It’s Giving Tuesday – Remember Our Fallen Heroes

Today, November 30th, is GivingTuesday.  Created in 2012, Giving Tuesday  encourages people all over the world to do good. Today, hundreds of millions of people give, collaborate and celebrate generosity. The DC Police Memorial & Museum encourages you to...

End of the Year Update and Call for Donations

An Update on our Progress from the Board Chair. Attention All Active, Retired, Family and Friendsof the Washington, DC Metropolitan PoliceMemorial and Museum, Inc. (October 22, 2021) When I wrote to you way back in October 2013, I informed everyone about our...

Be Proud, Stand Tall Advises Lt. O’Dell

“For those of you who serve now, or who have served, I ask you not to become discouraged by the negative news media, but to stand tall, stand proud of who you are.” These comments are among those by Lt. Steven O’Dell, first in a series of short...

Passing of Shirley Gibson – DC Police Memorial Friend

It is with GREAT sadness we report the passing of Mrs. Shirley Gibson, a constant and unyielding supporter of the Washington, DC Police Memorial and Museum. Shirley is the mother of Master Patrol Officer Brian Gibson, who was killed in the line of duty in 1997. It was...

The Police Badge – Origins and Meaning

The police badge is a symbol of authority, respect, integrity, and trust. Learn more about the police badge origins and meaning. Origin of the Police Badge The first idea of a badge was created long before modern law enforcement. The badge eventually became an...
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