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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

Chief CraigJames 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

6/10/13
Justice Department Grant Will Fund City and County Programs

The City of Cincinnati and Hamilton County will share a grant of $382,297 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance. 

6/6/13
New Police District 3 Location Identified
New Police District 3 Location Identified

The City of Cincinnati has selected a location for the first new police station to be built in the city in more than 20 years.

6/5/13
TAKING BACK OUR MEN

The Cincinnati Police Department has partnered with the faith-based community to present two programs designed to assist men with removing barriers that keep them from moving forward and becoming better fathers, sons, husbands and citizens. 

5/31/13
Over the Rhine Town Hall Meeting

Members of the Over the Rhine community and the Cincinnati Police Department are partnering to create a grassroots effort to bring people together and effect positive change in their neighborhood.

5/22/13
PROMOTION CEREMONY

The Cincinnati Police Department will hold a promotion ceremony at 9:30 a.m. Thursday May 23 in the second floor conference room at Police Headquarters, 310 Ezzard Charles Drive.  Executive Assistant Police Chief Paul H. Humphries will administer the oath of office to Sergeant Kenneth Kilgore.  


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