WHY MPD?
As one of the top 10 largest police departments in the country, the Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department offers opportunities you won’t find anywhere else. From leading motorcades for the President of the United States and world leaders - to joining elite investigative units, our officers are at the forefront of policing in the nation’s capital. We routinely collaborate with federal agencies and are committed to impactful community policing. Here, you’ll be part of a department that is supported by the community and driven by service.
To be an MPD officer is to be part of something bigger than yourself — to be entrusted with the duty to serve and protect in one of the world’s greatest cities. MPD is a special place where a collection of eclectic officers from diverse backgrounds come together as colleagues and friends to ensure the safety and security of the residents and visitors of our nation’s capital - Chief DrakoJohnson