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Date Set for Groundbreaking Ceremony of DC Police Memorial
You're invited. On July 14, 2022 at 2pm, we will host the official Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Memorial. The ceremony will include city officials, representatives of the MPD and honored guests. We thank everyone who has helped...
“Give something. Give anything,” urges former DC Police Chief Lanier
"For those of you who serve now, or who have served, I ask you not to become discouraged by the negative news media, but to stand tall, stand proud of who you are." These comments are among those by Lt. Steven O'Dell, first in a series of short videos submitted to the...
Final request to make your donation for 2021
A few days are left There are still a few days left in 2021 - plenty of time to include the DC Police Memorial in your charitable giving. Donations postmarked by 12/31/21 to the DC Police Museum and Memorial may be deducted from your 2021 taxes. Our mailing address:...
It’s Giving Tuesday – Remember Our Fallen Heroes
Today, November 30th, is GivingTuesday. Created in 2012, Giving Tuesday encourages people all over the world to do good. Today, hundreds of millions of people give, collaborate and celebrate generosity. The DC Police Memorial & Museum encourages you to...
End of the Year Update and Call for Donations
An Update on our Progress from the Board Chair. Attention All Active, Retired, Family and Friendsof the Washington, DC Metropolitan PoliceMemorial and Museum, Inc. (October 22, 2021) When I wrote to you way back in October 2013, I informed everyone about our...
A Personal Request from Master Patrol Officer Alvin Johnson (RET)
"I'm doing this because I want you all to understand that there is a project that I think is a very worthwhile project...to replace and repair our memorial to those that have made the ultimate sacrifice, in front of police headquarters." Master Patrol Officer Alvin...
DC Memorial in Today’s Washington Post
The Washington, DC Police Memorial and Museum was featured in a news story on the front page of the Metro section of the Washington Post today. The story features the recent recognition of Officer Robert Fleet as the second DC MPD officer to die in the line of duty...
Be Proud, Stand Tall Advises Lt. O’Dell
"For those of you who serve now, or who have served, I ask you not to become discouraged by the negative news media, but to stand tall, stand proud of who you are." These comments are among those by Lt. Steven O'Dell, first in a series of short videos submitted to the...
A Long Overdue Honor of a Fallen Officer from 1874
On October 4, 2021, Robert Fleet joined the list of fallen officers of the Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department and was honored at the 42nd Annual Washington Area Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Service. The service was held at the Washington Area Law...
The Sting Operation and its DC Police Origins
Anyone familiar with law enforcement knows about Sting Operations – coordinated, deceptive campaigns to catch a person or persons committing a crime. They had their origin in the 1970s under the direction of Bob Arscott, a DC police Detective Lieutenant….
Passing of Shirley Gibson – DC Police Memorial Friend
It is with GREAT sadness we report the passing of Mrs. Shirley Gibson, a constant and unyielding supporter of the Washington, DC Police Memorial and Museum. Shirley is the mother of Master Patrol Officer Brian Gibson, who was killed in the line of duty in 1997. It was...
The Police Badge – Origins and Meaning
A symbol of authority, respect, integrity, and trust.
The first idea of a badge was created long before modern law enforcement. The badge eventually became an identifier of authority within public servants, thus leading the way for police officers to distinguish their rank.
30th Anniversary of the Mt. Pleasant Riots
May 5, 2021 marks the 30th anniversary of the Mt. Pleasant Riots. Two officers approached a small group of men drinking in public…
Attend United by Light Virtual Vigil – May 13, 2021
On May 13, join the NLEOMF in remembering our fallen heroes and honoring active officers during its 33rd Annual Candlelight Vigil, held virtually.
About the DC Police Memorial
The Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Memorial and Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization intended to honor the fallen heroes of the Metropolitan Police Department. Our mission is also to establish an MPD Museum to preserve the department’s legacy and the rich and unique history of policing in the nation’s Capital.
Sadly, an average of one law enforcement officer is killed in the line of duty somewhere in the United States every 57 hours. More than *21,000 U.S. law enforcement officers have made the ultimate sacrifice since 1791. (see source)
On May 1, 2023, we achieved our 11+ year goal to renovate the Memorial Fountain which was dilapidated and in sad need of repair. The memorial is in front of the Daly building, the historic headquarters of the MPD, at 300 Indiana Avenue, NW. In addition to repairing the fountain, we also built a brand new Memorial Wall, with the names of all the DC MPD officers who have died in the line of duty since the department was founded.
We need your ongoing support to maintain the memorial to ensure it never again falls into such a sad state.
Your support is also needed to build a museum of police history to preserve MPD artifacts that tell the story of our city and the MPD.