Museum Temporarily Closed!
The Greater Cincinnati Police Museum will temporarily close effective Sunday, March 22. 2026.
Police Officer Kevin Curtis Crayon | Cincinnati Police Division
Officer Crayon ran to and reached into the car to turn the key. Mathis accelerated through the lot, missing the children, but dragging Officer Crayon. Mathis drove the car onto Colerain Avenue, driving south at a high rate of speed and zigzagging back and forth. . . Read the Full Story
Police Officer Thomas Lee Rackley, Jr. P-493 (1972-2026)
A visitation will be held at Floral Hills Funeral Home at 5336 Old Taylor Mill Road in Covington from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. A celebration of life will be held at 7 p.m. A private burial will follow at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.
Sergeant Gregory David Lewton S-124 (1955-2026)
Sergeant Lewton died on August 20, 2026 at the age of 71. This obituary will be updated as new information becomes available.
Why it matters
Some have asked why we do what we do at the Greater Cincinnati Police Museum and by extension, at this website. This is why.
GCPHS Awarded Grant to Digitize Century-Old Law Enforcement Records
The Greater Cincinnati Police Historical Society (GCPHS) has been awarded a competitive grant for its upcoming project, “Digitization of Historical Law Enforcement Re
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.
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.