Walking to the Beat of MPD Police History
Walking to the Beat of MPD Police HistoryThroughout its 160 year history, the Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has protected the nation’s capital. This is the seat of our democracy – as well as the citizens who live within its boundaries and the many visitors who come here each year. Read on and learn more about MPD Police History,
The MPD is one of the oldest police departments in the country. They were established by President Abraham Lincoln, the MPD has a rich and unique history.
MPD Police History
We’d like to share that police history with all of you to ensure that the officers of the MPD and their service to the city is not forgotten. The DC Metropolitan Police Memorial & Museum has been gathering historical items for a long time.
Along with our mission to renovate the MPD memorial fountain and build a memorial wall, we are also planning to build a museum to showcase these historical police artifacts.
In the meantime, we bring you a glimpse at just a few of the items in the collection and their historial signifance.
Our host is Nick Breul, board member of the Memorial & Museum project and a retired Lieutenant of the MPD.
Join the Effort
If you think Nick’s presentation is interesting, be sure to check out our Historian’s Corner for MPD police history stories. We hope you’ll help us bring the DC Police Museum to fruition.
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A very good idea I personally served from 59 to 63 and received the bronze metal for a rescue of three children in upper Northwest Washington thanks for the memories
Good morning! Thanks very much for your message. I have emailed it to Nick Breul, who handles most of the historical items for our project. I’ve asked him to get back to you. Thanks very much for thinking of us! Kristin – DC Police Memorial
My husband and I are retired MPDC. He an Inspector, and I was a Detective. We have a framed collection of Inaugural badges from 1941-1989. We also have a framed collection of badges from the 1976 Bicentennial Celebration. Our badges as well as those of the Capitol PD, Park Police, and Fire Dept. Let us know if you’d be interested at some future date.
Thanks for the offer. We have several older volumes that the spines have come apart. That will have to be a later project. The collection is going to be moved soon.
I’m a retired 1-D MPD officer form 1990. I do book repairs. If you need my services, just ask.
Had Four great uncles on MPDC, back in 1860’s / 2870’s, all buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, on R St., NW.
Had grandfather on the mounted MPDC.
My Father was on MPDC, 1941 – 1961
His photo in the Washington Post, March 1948.
I was on MPDC, Apr 1969 transferred to Executive Protective Service 1975.
I was a DC police officer,1960-1970. I was assigned to the mobile crime lab part of the time. I have some good photos for that period if you would like them. Roger Mullis.