5th Annual GCPHS Golf Outing
The Golf Outing will be held on Thursday, August 6th, 2026 at the beautiful Glenview Golf Course, 10965 Springfield Pike, Glendale OH 45246.
Museum Temporarily Closed!
The Greater Cincinnati Police Museum will temporarily close effective Sunday, March 22. 2026.
Sheriff Gary Lee Lay (1946-2026)
A visitation will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Ryan Funeral Home at 2418 N. Sherman Avenue in Madison, Wisconsin. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m.
Merchant Policeman Joseph H. Vonderheide | Cincinnati Merchant Police Force
This officer’s death was rediscovered during May 2018. This is the first time this story has been featured in the “one This Day” remembrances feature of the Museum Website. Read the full story>
Mounted Patrolman Charles G. Petersen | Cincinnati Police Department
Charles was born in Denmark. As a young adolescent, he served as an apprentice to a horticulturalist in the royal gardens of the King of Denmark and was thereafter very interested in botany. He went to sea at the age of 13, passed through countless adventures, and traveled all over the world. He survived many shipwrecks and explored South America all the way in to the headwaters of the Amazon River … Read More
Police Officer Bruce Jerome Armstrong P-8 (1947-2026)
A visitation will be held at St. Marks United Methodist Church, 4601 Fairfield Ave. Fairfield, OH 45014 on June 6 at 10:00 A.M. and a service following at about 11:00 A.M.
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.
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.