Patrolman Ratliff tapped on the window and Wildridge immediately opened fire. Patrolman Ratliff fell to the ground wounded with three bullets in his chest. Read the Full Story
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Arlington Memorial Gardens Funeral Home at 2155 Compton Road (Follow the blue line.).
ODMP has launched a new program honoring researchers of fallen officers—Greater Cincinnati Police Historical Society and Museum was among the first recognized.
Free and convenient parking is now available for patrons of the Police Museum. Signs have been erected designating all space between 306 and 318 Reading Road as Police Museum Parking.