Museum Temporarily Closed!
The Greater Cincinnati Police Museum will temporarily close effective Sunday, March 22. 2026.
Police Officer John William Bechtol | Delhi Township Police Department
On October 25, 1978, Officer Bechtol was responding east on Delhi Pike to an incident involving a mentally ill person on Rosemont. He and another cruiser behind him were responding with their blue lights and sirens. Immediately behind him was another cruiser, driven by Officer Thomas Lanter, with lights and siren on. Read the Full Story
Lieutenant Mark A. Hildebrand L-17 (1950-2026)
Lieutenant Hildebrand died on October 20, 2026 from complications after a heart procedure at the age of 76. This obituary will be updated as new information is receive
Detective Glen Dewayne Shortt (1937-2026)
A Visitation will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. on October 29, 2026 at Dalton’s Funeral Home in Germantown. A remembrance service will be held at 6 p.m. He will be laid to rest at the Shortt Family Cemetery in Pound, Virginia on November 7th.
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.