Read the Amazing History of the DC Police Memorial

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...

In the Archival Drawers of the Museum Collection

                Badges and Batons, Pins and Medals are just a few of the items in the Museum Collection The blue cloth bag was referred to as a “Shinty Bag” and was an early citation book holder.    ...

More Items and Artifacts Housed in the MPD Archive

                The Assignment/duty Board from the era of the 1950’s Recruitment Poster of the 1960’s 2001, George W. Bush Inaugural License Plate for Cruiser 24 125th Anniversary decal from1986   MPD Band...

SUPPORT THE DC MEMORIAL & MUSEUM THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!

The Washington DC Metropolitan Police Memorial & Museum is proud to offer a number of high quality items just in time for gift-giving season. Take a look at our collectible Christmas Ornaments, Challenge Coin, and Polo Shirt with embroidered logo. Each of these is...

Legendary Policeman and Cartoonist Dick Mansfield

Richard “Dick” Mansfield, who served for 32 years and rose through the ranks of MPD, gained notoriety by drawing cartoons and pictures.  Inspector Mansfield was quite an artist and had some of his cartoons, which related to police work, published in...

Some Photos from Chief Lanier’s Tenure

These are pictures that span a few segments of Chief Lanier’s tenure.  They are from one of the first All Hands On Deck in Barry Farm, some shots taken following a visit to SOD with Retired Deputy Chief Osterman, his subsequent 100th birthday party and a press...

It May Be June, But How About Some May Day Memories

A few of the photos from the MPD Musem archive Protestor Arrested with beard 1971 posing 1971 CDU cops 1971 demonstrators main ave. – Copy 60’s early 70’s demonstrators1 – Copy 1971 protester sticks tongue...

Motor Officer Earl A. Skinner

THE DEATH OF OFFICER EARL A. SKINNER WASHINGTON POST ARTICLE DATED JUNE 8, 1926, PAGE 1 TWO POLICEMEN HURT IN ANSWERING ALARM. MOTORCYCLE SIDESWIPES CURB IN DRIVER’S EFFORT TO AVOID COLLISION. WIND CAUSES DAMAGE. Two policemen were injured late yesterday...

1950’s era HQ Photo

This 1950’s era photo of the Headquarters staff features a conference table that is still in the Chief’s Office today.

Dipping into President Reagan’s Jar

A 1981, Photo of Chief Burtell Jefferson, Assistant Chief Fullwood, John Connor and others with Vice President George Bush helping themselves to some of President Reagan’s jelly beans.

The Story of Officer Raymond C. Leisinger

  Researched by  retired Det. Sergeant Dave Richardson THE SHOOTING DEATH OF ROOKIE OFFICER RAYMOND C. LEISINGER ON AUGUST 28, 1924, AND THE RESULTING PLIGHT OF HIS BLIND WIDOW AND THEIR TWO CHILDREN WASHINGTON POST ARTICLE DATED AUGUST 29, 1924, PAGE 2 WIDE...
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