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DC Memorial in Today’s Washington Post
The Washington, DC Police Memorial and Museum was featured in a news story on the front page of the Metro section of the Washington Post today. The story features the recent recognition of Officer Robert Fleet as the second DC MPD officer to die in the line of duty...
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 videos submitted to the...
A Long Overdue Honor of a Fallen Officer from 1874
On October 4, 2021, Robert Fleet joined the list of fallen officers of the Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department and was honored at the 42nd Annual Washington Area Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Service. The service was held at the Washington Area Law...
The Sting Operation and its DC Police Origins
Anyone familiar with law enforcement knows about Sting Operations – coordinated, deceptive campaigns to catch a person or persons committing a crime. They had their origin in the 1970s under the direction of Bob Arscott, a DC police Detective Lieutenant….
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
A symbol of authority, respect, integrity, and trust.
The first idea of a badge was created long before modern law enforcement. The badge eventually became an identifier of authority within public servants, thus leading the way for police officers to distinguish their rank.
30th Anniversary of the Mt. Pleasant Riots
May 5, 2021 marks the 30th anniversary of the Mt. Pleasant Riots. Two officers approached a small group of men drinking in public…
Attend United by Light Virtual Vigil – May 13, 2021
On May 13, join the NLEOMF in remembering our fallen heroes and honoring active officers during its 33rd Annual Candlelight Vigil, held virtually.
Response to Colbert King Op-Ed
Colbert I King Op Ed Colbert I. King said it best:“THANK YOU, MPD.”. Read an excerpt from the Colbert I King Op Ed below. The columnist and deputy editor of The Washington Post's editorial page, wrote in his February 6 column: "To borrow from the insurance company’s...
Faith and Confidence – A Message from Chief Mew
Faith and Confidence - A Message from Chief Mew of Anchorage, Alaska The following message was first posted in 2015, but it holds true still. We re-read it recently and wanted to share it to make sure it isn't forgotten. Mark Mew was Chief of Police in Anchorage,...
Walking the Beat of DC MPD Police History
Walking to the Beat of MPD Police History Throughout 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...
Expressing Our Gratitude to MPD Officers
Last week, the officers of the Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) showed their mettle. When the call came into MPD for help, they sent in the calvary to help the U.S. Capitol Police with a riotous mob.
DC Police Memorial Expresses Condolences for Senseless Death
DC Police Memorial Expresses Condolences for Senseless Death of Officer Brian Sicknick The Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Memorial & Museum, Inc. express our condolences to the family, friends and to our brothers and sisters of the United States Capitol Police...
Ceremony to Honor Gail Cobb, First Female African American Police Officer Killed in Line of Duty
Dedication of Gail Cobb Way - First Female African American Police Officer Killed in Line of Duty On December 23, 2020, the area at 14th and D streets, NE will be dedicated as "Gail Cobb Way" in a ceremony to honor Gail Cobb who was the first uniformed female African...
About the DC Police Memorial
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. Our mission is also to establish an MPD Museum to preserve the department’s legacy and the rich and unique history of policing in the nation’s Capital.
Sadly, an average of one law enforcement officer is killed in the line of duty somewhere in the United States every 57 hours. More than *21,000 U.S. law enforcement officers have made the ultimate sacrifice since 1791. (see source)
On May 1, 2023, we achieved our 11+ year goal to renovate the Memorial Fountain which was dilapidated and in sad need of repair. The memorial is in front of the Daly building, the historic headquarters of the MPD, at 300 Indiana Avenue, NW. In addition to repairing the fountain, we also built a brand new Memorial Wall, with the names of all the DC MPD officers who have died in the line of duty since the department was founded.
We need your ongoing support to maintain the memorial to ensure it never again falls into such a sad state.
Your support is also needed to build a museum of police history to preserve MPD artifacts that tell the story of our city and the MPD.