Museum Temporarily Closed!
The Greater Cincinnati Police Museum will temporarily close effective Sunday, March 22. 2026.
Detective Franklin Hueftlein | Cincinnati Police Department
He shot Detective Hueftlein in the chest – through his heart – and abdomen and Detective Guethlein twice in the left arm – shattering his upper and forearm bones. Read the Full Story
Patrolman Samuel J. Robins | Cincinnati Police Division
Groendike reached into his trouser pocket, grabbed his pistol, placed it directly to Patrolman Robins’s side, and pulled the trigger. Read the Full Story
Police Officer Janet Lynn Green P-169 (1956-2026)
Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at Community Christian Church at 3401 Millikin Road in Fairfield. Fraternal Order of Police services will be held at 11:15 a.m. A funeral service will follow at 11:30 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.