Museum Temporarily Closed!
The Greater Cincinnati Police Museum will temporarily close effective Sunday, March 22. 2026.
Detective Landon Jethro Osborn, Sr. | Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Police District 4 reported that at 11:45 p.m. on that date Detective Osborn was walking west on 4th Street, legally crossing John Street, when he was struck by a Ford Coupe traveling at 40 miles per hour. Read the full story
Detective Walter T. Hart| Cincinnati Police Division
Mrs. Becraft warned, “Don’t go out Walter! You’ll get shot.” Detective Hart explained, “I’ve got to. I’m a cop.” . . . Read the Full Story
Detective Glen Dewayne Shortt (1937-2026)
Detective Shortt is reported to have died on September 15, 2026 at the age of 89. We will update this obituary as more information is received.
Police Officer John William Goodloe, Jr. P613 (1949-2026)
Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at Southern Baptist Church at 3556 Reading Road in Avondale. Masonic rites will be held at 11 a.m. followed immediately by a funeral service from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Interment to follow at Spring Grove Cemetery, at 4521 Spring Grove Avenue.
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.
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.