Akron PD could receive additional funding for police gear and equipment replacement, including the purchase of rifles for the ...

AKRON, Ohio – Calling public safety his highest priority, and responding to Vice President J.D. Vance’s portrayal of Akron as a lawless city, Mayor Shammas Malik and Police Chief Brian Harding on ...

In this screenshot from body camera footage, Michael Jones asks Akron police officers why he is being arrested. Seconds later, officers lunge at him and a struggle ensues. A Summit County grand jury ...

AKRON, Ohio — The city of Akron has announced it will partner with the nationally renowned Police Executive Research Forum to conduct a full review of its police department's use-of-force policies.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Akron police shot a man they say was pointing a gun at other people Tuesday evening. An officer responded to Albrecht Avenue on the city’s southeast side after reports of a fight in ...

The family of Jazmir Tucker has filed a wrongful death suit against both the city of Akron and multiple members of the police department, nearly a year after the 15-year-old was shot and killed by a ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Residents seeking non-emergency services from Akron police will now be routed to “Ava,” an artificial intelligence virtual assistant, the department said. Those who call 911, however ...