Akron at a glance
Population by race and Hispanic origin
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Full-time law enforcement staff, Akron Police Department
- 451 Officers
- 39 Civilian staff
Full-time law enforcement officers per 1,000 residents
- 2.4 Akron
- 1.6 National average, cities with 100,000 to 249,999 population
- 2.2 National average
These figures reflect the Akron Police Department only, and do not include state or other police agencies that may be present in this location.
Federal grant funding for Akron
Data was last updated October 15, 2023
We identified over $5.9M in federal grant funding, FY 2014-2024
Grant funding over time
Grant funding by federal department
Recent grants
| Amount | Start and end dates | Recipient and description | Awarding agency | CFDA program | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $185,889.00 | 10/1/2021 9/30/2025 |
AKRON CITY OF THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM ALLOWS UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, INCLUDING TRIBES, TO SUPPORT A BROAD RANGE OF ACTIVITIES TO PREVENT AND CONTROL CRIME BASED ON THEIR OWN STATE AND LOCAL NEEDS AND CONDITIONS. GRANT FUNDS CAN BE USED FOR STATE AND LOCAL INITIATIVES, … | Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs | 16.738 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program | Prime |
| $168,168.00 | 10/1/2020 9/30/2024 |
AKRON CITY OF CITY OF AKRON 2021 FEDERAL JAGCOUNTY OF SUMMIT (DISPARATE AGENCY) | Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs | 16.738 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program | Prime |
| $3,957,780.00 | 7/1/2020 6/30/2023 |
AKRON CITY OF CHP | Department of Justice Offices, Boards and Divisions | 16.710 Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants | Prime |
| $127,567.00 | 10/1/2019 9/30/2023 |
AKRON CITY OF CITY OF AKRON AND SUMMIT COUNTY 2020 JAG | Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs | 16.738 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program | Prime |
Military equipment transfers
Data last updated July 9, 2024
$43.4K value of military equipment has been transferred to the Akron Police Department
The highest-value stock number reported is RIFLE,5.56 MILLIMETER with 8 items valued at $499.00 each
Recent equipment transfers
| Ship date | Item and National Stock Number (NSN) | Quantity | Acquisition value, each | Acquisition value, total | DEMIL code | DEMIL IC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/27/2007 | RIFLE,5.56 MILLIMETER 1005-00-073-9421 |
8 | 8 @ $499.00 | $3,992.00 | D | 1 |
| 11/26/2007 | RIFLE,5.56 MILLIMETER 1005-00-073-9421 |
21 | 21 @ $499.00 | $10,479.00 | D | 1 |
| 12/29/2005 | RIFLE,5.56 MILLIMETER 1005-00-073-9421 |
31 | 31 @ $499.00 | $15,469.00 | D | 1 |
| 12/28/2005 | RIFLE,5.56 MILLIMETER 1005-00-073-9421 |
15 | 15 @ $499.00 | $7,485.00 | D | 1 |
Local police misconduct data, consent decrees, and settlements
Data last updated June 1, 2023
Settlements
We identified 1 publicly reported settlement that resulted in $900,000.00 in monetary compensation to victims.
| Year | Description | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
In March 2022, the City of Akron reached a $900,000 settlement with brothers Jamon Pruiett and Latrent Redrick, who were shot by a police officer, John Turnure. In October 2017, an alleged altercation broke out outside of ZAR Nightclub. Officers claim that Redrick was arguing with a group of men, eventually pointing a loaded firearm at them which caused alarm. Turnure then approached Redrick and shot him several times. Pruiett then allegedly grabbed the gun and shot at Turnure, resulting in Turnure shooting Pruiett several times. However, Priuett claims that he and his brother were getting something to eat when someone picked a fight with them, resulting in Redrick’s self-defense. Pruiett was acquitted for a felonious charge of assault and Redrick obtained a misdemeanor for inducing panic. Turnure was cleared of charges, and the brothers reached a settlement. |
Compensation
$900,000.00 |