The Greater Cincinnati Police Historical Society Museum

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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.

"Police Legends"

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Cincinnati Private Police Chief Leonard "Lenny" Carbonia (Retired)

Ever since Leonard "Lenny" Carbonia was a little boy, he lived and breathed law enforcement. Although his uncle was a Cincinnati Fire Fighter, he always leaned toward becoming a policeman. When he was 21 years old, he wanted to join the Cincinnati Police Department, however there were height and weight requirements at the time, and he was too overweight to be accepted on the force. He had always remembered the Cincinnati Private Police Officers working at the Cincinnati Gardens and Crosley Field when he attended concerts at those facilities. He joined their forces, and served to become the longest standing Chief. No one previously had ever held the Office of Chief as long as he.

Leonard Carbonia served as Chief of the Cincinnati Private Police from 1981 to 1983, and again from 1989 to 2007. During his tenure from 1974 to 2007, he served in assignments including the Cincinnati Ballet Detail, the University of Cincinnati Sports Detail, the Cincinnati Reds and Bengals Detail, the Riverfront Coliseum Detail, the Cincinnati Gardens Detail, the Roger Bacon High School Sporting Events Detail, and the Saint Teresa of Avila Church Festival, and many others.

Chief Carbonia retired in January of 2008.

Achievements and Honors of Chief Carbonia include the Kentucky Colonel Commission in 1986, the National Association of Chiefs of Police Election Committee in 1991, the National Association of Chiefs of Police Police Reserve Committee in 1995, and the Man of the Year Award of the Order of the Sons of Italy Lodge 1191 in 2003.

NO WITNESSES: THE STORY OF ROBBERY AND MURDER AT THE CABINET SUPREME SAVINGS AND LOAN

The book "No Witnesses", the inside story from the cops, criminals, and victim's families of the quadruple murder in at the Cabinet Supreme Savings and Loan in Delhi Township, Ohio in 1969 is now on sale at the GCPHS Museum Gift Shop for $19.99. Click here to go to our gift shop page.

ON SALE UNTIL JANUARY 31st!

From now until January 31st, the Gift Shop at the GCPHS Museum has on sale all in stock S/S Golf Shirts for $10 each, and L/S Denim Shirts for $15. Hurry and order yours while supplies last! Click here to go to our gift shop page.

SUBMIT SOMEONE FOR POLICE LEGENDS!

The Greater Cincinnati Police Historical Society, in an effort to bring more history to our website viewers, will be featuring "Police Legends" on our homepage. Click here to go to our submission page and submit a Police Legend that you would like to see profiled.

NEW ON HISTORY PAGE!

Visit the Cincinnati Police section on the History page and read new papers on "Cincinnati Police Pocket Cameras" and "Cincinnati Police Tragedies" by Historian Pat Olvey.

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The Greater Cincinnati Police Historical Society Museum

959 W. 8th Street
Suite 201
Cincinnati, Ohio 45203
Telephone: (513) 300-3664
Email:policemuseum@gcphs.com

Hours of Operation

Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.

FREE ADMISSION!

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Since October 15, 2006

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This site was last updated on Sunday, December 28, 2008