Museum Temporarily Closed!
The Greater Cincinnati Police Museum will temporarily close effective Sunday, March 22. 2026.
Deputy Sheriff Nicholas Bodkin | Kenton County Sheriff’s Office
Deputy Bodkin was pronounced dead with a gunshot to the abdomen. Deputy McInerney survived his wounds.Read the Full Story
Patrolman James Edgar | Newport Police Department
When it was over, Patrolman Edgar called for McCloud. Patrolman McCloud responded back to Dayton Street where he found Patrolman Edgar leaning against a tree box. He asked him if he had hit any of the thieves and Patrolman Edgar responded, “No, Jack. I am afraid they got me. I am shot.” Read the Full Story
Greater Cincinnati Police Historical Society Historian Receives OHRAB
The Greater Cincinnati Police Historical Society was recognized as a significant contributor of law enforcement history in the community on Tuesday afternoon when itsPresident/CEO and Historian, Lieutenant Stephen R. Kramer, RET. received the 2026 Citizen Archivist Awardfrom the Ohio Historical Records Advisory Board (OHRAB).
Sergeant Richard Charles “Dick” Vogel (1940-2026)
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 .a.m. at St. Antonin
Parole Alert!
Cheryl Cole Candelaresi has fought to keep her husband’s killer in prison for 52 years. Please help in her cause by clicking the link below and file your objection to his parole with the Ohio Parole Board.
Click here to file your objection to the parole of this cop killer with the Ohio Parole Board.
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Chief Joseph Barry “Joe” Rieskamp (1948-2026)
A Celebration of Joe’s Life will take place on Thursday, December 3, 2026 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Independence Senior Center at 2001 Jackwoods Parkway in Independence.
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.