 The viral videos of Sunday’s confrontation between a crowd of angry protesters and RTA police focused on Sgt. Robert Schwab seemingly indiscriminately squirting pepper spray. That provoked a debate whether Schwab’s tactic was justified or excessive. New surveillance and body camera videos of the incident released Tuesday more completely show the rest of the story, […]
The officer who pepper-sprayed protesters outside Cleveland State University will be on administrative duties until an investigation has been completed, according to a statement posted on the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority’s website. RTA officials said the officer is Sgt. Robert Schwab, a 25-year veteran of the force. Video taken by a protester at the Black […]
Several streets were closed late Sunday afternoon near Cleveland State University after a crowd of people were pepper sprayed by local law enforcement. Activists from around the country met in Cleveland for a “Black Lives Matter” conference this weekend. Also in the conference were local activists and even members of the Cleveland 8: the […]
The RTA Transit Police Department has a new officer: a furry one, with four legs! Officer Ben– a 1-year-old yellow Lab– was introduced at the RTA board meeting Tuesday morning. He just completed 10 weeks of training with the Transportation Security Administration. There are now seven teams of K9s and handlers on the RTA […]
