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Community members of all ages are invited to enjoy performances by local bands and artists during the Best the Streets events that happen all summer long.

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Interested in becoming a police officer or volunteering with the Metropolitan Police Department? Learn more about how you can become a part of one of the finest police departments in the nation.

File a Police Report Online

The MPD Online Reporting Tool offers a way for you to make quick reports that do not necessarily require a police officer to witness or take the information from you.

MPD Cadet Corps

The Cadet Corps is a place to learn hands-on about policing while earning college credits. Cadets spend part of their time working specific job assignments for MPD while also working toward their degree.

Request an Accident or Incident Report

The Public Documents Unit provides copies of Accident (PD-10s) and Incident/Offense Reports (PD-251s).

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Text Tip Line - 50411

Text tip line messages are monitored by members of the department 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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File a Police Report Online

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Firearms Registration and License to Carry

MPD is the agency responsible for registering firearms in the District of Columbia.

Information on MPD Rewards

These programs are designed to encourage individuals to step forward and provide information.

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Aug 19 2022

Arrest Made in a Second-Degree Child Sexual Abuse Offense: 1800 Block of Anacostia Drive, Southeast

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Youth and Family Services Division announce an...

Aug 18 2022

Suspect Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon Offense: 900 Block of 15th Street, Northwest

(Washington, DC) – Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Second District seek the...

Aug 18 2022

Arrest Made in a Homicide: 2000 Block of 14th Street, Northwest

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch have announced an arrest...

Aug 18 2022

Wanted Suspect Sought

The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in locating a wanted suspect. The...

Aug 18 2022

Wanted Suspect Sought

The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in locating a wanted suspect.

Apr 19 2022

Empower! (2017-2022)

Empower! is a quarterly newsletter for families affected by violence in the District of Columbia....

Apr 1 2018

Empower!, Spring 2018

Empower! is a quarterly newsletter for families affected by violence in the District of Columbia....

Nov 4 2016

What's New - November 4, 2016

A weekly newsletter from the Metropolitan Police Department for residents, visitors, and workers in...

Oct 28 2016

What's New - October 28, 2016

A weekly newsletter from the Metropolitan Police Department for residents, visitors, and workers in...

Oct 21 2016

What's New - October 21, 2016

A weekly newsletter from the Metropolitan Police Department for residents, visitors, and workers in...

Mar 30 2022

Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Oversight Hearing

The testimony attached below was presented by Robert J. Contee, III, Chief of the Metropolitan...

Feb 17 2022

Fiscal Year 2021 Performance Oversight Hearing

The testimony attached below was presented by Robert J. Contee, III, Chief of the Metropolitan...

Oct 21 2021

MPD Testimony on Youth Rights Amendment Act of 2021; Strengthening Oversight & Accountability of Police Amendment Act of 2021; and School Police Incident Oversight & Accountability Amendment Act of 2021

The testimony attached below was presented by Robert J. Contee, III, Chief of the Metropolitan...

Jul 29 2021

Gun Violence Prevention and Reduction Initiatives in the District, Including Building Blocks DC Hearing

Testimony of Robert J. Contee III, Chief of Police

Jun 10 2021

Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Oversight Hearing

The testimony attached below was presented by Robert J. Contee, III, Chief of the Metropolitan...

Sep 10 2015

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Nation’s Triathlon

On Sunday, September 13, 2015, the Nation’s Triathlon will take place in the District of Columbia...

Jul 31 2015

Major Cities Chiefs Association National Summit on Violence in America:Press Event

Major Cities Chiefs Association will convene for a National Summit on Violence in America on...

Feb 18 2015

Upcoming Street Closures to Plan Your Weekend

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Feb 13 2015

Traffic and Pedestrian Signal Outages Along K Street, NW, Between 15th Street, NW and 20th Street, NW. Anticipated Start Date: Early March, 2015

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Feb 12 2015

Single-Lane Closures to Occur on the 16th Street Bridge over Military Road, NW, During the Weekends in February

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Dec 3 2015

Chief Lanier: Setting the Record Straight on Staffing

From time to time I realize, from questions being asked from the public, that I need to reach out...

Sep 11 2015

MPD Statements Regarding Mayor's Homelessness Pledge

At the beginning of the week, several news stories reported that MPD officers had been directed by...

Aug 31 2015

Statement from Chief Lanier

I am not interested in responding to or commenting on the anonymous online survey conducted by...

Mar 17 2015

Statement from Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier regarding Officer Arrested for First Degree Sex Abuse of a Minor

The allegations against off-duty officer Darrell Best are serious and disheartening. The fact that...

Oct 10 2014

Statement of Chief Lanier and Attorney General Nathan on the Enactment of the License to Carry a Pistol

Mayor Vincent C. Gray has signed emergency legislation, the “License to Carry a Pistol Emergency...

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Beat the Streets

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Please join MPD at "Beat the Streets" where residents can enjoy live musical performances from local bands and artists with local vendors and literature with resources distributed by local social service agencies. Come enjoy dancing, free food, and fun!