As described in our vision statement, the Cleveland Police Historical Society (CPHS) strives to foster understanding and respect between law enforcement officers and the public.Most of our staff is made up of volunteers dedicated to the preservation of Cleveland's law enforcement history, which is something to be very proud of..  

Students investigate exhibits brought to campus.
     The CPHS offers memberships for individuals, groups and businesses that help bring the police and the community closer together.  Or contact us to find out how you can help or volunteer with some of our projects.

     Please stop and take the time to read further about all that the museum and Cleveland's past has to offer you and our community for today and the future.

Directing traffic the hard way.

      Our Museum Volunteers graciously contributed almost 2,400 hours toward regular operations. Hundreds of more volunteer hours were contributed making special projects possible including;
  • creating the five year strategic plan,
  • transporting display cases and other donated items from the Cleveland area museums,
  • operating booths at the Plain Dealer’s Family Day at the Zoo and the Cleveland Hopkins Airport Anniversary,
  • organizing, funding, designing, and promoting the 1995 Police Officers’ Ball,
  • and organizing and hosting the Northeast Ohio Inter-Museum Council winter meeting held at the Museum.

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