District 1
District 1, under the command of Capt. Matthew Hammer, is responsible for patrolling and policing 6 neighborhoods: Mt. Adams, Over-the-Rhine, CUF, Pendleton, Queensgate and the West End.
District 1 is home to:
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Cincinnati Police Department Headquarters
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Music Hall
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Ensemble Theatre
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Art Academy of Cincinnati
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Historic Findlay Market
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Union Terminal and Museum Center
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The future home of the FC Cincinnati Stadium
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The Hamilton County Police Memorial
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Greater Cincinnati Police Museum
District 1 is divided into three uniformed patrol shifts, the Downtown Services Unit, the Event Planning Unit, and the Investigative Unit. A lieutenant manages each of the three shifts and the three specialized units.
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Patrol Shifts: Three primary shifts provide uniform patrol and policing for the district. Various patrol methods are used, including patrol cars, motorcycles, bicycles and walking.
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Investigative Unit: The unit is divided into two areas; Detectives and Violent Crimes Squad. Detectives in the unit are assigned misdemeanor and felony cases for follow-up investigations.
* The Violent Crimes Squad conducts felony warrant service, responds to and investigates violent crimes, and conducts investigations into district level vice complaints.
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Neighborhood Liaison Officer: This officer assists the community with special needs and long-term problem solving. These officers work on various projects to address crime, disorder, and quality-of-life issues in the community. A mental health caseworker from University Hospital is also assigned to the unit to assist officers in dealing with mental health consumers.