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Cincinnati Ends Police Chief Investigation, Keeps Results Private
City declines to renew contract with law firm probing Chief Teresa Theetge's conduct.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 3:39pm
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The abrupt end to the investigation into Cincinnati's police chief raises questions about transparency and accountability within the department.Cincinnati TodayThe city of Cincinnati has ended its contract with an outside law firm investigating allegations against Police Chief Teresa Theetge, but will not release the findings of the probe. City officials cited the completion of the firm's work as the reason for not extending the contract further.
Why it matters
The investigation into Chief Theetge's conduct comes amid a spate of high-profile crimes in Cincinnati, leading the mayor to seek a scapegoat. The decision to withhold the investigation's results raises concerns about transparency and accountability within the police department.
The details
Cincinnati hired the law firm FBT Gibbons to investigate Chief Theetge, but the city has now decided not to renew the contract, effectively ending the probe. City spokeswoman Mollie Lair stated the investigation's work is complete, but the findings will not be made public.
- The investigation into Chief Theetge began in early 2026.
- The city ended the investigation contract on March 31, 2026.
The players
Teresa Theetge
The police chief of Cincinnati who was under investigation by the city.
FBT Gibbons
The outside law firm hired by Cincinnati to investigate allegations against Police Chief Theetge.
Mollie Lair
The spokeswoman for Cincinnati's City Manager, who announced the end of the investigation contract.
What they’re saying
“The work of the outside law firm to investigate Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge appears to be done. The city will not extend the contract with FBT Gibbons to investigate Theetge.”
— Mollie Lair, Spokeswoman for Cincinnati City Manager
The takeaway
The decision to end the investigation into Chief Theetge's conduct without releasing the findings raises concerns about transparency and accountability within the Cincinnati Police Department. The public deserves to know the results of this probe, especially given the city's recent struggles with high-profile crimes.
