Message from
The Chief of Police
On behalf of the dedicated men and women of the Greenhills Police Department, I welcome you to our website. It is both an honor and a privilege to serve the residents, businesses, and visitors of the Village of Greenhills.
Our department is committed to providing professional, responsive, and community-focused policing. We take pride in building strong relationships with those we serve and emphasize proactive policing strategies to deter crime before it happens. We believe public trust is earned daily through transparency, integrity, and genuine partnership with our community.
Greenhills is a unique and close-knit community, and the safety and well-being of our residents are our highest priorities. Through patrols, community programs, school partnerships, and public outreach, our officers work tirelessly to create a safe environment where families thrive and businesses prosper.
We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our services, programs, and initiatives. Your involvement and feedback are important to us, and we encourage you to reach out with any questions, concerns, or suggestions.
Thank you for your continued support of the Greenhills Police Department. Together, we can continue to make Greenhills a safe and welcoming place to live, work, and visit.
Stay safe and take care,
Jim A. Howarth
Chief of Police
Upcoming Community Events
- Harvest Fest – October 24th, 2026. 12 pm
- Cookies with the Cops (Light-up Greenhills) – December 4th, 2026. 6 pm – 8 pm
- Building Bridges – check back for next scheduled monthly meeting
Help Support our Community Events
The Greenhills Police Department’s community events are made possible entirely through donations from residents, businesses, and community supporters. No Village tax dollars fund these events.
The Greenhills Police Community Fund allows us to host programs that strengthen relationships between our officers and the community by helping cover the cost of refreshments, activities, supplies, and giveaways.
Examples of items funded through the Community Fund include, but are not limited to:
- Cookies for Cookies with the Cops
- Pizza and giveaways during Gametime with GPD
- The snow cone machine, food, and giveaways for Cooking with the Cops
- Pizza and gift cards for Building Bridges
- Children’s giveaways such as sunglasses, stickers, balloons, annual calendars, and much more
Every donation, regardless of the amount, helps us continue providing these free community events and creating positive interactions between our officers and the residents we serve.
To donate to the Greenhills Police Community Fund or for additional information, please contact Chief Jim Howarth at 513-825-2101.
Building Bridges – Connecting Youth & Police
Building Bridges is a community outreach initiative led by Master Barber Antonio Spicer in partnership with the Greenhills Police Department. The program strengthens trust, fosters open dialogue, and builds positive relationships between youth and law enforcement.
Through monthly gatherings in barbershops, schools, community centers, and churches, Building Bridges provides a safe and welcoming space for young people to share their perspectives, ask questions, and engage directly with police officers in both plainclothes and uniform. These sessions focus on honest conversations, mutual respect, and community empowerment, helping break down barriers and humanize the badge.
The initiative began in Greenhills and is expanding to neighboring communities, including Forest Park, Cincinnati, Springfield Township, and Great Parks of Hamilton County. Guest speakers from law enforcement, the judiciary, and local leadership often join the conversation, further enriching the experience.
Building Bridges is about authentic connection, understanding, and long-term change. You can access the details for the next monthly meeting by clicking HERE.
Safely Dispose of Unwanted Medications
Do you have expired or unused prescription medications taking up space in your medicine cabinet? Proper disposal helps prevent accidental poisoning and prescription drug misuse and protects our environment.
The Greenhills Police Department provides a secure Prescription Drug Drop Box conveniently located in the lobby of the Police Department, 11000 Winton Road.
Drop-Off Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Before You Drop Off Your Medications
- Remove all pills from their prescription bottles. Place medications in a zip-top bag, grocery bag, or other disposable bag before putting them in the drop box.
- No liquids will be accepted.
- Do not deposit needles or sharps in the drop box.
This free service helps residents safely and responsibly dispose of unwanted medications, keeping them out of children’s hands, preventing abuse, and reducing the risk of environmental contamination.
If you have questions about accepted items, please stop by the Police Department during lobby hours. Together, we can help keep our homes and community safe.
Help us work smarter through technology
The Greenhills Police Department has a Video Camera Registry Program that allows residents and businesses to voluntarily register the locations of their security cameras. This information helps us quickly identify nearby video sources after a crime, saving time and increasing our chances of identifying and apprehending suspects.
We have already solved crimes using footage provided by residents. With your help, we can make our community even safer.
By signing up, you are not giving the police access to your live footage. You’re simply letting us know that you have cameras. If a crime occurs in your area, we may contact you to see if your cameras captured any helpful footage.
To learn more and sign up, visit HERE