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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. |
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Cincinnati Police Sergeant Paul Guthrie |
Paul Guthrie earned the sobriquet “The Hunter” for his tenacious work in bringing drug traffickers to justice.
Born in 1933, he grew up in Cincinnati and graduated from Purcell High School. After attending Xavier University, he served in the United States Marine Corps as a musician and drum corps instructor. In 1956, Guthrie was appointed as a Recruit with the Cincinnati Police Department. By 1966, he was promoted to Specialist and was assigned to the Central Vice Control Section. After a promotion to Sergeant in 1968, he was eventually returned to the Central Vice Control Section in 1970. Three years later, he was transferred to the Regional Enforcement Narcotics Unit becoming the unit’s Commander. There he was known to have an outstanding personal database on criminals, kept on index cards and managed by his mother at their residence.
Sergeant Guthrie retired from the Cincinnati Police Department on May 19, 1985 after 29 years of service. During his career, he was awarded 63 commendations. |
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CINCINNATI POLICE HISTORY BOOK
The book "Cincinnati Police History" by author Christine Mersch is now available at the Museum Gift Shop. This book was researched with the assistance of members of the Greater Cincinnati Police Historical Society. Visit the Museum to purchase your copy for just $21.00.
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 a new paper on "Machine Guns and the Cincinnati Police" by Historian Pat Olvey. |
