10/14/2026
A Historic Day — 16 years ago
Despite the inclement weather, the National Law Enforcement Museum Groundbreaking Ceremony began 16 years ago today at 11am, marking a long-awaited and emotional milestone for the law enforcement community.
Under umbrellas and rainy skies, members of Congress, corporate partners, officers, survivors, and supporters gathered across from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC, to celebrate the official start of construction on the Museum — a place dedicated to telling the story of American law enforcement through exhibits, collections, research, and education.
“Almost ten years after Congress authorized this project, and following a lot of hard work, planning, and generosity from the law enforcement community, corporate America, and caring citizens, we are very excited and eager to get shovels in the ground later this year,” said Craig W. Floyd, Former Chairman & CEO of the Memorial Fund.
The ceremony also featured remarks from U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, Jr., who praised the Museum’s mission to honor officers’ courage and service to their communities:
“When the National Law Enforcement Museum opens, it will tell a story that no other museum does — of more than three centuries of law enforcement officers protecting their fellow citizens, advancing the cause of justice, and establishing a tradition of service that continues to keep us safe.”
The groundbreaking represented the realization of a vision — to honor and share the legacy of America’s law enforcement heroes for generations to come.
