NLEM
| Industry | Museums or Libraries |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington, DC, United States |
| Introduction | In the year 2000, the United States Congress and President Bill Clinton authorized the establishment of a National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, DC, paving the way for the nation's largest and most comprehensive museum honoring the duty and sacrifice of America's law enforcement officers. Building and exhibit designs are being finalized. Precious artifacts that reflect the work of law enforcement, past and present, are being collected. And the "A Matter of Honor" fundraising campaign is underway. The mission of the National Law Enforcement Museum is to tell the story of American law enforcement through exhibits, collections, research and education. The Museum dynamically engages the broadest possible audience in this story in an effort to build mutual respect and foster cooperation between the public and the law enforcement profession. By doing so, the Museum contributes to a safer society and serves to uphold the democratic ideals of the U.S. Constitution. |