Begin your experience at the National Law Enforcement Museum by viewing the Signature Film on view at the Main Theater. This film by Donna Lawrence Productions explores the modern nature of American law enforcement. Consider what makes the field in the United States unique as well as how it is woven into the fabric of our lives—from the everyday routine to the unexpected experience.
Listen to the stories of law enforcement officers who protected and served their communities during the deadly terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Learn about the rescue operations, the recovery efforts, and how communities and law enforcement quickly came together in the face of a national tragedy.
On June 17, 2015, a white supremacist murdered nine African Americans inside the AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina. In response, citizens and members of the Charleston (SC) Police Department came together for a year of listening sessions in order to strengthen community relationships.
A passenger flight crashed into the 14th Street Bridge and into the freezing Potomac River on January 13, 1982. Follow US Park Police Pilot Don Usher and Rescue Technician Eugene Windsor’s harrowing helicopter rescue. The Eagle One Bell Long Ranger that flew that day hangs above this exhibit.
On a wall of interactive screens, choose from 60 recent criminal cases that have taken place throughout the United States. Follow the case from start to finish, learning how law enforcement agencies have protected, served, and interacted with one another from first response efforts to court trials.
Hear first-hand accounts of what life is like on the job. From the ordinary to the extraordinary, these brief, true stories capture memorable moments that give insight into the individual officers and the work of law enforcement.
Purchase your daily admission ticket for entry to the Museum. For timed entry tickets, please arrive 25 minutes prior to your scheduled entrance time.
The Sheriff’s Review (1972)
The Sheriff’s Review (1972)
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