Deputy Henry Joseph Leroy, Jr. “Hank” Schafer ( -2023)
Deputy Schafer died on May 27, 2023. This obituary will be updated here when additional information is received.
Canine Officer William Lawrence “Bill” Hollister (1943-2023)
Visitation and funeral services were held on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at the Berachah Church in Middletown. Military honors were presented at the church.
Corrections Officer Marcus Zeigler (-2023)
On May 27, 2023, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office reported the death of Corrections Officer Zeigler.
Assistant Marshal Albert Schmitt | Village of Cheviot
On the night of May 27, 1921 Marshal Schmitt, on duty and operating a motorcycle, attempted to stop two speeding motorcycles with sidecars; one operated by Gilbert Ahlenstorf (23) and carrying Miss Alvena Brennan (19) of 811 Mound Street and the other operated by Foster Lloyd and carrying Mary Rison (19) also of Mound Street … <Continue Reading>
Deputy William Ray “Billy” Bowling II (1978-2023)
Visitation will be held 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Avenue in Hamilton. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Burial to follow at Greenwood Cemetery.
Sergeant Samuel Gene Cecil (1953-2023)
A visitation will be held 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at the Odd Fellow Rec Hall. A Life Celebration Memorial will be held at 3 p.m. with Brother Dale Adkins presiding.
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.