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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...
DC Police Memorial Founder Don Blake on WMAL
DC Police Memorial Founder and Board Chair Don Blake was interviewed by Barbara Britt of WMAL news on Monday, December 14, 2020. Listen below as he discusses the project and also its importance. Washington DC Metropolitan Police Memorial & Museum A...
End of Year Tax Deductible Donations to Honor Fallen Heroes
No doubt about it - it's been a heck of a year. So many lost to Covid-19. Losing a loved one is one of the worst experiences possible - especially when that person has so much life ahead of them. That is why we are offering End of Year Tax Deductible Donations to...
An Open Letter – Update on the DC Police Memorial and Museum
Attention Active, Retired, Family and Friends of the Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department, The purpose of this letter is to update you on the status of the renovation of the unsightly Police Memorial fountain that sits in front of the Daly Building that was...
We Need Your Financial Help to Ensure We Don’t Lose our Cherished History
We are committed to renovate the Memorial Fountain and to build the new Memorial Wall using citizen and business community funding only. Keep up with updated with news on the DC Police Memorial Fountain renovations. Please see why your support is so critical. ...
Memorial Receives Green Light, Construction to Begin
Attention Active, Retired, Family and Friends of the Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department, On behalf of the Washington D.C., Metropolitan Police Department Memorial and Museum Project, Inc., we are pleased to announce that the D.C. Government has authorized...
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.