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.
Corrections Officer Phillip John Pence | Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office
On June 9, 1984, about 1:45 p.m., a prisoner, Loyal Hearst, reported to a corrections officer, Deputy Kenneth Schweinfuss, that Zuern had a homemade knife and had threatened to kill him. <Read his full story>
Watchman Patrick Nuttle | City of Cincinnati
Watchman Nuttle caught Hughes. When they walked back across the bridge, Hughes pulled a knife, cut off two of Nuttle’s fingers and stabbed and cut his abdomen so badly that he was partially disemboweled. Nuttle released him and Hughes ran. <Read the full story>
Read moreLieutenant Robert Anthony Pope L-17 (1942-2026)
Lieutenant Pope died on the night of June 6, 2026 at the age of 83. This obituary will be updated when more information is received.
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.
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.