National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial (NLEOM) in Washington, DC honors federal, state and local law enforcers for their dedication and sacrifice. The memorial features bronze sculptures depicting a series of adult lions protecting its cubs, symbolizing the protective role of law enforcement officers. Blue-gray marble walls are inscribed with the names of more than 17,500 officers who have been killed in the line of duty (dating back to 1792). Each May, during National Police Week new names of fallen officers are added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.

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Location

Judiciary Square
400 block of E Street, NW
Washington, DC
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Memorial Visitors Center

The Visitors Center, located two blocks from the memorial at 605 E Street, NW, Washington, DC, features artifacts, photos, interactive videos, and a special exhibit featuring memorabilia of the September 11 terrorist attacks. The Visitors Center gift shop offers a variety of special commemorative items and gifts.

National Law Enforcement Museum

Groundbreaking is scheduled for the summer of 2008 to begin building the National Law Enforcement Museum, a 90,000-square foot underground facility near the memorial. The comprehensive museum of law enforcement will be interactive allowing visitors to be an officer for the day, experience first-hand the situations officers often face, from split-second decisions involved when apprehending a suspect, to mastering basic forensic techniques. The projected opening date is 2011.

Official Website

www.nleomf.com