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In Ohio's capital city, voters consider a crisis response alternative

Columbus already puts about $7 million towards emergency response alternatives. Issue 5 in Columbus would create an ...
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Live results: Columbus passes Issue 5 to expand crisis response system

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Columbus Issue 5 wants to send clinicians, not cops, to some 911 calls

Columbus Issue 5 aims to change how Columbus handles mental health crises. Voters will decide whether to send clinicians, not police.
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Columbus police ID man shot and killed by police in North Linden area after he fired at officers

Columbus Division of Police Chief Elaine Bryant briefed reporters about a police shooting that happened on Wednesday where a ...