Private Police Officer Martin J. O’Herron| Covington
They found Officer O’Herron about 1 a.m., laying on the pavement and shot in the center of his chest. His head and face had been pummeled and lacerated. Read the Full Story
Read morePolice Officer Timothy James Unwin III | Springfield Township Police Department
This narrative is being constantly updated by the Greater Cincinnati Police Historical Society’s Memorial Committee.
Captain Clifford C. Dye (1937-2023)
Visitation will be held 3 to 6 p.m. on Monday, April 3, 2023 at the Rolling Hills Baptist Church at 5742 Pleasant Avenue in Fairfield. A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. with Pastor Daniel Keaton officiating.
Sergeant Louis Michael “Mike” Hopper S-24 (1947-2023)
A celebration of life will be held 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Aston Oaks Golf Club Banquet Center, 1 Aston Oaks Drive, in North Bend. An FOP Service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Comparison Cost of Police Vehicles 1998-2023
Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Greater Cincinnati Police museum – Exploring the comparison costs of Police vehicles 1998 – 2023.
Law Enforcement Situation Simulator
See the newest feature added to the Greater Cincinnati Police Museum. Read this post to find out more.
Free Gun Lock
There are no free lunches, but there are free gun locks! Read this post to find out how to receive one.
Police Museum Receives Generous Donation
The Greater Cincinnati Police Museum has received a generous donation in memory of retired Police Officer Tom McAlpin.
Unsolved Line of Duty Deaths
As our 20-year-old vision as the central repository for local law enforcement information comes to fruition, we are often asked for data and information. One of the often-repeated questions is, “When was the last unsolved line of duty death?” So, we researched it.
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.
Police Officer Dennis Bennington / Police Officer Robert Seiffert | Cincinnati Police Division
Daniels exited, pulled a revolver, pointed it at Officer Bennington, fired, and struck him in the middle of the chest, destroying the top of his heart and knocking him to the ground. Daniels then, while getting back into the car, fired over his shoulder at Officer Seiffert striking him in the head as he dove for cover behind the car. Read the Full Story