NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT

MUSEUM

Washington , DC

HONORING THE STORY

of American Law Enforcement

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Gilbert “Gil” Hill

Gilbert “Gil” Hill

The Real Cop Behind Inspector Douglas Todd Law enforcement is a hot topic in American ...
Horatio J. Homer

Horatio J. Homer

Boston’s first Black Police Officer Who would have believed that Boston’s first Black officer was ...
Sheriff Zena Stephens

Sheriff Zena Stephens

Our greatest trailblazers in law enforcement are often the heroes of our own communities who ...
Chicago’s History-Making Top Brass

Chicago’s History-Making Top Brass

David O. Brown, Eric Carter, and Barbara West In January 2020, all three of the ...

Honoring The Story

The National Law Enforcement Museum is dedicated to telling the story of American law enforcement by providing visitors a “walk in the shoes” experience. The Museum is working to expand and enrich the relationship shared by law enforcement and the community through educational journeys, immersive exhibitions, and insightful programs.