The Story of the DC Police Memorial

It took more than a decade, but Founder Don Blake and an all-volunteer board of directors celebrated the Dedication of the DC Police Memorial on May 1st, 2023. The ceremony marked the right of a wrong and emphasized to Survivors that their loved ones are NEVER FORGOTTEN.

All Gave Some. Some Gave All.

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 and to establish an MPD Police Museum to preserve their legacy and the rich and unique history of policing in the Nation’s Capital.

Protecting Communities

Feeling safe in your home is important. Washington DC Metropolitan Police Officers work hard to make things safer in your city, your neighborhood.

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Stay up to date on the progress of the project, learn about MPD police history and find out about upcoming events.
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DC Police Memorial Honored for Historic Preservation

The DC Preservation League honored the Memorial with a District of Columbia Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation at a ceremony at DAR Constitution Hall in recognition of the organization’s work to restore the DC Police Memorial, located in front of the historic headquarters of the MPD, at 300 Indiana Avenue, NW.

DC to be Host of the North American Association of Law Enforcement Museums Conference

The Washington, DC Police Memorial & Museum will be the official host of law enforcement museum representatives from across North America in April of 2024. The North American Association of Law Enforcement Museums (NAALEM) is a network of...

125 Officers in the Line of Duty

Since established in 1861, the Washington, DC MPD has lost 125 police officers while serving in the line of duty.  To appropriately honor these fallen colleagues, the DC Police Memorial and Museum Board invites you to join us in maintaining our newly-renovatied Memorial  Fountain and new Memorial Wall. Take a moment to see our vision and become a supporter.

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President Abraham Lincoln founded the DC MPD in 1861, a time of constant danger in the Nation’s Capital.  Lincoln authorized a police force of 10 sergeants and up to 150 patrolmen.  Since then, the police department has had a rich, interesting and unique history and we intend to create a museum to promote and preserve this history.

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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. We are raising funds for this important work and invite you to join us so these officers and their families are not forgotten. Keep up with news, events and more by following us on Facebook and staying updated.

Fallen Heroes

Sergeant Mark Eckenrode

End of Watch: April 6, 2020
Age: 54

Sergeant Mark Eckenrode is remembered as a devoted DC police officer and veteran of the US Navy who earned many commendations over a career that spanned 23 years. He passed away after suffering a medical emergency while on duty.

Senior Officer Keith Williams, Sr.

End of Watch: June 4, 2020
Age: 53

Williams was a 31-year veteran of the Metropolitan Police Department. His last assignment was with the MPD’s School Safety Division.  He passed away from COVID-19 complications and is survived by his wife, four children and granddaughter.

Rest easy, sleep well my brother.
Know the blue line has held, your job is done.
Rest easy, sleep well.
Others have taken up where you fell. The blue line has held.
Peace, peace and farewell.
— Author unknown.
(“BLUE” added to the original)

Donations in Memory or Honor

$1,000 donation – In memory of my friend and colleague from the Fourteenth Precinct and the Robbery Squad, Sergeant Hank Daly, and to the 30 MPD Officers killed in the line of duty during my watch, to the other fallen officers from the Metropolitan Police Department and all of the fallen officers across this great country we call America. May you all Rest in Peace.

- Don Blake

$100 donation in memory of Retired MPD Officer Frank Sopata.

Andrew Struhar

Donation in honor of the men and women of the MPDC’s 2nd District who inspired me as an MPDC Reserve Officer from 1976-1978 and on to a 25-year law enforcement career culminating as Chief of Patrol for the Fairfax County Police Department (retired in 2002); Those officers and supervisors who inspired me were: Corbin Weeks, Regina Stitcher, Barbara Waters, Sgt. Ed Jones, Dave Hayhurst, Stanley Hawkins, Charlie Moss, Wallace Terry, Jerry Duke and most importantly Jack Sabella and E.T. Smith. I am forever indebted to them.

- William N. Brown, FCPD Retired

Core Supporters

Sadly, an average of one law enforcement officer is killed in the line of duty somewhere in the U.S. every 57 hours.  More than 23,000 U.S. law enforcement officers have made the ultimate sacrifice since 1791 (source).

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