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Winner of the
2010 Griffin Yeatman Award
for Historical Achievement !!! |
Line of Duty Deaths
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JULY 26, 1916
94 years ago, while keeping order at a railroad strike, Cincincinnati Patrolman Henry Ruberg is killed when his horse falls.
JULY 26, 1968
42 years ago, while directing traffic around a crash, Covington Patrolman Donald Ronnebaum was run over by a tractor trailer.
JULY 29, 1907
103 years ago, a new officer, 24 year old Cincinnati Patrolman Carl P. Hauck, is lured into a murderous ambush.
AUGUST 1, 1926
84 years ago, Cincinnati Patrolman Thomas Dameron and the suspect killed each other in a shootout. |
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WELCOME |
The Greater Cincinnati Police Museum collects and presents history and artifacts of more than one hundred municipal, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies who have, for more than two hundred years, served eight contiguous counties of Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.
Take a step back in time and explore the lives of the men and women who have served. Learn about the development of uniforms, weapons, animal partners, vehicles, and equipment. See how law enforcement has changed over the years and how the region contributed to the American model of policing. At the Wall of Honor, view the pictures of officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. We guarantee you an eye-opening experience. |
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2010 Police Memorial Week
After the May 10 Police Memorial ceremonies, the Museum Memorial Bike ride kicked off and cyclists rode to Indianapolis and back to the Museum on May 12. After which, they and their families enjoyed a cookout..
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2009 UNCF Fundraiser
On June 17, 2009, the GCPHS, Criminal Investigation Section of the Cincinnati PD, and the Cincinnati Police Federal Credit Union jointly sponsored a fundraiser called the “Taste of Cincinnati Police Department”; proceeds going to the United Negro College Fund.
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2010 Police Museum Fundraiser - Buffalo's Southwest Cafe
On May 19, 2010, a fundraising event for the GCPHS Museum was held at the Buffalo's Southwest Cafe, graciously hosted by retired Cincinnati Police Sergeant (and now owner) Linda Kern. |
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Mrs. Ann Hopkins Visits GCHPS Museum
Ann Hopkins, widow of William Foster Hopkins, recently visited the museum.
The "Foss" Hopkins display was donated to the GCPHS Museum by Mrs. Hopkins. |
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PHOTO GALLERY
SPECIAL TOURS AVAILABLE |
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This site was last updated on
July 28, 2010
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