AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron Mayor Shammas Malik is sharing the results of a police use-of-force report and what the city plans to do in response, a review drawing harsh criticism from the police union.

Arlington police saw an 11% decrease in the number of times force was used against people from 2024 to 2025. Police in Arlington used force against Black people about twice as many times as the next ...

AKRON, Ohio - A new independent review of the Akron Police Department recommends sweeping changes to the department’s use-of-force policies, training, accountability systems and community engagement ...

Dayton police officers rarely use force, but residents and officers often end up injured when they do, according to new research. Black residents are more likely to be involved in use-of-force ...

This story has been updated with new information. After months of reviewing policies and interviews, the city of Akron has unveiled the long-anticipated comprehensive review of the Akron Police ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Safety officials announced Thursday that the Cleveland police department reached a significant benchmark in its reform efforts, with independent monitors finding cops are using force ...

Public conversations about policing often begin the moment force is used, but they rarely start with the question officers must answer in real time: When is force necessary? Police officers are ...