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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.

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

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

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Residents planning a special event are required to obtain permits.

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

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The MPD is now hiring. Start your journey with us and apply today!

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The Metropolitan Police Department closes more than 99 percent of its missing persons cases, with the majority of the cases being closed in a short amount of time.

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

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The District of Columbia now auctions its surplus property online through GovDeals.

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We Moved!

As of Monday, October 16, 2023, the following function has permanently moved to the address listed below. All existing appointments will be honored at this location.

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Every year, the Metropolitan Police Department recovers hundreds of stolen and abandoned bicycles, and hundreds of lost and found electronic devices. This property is inventoried by the MPD’s Evidence Control Branch.
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The Sex Offender Registration Act of 1999 established a sex offender registration program for the District of Columbia and authorizes the Metropolitan Police Department to release sex offender information to the public.

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The 2023 Strategic Plan Update outlines many of th

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Text the Metropolitan Police Department: 50411