Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department Headquarters

441 4th St NW
Washington, DC 20001

In 2023, the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington, D.C. launched a strategic plan to serve the capital region with focused law enforcement; innovative infrastructure; impactful community engagement; and an engaged workforce. Our design for the new MPD Headquarters supports this collaborative approach to public safety with a cutting-edge work environment. It also centralizes MPD operations at One Judiciary Square, a secure office building that hosts other key municipal and public safety agencies.

The new MPD Headquarters offers a modern workplace for staff, featuring advanced technology to enhance teamwork and productivity. Shared amenities and communal spaces build camaraderie and confront the recruitment and retention crisis gripping law enforcement. A comfortable public commons waiting area welcomes visitors and underscores the MPD’s commitment to building positive community relationships.

The new 100,000-SF headquarters occupy portions of six floors of the 12-story OJS building. We began the project with an operations assessment and programming session that engaged police administration, investigations, human resources, internal affairs, and homeland security bureaus. Using their understanding of MPD operations and staffing, our planning and design team crafted a multi-phased move plan for more than 700 MPD staff members. Phase 1 and 2 of the move plan updated existing office spaces with new walls and finishes. Phase 3 included complete renovations of floors to create a new design for the Joint Operations Control Center, Crime Information Center, a Teletype Room, and office spaces for the Homeland Security Bureau in the Nation’s Capital. Phase 3 renovations also included offices for the Chief of Police, Investigations Services, and Internal Affairs. The public lobby features a service counter for records, fingerprinting, and weapon registration inquiries.