On Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at the Cincinnati Chapter Sons of the American Revolution Board of Management Meeting, the Law Enforcement Commendation and Medal were presented to Lieutenant Stephen R. Kramer, RET., of the Cincinnati OH Police Department.  The event occurred at the Montgomery Inn, Montgomery, Ohio.

(L to R) Lt. Stephen R. Kramer; Cincinnati SAR Member Jim Schaffer – presenter.

The National Society SAR award is presented by state societies and chapters and honors those individuals in the criminal justice profession who have performed exceptional service in the field of law enforcement.

Lieutenant Kramer served the Cincinnati Police Department for over 37 years, from 1972 until his retirement in 2009, holding every rank from Cadet through Lieutenant.  His assignments during that time were in operations, investigations, and administration.  Since his retirement, Lieutenant Kramer has served as the President/CEO and Historian of the Greater Cincinnati Police Historical Society in Cincinnati, OH, is the Chairman of the Records Committee for the Hamilton County Police Association and the Records Commissioner for the City of Mt. Healthy, OH.

We are grateful for Lieutenant Kramer’s service to our area!