National Law Enforcement Museum

National Law Enforcement Museum See our Exhibit, open now through August 31, 2025!
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The Museum is a place where visitors can feel what it’s like to walk in the shoes of law enforcement with interactive exhibits and explore the profession's history. Honoring America's fallen law enforcement officers by inscribing those who have died in the line of duty on a national memorial. Founded in 1984; dedicated to telling the story of American law enforcement, and to making it safer for those who serve.

A   look into the Museum's collection of nightsticks on this  . The Museum has more than 30 nightsticks in its collectio...
01/24/2025

A look into the Museum's collection of nightsticks on this . The Museum has more than 30 nightsticks in its collection dating back to the 1860s. Some of which were more decorative, like those pictured here.

The Museum has a long history of producing riveting programs that cover hard-hitting topics effecting the field of law e...
01/22/2025

The Museum has a long history of producing riveting programs that cover hard-hitting topics effecting the field of law enforcement and key events in law enforcement history. We have updated the programs page of our website so that you can access our entire catalog of past programs with ease! There are nearly 50 programs dating back to 2011.

Find program recordings here: https://nleomf.org/museum/public-programs/

TOMORROW, Precinct 444 releases an audio version of “Guardians in the Air”!This unique program was presented as a docume...
01/21/2025

TOMORROW, Precinct 444 releases an audio version of “Guardians in the Air”!

This unique program was presented as a documentary style to share the stories from current U.S. Park Police aviation officers and to learn about the vital role of police aviation as our guardians in the air.

Check out the entire ENCORE library: https://nleomf.org/museum/precinct-444/encore/

Step into the shoes of a cold case detective THIS SATURDAY!In our Cold Cases: Unsolved Mysteries in Law Enforcement scav...
01/21/2025

Step into the shoes of a cold case detective THIS SATURDAY!

In our Cold Cases: Unsolved Mysteries in Law Enforcement scavenger hunt, you’ll unravel clues, explore interactive exhibits, and uncover the fascinating CSI techniques that have helped solve some of the nation’s most notorious unsolved mysteries.

Tickets are $10 per participant and limited to 20 visitors.

Learn more and reserve your tickets: https://bit.ly/3C1u7mV

Step into the shoes of a cold case detective at the National Law Enforcement Museum! In our Cold Cases: Unsolved Mysteries in Law Enforcement scavenger hunt, you’ll unravel clues, explore interactive exhibits, and uncover the fascinating CSI techniques that have helped solve some of the nation’s...

At the Memorial and Museum, we look forward to bringing the realities of law enforcement to visitors from around the glo...
01/21/2025

At the Memorial and Museum, we look forward to bringing the realities of law enforcement to visitors from around the globe with the help of our resident volunteer program.

Learn more and join our team: https://nleomf.org/about/volunteer-opportunities/

01/20/2025

Today we reflect on the wisdom and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and we are reminded of the importance of empathy and understanding in our communities.

With more than 125 episodes dedicated to telling the story of American law enforcement, the Precinct 444 podcast has ama...
01/17/2025

With more than 125 episodes dedicated to telling the story of American law enforcement, the Precinct 444 podcast has amassed a broad repository of content!

Our shows consist of:

- Lifeline, dedicated to officer safety and wellness
- Encore, resharing past museum programs and conversations,
- Law and Disorder, true crime content and interviews
- Icons, featuring a law enforcement guest

Listen here: https://nleomf.org/museum/precinct-444/

An officer with a gun is a common sight today, but that was not always the case.This revolver, for example, was purchase...
01/17/2025

An officer with a gun is a common sight today, but that was not always the case.

This revolver, for example, was purchased by the Baltimore Police Department in 1857, along with 200 muskets to quell violent gangs. They were the first U.S. police department to issue fi****ms.

The L3Harris Technologies PatrolSim Experience puts you behind the wheel of a cruiser patroling a beat. The National Law...
01/16/2025

The L3Harris Technologies PatrolSim Experience puts you behind the wheel of a cruiser patroling a beat. The National Law Enforcement Museum is one of the only organizations in the world that gives the general public access to this type of simulator which is the exact same type of simulated equipment many officers will see in their training. The PatrolSim Experience is open every Thursday through Saturday and included with admission.

Can't make it to the Museum? A video of the PatrolSim experience is now on our YouTube channel!

Watch here: https://bit.ly/3F7eVm3

Be part of the symbolic "Thin Blue Line" in the National Law Enforcement Museum with a $1,000 donation. Your name or a s...
01/16/2025

Be part of the symbolic "Thin Blue Line" in the National Law Enforcement Museum with a $1,000 donation. Your name or a special inscription in the name of an active, retired, or deceased law enforcement officer will adorn one of the glass panels on the mezzanine.

Email questions: [email protected]

Learn more and donate: https://bit.ly/3Amp4w1

CSI Crash Course and other K-12 workshops at the Museum!Students get to step in the shoes of a real CSI (Crime Scene Inv...
01/15/2025

CSI Crash Course and other K-12 workshops at the Museum!

Students get to step in the shoes of a real CSI (Crime Scene Investigator). Learn how to collect and label evidence from a crime scene and then test it in the forensic laboratory. This workshop teaches the fundamentals in fingerprint analysis, blood spatter analysis, DNA sequencing, fiber analysis and proper Crime Scene etiquette.

Sign up here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3vLDtiS

The perfect retirement gift for your favorite LEO is here!Stand with Honor isn't just a retirement gift; it's a legacy g...
01/15/2025

The perfect retirement gift for your favorite LEO is here!

Stand with Honor isn't just a retirement gift; it's a legacy gift. With this membership, you give the gift of honor and recognition that your LEO truly deserves.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3PXOYua.

Put your CSI skills to the test!Join the museum’s education team for a   look at the way investigators use fiber analysi...
01/14/2025

Put your CSI skills to the test!

Join the museum’s education team for a look at the way investigators use fiber analysis to solve crimes. Visitors will collect evidence, complete a fiber matching activity, and perform chemical tests.

This educational experience takes roughly one hour to complete. Sessions will run at 11:00, 12:00, and 1:00.

Science Saturday programming is free with an admission ticket.

Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3PHe9Bj

01/13/2025

On this day, 43 years ago, Air Florida Flight 90 crashed into the Potomac River, claiming the lives of 74 people. Five people were rescued thanks to the heroic efforts of United States Park Police pilot Don Usher, flight technician Gene Windsor, and bystander Lenny Skutnik.

The Museum had the pleasure of interviewing Don Usher about his career with the Park Police and about that fateful day. Listen as Don recalls the early moments of the day leading up to him and Gene Windsor taking off from the Eagle's Nest, to navigating through Washington, D.C. using only the headlights and stoplights a couple hundred feet below, and the rescue of five survivors from the icy Potomac waters.

In January 2022, the Museum hosted an hour long program about the rescue, which can be found here: https://bit.ly/3C3BIBo.

Thumbnail Photo Credit: Charles Pereira

 Last month we examined the Washington Monument Siege back in December 1982, when nuclear weapons protestor, Norman Maye...
01/10/2025



Last month we examined the Washington Monument Siege back in December 1982, when nuclear weapons protestor, Norman Mayer, threatened to blow up the Washington Monument.

Download to listen: https://bit.ly/3WftWv4

01/10/2025

To the brave firefighters, first responders, and law enforcement officers of Southern California and Los Angeles:

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund expresses our deepest gratitude for your unwavering dedication and service, especially during these challenging times when wildfires threaten and destroy our communities. Your courage in facing danger, strength in protecting lives, and commitment to keeping our neighborhoods safe are truly inspiring.

Your actions, from battling wildfires to evacuating residents, restoring order, and offering a sense of security, save lives and bring hope to those in need. We recognize the immense physical and emotional toll this work takes, and we want you to know that your communities see you, appreciate you, and stand with you.

Please stay safe and take care of yourselves as you continue to protect us all. You are true heroes, and we are forever grateful for your sacrifice and bravery.



Photo credit: William H. Parker Los Angeles Police Foundation

On May 2, 2011, Navy SEALs raided a compound in Pakistan, where they found and killed Osama bin Laden. Bin Laden’s pakol...
01/10/2025

On May 2, 2011, Navy SEALs raided a compound in Pakistan, where they found and killed Osama bin Laden. Bin Laden’s pakol (traditional Afghani headwear) was illegally taken from the scene. NCIS recovered it as part of their investigation and loaned it to the Museum in 2018.

Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Together let us be grateful for the commitment of our heroes in blue...
01/09/2025

Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Together let us be grateful for the commitment of our heroes in blue to the communities they serve, around the clock, every single day. We appreciate their service and sacrifice, and their dedication to public safety.

While it is our mission today and every day to honor the fallen, tell the story of American law enforcement, and make it safer for those who serve, we invite all officers, active and retired, to visit the National Law Enforcement Museum for free today through Saturday. In addition, we proudly offer our officers 20% off at the Museum store in person, or online officers can enjoy a 10% discount using code LEADAY.

At the National Law Enforcement Museum, guests can explore the history of policing, view historical artifacts, and learn about the roles of forensic scientists and detectives. The Museum features immersive experiences, including a patrol driving simulator and a virtual decision-making simulator, showcasing the challenges officers face.

Admission tickets will be provided upon arrival with valid credentials, no advanced reservations necessary.

The 2025 Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Celebration is sponsored by Whelen Engineering Company, Inc.

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Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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