DC Police Memorial Expresses Condolences for Senseless Death of Officer Brian Sicknick
DC Police Memorial Expresses Condolences for Senseless Death of Officer Brian SicknickThe Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Memorial & Museum, Inc. express our condolences to the family, friends and to our brothers and sisters of the United States Capitol Police concerning the senseless death of Officer Brian Sicknick, Unfortunately, hesuccumbed to injuries sustained while on duty and physically engaging with rioting protestors attempting to breach the security of the United States Capitol.
Unfortunately, his senseless death grieves us all and we stand with our partners who protect this city and our government.
The Washington, DC, Metropolitan Police Memorial and Museum, Inc., Board of Directors, also represents the active members of the:
- DC Metropolitan Police Department (MPDC)
- DC Association of Retired Police (AORP)
- DC Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)
- DC Police Foundation
- National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), Washington Metro Chapter
- Police Federal Credit Union (PFCU)
- DC Crime Solvers
- DC Concerns of Police Survivors (DCCOPS)
Don Blake
Founder & President
About The Washington DC Metropolitan Police Memorial & Museum
The Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Memorial and Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our goal to honor the fallen heroes of the Metropolitan Police Department. We also are establishing a Metropolitan Police Museum to preserve their legacy and the rich and unique history of policing in the nation’s Capital.
Sadly, an average of one law enforcement officer dies in the line of duty somewhere in the United States every 57 hours. Additionally, this is more than *21,000 U.S. law enforcement officers. Overall, they have made the ultimate sacrifice since 1791. (*As of 12/2018 see source)
A memorial fountain built in 1942 by the citizens and business community of Washington, D.C. exists currently. However, it is dilapidated. In order to appropriately honor the sacrifices of the men and women of the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington, D.C., who have been killed in the line of duty, an effort is well underway to build a more fitting memorial. Additionally, a proposed site is in front of the historic headquarters of the Washington, D.C.Metropolitan Police Department. You can also see the memorial on Indiana Avenue. A museum of police history and artifacts will also be established.