The Cleveland Police Historical Society and Museum exists to collect and preserve police history and to use its collection and programs to educate the public and foster mutual understanding and respect between law enforcement and the public.

VISION STATEMENT

By the year 2001, all of the Cleveland Police Historical Society's activities shall reflect and be guided by it's reason for existence. The Quality of it's programs and organization will make it, in fact and by reputation, one of the finest historical societies in the state and nation.

The Cleveland Police Historical Society's activities will be supported by outstanding human and financial resources. Recognizing that an important resources is people, the society will have developed a highly trained professional and volunteer staff who will provide leadership, support, and information to officers, to it's membership and to the community. The Cleveland Police Historical Society will have acquire additional financial means to support it's programs and will administer it's financial assets in ways that ensure the security while maximizing growth to support the Cleveland Police Historical Society efforts.