School and Youth Programs

Take the Case: Chain of Evidence
6th-8th grade/Science/Online activity/Accessible anytime
Through this interactive and educational web-based environment, 6th-8th graders will use a forensics tool kit to gather and analyze evidence from a mock crime scene. Participants will complete activities using the specialized skills required of professional crime scene investigators and forensic scientists. They also use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to form and test hypotheses and apprehend a suspect. They then present the analyzed evidence in court. Has their work been good enough to lead to a conviction? Partially funded by the Verizon Foundation.

What’s in the Evidence?
6th-8th grade/Science/Call to schedule
A crime has been committed at the Museum! Using hands-on forensic science, problem-solving skills, and a little creativity, students investigate the evidence left behind to reveal the perpetrator. Meets science standards set by the National Academies of Sciences, as well as state standsards. Available now, free during testing phase. Partially funded by the Verizon Foundation.

Project Citizen
6th-10th grade/Civics/Weekly classroom activity/Call to schedule
In partnership with the Center for Civic Education and the DC Metropolitan Police Department, the National Law Enforcement Museum gives 6th-10th grade students the knowledge and tools they need to actively improve their community through participation in the political process. Available now, free during testing phase. Partially funded by the Verizon Foundation.

Policing: Where Democracy Meets the Streets
9th-10th grade/Civics and History/Call to schedule
This Washington, DC, walking tour and activity will introduce students to the workings of our nation's democratic system and the role of law enforcement within it. Starting at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Judiciary Square, highlighted historic locations include the Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Pennsylvania Avenue, and the United States Capitol. Available now, free during testing phase. Partially funded by the Verizon Foundation.

National Law Enforcement Museum Teen Advisory Council
6th-12th grade/Leadership/Weekly DC-based activity/Call to join
Metropolitan Washington youth advise Education Program staff on program development designed to appeal to teens. Overall goal is to promote respect, trust and confidence between law enforcement officers and community youth. Participants learn real life work skills in leadership, strategic thinking, project planning, and team work - skills that are especially important to the college bound student. Available now, free. Partially funded by the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation.

Tools, Time and Impact on Today
9th-12th grade/Law Enforcement/Call to request
Using images from the National Law Enforcement Museum collection, officers are given background information and discussion points that inspire conversation and challenge students to identify changes that have influenced how and why law enforcement officers do their jobs. Available now, no fee required.