Deputy Mayor Lindsey Appiah

America’s 250th anniversary is quickly approaching! Metro Deputy General Manager Andy Off joined @SafeDC to discuss how Metro is ready to move large crowds to the National Mall. This includes extra staff, @MetroTransitPD, special police, and 30k cameras.

🚨TRAFFIC ADVISORY🚨 Plan ahead for the National Memorial Day Parade that will take place on Monday, May 25, 2026, in the District of Columbia. There will be road closures and parking restrictions. See a full list of impacts here: bit.ly/4dL9pqj

Youth opportunity! We know many DC young people take up babysitting gigs—especially during the summer months—and we want them to have everything they need to succeed. Help spread the word: @dcfireems is hosting a free Babysitting and Child Safety Training for youth ages 12-17.

🚨TRAFFIC ADVISORY🚨 Plan ahead for significant road closures and parking restrictions for two special events that will occur in DC this Sunday. See a full list of impacts here: bit.ly/48To4hu

Honoring service. Remembering sacrifice. 💙 MPD continues to welcome law enforcement members from across the country to DC as we gather to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

Honoring Those Who Serve and Protect This National Police Week, we honor the @DCPoliceDept officers who serve the District with courage, integrity, and commitment every day. Thank you for your service, sacrifice, and partnership in building a safer DC for all.

Today, we're celebrating all of our city's mothers, grandmothers, and maternal figures—for inspiring the next generation, leading our city forward, and making DC the best city in the world. Happy Mother's Day, DC!

Together, we honor. Together, we remember. On Monday, MPD hosted the 47th Annual Washington Area Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Service, bringing together agencies from across the region in tribute of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

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Today, we're celebrating International Firefighters' Day in Washington, DC. Our @dcfireems teams are critical to the safety of our residents—and every day, they show us why we call them DC's Bravest. Thank you for your service and for your bravery, DC firefighters!

Honoring DC’s Bravest. We’re grateful for DC’s firefighters and crews worldwide who show up every day ready to protect and serve. Your courage strengthens our city and we’re thankful for all you do. Happy International Firefighters Day! #DCsBravest

During National Correctional Officers Week, we recognize @DCCorrections professionals who keep our facilities safe and support pathways to rehabilitation. Their commitment to public safety makes a meaningful impact every day, and we’re deeply grateful for their service.

🚨 Traffic Alert: Frederick Douglass Bridge remains closed in both directions for the ongoing barricade. 🚧 South Capitol Street is closed for several blocks headed toward the bridge in both directions. ✅ Use 11th Street Bridge and I-695.

This week at PSJ ✅ MPD collected 226lbs of unused and expired medications across the District during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day ✅ HSEMA joined 150 regional partners at the region’s Short Term Recovery Seminar ✅ DMPSJ agencies participated in denim day

MPD is on the scene of a barricade situation involving a subject who walked on top of the Fredrick Douglass Memorial Bridge. MPD's negotiators are on the scene. Please avoid the area as we work to resolve the incident.

This weekend, our Nation will pause to honor and remember fallen firefighters across the country, who died in the Line of Duty, in 2025 and previous years at the @NFFF_News Memorial Weekend. Lt. Robert J. Heaney (Squad 2) & Technician Stephen W. Shipp (Truck 7) will be honored.

@DCPoliceTraffic FYI: Friday, May 1, 2026, the Ben's Chilli Bowl Reopening will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration: mpdc.dc.gov/release/traffi…

Today marks Denim Day, an observance during which individuals worldwide wear jeans in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

DFS, the DC Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) and the Department of General Services (DGS) stand united on Denim Day — raising awareness, supporting survivors of sexual assault, and promoting a culture of respect and prevention. Together, we make a safer community.

Today, the DMPSJ team joined communities across the District in recognizing Denim Day—standing with survivors and reaffirming our commitment to prevention, accountability, and safer communities for all.