CPPC IN THE NEWS:

Creative Strategy Reduces Drug Sales in Kennedy Heights

Bond Hill Sit In to Deter Open Air Drug Market

Outstanding Community Efforts in Community Police Partnering
CPOP Teams in three communities were given awards in 2007. They were recognized for diligently following the SARA process (Scanning, Analysis, Response & Assessment) and for dedication to the success of Community Police Partnering in their community.

During the period under review and response (November 1-December 31), there were 11 burglaries reported by the CPD for Dana Avenue in 2005. For the same time frame in 2006, there were only 2 burglaries reported on Dana Avenue.
This campaign of awareness and “hide and seek” was the catalyst of an enormously successful campaign to dramatically reduce burglaries by 82% during the holiday exodus in the targeted locations, and among the people it intended to positively affect.

While it is too early to tell what the long term effects of the closure of this problem property will be, the nuisance is abated and the opportunity for renovation or redevelopment now exists. It is also evident that the elimination of this location as a haven for drug activity and other crimes of disorder have had an immediate positive impact on this area by reducing crime and disorder and improving safety for residents in this sector of Over-the-Rhine.

Team member Patti Hogan expressed that their efforts to date have been a “rousing success”. The team has routinely received words of thanks and support by people passing by during their responses. Another result that was immediately evident is that an area that had been disrupted by a “Good Guy” response tended to stay disrupted for several days following the activity. The group has also been encouraged that the response seems to be empowering other Price Hill residents to come out of their homes and become involved in this and other neighborhood improvement efforts. The Team’s efforts were featured on WLWT-TV News 5 in September. In that interview, team member and “loiterer” Michael Wigle said, “Now we start to gather and even before we set up our chairs, everybody’s gone”. Patti Hogan added, “We want people to feel safe living in this community – we don’t want people living like they’re held hostage” As they forge ahead, the Price Hill CPOP Team looks forward to new members joining them and continued positive publicity as they continue to take back their community for the “Good Guys” – those who, like them, desire to ensure that Price Hill is a safe and enjoyable place for all to live, work and worship and play.

CeaseFire In The News

CeaseFire - Kick-Off in Avondale 2006

CeaseFire - Outreach Component

CeaseFire - Plans to Reduce Violence

CeaseFire - Holiday Candy Drive

2008 Begins With No Shootings In Avondale
WCPO - Cincinnati,OH,USA
According to Ceasefire Cincinnati, Avondale has had zero shootings in what is a great start to 2008...

Group Marches Against Violence Following Peace Bowl Shooting
August 22, 2007
Fox 19, WXIX 

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CeaseFire expanded its campaign to Walnut Hills on Saturday, April 12
See WCPO video <HERE>

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Young people from the Cincinnati Arts and Technology Center partnered with CeaseFire.
They created anti-violent artwork, which is currently on display at the Walnut Hills Library, located at 2533 Kemper Lane. The artwork will be on display until March 25th — check out their great designs! <NEWS ARTICLE HERE> <SAMPLE POSTER HERE>