As of April 9, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has modified operations at its headquarters.
According to a press release, access to the MPD Headquarters building will be restricted to employees and members of the public with confirmed appointments. Restricted access went into effect immediately.
Members of the public should not show up, in-person, to MPD Headquarters to schedule an appointment. Instead, residents should refer to the options listed in the table.
| What do I need? | Who do I call to make an appointment? |
| Obtain an Incident/ Offense/Traffic Report | Contact MPD’s Records Branch: Email: records.adminbox@dc.gov For appointments call: (202) 671-6705. |
| Obtain a Criminal History Report | Contact MPD’s Records Branch: Email: records.adminbox@dc.gov For appointments call: (202) 671-6705 |
| Register a Firearm | Contact MPD’s Firearm Registration Branch: Email: gru.adminbox@dc.gov For appointments call: (202) 671-6705 |
| Fingerprint Services | Contact MPD’s Civilian Fingerprint Section: Email: gru.adminbox@dc.gov For appointments call: (202) 671-6705 |
MPD requests that members of the public not schedule appointments or arrive to the facility should they be exhibiting flu-like or COVID-19 symptoms. People who are awaiting test results by medical staff for COVID-19 should also refrain from scheduling appointments or going to the facility.
All individuals who enter MPD Headquarters must submit to and pass a general health screening and temperature check.
For the latest information on DC’s response to COVID-19, please visit coronavirus.dc.gov.
