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'Operation Heat Wave': Cleveland police give update on summer safety initiative

Cleveland police recovered over 380 guns between May 1-July 8.

CLEVELAND — This summer, Cleveland debuted "Operation Heat Wave" as an attempt to curb crime in the city. 

Now, as we approach the midpoint of summer, the Cleveland Division of Police has released summer safety data and the results so far of "Operation Heat Wave."

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The data, which can be seen below, are the results of the initiative between May 1-July 8.

  • Uniform Traffic Tickets (UTT): 1,576
  • Parking Infraction Notices (PIN): 2,937
  • Minor Misdemeanor Citations (MM): 247
  • Guns Confiscated: 384
  • Fentanyl Pills: 600,000
  • Fentanyl (grams): 84
  • Cocaine (grams): 2,761
  • Meth (grams): 5,501
  • Heroin: 3,001
  • Felony Arrests: 577
  • Misdemeanor Arrests: 168 
  • Warrant Arrests: 284
  • United States Currency Seized: $12,666
  • Search warrants: 42
  • Summons:141
  • OVI: 32
  • Curfew: 54

Mayor Justin Bibb's 2024 summer safety plan was created after officials analyzed "multiple years of violent crime data" to develop a "solution-based operation to reduce stressors directly linked with criminal activity in the city of Cleveland. 

"Operation Heat Wave" consists of heavy traffic enforcement alongside the Ohio State Highway Patrol and using intelligence and data-led decisions in order to stop violent crime." 

The initiative is expected to conclude on Aug. 1. 

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