Partnership for a Safer Cleveland

A conversation about fi***rm safety can save a child’s life. 🕊️

A CDC study of unintentional fi***rm deaths among children found that most occurred in a house or apartment. In incidents where storage information was known, the fi***rms involved were often stored loaded and unlocked.

The prevention step is clear: if you own a fi***rm, store it locked and unloaded, with am******on stored separately. Parents and caregivers can also ask about fi***rm storage in homes their children visit.

Keeping children safe takes care, conversation, and action from all of us.

🧠 Read the CDC report: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/72/wr/mm7250a1.htm

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Violent crime has fallen in many communities across the country. What helped make that possible?

A new Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law analysis explores whether investments in violence prevention, mental health care, housing, and other local services may have contributed to the decline. The authors are careful to point out that no single program can explain a complex crime trend.

The question now is what happens as much of the federal funding behind these efforts runs out in 2026.

Here in Cleveland, we need to keep learning from what works and connecting the people doing this work. That means residents, community organizations, health providers, policymakers, and law enforcement working together to prevent harm and strengthen safety.

➡️ Read the analysis: https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/crime-prevention-and-mental-health-spending-may-have-contributed-drop

Crime Prevention and Mental Health Spending May Have Contributed to Drop in Violent Crime During the Covid-19 pandemic, the federal government spent billions of dollars shoring up state and local budgets and funding new public safety initiatives.

Today is an exciting day for Cleveland. The Centers Glick Recovery Campus opens its doors in the Central neighborhood, offering 24/7 walk-in crisis care for people experiencing mental health or substance use challenges.

People can come on their own, with a loved one, or with a first responder. No appointment or referral is needed. The campus is designed to help people get support in a moment of crisis and connect with continued care.

At the Partnership, we believe community safety includes making care easier to reach when people need it most. Congratulations to The Centers and everyone who helped bring this important resource to life.

Learn more: https://thecentersohio.org/grc/

GRC: Overview Respect First. Care Always. Compassionate, accessible care for mental health, substance use, and primary care, from crisis support to ongoing outpatient services, all in one place. Opens in: Days Hours […]

For years, Cleveland and Northeast Ohio have been described as a hub for human trafficking. But how much do we actually know about the scope of the problem?

A new report highlighted by cleveland.com raises an important concern: we may still be missing a significant part of the picture.

Human trafficking is often hidden, difficult to identify, and challenging to measure. Gaps in reporting and data can make it harder for communities to understand where trafficking is occurring, who is most vulnerable, and whether people are being connected to the services and support they need.

For the Partnership, this reinforces something that extends across many areas of community safety: good information matters. Understanding the scope of a problem, strengthening communication between systems, and connecting organizations and resources are critical pieces of building an effective response.

This reporting provides an important look at what we know about human trafficking in our region, and perhaps just as importantly, what we still do not know.

Read more from cleveland.com:
https://www.cleveland.com/news/2026/09/cleveland-has-long-been-called-a-human-trafficking-hub-a-new-report-says-were-still-missing-much-of-the-picture.html

Cleveland has long been called a human trafficking hub. A new report says we’re still missing much of the picture Cuyahoga County's first human trafficking report reveals over 700 identified victims in 2025, but officials caution the number represents as little as 10% of the true scope, with fragmented data and systemic gaps leaving many cases undetected.

On September 28, The Centers will open the Glick Recovery Campus in Cleveland’s Central neighborhood, providing 24/7 walk-in crisis care for individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges.

The campus is designed to help people access support when they need it, with no appointment or referral required. Services will include immediate crisis support, short-term stabilization, primary care, psychiatry, counseling, case management, peer recovery support, and more.

At the Partnership for a Safer Cleveland, we believe community safety is strengthened when people have access to the right resources before, during and after a crisis. Facilities like the Glick Recovery Campus can help create another pathway to care while connecting residents, families and first responders with behavioral health professionals and ongoing support.

The campus is located at 2322 E. 22nd Street in Cleveland and will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week beginning September 28.

Learn more about the Glick Recovery Campus and the services available:
https://thecentersohio.org/grc/

GRC: Overview Respect First. Care Always. Compassionate, accessible care for mental health, substance use, and primary care, from crisis support to ongoing outpatient services, all in one place. Opens in: Days Hours […]

E-bikes are becoming increasingly popular across Northeast Ohio, but local hospitals are also seeing a concerning rise in injuries, particularly among young riders.

News 5 Cleveland reports that MetroHealth treated 43 e-bike-related injuries this summer, up from 29 during the same period last year. Cleveland Clinic is also seeing an increase, with some of the most serious injuries involving children as young as 9.

Doctors say the combination of higher speeds and heavier bikes can result in injuries more severe than those typically seen in traditional bicycle crashes, including broken bones, facial injuries, and serious head trauma.

As more families turn to e-bikes for recreation and transportation, education and prevention are increasingly important. Parents are encouraged to understand the speed capabilities of the bikes their children are riding, make sure they have appropriate safety equipment, and talk with young riders about traffic laws, road conditions, and safe riding practices.

Community safety includes our streets, sidewalks, and the choices we make to help keep young people safe.

🌐 Read more from News 5 Cleveland: https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/e-bike-injuries-surge-in-northeast-ohio-with-children-among-the-most-seriously-hurt

E-bike injuries surge in Northeast Ohio, with children among the most seriously hurt E-bikes are sending more people to emergency rooms across Northeast Ohio, and local hospitals say children are among the most seriously injured.

Twenty-five years after 9/11, the way we think about safety while traveling continues to evolve.

The creation of the Transportation Security Administration was one of the most visible public safety changes following the September 11 attacks. Airport security became significantly more intensive, with new screening procedures, technology, restrictions, and safeguards becoming part of everyday air travel.

Now, as technology improves, TSA is beginning to reconsider and update some of those practices while continuing to focus on protecting travelers.

It raises an interesting question that extends well beyond airports: How should public safety systems evolve as technology improves and the risks facing our communities change?

Effective public safety is not simply about putting protections in place. It also means continually evaluating what works, adapting to new information, and finding the right balance between safety and the everyday lives of the people those systems are designed to protect.

🌐 Read more from Spectrum News 1.

New TSA program allows nontravelers past security, but raises safety questions Gateside by TSA PreCheck will allow people to see off loved ones, meet up with a friend who has a layover, or shop and dine at the airport

What role should data centers play in Cleveland’s future?

Cleveland residents will have an opportunity to weigh in as City Council considers how the city should regulate data centers and balance potential economic benefits with concerns about infrastructure, utilities, neighborhoods, and quality of life.

The city currently has a temporary pause on new standalone data center projects while officials evaluate potential impacts and consider future regulations. Among the issues being discussed are electricity and water usage, utility costs, noise, environmental impacts, land use, transparency, jobs, and potential tax revenue.

Two more public hearings are scheduled, following yesterday's meeting:

📍 September 29 | 5 to 8 p.m. | Cleveland City Hall
📍 October 7 | 6 to 8 p.m. | Gunning Recreation Center

Decisions about major development projects can have long-term effects on neighborhoods and the people who live in them. Opportunities like these give residents a chance to learn more, ask questions, and make their voices part of the conversation.

Read more from Signal Cleveland: https://signalcleveland.org/clevelands-data-center-debate-comes-to-three-public-hearings/

Cleveland data center hearings: When and where Cleveland City Council will hold three public hearings as it develops rules governing large data centers and their effects on neighborhoods.

Meeting people where they are can make a meaningful difference in building healthier and safer communities.

MetroHealth has been awarded a five-year, $2.5 million federal grant to expand street medicine training and better prepare physicians to care for individuals experiencing homelessness.

The program will give medical residents experience providing care beyond traditional clinical settings, including on the streets, in shelters, and alongside community organizations. Training will also address behavioral health, substance use disorders, and the social needs that can create barriers to accessing care.

We often talk about community safety as an ecosystem. Health care, housing, behavioral health, outreach, prevention, and public safety are interconnected pieces of that larger picture. Efforts like this demonstrate what it can look like to bring services directly to people who may otherwise struggle to access them.

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MetroHealth Awarded $2.5 Million Grant to Expand Street Medicine Training | MetroHealth The MetroHealth System recently received a five-year, $2.5 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to better prepare physicians to care for individuals experiencing homelessness.

🚨 NEW RULES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT DRONES IN OHIO

The use of drones by police and other public safety agencies continues to grow, raising important questions about how technology can support public safety while protecting privacy and civil liberties.

Ohio House Bill 251 establishes new requirements surrounding the use and purchase of unmanned aerial vehicles by law enforcement and other public entities. The legislation has been signed into law and is scheduled to take effect October 6.

The bill generated significant discussion during the legislative process, including testimony from law enforcement, fire and public safety agencies, civil liberties advocates and others about how drone technology should be regulated.

As these tools become more common, the conversation around transparency, appropriate use, privacy and public safety will continue to be an important one for communities across Ohio.

What do you think? How should communities balance the public safety benefits of drone technology with concerns about privacy and government surveillance?

🔗 Read Ohio House Bill 251 and follow its legislative history:
https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb251