Museum Temporarily Closed!
The Greater Cincinnati Police Museum will temporarily close effective Sunday, March 22. 2026.
Town Marshal Nicholas Hopperton | City of Independence
He leveled the shotgun at the marshal’s midsection and pulled the trigger. Buckshot exploded into Marshal Hopperton’s abdomen knocking him down. Read the Full Story
Patrolman Emery Conald Farmer | Fairfield Township Police Department
On Wednesday, November 8, 1922 a passersby found Patrolman Farmer and his wrecked motorcycle off the side of Dixie Highway. He was taken to Mercy Hospital and pronounced dead from a fractured skull at 3 a.m. Read The Full Story
Patrolman Luther D. Brooks | Cincinnati Police Department
On November 18, 1901, at about 8:00 p.m., 1st District Patrolmen Preston, Averdick, and Brooks were looking in a cave in the Millcreek bottoms north of Eighth Street for tramps suspected of freight car robberies. Read the Full Story
Chief Joseph Barry “Joe” Rieskamp (1948-2026)
A Celebration of Joe’s Life will take place on Thursday, December 3, 2026 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Independence Senior Center at 2001 Jackwoods Parkway in Independence.
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.