Columbus police settlements are common and costly [View all]

source-https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2024/04/03/police-settlements-shootings-ohio?fbclid=PAAaZzqsxRDCWb8lMZG50NrC7nk3abpxkXQ6K4klocB_i9oh2OvrQjljO6fpI

snip-"Columbus paid out over $21.5 million between 2018-2023 to settle complaints against the Division of Police, an Axios investigation finds.

Why it matters: Taxpayers regularly foot the bill for alleged police misconduct like wrongful shootings and discrimination claims."


snip-"Numerous settlements involved excessive use of force complaints, including $5.75 million given to those who were pepper sprayed and hit with wooden baton rounds during the 2020 racial justice protests."

snip-"Follow the money: Columbus does not have police liability insurance, so settlements are paid out from the city's $1.2 billion general fund, which comes primarily through income and property taxes."


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