Akron at a glance
Population by race and Hispanic origin
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Full-time law enforcement staff, Akron Police Department
- 451 Officers
- 40 Civilian staff
Full-time law enforcement officers per 1,000 residents
- 1.6 National average, cities with 100,000 to 249,999 population
- 2.2 National average
Federal grant funding for Akron
Data was last updated October 15, 2023
We identified over $8.4M in federal grant funding, FY 2016-2026
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 April 6, 2026
$499 value of military equipment has been transferred to the Akron Police Department
The highest-value stock number reported is RIFLE,5.56 MILLIMETER with 1 item 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/23/2008 | RIFLE,5.56 MILLIMETER 1005-00-073-9421 |
1 | 1 @ $499.00 | $499.00 | D | 1 |
Local police misconduct data, consent decrees, and settlements
Data last updated April 22, 2026
Settlements
We identified 3 publicly reported settlements that resulted in policy changes and $5,780,000.00 in monetary compensation to victims.
| Year | Description | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
In October 2024, the City of Akron, Ohio, agreed to pay a $4.85 million settlement to the family of Jayland Walker, a twenty-five-year-old Black man who was killed when eight Akron Police Department officers fired ninety-four bullets at him during a foot chase. On June 27, 2022, Akron Police Department officers attempted to stop Walker for a broken license plate light. Walker did not stop, and a chase followed. According to a state investigation, Walker fired a single shot from his car before fleeing on foot, leaving the gun behind in his still-moving vehicle. Eight officers pursued Walker and opened fire, killing him while he was unarmed. An autopsy found that Walker sustained forty-six gunshot wounds or graze injuries in less than seven seconds. A grand jury later declined to indict any of the officers involved. Sources |
Compensation
$4,850,000.00 |
| 2024 |
In July 2024, the City of Akron, Ohio, agreed to a settlement that included new crowd management policies limiting the use of force by police against protesters. On April 19, 2023, Akron Police Department officers used tear gas and pepper spray against peaceful protesters calling for justice following a grand jury’s decision not to indict the officers involved in the 2022 shooting death of Jayland Walker. The Akron Bail Fund filed a federal lawsuit alleging a continued pattern of speech suppression and excessive police force. As part of the settlement, Akron Police officers must record their responses to protests and receive training on the new procedures, and city officials must hold at least one community forum to gather public feedback on the policies. The settlement included no direct monetary compensation for plaintiffs beyond $30,000 to cover attorney fees. |
Policy changes
Compensation $30,000.00 |
| 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. In October 2017, an alleged altercation broke out outside of ZAR Nightclub. Officers claimed that Redrick was arguing with a group of men and eventually pointed a loaded firearm at them. Officer John Turnure then approached Redrick and shot him several times. Following the shooting, Pruiett allegedly grabbed Redrick’s gun and shot at Turnure, and Turnure shot Pruiett several times. Pruiett claimed that he and his brother had been getting something to eat when someone picked a fight with them, and therefore Redrick was acting in self-defense. Pruiett was acquitted of a charge of felonious assault against a police officer, and Redrick was found guilty of a misdemeanor for inducing panic. Turnure was cleared of charges, and the brothers reached a settlement. |
Compensation
$900,000.00 |