Cincinnati Police Department

The Cincinnati Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency of Cincinnati, Ohio. The department has 1,053 sworn officers and 119 non-sworn employees. History When Cincinnati incorporated, as a village, in 1802, a ‘night watch’ was established, primarily to guard against fire, but also to ensure the peace. The organization of a police force, similar to those in larger cities, came in 1859, with the appointment of the first police commissioner. Cincinnati also, has a museum dedicated to their police force, known as The Greater Cincinnati Police Historical Society Museum. The department adopted the Smith & Wesson Model 5906 9mm handgun following a recommendation made in 1987 following a request to the director of public safety by the Fraternal Order of Police President. In late 1988, it was determined that the Smith & Wesson Model 5906 9mm handgun would be chosen by CPD. The Model 5906 pistol would remain in service until it was replaced by the current sidearm the Smith & Wesson M&P also chambered in 9mm in 2006.