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Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
Judiciary Square – 400 block of E Street N.W.
Northwest Washington, D.C.
Metro Stop: Judiciary Square
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial (NLEOMF) was dedicated in 1991 and honors all of America’s federal, state, and local law enforcement officers.
Surrounding a Central Plaza are two tree-lined "pathways of remembrance" where the names of more than 14,000 men and women killed in the line of duty, dating back to the first known death in 1794, are engraved on blue-gray marble walls. Directories at each of the four entrance points assist visitors in locating a particular officer.
Each pathway entrance has a bronze statue of an adult lion protecting its cubs which "symbolize the protective role of our law officers and convey the strength, courage and valor that are the hallmarks of those who serve the law enforcement profession."
Each year a candlelight vigil is held in May, to coincide with National Police Week, to add new names of fallen officers to the memorial.
Times of Operation
The Memorial is open to the public every day in the year, 24 hours a day. There is no fee to visit the memorial.
A Visitors Center is located within two blocks of the memorial at 605 E Street, N.W. The Center has exhibits of the history of the memorial and of the law enforcement officers it honors, as well as interactive video displays. The Center is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday from Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Free guided group tours of the Memorial are available, but they must be scheduled at least a week in advance. To schedule a tour, or to obtain informative brochures about the Memorial, call (202) 737-3400. Group tours can be scheduled online here.
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