Los Angeles Police Department Memorial for Fallen Officers, Police memorial at LAPD Headquarters in Downtown Los Angeles, United States.
Description
The memorial displays more than two thousand brass plaques mounted on a wall, with approximately two hundred honoring officers who died in the line of duty. Each plaque bears a name and is arranged in an organized layout that is easy to navigate.
History
The memorial was originally installed at Parker Center and later relocated to the current headquarters, where it was reconstructed in 2009. The rebuilding reflects the department's commitment to honoring its past while moving forward.
Culture
The plaques on display resemble police badges, honoring both the shared mission and individual sacrifices of officers. Visitors can walk past the names of those who died in service and reflect on what their work meant to the city.
Practical
The memorial sits on an elevated plaza at 100 West 1st Street and is open to visitors year-round for quiet reflection. The location provides a solemn space for personal moments and organized gatherings.
Did you know?
When officers fall in the line of duty, blank brass plaques are removed from the wall and sent to Kansas City for engraving. Once inscribed, they are reinstalled in the memorial, creating a living record of sacrifice.
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