The Metropolitan Police Department and Prince George's County Police Department (PGPD) have partnered to establish Operation Blue Lights Nights, an enforcement and community outreach initiative launched by PGPD.
On Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. through 3:00 a.m. participating law enforcement agencies will concentrate on focused “hot spot” enforcement, increase high-visibility presence in high crime areas, and host community engagement events across their jurisdictions.
During the Operation Blue Lights Night, MPD Crime Suppression Teams will be deployed in areas based off recent crime trends. MPD’s Real Time Crime Center will support the work of those teams and remain in contact with PGPD’s command center, enabling rapid response to developing crime trends.
In addition to this increased enforcement, MPD’s visible presence will be increased throughout businesses and nightlife corridors, and along the DC and Maryland border. Members of the Traffic Safety and Specialized Enforcement Section will conduct Traffic Safety Compliance checkpoints that will focus on roadway safety, deter impaired driving, and reinforce the operation’s high visibility presence along major arteries near Prince George’s County.
DC residents are encouraged to interact with the officers that protect and serve DC throughout Operation Blue Lights Nights. Community events are scheduled for Friday and Saturday evening in all seven MPD districts.
Upcoming Events
First District
Pop-Up Outreach Tent, 1100 4th Street, Southwest
Friday, September 26 & Saturday, September 27, 5:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m.
Second District
Community Meet & Greet
Friday, September 26, 2025: Tenleytown Target, 4500 Wisconsin Ave NW (foyer area)
Third District
Community Table & Playtime Engagement
Friday, September 26, 6:00 p.m., The Park at LeDroit
Fourth District
Paint and Pizza Night
Friday, September 26, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Lamond Recreation Center- 20 Tuckerman Street, Northeast
Fifth District
5D & Bethesda Baptist Church Community Clean-Up
Friday, September 26, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., 1808 Capitol Avenue, Northeast
Sixth District
Coffee with a Cop
Friday, September 26, 2025 5:00 p.m., Residences at Kenilworth Senior Living Facility
Care-A-Van with Faith Leaders
Saturday, September 27, 1:00 p.m., Ward 7 (route TBD)
Seventh District
Basketball & Popcorn Kickback
Friday, September 26, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Woodland Terrace (Corner of Ainger & Langston)
Pop-Up Information Tent/Table
Saturday, September 27, 12:00 p.m., 6th & Chesapeake Streets, Southeast
Our partnership with PGPD for Operation Blue Lights Nights is intended to strengthen and engage the entire DC region. We hope to see you at our events! And for those who live in nearby Prince George's County, please be sure to check out the events being held throughout the county. Their flier is available for download below.