Detective Cindy Moore is a respected member of the Cleveland Division of Police, serving with distinction on the FBI-led Cartel Gang Narcotics and Laundering Task Force and the Division Crisis Negotiating Team.
In 2024, Detective Moore served as the lead case agent in a pivotal narcotics investigation that resulted in the arrest of high-ranking drug traffickers and the seizure of 69 kilograms of fentanyl pills, the largest such seizure in the region’s history. Her work prevented more than 600,000 fentanyl pills from reaching Cleveland streets, undoubtedly saving countless lives.
I reached out to Detective Moore’s immediate supervisor, Sergeant Michael McNeeley, to comment on her work. He stated:
“Detective Cindy Moore has earned the reputation as one of the best narcotics investigators in the Northern District of Ohio. During the course of the last several years, Task Force Officer Moore has been the lead on extremely complex investigations into drug trafficking organizations which have resulted in multiple arrests and record-setting seizures. She is always the first to volunteer for tough assignments and constantly provides advice to younger investigators on the task force. Detective Moore is a proven leader and represents what is best about the Cleveland Division of Police.”
It should also be noted that Detective Moore was named the Division’s Officer of the Year in 2024. Because of her diligence and devotion to her assigned duties, the Cleveland Police Foundation is honored to name Detective Cindy Moore our Police Officer of the Month for December 2025.
– Bob Guttu, CPF
Nominated by the Cleveland Division of Police and Sgt. Michael McNeeley
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About the Police Officer of the Month Program
The Cleveland Police Foundation – in partnership with the Cleveland Division of Police, Cleveland Police Patrolmen’s Association, and the Fraternal Order of Police Cleveland Lodge 8 – is proud of the Police Officer of the Month program. The program’s purpose is to recognize members of the Cleveland Division of Police who not only perform their duties in an exemplary and extraordinary manner, but also excel in efforts that are consistent with a major tenet of the CPF’s mission to strengthen the bonds between citizens and police officers… building bridges, creating opportunities for dialogue, and forging positive relationships within the community.
Already aware that officers in the Cleveland Division of Police routinely go out of their way to help their fellow citizens, committee members are not surprised by the large number of candidates. With so many outstanding officers, selecting one recipient per month proved to be a somewhat daunting task.
When asked why bestow these awards, CPF Executive Director Charles W. Lane, Jr. states, “In today’s busy world, while some deeds may seem fairly insignificant, we hold out hope that such random acts of kindness may have a significant impact on a person’s life. Even if not, it’s nice to know that our police officers do for others what they would want someone else to do for a member of their family if the opportunity presented itself.”
Police officers across this great country perform similar deeds day-in and day-out, with little fanfare and really not seeking, nor even wanting recognition. We commend these officers for their compassion and personal commitment to making our city a better place to live.