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.
Sergeant Anthony H. Overberg | Norwood Police Department
Sergeant Overberg was assigned to Lawson’s Drugstore, 4320 Franklin Avenue at 10 pm. It was only 4/10ths of a mile from his home. Almost half an hour later, Mrs. Overberg and her guests heard a siren. Mrs. Overberg commented, “I guess Tony got his man.” It wasn’t long before she was notified that her husband was shot and fighting for his life… More
Sheriff Simon Lawrence “Si” Leis, Jr. (1934-2026)
Visitation will be held at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Peter in Chains, 325 w. 8th St., on July 10, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 12:30 p.m.
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.