Law Enforcement Museum Opens Its Doors (photos)
By • October 15, 2018 0 1975
The National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, D.C., hosted an opening ceremony and a ribbon cutting on Thursday, Oct. 11, two days ahead of the public grand opening.
The dual mission of the privately funded museum is to tell the history of law enforcement and to strengthen the relationship between the law enforcement community and the citizens it serves. The 57,000-square-foot, $103-million structure is located at 444 E St. NW in the downtown Judiciary Square neighborhood, mostly underground. Adult admission is $21.95. The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with extended hours on Thursday until 9 p.m.
Prominent among the 7,000 items on display: the rifle used in the infamous “D.C. sniper” shootings in 2002, the bulletproof vest that gangster Al Capone wore and the desk that belonged to first FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover. An additional 14,000 items are located off-site and will be switched out with current exhibits in the coming months and years. The oldest item on display is a sheriff’s writ from 1703. A theater, interactive displays, classrooms and a gift shop complete the facility.
Participating in the ribbon cutting were: Charles H Ramsey, former commissioner of the Philadelphia Police Department and, before that, D.C. police chief; Greg Brown, chairman and CEO of Motorola Solutions; actor Clint Eastwood; former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft; and Craig W. Floyd, president and CEO of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.
U.S. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein was a featured speaker. Former FBI Director William H. Webster and former New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly were among the many law enforcement luminaries in attendance. The District was represented by Mayor Muriel Bowser and Metropolitan Police Chief Peter Newsham. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke represented the White House. The Duke Ellington School of the Arts Voices in Motion Choir provided entertainment.
View Jeff Malet’s photos of the National Law Enforcement Museum’s ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 11, and opening day festivities on Oct. 13, by clicking on the photo icons below.
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- The D.C. Metropolitan Police Department Honor Guard at the National Law Enforcement Museum opening ceremony and ribbon cutting on Thursday, October 11 (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- U. S. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein was a featured speaker (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- The Duke Ellington School of the Arts Voices in Motion Choir performs (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Many law enforcement luminaries attend the ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday Oct. 11. (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- From left: Charles H Ramsey, former commissioner of the Philadelphia Police Department and, before than, D.C. police chief; Greg Brown, chairman and CEO of Motorola Solutions; actor Clint Eastwood; former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft; and Craig W. Floyd, CEO of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. Photo by Jeff Malet.
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- U.S. Capitol Police Chief Matthew R. Verderosa and his team.
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- Former Director of the FBI, William H. Webster (left) greets Charles H Ramsey, former Commissioner of the Philadelphia Police Department and former D.C. Police Chief (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Amtrak Police Department Chief Neil Trugman (left) takes a selfie with Raymond Kelly, former New York Police Commissioner. (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Actor and filmmaker Clint Eastwood speaks at the National Law Enforcement Museum opening ceremony and ribbon cutting on Thursday, October 11 (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Craig W. Floyd, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Craig W. Floyd, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- (left to right) Greg Brown, chairman and chief executive officer of Motorola Solutions; actor and filmmaker Clint Eastwood; former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft; and Craig W. Floyd, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- U. S. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein was a featured speaker (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- U. S. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein was a featured speaker (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- The Duke Ellington School of the Arts Voices in Motion Choir (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Ryan Zinke; United States Secretary of the Interior, speaks at the National Law Enforcement Museum opening ceremony and ribbon cutting (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Peter Newsham, Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia; and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser are in attendance (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Charles H. Ramsey, former Commissioner of the Philadelphia Police Department, and former D.C. Police Chief (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser shaking hands with actor Clint Eastwood. (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- David L. Brant, Executive Director of the National Law Enforcement Museum, delivers closing remarks (photo by Jeff Malet).
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- New York Police 1919 Model T Troop Car , one of many antique cars brought in on opening day. (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Run for the Badge 5K race on Oct 13. (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Run for the Badge: Team East Tennessee and Colorado. (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Nunez family from Brooklyn NY (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Craig W. Floyd, president and CEO of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund; MPD Chief Peter Newsham; and Channel 4’s Pat Collins at the Oct. 13 opening. Photo by Jeff Malet.
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- 3 year old Emmett (McLean Va.) with the NBC Peacock (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- MPD’s Side By Side Band performs on Oct 13 opening day. (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Correctional Police Officers Foundation Honor Guard (photo by Jeff Malet)
