SROs and Cincinnati Public Schools: My Story of Harm Left Untreated

No one else should ever have to experience the feeling of shaking when you walk past cops in your very own school hallways, the automatic reaction of choking up at just the sight of the administrators that were supposed to protect you.

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School Resource Officer

We’ve updated our Privacy Statement.

The ACLU cares deeply about data privacy and security, and your individual choice regarding the use of your personal information. As of April 1, 2021, we’ve updated our Online Privacy Statement.

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House Bill 55 – Proponent testimony

House Bill 55 deals with allowing virtual testimony in the Ohio Statehouse.

By Gary Daniels

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So You Want To Submit A Public Records Request…

Governments function best when they operate in the day light. Understanding and using Ohio’s Sunshine Laws are how Ohioans can best ensure that happens.

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House Bill 22 – Opponent Testimony

HB 22 is a bill which criminalizes protest.

By Gary Daniels

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Ohio Counties Need to Cut Ties with ICE

There are many reasons why Ohio counties should end their contracts now

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Introducing Our Columbus Police Contract Negotiation Toolkit

Contract negotiations are complicated, hyper technical, and usually carried out privately without any public input.

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