Roll Out | National Law Enforcement Museum
Take a look at over 50 years of law enforcement’s innovative use of the American automobile, which allowed officers to better protect our communities.
Opening on November 10, Roll Out is a selection of images centered around the evolution and adaptation of vehicles used to carry out the service of law enforcement officers from 1920 to 1975.
VISIT: https://nleomf.org/museum/
J. Edgar Hoover Cigarette holder
Take a look at one of J. Edgar Hoover's many unconventional personal effects.
The elusive first director of the FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation received many gifts during his time there, including this cigarette holder. This eccentric, wood-carved wheelbarrow reflects his mystery and intrigue.
See more of his personal collection: https://bit.ly/2XXGCvh
#ThingsToDoDC #AmericanHistory
Eliot Ness | National Law Enforcement Museum
Eliot Ness, famous Prohibition Bureau agent, led a team known as the “Untouchables” because they were incorruptible by the criminals.
Ness was so trusted and admired by the American people — it makes sense "Dick Tracy" cartoon was based on his heroic crime-fighting and detective work.
Stanislaus County (CA) Sheriff’s Department - 2022 Officer Wellness Winner
In honor of #WorldMentalHealthDay, the Destination Zero team is highlighting an agency that has made great strides in increasing awareness of the importance of #MentalHealth for #LawEnforcement.
The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office, under the leadership of Sheriff Jeff Dirkse, has prioritized the mental and physical wellness of his officers since he assumed command.
"Our agency has taken great steps to educate ourselves, understand or identify, and take steps to enhance our knowledge of suicide prevention and post-traumatic stress injury. Some of our front-line defenses for these issues are our Peer support program, department psychologist, and our Chaplain program. These resources are always available, called upon frequently, and fulfill a vital role."
Visit their winner page: https://nleomf.org/dz-award/stanislaus-county-ca-sheriffs-department-2022-officer-wellness-winner/
A Walking Tour of Presidential Assassinations and the Rise of Federal Law Enforcement
Did you know the United States Secret Service was created the same day that President Lincoln was assassinated at Ford's Theatre?
Find out more during our new walking tour THIS Saturday at 2 PM.
Meet us at the National Law Enforcement Museum to embark on a discovery of the four presidential assassinations in our nation’s history, and how federal law enforcement evolved as a result.
TICKETS: https://nleomf.org/event/walking-the-beat-dec-3/
National Law Enforcement Museum Visitor Testimonial
We knew when we welcomed Proud Police Wife and her family to the Museum, we hoped it would have meaningful impact on them.
What we didn't anticipate was how much perspective the exhibits, interactives, and short film "Service and Sacrifice" helped her and her children understand what her husband, an officer, goes through every day.
Read about her experience: https://bit.ly/3Pm4RJp
MPD Harley Davidson at the National Law Enforcement Museum
Yesterday, we received a Harley Davidson 1981 Model FLH-1200 Police #Motorcycle from Washington Metropolitan Police Dept.
This motorcycle was part of the opening “Flying V” formation that opened each parade of President Reagan’s inaugural parades in 1981 and 1985.
Web of Law Enforcement | National Law Enforcement Museum
Get lost in the Web of Law Enforcement!
It features cases from over 100 #police agencies like Arlington County VA Sheriff's Office, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, United States Marshals Service, and more.
The Journal of Detective Tom Lang
Our Take the Case exhibit is located deep in the National Law Enforcement Museum. There, you can act as a forensic scientist and detective while reviewing evidence and clues like the journal of Detective Tom Lang from LAPD Headquarters.
During the trial of #OJSimpson, Detective Lang took extremely detailed notes. A new forensic technique was introduced to the public during this highly publicized trial.
With this artifact, along with others, you can build a case using modern investigation techniques.
Were you watching the trial in 1995?
History of Police Cars Part 2
A new century of squad cars ushered in more law enforcement-tailored police cars, modernized mechanics, and safer vehicles. While the Ford Motor Company Crown Victoria was discontinued, more cars were designed to optimize the tool we so commonly associate with #LEO.
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History of Police Cars | Part 1
Squad cars are a quintessential part of identifying law enforcement, and they're currently outfitted with high-tech tools to help officers on the job. While movies commonly associate them with high-speed chases — they didn't start out that way. Take a look at this brief history of 20th-century American police cars from our Manager of Education, Anna.
Keep an eye out for part two on the 21st century
4 Must-See Police History Artifacts
While you're in town for #PoliceWeek, check out these 5 must-see police history artifacts here at the museum.
1️⃣ The Eagle One helicopter that saved five people from the cold, icy Potomac River after a plane crash in 1982.
2️⃣ The motorcycle used by Special Agent Blake Boteler while gathering information on the Sons of Silence.
3️⃣ Mob boss Al Capone’s pearl-handled pistol, which was seized by agents of the IRS
4️⃣ The metal bars that were once part of Lorton, VA Correctional Complex, complete with authentic prison cell furniture.
Service and Sacrifice | Trailer
Opening May 12, 2022, "Service and Sacrifice" is a short documentary film created for National Law Enforcement Museum visitors.
"Service and Sacrifice" demonstrates the human side of police officers— they have lives, feelings, families, fears, and dreams like everyone else. They are also exceptional people who have chosen to put themselves at risk to make their communities safer and better places for all.
Service and Sacrifice will be screened daily, here at the museum, beginning May 12.
#PoliceWeek
Patriots Day: Cinematic Reflections on a Post-9/11 World
Join the National Law Enforcement Museum as we host a special panel discussion with the "Patriot's Day" film’s real-life law enforcement heroes, Edward Davis III, Richard DesLauriers, and Jeffrey Pugliese.
Q&A to follow.
Livestream | Patriot's Day: Cinematic Reflections on a Post-9/11 World
In less than 3 hours, the real-life heroes that helped capture the perpetrators of the Boston Marathon Bombing depicted in the film Patriots Day will be here at the Museum.
But don't worry if you can't make it, because you can join us live on our page tonight at 7 PM EST. Send us your questions in the comments section for the Q&A session to follow.
We look forward to seeing you!
Dial 9-1-1 Exhibit
Today on #NationalTelephoneDay, we’re extending our thanks to #911dispatchers who work tirelessly to be the first line of contact in crises. Our Dial 9-1-1 Motorola exhibit gives visitors the opportunity to take on the vital role of a 9-1-1 Emergency Operator by answering calls, assessing the situation, and dispatching officers.
The exhibit features real 9-1-1 recordings, which helps place you in the shoes of these unsung heroes.
Did you know that the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has has created a social media platform for #lawenforcement to dialog with community leaders?
We're hosting a discussion on 3/28/22 about Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion featuring the first African American woman mayor of Minneapolis, Sharon Sayles-Belton.
We'll take a look at the LEAD program, and go into depth on how to implement it in your agency.
Join us on the app to take part in this discussion! It's totally free, thanks to our partnerships with Thomson Reuters and DuPont!
Washington International Club
The wonderful women of Welcome to Washington International Club, Inc. paid us a visit last week, and received a tour from our new Manager of Volunteer Services, Madison.
Hear what one of their members had to say about her experience!
Patriot's Day | In-person Screening
Join us at our first in-person event here at the museum on April 26, 2022!
We'll be hosting a meet and greet with the real-life law enforcement heroes of the film Patriot's Day featuring Kevin Bacon, Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Monaghan , and more! Following that, we'll have a special Q&A. There, you'll be able to ask them questions about how their actions translated to film and how their collaboration led to the swift apprehension of the perpetrators of the 2013 bombing.
Stay tuned for more updates on the program! In the meantime, register for the event here: https://bit.ly/3ibQmc1
Calling All Retired Law Enforcement!
Do you have friends or family who may enjoy volunteering as a law enforcement museum guide or program facilitator?
Help tell the story of American law enforcement and connect with visitors by volunteering with us!
We’re accepting applications through March 15, for our first volunteer cohort of the year! Mandatory training sessions for volunteer roles will run mid-March to early-May.
Find more details here: https://bit.ly/3623cHk
Tag a retired Law Enforcement Officer that would love to help!
Celebrate Women in Law Enforcement
Women's history in the United States has transformed and morphed along with our nation's past. Today, we're giving the trailblazing women of law enforcement the spotlight.
The first women in law enforcement combated sexism (intentional and unconscious) in the workplace. Their uniforms and equipment, for example, was created to suit society's expectations of women at the time.
Police women were thought to be more effective in dealing with women criminals because they could not use their “feminine charms” on them. The motherly image of an older police woman was also thought to curb juvenile delinquency.
Policewomen had expectations for their appearance as well as their demeanor. Did you know that policewomen were given handbags, skirts, and heels instead of duty belts with trousers?
Women in law enforcement, can you imagine being on patrol in pumps? Let us know in the comments!
Our museum is a wonderfully interactive place where curious children can get hands on experience with police equipment and artifacts!
These little ladies are part of Girl Scouts Nation's Capital, and they were especially interested during their visit to the museum.
They were an inquisitive, hands-on group of girls, who loved having a turn DOING things. Their independence and confidence was so inspiring to see — and we want to celebrate it this #WomensHistoryMonth
This #TBT we're taking it back to Texas in the 1950s and the introduction of “bottle cap badges”.
In 1957 shortly after the Texas Rangers were merged with the Department of Public Safety, a new badge design was issued by the state.
The badges proved to be highly unpopular due to their resemblance to soda bottle caps and were often made of recycled materials, like this badge made from a peso.
Want to see it IRL? Book your visit to our Reel to Real exhibit: https://bit.ly/3KbCJFQ
Celebrate Women in Law Enforcement
For the first day of Women's History Month, we're highlighting the first female patrol partners, Officers Elizabeth Coffal Robinson and Betty Blankenship. With only one day’s notice, a car, and no special training, these pioneers took to the streets.
Working to prove themselves to male colleagues while on patrol, Officer Robinson noted how "a sergeant... was aghast at the fact that policewomen had actually pulled their guns on a man."
Schedule your next visit to learn more about women in Law Enforcement here: https://bit.ly/3huQR0M
Enforcing the 14th: The Promise to Protect
In partnership with Major Cities Chefs Association (MCCA) and the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), join us virtually for an important discussion that demonstrates law enforcement’s commitment to providing equal protection under the law for all citizens.
The 14th amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified in 1868, passed in the wake of the U.S. Civil War and says that no state can “… deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.”
A Brief History of 9-1-1 Response
Somebody call 911! Charles Fulcher, our Director of Programs and Innovation, tells us about a special anniversary in the history of 911 emergency response.
#nlem #nationallawenforcementmuseum #onthisday #dcmuseums #911 #fromthecollection
DC From the Air
Join the National Law Enforcement Museum for a rare flight over Washington, DC, and see our nation’s capital from the skies! This video was recorded when we joined the US Park Police for a special helicopter flight following the path of law enforcement aviation’s ‘Eagle One’ helicopter for the historic rescue of victims of the Air Florida flight 90 crash into the Potomac River 40 years ago.
Hey Destination DC, have you ever seen our beautiful city like this?
Click here to view the full video:
https://bit.ly/3Bo4BDC
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Eagle One
Our Eagle One helicopter was the key feature of last week's program, Guardians in the Air. Come visit us this weekend and see it in person!
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Guardians in the Air: Law Enforcement Aviation and the 40th Anniversary of Air Florida Flight 90
Forty years ago, the crash of Air Florida Flight 90 in the Potomac River gripped the nation’s capital. Not only did the daring skill of the United States Park Police save five lives that day, the dramatic rescue from the icy waters by helicopter forever changed the nature of aviation in law enforcement.
Join us virtually to hear stories from current U.S. Park Police aviation officers, see demonstrations of equipment used during air rescue, view new footage of DC from the air, including the route flown 40 years ago for the rescue, and learn more about the vital role of police aviation as our guardians in the air.
Eagle One - National Law Enforcement Museum
Join us on January 25th, for our first program of 2022 to hear stories from U.S. Park Police aviation officers, see the innovative equipment for air rescues, and learn more about the vital role of police aviation as our guardians in the air. Be sure to stay till the end of the program for a unique look at our campus!
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