Milwaukee Police on the scene of a shooting. Columbus Police shot and killed a homeless man who was brandishing a knife in an argument with another. Columbus Police are in Milwaukee as part of the security surrounding the 2024 RNC.

Police officers from the Columbus Division of Police and other regional departments patrol in formation near the Fiserv Forum during the Republican National Convention in July 2024. Bicycle units provided mobility through fenced and pedestrian-only zones, allowing for rapid deployment along protest routes and access corridors. These coordinated movements were part of the large multi-agency presence tasked with maintaining safety during demonstrations and convention proceedings.