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...
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 representatives from...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
This DC Metropolitan Police Memorial Badge has been designed exclusively to commemorate the new Memorial in Honor of MPD’s Fallen. This is a duty size badge die-struck from steel dies in solid brass with meticulous attention to detail and exceeds industry...
We are proud and excited to have broken ground on the renovation of the Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Memorial and the construction of a new Memorial Wall. On July 14th at 2pm, members of the MPD watched proudly as efforts got underway to improve and expand on...
You’re invited. On July 14, 2022 at 2pm, we will host the official Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Memorial. The ceremony will include city officials, representatives of the MPD and honored guests. We thank everyone who has...
“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...
A few days are left There are still a few days left in 2021 – plenty of time to include the DC Police Memorial in your charitable giving. Donations postmarked by 12/31/21 to the DC Police Museum and Memorial may be deducted from your 2021 taxes. Our mailing...
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...
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...
“I’m doing this because I want you all to understand that there is a project that I think is a very worthwhile project…to replace and repair our memorial to those that have made the ultimate sacrifice, in front of police headquarters.” Master...
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...
“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...
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...
Anyone who is familiar with law enforcement knows about Sting Operations – coordinated, deceptive campaigns to catch a person or persons committing a crime. Such operations are commonly used all over the world today, but had their origin in the 1970s under the...
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 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...
Please contact us today to discuss how you or your organization may play a role in creating the DC Police Memorial & Museum at info@dcpolicememorial.org.
