🌱 FOP President For Reinstating Black Officer + Aid To Jackson

Good morning, Cincinnati. I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Enjoy...

First, today's weather:

Nice with clouds and sun. High: 73 Low: 56.

Here are the top three stories in Cincinnati today:

1. Cincinnati Fraternal Order of Police President Dan Hils has called for the Cincinnati Police Department to reinstate a Black officer who he says was suspended last week after using a slur. The two officers were working an off-duty assignment at Energy Nightclub, near Paycor Stadium, on Sep. 2. After a teenager became aggressive with them, the officers activated their body cameras and recorded the teen's attempt to assault one of the officers. During that recording, Detective Joehonny Reese used the slur back to the teen, who had said it moments before. Reese was suspended as part of the department's unofficial zero tolerance policy. (WLWT Cincinnati)
2. The City of Cincinnati is sending volunteers from Greater Cincinnati Water Works to Jackson to assist with the water crisis. The city says they are working with the State of Ohio Emergency Management Agency to offer five GCWW staff members with nearly 50 years of combined water treatment plant maintenance experience. The crew will spend 15 days in Jackson. (WLWT Cincinnati)
3. The Cincinnati school board is discussing the option of continuing its resource officer program. The Young Activists Coalition, a local youth-led social justice organization largely made up of Walnut Hills High School students, has opposed any Cincinnati police presence in school for two years. The vote will take place on Monday. (The Cincinnati Enquirer)

Today in Cincinnati:

• Free Covid Testing At Price Hill (All Day)
• Art + Tales (Ages Two-Four) At Clifton Cultural Arts Center (9:30 AM)
• East Coast Seafood Fest At Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new job or trying to make a career change? There are currently multiple full-time openings in and around Cincinnati. Available openings include customer service, truck driving, and insurance. (Cincinnati Patch)
• In case you missed it: the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is raffling off an opportunity to meet the hippos Bibi, Fiona, Fritz, and Tucker. You can purchase the $5 entry ticket through the zoo store. (Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• Cincinnati Parks is hosting Operation Thank You on Sep. 24 at Sawyer Point. The event celebrates and honors all Veterans and service members with festivities and fireworks. (Cincinnati Parks via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.