The Greater Cincinnati Police Historical Society Museum

"The Spotlight"

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The Greater Cincinnati Police Historical Society represents municipal, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in the Greater Cincinnati area, including Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana. The GCPHS is endorsed by the Queen City FOP Lodge 69 and the Hamilton County Police Association.

Take a step back in time and explore the lives of the men and women who have worked relentlessly to protect society. Experience the stories of Officer Jim O'Neil and his canine companion, Handsome, and the stories of many others. See how law enforcement has changed over the years. Visit the Wall of Honor and view the photographs of fallen officers. See how police departments have evolved from small private protection companies to full fledged police departments. A visit to the Greater Cincinnati Police Historical Society Museum promises to be an eye opener for the young and old alike.

GIFT SHOP

If you have not visited our Gift Shop, please click here to see what memorabilia and gifts we have to offer you.

Summer is here! The GCPHS gift shop recently received T-shits and caps for that oncoming hot weather. T-Shirts are navy blue with the museum logo, ranging in sizeds from small to 3X. The caps are beige with navy blue trim on visor, also bearing the museum logo.

Now through June 30th, buy any style shirt and a cap, and receive a $5 discount on the combo purchase.

The gift shop will be carrying money clips and key rings with the Hamilton County deputy star or the Cincinnati Police badge very shortly.

COMING EVENTS

Buffalo Southwest Cafe Event July 1, 2009

PAST EVENTS

			2009 Police Memorial Week During the May 11, 2009 Police Memorial event, GCPHS members participated in a variety of memorial and educational events.

			2009 UNCF Fundraiser On June 17, 2009, the GCPHS, Criminal Investigation Section of the Cincinnati Police Department, and the Cincinnati Police Federal Credit Union jointly sponsored a fundraiser called the “Taste of the Cincinnati Police Department”; proceeds going to the United Negro College Fund.

AMERICAN DETECTIVE BADGE COLLECTION

Come in and see the largest collection of American detective badges, collected over decades by our curator, Cincinnati Police Detective Richard W. Gross. They range from old stock (generic) badges to current styles. Central to the collection are New York City detective badges; including the ‘S’ type badge carried by the detectives of the “Sicilian Squad” who were assigned to investigate the activities of the ‘Black Hand’, the early mafia, and other organized criminal groups. Many major cities are represented, including: Los Angeles, San Francisco, New Orleans, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Buffalo, and Washington DC.

NEW TO HISTORY PAGE

Check our History page for two new historical articles assembled by GCPHS Historian Pat Olvey.

The Cincinnati Police Staff Notes 1908-1925 article contains bulletins from 1908 to 1925. Several important events occured during this time frame: Mayor Markbreit died; Patrolman Jim O'Neil was murdered; and a Cincinnati Police Chief was fired.

The Cincinnati Police Rounds Book Part 1 and Part 2, reported by Patrolman Quill in 1895. chronicals this officer's duties for the entire year. See what a patrol shift in 1895 was like.

You won't want to miss this. Follow the blue link now and re-live a part of Cincinnati history!

PHOTO GALLERY