What is DC Police Alert?
DC Police Alert enables the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) to notify you quickly about crimes in your neighborhood that may affect you, your home or your business.
Services
The Metropolitan Police Department is the agency responsible for registering firearms in the District of Columbia.
Each year hundreds of special events are held in the District of Columbia. Residents and organizations planning a special event are required to obtain permits to hold special events in DC. The following forms and links are provided here to simplify the application process.
Aside from 911, none of the hotlines listed below should be considered an emergency number. If you witness a crime in progress or have an emergency that requires the police, please call 911.
![[LOGO: Next of Kin]](http://mpdc.dc.gov/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/dc/sites/mpdc/service_content/images/nextofkin_206x155.jpg "Learn about the Next of Kin meeting program")
The Metropolitan Police Department will periodically invite the immediate family members of open homicide cases to join us for a special personal meeting with a homicide detective.
![[Image of computer screen and iPad]](http://mpdc.dc.gov/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/dc/sites/mpdc/service_content/images/auctions_206x155.jpg "Browse the Online Auctions hosted by Liquidation.com")
The District of Columbia now auctions its surplus property online through GovDeals, a Liquidity Services, Inc. marketplace.
The Arrest and Criminal History Section, Records Branch, provides police reports and clearances for a small fee. Police reports are $3 each (no charge for complainants, their spouses, and parents/guardians). Police clearances are $7.
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MPD Wants to Know |
Report Suspicious Activity If you see something, say something. |
911 for Police Service Dial 911 to request police, fire and emergency medical services. |
Your Police District - PSA Work with your PSA team members to fight crime and disorder in your neighborhood. |