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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Review
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
- Address: 605 E St. NW, East End, Washington, DC | Map It
- Phone: 202/737-3400
- www.nleomf.com
- Category: Memorials/Monuments
- Location: East End
Fodor's Review:
This 3-foot-high wall bears the names of more than 15,000 American police officers killed in the line of duty since 1792. On the third line of panel 13W are the names of six officers killed by William Bonney, better known as Billy the Kid. J. D. Tippit, the Dallas policeman killed by Lee Harvey Oswald, is honored on the ninth line of panel 63E. Some of the most recent additions include the names of the 71 officers who died in the terror attacks of 2001. Two blocks from the memorial is a visitor center with exhibits on its history. Computers there allow you to look up officers by name, date of death, state, and department. A small shop sells souvenirs. Call to arrange for a free tour. In 2000 President Clinton authorized a bill to allow the construction of a National Law Enforcement Museum, scheduled for completion in 2011.
- Cost: Free
- Open: Weekdays 9-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. noon-5
- Metro: Gallery Pl./Chinatown or Judiciary Sq
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