Cincinnati Police Department

Serving & Protecting The People Of 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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May 18, 2012

Click It Or Ticket To Boost Seat Belt Use

The 2012 national Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement mobilization begins May 21 to help save lives by cracking down on those who don¿t buckle up.     Read More

May 15, 2012

Multi-State Click it or Ticket Enforcement Campaign

Officials announce multi-state Click it or Ticket enforcement campaign. Kick-off event at noon Wednesday May 16 at the John G. and Phyllis W. Smale Riverfront Park.   Read More

May 14, 2012

Police Memorial Week Events

Open Houses at Each District during the Week, Ceremonies and Parade Begin 11:00 a.m. Thursday May 17 at Fountain Square, Awards Banquet 7:00 p.m. Friday May 18 at F.O.P. Queen City Lodge #69   Read More

May 11, 2012

Cincinnati Police Department Receives Traffic Safety Grants

Traffic Unit Commander Lieutenant Bruce Hoffbauer today announced that the Ohio Department of Public Safety¿s Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) has awarded $49,000 in federal traffic safety funding to the Cincinnati Police Department for construction zone enforcement on Interstate Route 75 at Mitchell Avenue.   Read More

May 4, 2012

Money Laundering Suspects Indicted

After a long term investigation conducted by the Major Offenders Unit, six members of a fraud ring were indicted for money laundering and numerous other charges.  The investigation began in November 2011, and ended with a Grand Jury indictment in April, 2012.  The suspects have 68 charges against them, including money laundering, theft, telecommunication fraud, identity fraud and receiving stolen property.  The victims were all local commercial retail stores.   Read More

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