CINCINNATI —

Cincinnati Police Chief Terri Theetge has been placed on paid administrative leave, city officials confirmed.

Cincinnati City Manager Sheryl Long states the move comes "pending an internal investigation on the effectiveness of her leadership in the Cincinnati Police Department." Advertisement

Assistant Chief Adam Hennie has been named interim chief.

“The City continues to face serious public safety challenges that underscore the need for stability at the command level. Therefore, I’ve named Assistant Chief Adam Hennie as Interim Police Chief. Our focus remains on maintaining stability within the department and ensuring the highest standards of service to our residents. I have full confidence in Interim Chief Hennie and the department’s command staff to continue their dedi

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