Dangerously Understaffed

Our ongoing investigation into the severe staffing shortage at the Cleveland Police Department, and the impact it is having on the City of Cleveland and its residents.

Dangerously Understaffed

Staffing still a challenge for CPD; 12-hour shifts have helped, officers say

Sarah Buduson

5:52 PM, Mar 27, 2024

Investigations

Cleveland Division of Police reducing number of police officers with new budget

Sarah Buduson

5:19 PM, Feb 01, 2024

Investigations

What the federal judge overseeing Cleveland Police says about staffing issues

Sarah Buduson

7:10 PM, Oct 25, 2023
Dangerously Understaffed

Cleveland still hemorrhaging police officers

Sarah Buduson

4:58 PM, Oct 09, 2023

Investigations

Murder rates are falling in U.S. cities. But not in Cleveland.

Sarah Buduson

6:18 PM, Sep 07, 2023

Investigations

Cleveland Police cadets will receive pay increase, signing bonuses

Sarah Buduson

5:08 PM, Aug 23, 2023

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