Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge has retained the same attorney currently representing former Fire Chief Michael Washington, who is actively suing the city for wrongful termination .

City Manager Sheryl Long has asked Theetge to resign , according to people with knowledge of the situation who spoke to WVXU and our news partner the Business Courier on condition of anonymity.

Labor and employment attorney Stephen Imm told WVXU Friday he is representing Teresa Theetge. He declined to answer further questions about the situation.

Long said Wednesday that no decisions have been made regarding a change in leadership for the Cincinnati Police Department. In an updated statement Thursday, Long says she met with Chief Theetge "for productive discussions regarding departmental matters" and

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