Captain Teresa Theetge
District One Commander

District One is responsible for the patrol and policing of six neighborhoods; the Central Business District and Central riverfront, Mt. Adams, Over-the-Rhine, Pendleton, Queensgate, and the West End.  The City’s downtown area includes:

• The Great American Ballpark (Cincinnati Reds – professional baseball team)
• Paul Brown Stadium (Cincinnati Bengals – professional football team)
• U.S. Bank Arena (concert and entertainment venue)
• The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
• Museum Center at Union Terminal
• Fountain Square

Downtown Cincinnati is also known for its many art galleries and studios in the Main Street Entertainment area. Additionally, District One is home to:    

• Contemporary Arts Center
• Taft Theatre
• Aronoff Arts Center
• Music Hall
• Taft Museum of Art
• Ensemble Theatre
• Cincinnati Art Academy – Opening in 2005!

District One is divided into three uniformed patrol shifts, the Downtown Services Unit, the Event Planning Unit, and the Investigative Unit.  A lieutenant manages each of the three shifts and the three specialized units.

Patrol Shifts: Three primary shifts provide uniformed patrol and policing for the district.  Various methods of patrol are used, including patrol cars, motorcycles, bicycle and walking.

Investigative Unit: The unit is divided into two areas; Detectives and Violent Crimes Squad.  Detectives in the unit are assigned misdemeanor and felony cases for follow-up investigations.

• The Violent Crimes Squad conducts felony warrant service, responds to and investigates violent crimes, and conducts investigations into district level vice complaints. 

Neighborhood Liason Officer is assigned to assist the community with special needs and long-term problem solving.  These officers work on various projects to address crime, disorder and quality-of-life issues in the community.  A mental health caseworker from University Hospital is also assigned to the unit to assist officers in dealing with mental health consumers.