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Serving & Protecting Cincinnati
The City of Cincinnati Police Department currently employs 1,053 sworn law enforcement officers and 119 non-sworn employees. Under the direction of the Police Chief , it provides a full range of police services within a 78.6 square mile area and is the primary law enforcement agency for the City of Cincinnati. Read More
James E. Craig
Cincinnati Police Chief
Cincinnati Police Chief James E. Craig is responsible for Police Department operations. The Chief coordinates, organizes, directs, and controls activities. The Chief also implements policy and makes necessary personnel and procedural changes to ensure the effective operation of the Department. The Community Relations Section Executive Manager, the Public Information Office, the Executive Assistant, and all bureau commanders are directly accountable to the Police Chief. Read More
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Latest News
- 5/14/13
- Chief Craig Announces Resignation From CPD
Today James E. Craig announced his resignation as Chief of the Cincinnati Police Department.
- 5/10/13
- POLICE MEMORIAL WEEK EVENTS
Members of law enforcement have come together with the citizens they serve for more than fifty years to recognize the dedication of peace officers and to honor those killed in the line of duty.
- 5/10/13
- Pitching for Peace May 13
Pitching for Peace May 13 Celebrates Community and Safety with Softball Game & More
- 5/9/13
- PROMOTION CEREMONY - 2:30 p.m. Friday May 10 at Police Headquarters
The Cincinnati Police Department will hold a promotion ceremony at 2:30 p.m. Friday May 10 in the second floor conference room at Police Headquarters, 310 Ezzard Charles Drive. Police Chief James E. Craig will administer the oath of office to Sergeant Ron Dammert.
- 5/7/13
- TOP COPS FACE OFF FOR THE BIG RACE
Cincinnati Police Chief James Craig, Butler County Sheriff Richard K. JonesHamilton County Sheriff Jim Neil, Gallatin County Sheriff Josh Neale, and a representative from the Kentucky State Police will be facing off in preparation for bragging rights for the TOP COP CHALLENGE.
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May 16, 2013 4:50 PM
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CincinnatiPD: @CincinnatiPD Lt. Colonel Bailey trying out the equipment.
May 16, 2013 4:35 PM
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May 16, 2013 4:34 PM
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CincinnatiPD: @CincinnatiPD Sgt. Cornacchione trying one on for size.
May 16, 2013 4:33 PM
