The Greater Cincinnati Police Wall of Honor in commemoration of those officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Modern uniforms of police agencies in the Tri-State region.
See the transition from the old to the new styles of uniforms while learning about the men and women who wore them.
A tour of the museum will walk you back in time through its numerous displays. Docents who are active or retired police officers or associates are available to share their memories with you.
"Handsome" is the first unofficial police canine of the Cincinnati Police Department. Many burglars met their demise through the actions of this noble friend of Officer Jim O'Neal in the late 1800's. He was respected so much by his adopted commrades that when he died, he was preserved in perpetuity and now lives on at the museum.
The evolution of traffic enforcement from the times when the automobile replaced the horse as the primary means of transportation to modern times is all here at the museum.The Ohio State Patrol's poster boards tell the story with vivid photos; old and new.
The museum has collected a sampling of the firearms used in law enforcement throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. These firearms were the first line of defense used by police officers in maintaining order in our society.
Displays include depictions of what it took to protect our territorities in times long ago. Many police officers today will recognize the historical items on display in our musuem. Others will be in awe of these items.
Pictures of our protectors in times gone by. Times have changed. Imagine what the stories are behind each photo.
Our "Police Call" display honors the television show that aired long ago Sunday mornings. Many will remember as one of the first mass media public relations programs for law enforcement in the Tri-State area.
A display depicts a violent point of Cincinnati History - the Courthouse Riot.
Our communications display shows how far technology has advanced the methods used to dispatch police, a vital tool in today's law enforcement community.
The John Seeborn display is a story that will interest the young and old.
Were you aware that the Cincinnati Police Department at one time sponsored a team of semi-professional baseball players?
Collectors have loaned their caches of badge and patch collections to the museum to share with our visitors.
“Blotter Desk”, circa 1890, where the blotter (diary) of each station was kept. This particular desk was discovered in the garage of a station and was being used by the mechanic. It was restored to original and now holds the museum blotter where all guests are asked to sign in and comment.
Temporary display commemorating local law enforcement assistance at the Inauguration of President Barack Obama. The Cincinnati Police Department sent 78 officers who assisted at both the Inaugural Parade and an Inaugural Ball. Officers were sworn in as Deputy U. S. Marshals for the events.
A 1965 Harley Davidson Electra-Glide "Police Special" formerly in the fleet of the Newport, Kentucky, Police Department. The odometer shows 39,000 miles.
Temporary display of Detective badges, thought to be one of the finest collections assembled. It even includes autographed photos of some famous television detectives!
Close-up of some very collectible detective badges.
Temporary display chronicling women in policing.
Temporary display chronicling the Federal Bureau of Investigation on its 100th anniversary.
Weaponology- shows many of the weapons used by local law enforcement in doing their job everyday.
Display of murder weapons from the personal collection of noted local defense attorney William Foster “Foss” Hopkins whose specialty was keeping defendants out of the electric chair. The display case, from Mr. Hopkins home, contains firearms and other weapons used in actual murders. (One firearm was even used in the death of a CPD officer) In 1970, Mr. Hopkins authored the book Murder is My Business. The long out of print book is available in the museum gift shop and on-line.
During the 2009 Police Memorial Week, members participated in a variety of memorial and educational events. Above, GCPHS President-Cincinnati Police Lieutenant Alan March and retired Cincinnati Police Lieutenants Russ Poland and Joseph Hall, lay flowers at the Greater Cincinnati Police Memorial on Ezzard Charles Drive. Four members also displayed museum artifacts and conducted historical presentations to 600 middle school and junior high school students during District Three’s Open House.
Curator, Detective Dic Gross, at the front door, welcomes a special group tour to the GCPHS Museum. Special group tours are always welcome and available by appointment.
A crowd listens intently as Dic introduces them to "Handsome," CPD's first unofficial canine. Handsome still stands watch and is the always first to greet visitors to the museum.
Treasurer, and retired Lieutenant Steve Kramer, explains the many facets of police communications as a group eagerly listens.
Dic Gross goes over one of the firearms displays, explaining the use of each weapon.
GCPHS President Alan March explains some of the museum's scientific equipment to a visiting couple.
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