5th Annual GCPHS Golf Outing
The Golf Outing will be held on Thursday, August 6th, 2026 at the beautiful Glenview Golf Course, 10965 Springfield Pike, Glendale OH 45246.
Museum Temporarily Closed!
The Greater Cincinnati Police Museum will temporarily close effective Sunday, March 22. 2026.
Patrolman George S. Lentz | Hamilton Police Department
Ledford found Patrolman Lentz at 1:20 a.m. on Shuler Avenue near the Fire Department’s Company No. 7’s Hose House. He approached Patrolman Lentz, stuck the rifle in his left side, and discharged the weapon. The bullet ripped through a lung and his diaphragm. Patrolman Lentz was able to strike Ledford, knocking him into a state of semi-consciousness. . . More
Why it matters
Some have asked why we do what we do at the Greater Cincinnati Police Museum and by extension, at this website. This is why.
GCPHS Awarded Grant to Digitize Century-Old Law Enforcement Records
The Greater Cincinnati Police Historical Society (GCPHS) has been awarded a competitive grant for its upcoming project, “Digitization of Historical Law Enforcement Re
Read moreDetective David Francis Bohlinger (1949-2026)
Detective Bohlinger died on July 6, 2026 at the age of 76. This obituary will be updated when more information is available.
ODMP Launches New Program to Recognize Line-of-Duty Researchers
ODMP has launched a new program honoring researchers of fallen officers—Greater Cincinnati Police Historical Society and Museum was among the first recognized.
Law Enforcement Situation Simulator
Walk in the shoes of a police officer. See what it really means to make split second, life and death decisions. Experience this incredible simulation.
Free Gun Lock
There are no free lunches, but there are free gun locks! Read this post to find out how to receive one.
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.