National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
Park National memorial honoring U.S. law enforcement officers killed
Located in Washington, D.C., the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial lists names of officers killed in the line of duty and serves as a site for remembrance ceremonies.
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial is a commemorative site in Washington, D.C., honoring U.S. law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. The memorial is publicly accessible and intended as a place of remembrance and reflection.
The memorial’s principal feature is panels bearing the names of fallen officers, integrated into a landscaped plaza and flanked by sculptural elements. It is frequently visited by families, colleagues, and civic groups.
The memorial was established through the efforts of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund and was completed and dedicated in the early 1990s. It has since been maintained as a national site of remembrance.
The site occupies a publicly accessible plaza in Washington, D.C., at Judiciary Square near 4th Street NW, within easy walking distance of the National Mall and other federal buildings.
- Names on the memorial: Lists the names of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty on stone walls as part of the memorial's design.
How to Get to National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial #
The memorial is between Judiciary Square and the National Mall area in downtown Washington, D.C., near the E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse. It’s within walking distance of Judiciary Square Metro station (Red Line) and Union Station; numerous Metrobus routes and city services serve the area.
Tips for Visiting National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial #
- Visit early in the morning or at dusk for quieter reflection moments-tour groups often congregate during midday.
- Read a few of the inscribed names at the memorial first; the layout is designed so that names align with stories and biographies available online.
- Combine the memorial visit with nearby national monuments and the Smithsonian complex; the area is walkable but bring a weather-appropriate layer.
Best Time to Visit National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial #
Spring and autumn are best for comfortable walking and quieter visits; early morning adds intimacy.
Weather & Climate near National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial #
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1050 mm/year), wettest in May, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (104 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).
