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Columbus Division of Police
The Columbus Division of Police (CPD) is the primary law enforcement agency for the city of Columbus, Ohio. It is the largest police department in the State of Ohio, and among the twenty-five largest in the United States. Uniformed Patrol officers staff twenty precincts throughout the city on three 8 hour shifts. Detective's provide investigative support for major crimes such as Murder, Sexual Assault, Robbery, Burglary, Firearm Violations, Missing Persons, Narcotics and Crimes against Minors. Additional units provide specific resources to the divison. These teams including: Helicopter Unit, Canine Unit, Mounted Unit, Community Response Teams, Counter Terrorism Unit, Marine Park Unit & Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) .
Chief Elaine Bryant was named Chief of Police in 2021. As of 2023 the Division was staffed with 1,812 sworn police officers & 322 civilian staff with an estimated budget of $372,100,000. In comparison, in 2016 the staffing was reported as 1,848 sworn officers & 416 civilian staff with an estimated budget of $310,100,000.
The department was founded in 1816, when town marshals patrolled the city streets. In 1860, the marshals began operating out of the Central Market, sharing offices with city officials. In April 1873, the city organized the Metropolitan Police. Its first captain, Alexis Keeler, served for one year, and oversaw 19 night officers and six day officers. In 1879, the department opened its second headquarters, a station at the Columbus City Prison. The department and prisoners moved to the city workhouse in Franklinton in 1920. This building was severely damaged by a tornado in May 1929 causing walls to collapse on 162 jail cells, killing two prisoners. In 1930, the department opened the Central Police Station, a new larger building. Finding the space too small by the 1980's, the department opened the current Columbus Division of Police Headquarters in 1991.
As with any large city the division has lost a number of sworn personnel to violence & vehicle crashes. Since its founding in 1816 the division has lost Fifty Six Patrolman, Officers, Sergeants, Lieutenants & a Chief of Police In The Line of Duty. The first officer to fall was Patrolman Cyrus Beebe who was killed on April 27, 1854 during a gunfight with a wanted burglary suspect in downtown. The most recent to fall was Officer Steven M. Smith who was killed on April 12, 2016 by a barricaded arsonist in the Clintonville area.
The James G. Jackson Police Training Academy serves at the divisions primary training and education facility. Police recruits are trained for six months before becoming sworn officers. This basic training is followed by 15 weeks of coaching with Field Training Officers. A probation period of one year year rounds out the basic training cycle. All members of the division attend additional training yearly at the academy as well.
While the academy primarily serves Columbus police it also trains officers of other police departments in central Ohio. This training includes basic and advanced training offered to regional law enforcement agencies. Standards and testing for Ohio Peace Officers are established by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy.
The Division has partnered with Central Ohio Crime Stoppers for decades to solicit tips on major crime investigations. In recent years the Divison launched a YouTube Channel to spotlight unsolved crimes and to highlight other investigations (see external links). The Division also publishes a PodCast called 'The Fifth Floor' (see external links). This audio program focuses on unsolved homicides and the lasting trauma of survivors. Facebook, Instagram and X channels also are routinely updated with content.
The City of Columbus spent $359 million on the department in 2020, including $332 million in personnel costs. This is contrasted by Cleveland at $218 million and Cincinnati at $151 million. The city has spent about $300 million each year on the department. 2019 costs include $345 million for police, $266 million for fire, $40 million in development (planning, housing, administration, etc.) $24 million for the health department, $5 million for the neighborhoods department, $40 million for recreation and parks, $31 million for trash collection, and about $31 million on its municipal court.
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Columbus Division of Police
The Columbus Division of Police (CPD) is the primary law enforcement agency for the city of Columbus, Ohio. It is the largest police department in the State of Ohio, and among the twenty-five largest in the United States. Uniformed Patrol officers staff twenty precincts throughout the city on three 8 hour shifts. Detective's provide investigative support for major crimes such as Murder, Sexual Assault, Robbery, Burglary, Firearm Violations, Missing Persons, Narcotics and Crimes against Minors. Additional units provide specific resources to the divison. These teams including: Helicopter Unit, Canine Unit, Mounted Unit, Community Response Teams, Counter Terrorism Unit, Marine Park Unit & Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) .
Chief Elaine Bryant was named Chief of Police in 2021. As of 2023 the Division was staffed with 1,812 sworn police officers & 322 civilian staff with an estimated budget of $372,100,000. In comparison, in 2016 the staffing was reported as 1,848 sworn officers & 416 civilian staff with an estimated budget of $310,100,000.
The department was founded in 1816, when town marshals patrolled the city streets. In 1860, the marshals began operating out of the Central Market, sharing offices with city officials. In April 1873, the city organized the Metropolitan Police. Its first captain, Alexis Keeler, served for one year, and oversaw 19 night officers and six day officers. In 1879, the department opened its second headquarters, a station at the Columbus City Prison. The department and prisoners moved to the city workhouse in Franklinton in 1920. This building was severely damaged by a tornado in May 1929 causing walls to collapse on 162 jail cells, killing two prisoners. In 1930, the department opened the Central Police Station, a new larger building. Finding the space too small by the 1980's, the department opened the current Columbus Division of Police Headquarters in 1991.
As with any large city the division has lost a number of sworn personnel to violence & vehicle crashes. Since its founding in 1816 the division has lost Fifty Six Patrolman, Officers, Sergeants, Lieutenants & a Chief of Police In The Line of Duty. The first officer to fall was Patrolman Cyrus Beebe who was killed on April 27, 1854 during a gunfight with a wanted burglary suspect in downtown. The most recent to fall was Officer Steven M. Smith who was killed on April 12, 2016 by a barricaded arsonist in the Clintonville area.
The James G. Jackson Police Training Academy serves at the divisions primary training and education facility. Police recruits are trained for six months before becoming sworn officers. This basic training is followed by 15 weeks of coaching with Field Training Officers. A probation period of one year year rounds out the basic training cycle. All members of the division attend additional training yearly at the academy as well.
While the academy primarily serves Columbus police it also trains officers of other police departments in central Ohio. This training includes basic and advanced training offered to regional law enforcement agencies. Standards and testing for Ohio Peace Officers are established by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy.
The Division has partnered with Central Ohio Crime Stoppers for decades to solicit tips on major crime investigations. In recent years the Divison launched a YouTube Channel to spotlight unsolved crimes and to highlight other investigations (see external links). The Division also publishes a PodCast called 'The Fifth Floor' (see external links). This audio program focuses on unsolved homicides and the lasting trauma of survivors. Facebook, Instagram and X channels also are routinely updated with content.
The City of Columbus spent $359 million on the department in 2020, including $332 million in personnel costs. This is contrasted by Cleveland at $218 million and Cincinnati at $151 million. The city has spent about $300 million each year on the department. 2019 costs include $345 million for police, $266 million for fire, $40 million in development (planning, housing, administration, etc.) $24 million for the health department, $5 million for the neighborhoods department, $40 million for recreation and parks, $31 million for trash collection, and about $31 million on its municipal court.