National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

The National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum is located in Washington D.C.  Visiting the memorial is a sobering, humble, and an honorable experience. This memorial is the heart of the annual Police Week that happens in May each year.

NLEOMF Memorial Wall

The purpose of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund is to honor the role of law enforcement, in service to society, by recognizing the sacrifices and valor of law enforcement, educating the community, and making it safer for those who serve.”

National Police Week 2024

National Police Week is a collaborative effort of many organizations dedicated to honoring America’s law enforcement community.

Schedule of Events

Thursday, May 9 through Saturday, May 18, 2024
  • National Law Enforcement Museum OPEN each day from May 9-18, 2024
Friday, May 10, 2024
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Sunday, May 12, 2024
Monday, May 13, 2024
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
May 14-16, 2024
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Beyond the events above, all are welcome at the Memorial any time, day or night. The Memorial remains open to the public 24/7. If you are interested in attending the museum, you can get more information here: nleomf.org/museum/

In 2018, the National Law Enforcement Museum opened its doors. It is located across the street from the memorial and offers an impressive display of law enforcement history in the United States. There are interactive exhibits including a driving simulator and use of force decision making experience. The exhibits include a wide variety of law enforcement services from 9-1-1 dispatch and communications, to patrol, to investigations, and special units.

In June of 2023, the museum produced a digital exhibit about the history of LGBTQ+ people serving in law enforcement. This first-of-its-kind exhibit reveals a largely hidden part of law enforcement’s history. There are two parts including a panel discussion with LGBTQ+ members of law enforcement and the digital exhibit.

We are humbled and honored to have participated in the development of this exhibit and deeply grateful to Christopher Mitchell who curated this exhibit and panel discussion program.

Panel Discussion

Digital Exhibit

Greg Miraglia is an Ambassador for the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund. The Museum offers a wide variety of speaking programs and a dynamic series of podcasts featuring history and contemporary topics.