Publications
The Metropolitan Police Department sponsors Safe Haven events in each of the seven police districts. Check out all the 2025 Halloween events hosted by the Metropolitan Police Department.
Halloween Safety brochure offering a variety of of tips to ensure trick-or-treaters remain safe while enjoying this annual holiday tradition.
On Saturday, October 18, 2025, at approximately 9:43 pm, Mr. Eric Jones was shot and killed in the 3200 block of 15th Place, SE. The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in gathering information regarding this homicide.
ShotSpotter is gunshot detection, acoustic surveillance technology that uses sensors to detect, locate and alert law enforcement agencies of potential gunfire incidents in real time.
On Friday, October 3, 2025, at approximately 7:20 pm, Mr. Jermaine Durbin was shot and killed in the 2300 block of Washington Place, NE. The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in gathering information regarding this homicide.
On Sunday, October 12, 2025, at approximately 10:18 pm, Mr. Simon Getachew was shot and killed in the 3800 block of 9th Street, SE. The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in gathering information regarding this homicide.
On Wednesday, January 17, 1979, Ms. Cynthia Herbig was stabbed and killed in the 1300 block of 22nd Street, NW. The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in gathering information regarding this homicide.
Academy training for recruit officers lasts approximately 37 weeks. MPD recruit officers complete a full program of classroom, scenario, physical, and tactical training to prepare them for the challenges of being a police officer.
On Sunday, September 7, 2025, at approximately 3:00 pm, Mr. Najii Mercer was shot and killed in the 2600 block of Birney Place, SE. The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in gathering information regarding this homicide.