Heroes Roll Call

The Cleveland Police Museum is honored to tell the stories of our Fallen Officers on the anniversary of their End of Watch. Albert Flemke left behind a loving family consisting of his wife Martha, six year old son Robert, and mother, Mathilda Reinheimer.  Services were held at the Nosek & Sons Funeral Homes and he…

The Cleveland Police Museum is honored to tell the stories of our Fallen Officers on the anniversaries of their End of Watch.

The Cleveland Police Museum is honored to tell the stories of our Fallen Officers on the anniversary of their End of Watch. As a result of this accident, Police Prosecutor Jacob Stacel asked Safety Director Edward Barry to appoint a special police homicide unit. The units function would be to thoroughly investigate every fatal traffic…

The Cleveland Police Museum is honored to share the stories of our Fallen Officers on the anniversaries of their End of Watch.

The Cleveland Police Museum is honored to tell the stories of our Fallen Officers on the anniversary of their End of Watch.

The Cleveland Police Museum is honored to tell the stories of our fallen officers on the anniversaries of their End of Watch.

The Cleveland Police Museum is honored to tell the stories of our Fallen Officers on the anniversaries of their End of Watch. Patrolman James P. Goodwin joined the Cleveland Police Department on December 6, 1926. He served in the motorcycle unit for over 15 years. On a warm spring day in in 1942, over 230,000…

The Cleveland Police Museum is honored to tell the stories of our Fallen Officers on the anniversary of their End of Watch. When Goetz stepped into the street, he was struck from behind by the oncoming southbound car. Goetz was transported to City Hospital, where he later died of his injuries. The death of Sgt.…

The Cleveland Police Museum is honored to tell the stories of our Fallen Officers on the anniversary of their End of Watch.

The Cleveland Police Museum is honored to tell the stories of our fallen officers on the anniversary of their End of Watch.

The Cleveland Police Museum is honored to tell the stories of our Fallen Officers on the anniversary of their End of Watch.

The Cleveland Police Museum is honored to tell the stories of our Fallen Officers on the anniversaries of their End of Watch.

The Cleveland Police Museum is honored to tell the stories of our Fallen Officers on the anniversary of their End of Watch.

The Cleveland Police Museum is honored to tell the stories of our Fallen Officers on the anniversary of their End of Watch.

The Cleveland Police Museum is honored to tell the stories of our Fallen Officers on the anniversary of their End of Watch.

The Cleveland Police Museum is honored to tell the stories of our Fallen Officers on the anniversary of their End of Watch. After felling both officers, McLaughlin picked up Friedland’s service revolver and continued to fire at the two downed officers and at random around the radio room. McLaughlin then walked into the Lieutenant’s office…

The Cleveland Police Museum is honored to share the stories of our Fallen Officers on the anniversary of their End of Watch. The armed driver fired a shot, striking Officer Holbert in the forehead. His partner sustained gunshot wounds to his chest and right hand but was able to return the gunfire, killing the driver.…

The Cleveland Police Museum is honored to tell the stories of our Fallen Officers on the anniversary of their End of Watch. Around 1:00 am, three armed suspects entered the bar and announced, “This is a stickup.” In the process of robbing the owner and patrons of the bar, the thieves discovered Houser’s badge and…

The Cleveland Police Museum is honored to tell the stories of our Fallen Officers on the anniversary of their End of Watch. Before officers could arrest Lemay, he quickly drew a hidden weapon and fired several rounds at the officers. Officer Hubbell was struck in the back and Officer Smyczek wounded in the abdomen and…