The Greater Cincinnati Police Museum

Fund RaiserMay 21, 2026June 1, 2026By Police Museum

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.

AnouncementsMarch 20, 2026March 20, 2026By Police Museum

Museum Temporarily Closed!

The Greater Cincinnati Police Museum will temporarily close effective Sunday, March 22. 2026.

On This Day RemembrancesJuly 17, 2026July 17, 2025By Memorial Committee

Patrolman David L. Cole | Cincinnati Police Division

Reaves then pushed Woods aside and shot Patrolman Cole three times. Then Woods shot him twice. Shot in the head, chest, and back, Patrolman Cole returned four shots which did not take effect. . . More

ReflectionsJuly 16, 2026July 16, 2026By Police Museum

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.

AnouncementsJuly 16, 2026By Police Museum

GCPHS Awarded Grant to Digitize Century-Old Law Enforcement Records

The Greater Cincinnati Police Historical Society (GCPHS) has been awarded a competitive grant for its upcoming project, “Digitization of Historical Law Enforcement Re

Laid to RestJuly 16, 2026By Memorial Committee

Police Officer Charles K. “Chuck” Weinschelbaum (1946-2026)

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 17, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Weil Kahn Funeral Home at 8350 Cornell Road. An FOP service will be held at noon, followed by a funeral service. Interment follows at Spring Grove Cemetery.

Laid to RestJuly 8, 2026By Memorial Committee

Detective David Francis Bohlinger (1949-2026)

Detective Bohlinger died on July 6, 2026 at the age of 76. This obituary will be updated when more information is available.

Laid to RestMay 23, 2026By Memorial Committee

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.

UncategorizedOctober 24, 2025January 22, 2026By Tom Lind

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.

AnouncementsMarch 8, 2021August 14, 2023By Tom Lind

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.

AnouncementsJune 16, 2020August 15, 2022By Tom Lind

Free Gun Lock

There are no free lunches, but there are free gun locks! Read this post to find out how to receive one.

AnouncementsMay 14, 2017September 17, 2021By Tom Lind

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.