ODMP Launches New Program to Recognize Line-of-Duty Researchers
ODMP has launched a new program honoring researchers of fallen officers—Greater Cincinnati Police Historical Society and Museum was among the first recognized.
Corrections Officer Earl D. Corell Badge 1059 (1948-2025)
Corrections Officer Correll died on November 1, 2025.
Read morePatrolman James Edgar | Newport Police Department
When it was over, Patrolman Edgar called for McCloud. Patrolman McCloud responded back to Dayton Street where he found Patrolman Edgar leaning against a tree box. He asked him if he had hit any of the thieves and Patrolman Edgar responded, “No, Jack. I am afraid they got me. I am shot.” Read the Full Story
Deputy Sheriff Nicholas Bodkin | Kenton County Sheriff’s Office
Deputy Bodkin was pronounced dead with a gunshot to the abdomen. Deputy McInerney survived his wounds.Read the Full Story
Parole Alert – Please Help
Please join in demanding the Ohio Parole Board keep this murderer behind bars.
Social Security Windfall Payment Pledge
If you are a Social Security recipient The Greater Cincinnati Police Museum is asking for your help by donating / pledging a portion of your unexpected payment you will receive as the Social Security Fairness Act comes to fruition.
New Features on the Website
Several new and exciting pages have been added to the Greater Cincinnati Police Museum Website: Read this post to find out more and see links to the new pages.
Law Enforcement Situation Simulator
Walk in the shoes of a police officer. See what it really means to make split second, life and death decisions. Experience this incredible simulation.
Free Gun Lock
There are no free lunches, but there are free gun locks! Read this post to find out how to receive one.
Police Museum Receives Generous Donation
The Greater Cincinnati Police Museum has received a generous donation in memory of retired Police Officer Tom McAlpin.
Unsolved Line of Duty Deaths
As our 20-year-old vision as the central repository for local law enforcement information comes to fruition, we are often asked for data and information. One of the often-repeated questions is, “When was the last unsolved line of duty death?” So, we researched it.
Free Parking Fo r Museum Patrons
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.