The Cincinnati Police Department

I was in Cincinnati over the weekend for the marathon and misplaced my car. The PD were so helpful to me, I found it really surprising. They would call daily to follow up and let me know they were looking. When it was found the detective even called the next day to make sure I was able to retrieve my car. Incredibly stupid on my part, but accidents happen and the PD were on it. I was very impressed!

Most of the officers I’ve encountered in my time in Cincinnati were courteous and professional, and are good people. However, do not expect the CPD to «help» when it comes to minor disputes.
A current detective of the department took on an assault/​criminal damaging case without ever having spoken to both parties (or the defendant’s witness), without being present at the time, and still filed charges. This lead to a massive hassle and thousands of dollars spent.
If contacted by CPD, contact an attorney and don’t speak to them directly. They work for the city coffers and not for the average citizen, which is unfortunate.

My car was being towed and I was angry about it so I just got in the front seat of the vehicle. I wouldn’t have been able to get to the tow company because I live alone in a new city. The cops came and told me there was nothing they could do. They still gave me a ride to the company. Good guy police officers made me very happy in an otherwise shitty situation.

Terrible service. It would probably be better to call a separate counties sheriff to help you with your problems.

The officers in District 1 (over the rhine) deserve special recognition. I attended The Pops at Music Hall on 10÷13÷12 and came out after the show to find my car towed. The officers helped me to communicate with the tow company, ushered me back in to use Music Hall’s ATM, and when off duty, took me to pick up my car. I always give the highest rating on security on the CSO survey, due in large part to the excellence of the district 1 police officers. They are friendly and show respect to all citizens in the area. Thank you for your service! May God keep you safe!

I got robbed.
You know the story: well-​lit area, felt safe, lots of people around. Never thought it would happen to me, yet it did.
Officers from District One responded to the scene within minutes. Two cars, two Segway cops, and an undercover unit. In total, I had six officers arrive to help track down the thief. They listened, they asked the right questions, and explained to me what they were doing and how the process would work. An officer even accompanied me home to make sure I was safe.
Later, I met with detectives to discuss activity on my account from the thief. They were able to use the information I provided to track down the suspect, make an arrest, and retrieve my property. It only took a week to get everything resolved.
I was pleased with District One throughout the entire ordeal. From a quick police response time, to regular communication with detectives, and an increase in patrol following the incident, Cincinnati Police made me feel at ease during a stressful and traumatic time.

I know CPD officers get a bad rap. I can tell based on the other reviews what opinions are like. I understand that, but I also have to review based on my own experiences.
The District One office happens to be just around the corner from my house, for which I am grateful. Rarely a minute goes by that I don’t see a patrol car go past.
We understand that our urban neighborhood is one in transition, and with that, I’ve had to call a few times. I have always been really pleased with their response. For instance, our first year here, we had a suspected break-​in, and the officers (who were regular on our neighborhood beat) responded quickly and thoroughly. They had great «bedside manner,» as I was pretty freaked out, and they were happy to share suggestions and tips for keeping my family safe.
My only gripe is with dispatch. At times, they sound a bit jaded and ask somewhat redundant questions. It seems to waste time and can make you feel like your call is not an emergency. For example, I called once for gunshots right in front of our house. They were close and loud and there were lots of them (thank God that hasn’t happened in a long time). The dispatcher had the nerve to ask me to look outside to make sure! Um, yeah, I don’t think I’m going to do that. Yeesh.
Like I said before, I know that everyone may have a different experience. For myself, I have been very pleased with the service CPD officer in District One have provided.

I witnessed two Downtown Cincinnati police officers rough up a man in front of my bank (Cinfed Credit Union) this morning. I was not impressed.
What’s worse, when I told the staff and customers inside the bank one of the customers asked me to give the assaulted suspect a dollar. When I gave the man a dollar I was yelled at by one of the arresting officers. He clearly had anger issues, and the suspect was a nonviolent offender.
Cincinnati Police needs to get their act together. I thought that their reputation as insensitive, brutal cops was blown out of proportion, but it seems I may have been wrong. I hope the new police chief can help the Cincinnati Police get back on the right track.

As bad as I gather Cincinnati municipal cops are, all CPD flatfoots are like postmen compared with the remorseless Godzilla that is the Ohio State Police Nazi.
Say you were a single mom and you were charged with the task of driving a shitload of really killer smoke to far off Pennsylvania (where they desperately need it) but your route took you through Ohio, home to one of the nastiest state police armies in the lower 48. How would you blow past Johnny Law with an airtight applomb and complete unarrestability. Easy. Have an adorable strawberry cheeked kid in the passenger side, irrepressibly playing travel games or reading Batman digests. Possibly Archie.
Even The Man must bow to the Masonic-​level, née Medieval cuteness of the surgical strength, sweet-​natured Cute Kid with a precocious sense of humor and impressive vocabulary. I’m not saying that I WAS that kid. OR that that was my mom. And I’m not advocating this type of low level Miami Vice stuff to single moms. Agent J isn’t preaching this as a means to an end, no way. Although he might delete this review if he’s interviewing for a really (legit) killer job.
But I do realize that being a single mom is a tough row to hoe, Babies havin’ babies and all that. Which is impossible as we all know. Babies can’t have babies. What I am saying is that: An adult woman has a bohemian aesthetic and an adorable child, Glen Frey’s Smuggler’s Blues is no-​where yet to be seen or heard and there’s this good way to get your hands on some fast monies. To say nothing of some really killer smoke.
And I have seen 35 States.