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Body-Worn Cameras

The use of body-worn cameras (BWCs) can help improve police services, increase accountability for individual interactions, and enhance public safety.

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Missing Persons

The MPD takes all of its missing persons cases seriously and is committed to ensuring that each case receives the same level of police service and exposure. Get statistics about MPD's missing persons cases and view fliers of open cases.

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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.

Awards and Commendations from the MPD

Round of Applause

The outstanding efforts and actions of the MPD's department members are recognized during awards presentations throughout the year at regularly-scheduled crime briefings.

We Need Your Help to Solve Crime

Help Solve Open Cases

MPD's detectives are some of the best in the world, but we still rely on you to help identify individuals and provide leads in difficult cases.

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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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Join the Metropolitan Police Department

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.

Featured Services

Contact Police

For non-emergency help, please use the directory below.

Information on MPD Rewards

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

File a Police Report Online

The Online Reporting Tool offers a way for you to make quick police reports.

Firearm Registration

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

Staying Connected With MPD

Keep informed by the MPD by signing up for an email discussion group or following us on Twitter.

Search Sex Offender Registry

The Sex Offender Registry provides information on Class A and Class B offenders only.

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Jun 28 2017

Critical Missing Person: Ariel Taylor

The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 15 year-old Ariel...

Jun 28 2017

Arrest Made in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife) Offense: 1500 Block of Independence Avenue, Southeast

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s First District announced that an arrest has...

Jun 28 2017

Missing Person Located: Elijah Ashley-Mangum

The critical missing person identified as 15-year-old Elijah Ashley-Mangum has

Jun 27 2017

Arrest Made in a Homicide: 1600 Block of R Street, Southeast

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

Jun 27 2017

Homicide: 1600 Block of R Street, Southeast

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal...

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...

Oct 14 2016

What's New - October 14, 2016

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

Oct 7 2016

What's New - October 7, 2016

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

Apr 12 2017

FY2018 Budget Oversight Hearing

The testimony attached below was presented by Peter Newsham, Acting Chief of the Metropolitan...

Mar 24 2017

Public Hearing on PR22-0144, Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department Peter Newsham Confirmation Resolution of 2017

The testimony attached below was presented by Peter Newsham, Acting Chief of the Metropolitan...

Mar 2 2017

Performance Oversight Hearing on the Metropolitan Police Department

The testimony attached below was presented by Peter Newsham, Acting Chief of the Metropolitan...

Nov 4 2016

Public Oversight Roundtable on the State of the Metropolitan Police Department: Crime, Community Policing, & Selecting the Next Chief of Police

The testimony attached below was presented by Peter Newsham, Interim Chief of the Metropolitan...

Apr 7 2016

Testimony of Chief Cathy L. Lanier at the Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Oversight Hearing

The testimony attached below was presented by MPD Chief of Police Cathy L. Lanier to the...

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

Media Contacts

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

Media Contacts

Feb 12 2015

Single-Lane Closures to Occur for Bridge and Tunnel Safety Inspections on the I-395 and I-695 Highways

Media Contacts

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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