Downtown Cleveland Safety Patrol Archives - Cleveland Scene

A Black man sitting in a yard

Controversial Cuyahoga County Deputy Unit Tickets Mostly Black Drivers, Records Show

A review of Downtown Safety Patrol traffic stops shows deputies rarely issue tickets or make arrests.

by Mark Puente, The Marshall Project; and Tara Morgan, News 5 Cleveland and Doug Livingston, The Marshall Project - Cleveland September 15, 2025September 15, 2025

A Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Department SUV in front of the Justice Center

Cuyahoga Officials Question Deputy’s Credibility

Cuyahoga sheriff’s Deputy Kasey Loudermilk is accused of lying during his job hiring process.

by Mark Puente, The Marshall Project September 12, 2025September 12, 2025

Bodycam Policy May Change for Cuyahoga County Deputies

The move comes after a sheriff’s deputy shot a teen downtown

by Mark Puente, The Marshall Project February 14, 2025March 4, 2025