By firing Theetge, City Hall sent a chilling message to rank-and-file officers: No matter how long you serve or clean your record, politicians will throw you under the bus when poll numbers drop.
John Mirlisena | Opinion contributor
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Mayor Pureval holds a press conference after the firing of Police Chief Theetge
Mayor Pureval holds a press conference after the firing of Police Chief Theetge in his office on Thursday April 23, 2026.
The firing of Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge by City Manager Sheryl Long is not an act of decisive leadership. It is an act of political self-preservation.
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