In the summer of 1919, the First World War was over but simmering racial tensions, some say inflamed by local newspapers, boiled over into a violent race riot. This was not Washington’s first such riot (1835), and it was not to be the last as this historically...
Making a donation to the DC Police Memorial just got a little sweeter. Take a look at our beautiful new Challenge Coins honoring the earliest decades of the Metropolitan Police Department. Make a minimum donation and receive a Challenge Coin or a boxed set. ...
I know I’m in trouble when the young man suddenly springs from the waiting room couch and leaps toward me, grabbing for my holstered Colt .38 revolver. My ability to subdue him without either of us getting hurt is not a certainty. This struggle is going to be all-out...
Statement by Shirley Gibson On February 5, 1997, the city lost a dedicated police officer, the officers lost a co-worker and partner, and some lost a best friend. I lost my son. Master Patrol Officer Brian Gibson was murdered in a marked cruiser, in full uniform, at...
Here is a rare look at some of personnel photos that were taken of members between 1890 and 1910. Take note of the different badges, cap plates and a sergeant who seems to have additional designation under his chevrons. Faces Curry_Edward-Photob Faces...
The Metropolitan Police Department was created by an Act of Congress, and named such, as the department was to have jurisdiction over Washington City, Georgetown, Union Town, Anacostia and the area north of the city’s Boundary Road (Florida Avenue) known as...
From a series of Photographs that were donated by Ninetta Terczak, Ray Terczak’s wife. There are color and black & white images of the crash scene. This is NOT, the 1979, Yuma Street, S.E. crash that resulted in the deaths of Officers Jackson and Giguere. ...
Greetings. I hope this message finds you well. The purpose of this message is to provide an update on our status concerning, 1) the renovation of the Memorial fountain, 2) the new Police Memorial Wall and 3) the Museum. Before beginning, let me thank our many...
Figuring out what gifts to give friends, family, coworkers and neighbors can be daunting. Make sure your gift-giving hits the mark this season by giving something more meaningful than a pair of crazy socks or fruit cake. If you give a 2018 holiday ornament from the DC...
From the donated photo collection of Ray Terczak, who served in SOD until retirement in 2001. These photos, mostly from 1977, were part of a group that Ray’s wife Ninetta, ensured were part of the MPD...
Officer Spencer Roberts joined the Metropolitan Police Department on July 27, 1903, and was assigned to the 7th Precinct (Georgetown). He was then transferred to the 9th Precinct (525 9th Street, N.E.) in 1904. There, on December 23, 1904, on a snowy night, Officer...
Dear current, former members, annuitant and friends of the D.C., Metropolitan Police Thank you for your donation to the DC Police Memorial and Museum Project, either by your purchase of our Christmas Ornaments, Challenge Coin, shirts, jacket or, making a cash donation...
A Series of Washington Post articles compiled by retired Detective Sergeant Dave Richardson, tell the stories of two MPD officers, soon to be detectives and their heroics in a 1963 shootout. There is also a list of promotions from the 1960s with many familiar...
SOME INCIDENTS IN THE CAREER OF DONALD E. BLAKE DON SERVED AT #14 IN UNIFORM AND TACT, S.O.D. TACT, #14 AS DETECTIVE, K-9 AS A SERGEANT, 15 YEARS AT ROBBERY SQUAD AS SERGEANT, AND LIEUTENANT AT THE INTELLIGENCE DIVISION. DON AND ANOTHER OFFICER RECEIVED THE SILVER...
10‑33, SHOTS FIRED, is a compilation of Washington Post articles researched and prepared by retired Detective Sergeant Dave Richardson. POLICE INVOLVED SHOOTINGS, PART TWO: INVOLVING OFFICERS RICK PEARSON; JEROME JONES; ALBERT G. MANFREDI; MARTIN L. MANFREDI; B.C....
10‑33, SHOTS FIRED, is a compilation of Washington Post articles researched and prepared by retired Detective Sergeant Dave Richardson. POLICE INVOLVED SHOOTINGS-TWO WASHINGTON POST STORIES FROM THE 1970’s. OFFICERS CARL BALLARD AND ERNEST BARLOW WASHINGTON POST...
These are a series of news articles that mention Isaac Fulwood during his career with MPD, ending with a story about his retirement. SOME INCIDENTS IN THE CAREER OF ISAAC FULWOOD WASHINGTON POST ARTICLE DATED DECEMBER 27, 1972, PAGE C8 2 CHARGED IN ROBBERY OF D.C....
Yesterday was the 38th Annual Police Memorial Event hosted by MPD and the FOP. The history of memorial is important to know and even more important to support as we work to update the current dilapidated fountain. Please take a moment to read the history and the...
Please contact us today to discuss how you or your organization may play a role in creating the DC Police Memorial & Museum at info@dcpolicememorial.org.
