Police and Public Safety
MPDC provides a wide range of additional services to the community, including crime prevention programs, citizen advisory councils, and a speakers bureau.
EMA coordinates the city's response to disasters, emergencies, severe weather conditions, and other catastrophic events. EMA also has primary responsibility for ensuring that the city is safe from hazards of all types.
To keep yourself and your family safe in an emergency, be sure to prepare, stay calm, and follow instructions from emergency personnel. The
Family Preparedness Guide explains what to do before, during, and after an emergency.
The DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (FEMS) provides fire protection and medical attention to residents and visitors.
One of the 10 largest local police agencies in the United States, MPDC is the primary law enforcement agency for the District of Columbia.
Provides community groups with free legal representation to stop illegal drug use, drug sales, and drug manufacturing on problem properties.
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