DC Police Memorial Honored for Historic Preservation

The Washington, DC Police Memorial & Museum has been honored by the DC Preservation League with a District of Columbia Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation. The award was presented at a ceremony at DAR Constitution Hall on November 14, 2023.  The award...

Statue Donation Gift in Memory of Maurice Cullinane

In memory of Maurice J. Cullinane and with deep gratitutude for his service and leadership, the DC Police Memorial offers a donation thank you gift that honors him and the Pullitzer prize-winning photograph taken of him in 1957. Cullinane, who passed away on March 2,...

DEDICATION DAY

The long-awaited day arrived!  Yesterday, May 1, 2023, the Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Memorial & Museum Board of Directors were honored to hold its Dedication Ceremony. As the families and friends of DC’s fallen heroes looked on, the names all 125...

Memorial Dedication Ceremony May 1st

You’re Invited to the Dedication Ceremony for the newly renovated DC Police Memorial fountain and the new Police Memorial Wall.  The event will take place in front of the Daly Building, 300 Indiana Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001, on May 1, 2023 at 1pm. Please...

The Passing of Police Legend Maurice J. Cullinane

  March 2, 2023 – It is with deep sadness that we have learned of the passing today of Maurice J. Cullinane, Chief of Police for the DC Metropolitan Police Department from December 1974 – January 1978. Cullinane is known by many for the moment in time...
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