Education Programs

Restoring the Ranks: A Solutions-Based Conference on Law Enforcement Recruitment and Retention

Join public safety leaders from across the nation for Restoring the Ranks, a one-day summit focused on actionable solutions to address the law enforcement recruitment and retention crisis. Presented by the National Law Enforcement Museum and the University of Virginia’s Center for Public Safety and Justice, cohosted by the National Association of Professional Staff in Public

Walking Tour: History of MPD

  Walking the Beat: The History of the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington, D.C. This 75-minute guided walking tour explores the history of the Metropolitan Police Department and its role in shaping the nation’s capital. From the Civil War to civil rights protests, and from Lincoln’s assassination to modern policing challenges, visitors will discover the

Walking Tour: History of MPD

  Walking the Beat: The History of the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington, D.C. This 75-minute guided walking tour explores the history of the Metropolitan Police Department and its role in shaping the nation’s capital. From the Civil War to civil rights protests, and from Lincoln’s assassination to modern policing challenges, visitors will discover the

Walking Tour: History of MPD

  Walking the Beat: The History of the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington, D.C. This 75-minute guided walking tour explores the history of the Metropolitan Police Department and its role in shaping the nation’s capital. From the Civil War to civil rights protests, and from Lincoln’s assassination to modern policing challenges, visitors will discover the

Science Saturdays | Fiber Analysis

The National Law Enforcement Museum invites you to put your CSI skills to the test!  Join the museum’s education team for the chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at the way investigators use fiber analysis to solve crimes. Visitors will collect evidence, complete a fiber matching activity, and perform chemical tests. This educational experience takes

Science Saturdays | Blood Spatter

The National Law Enforcement Museum invites you to put your CSI skills to the test!  Join the museum’s education team for the chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at how blood spatter patterns are created, identified, and analyzed at a crime scene. Visitors will create their own unique designs by drip painting, participate in a

Science Saturdays | Blood Spatter

The National Law Enforcement Museum invites you to put your CSI skills to the test!  Join the museum’s education team for the chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at how blood spatter patterns are created, identified, and analyzed at a crime scene. Visitors will create their own unique designs by drip painting, participate in a

Walking the Beat: Presidential Assassinations and the Rise of Federal Law Enforcement

Presidential Assassinations, a walking tour through the streets of Washington, DC, focuses on the rise of federal law enforcement as a result of both successful assassinations and assassination attempts. The tour lasts roughly 75 – 90 minutes and covers about 1.2 miles. Your tour will begin in the museum at the History Beat exhibit, where

Walking the Beat: Presidential Assassinations and the Rise of Federal Law Enforcement

Presidential Assassinations, a walking tour through the streets of Washington, DC, focuses on the rise of federal law enforcement as a result of both successful assassinations and assassination attempts. The tour lasts roughly 75 – 90 minutes and covers about 1.2 miles. Your tour will begin in the museum at the History Beat exhibit, where

True Crime Scavenger Hunt

The National Law Enforcement Museum invites you to be the detective with new True Crime Scavenger Hunts. Using the museum’s interactive exhibits, visitors will solve a series of clues to uncover the verdict and legacy of a key case in American Law Enforcement history. This educational experience takes approximately one hour to complete.  Scavenger Hunts

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