National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC
Feel the pulse of pride and valor as you explore the more than 17,000 names inscribed on the blue-gray marble walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. The memorial is situated on three acres of land that is beautiful landscaped around the touching memorial. Sadly, new names are added to the memorial each year. A Visitors Center at the national memorial offers guides for touring and locating a certain officers name.
The guide also points out the location of some well-known and notable officers. Some include Isaac Smith, the first American law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty in 1792; the 72 officers who perished as a result of the 9/11 terrorist attacks; the six officers killed by outlaw Billy the Kid and ten killed by Bonnie & Clyde; Anna Hart, the first female office killed in the line of duty; John Wilson, the first African-American officer killed in the line of duty; and thousands more.
The following tours drive by National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial:
This all-day tour will take you to some of the area's most popular monuments and museums, such as National Air and Space Museum, the Smithsonian Institute, the Capitol Building, the FBI Building, and the Library of Congress among various other stops along the tour.
We also offer a detail of most tour stops, drive bys and visits with our Tour Connections page.
Events at National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
Celebrate the honor and valor of the nation's peace officers with several special National Police Week events at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial!
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