the line of duty

"It is not how these officers died that made them heroes. It is how they lived."

The National Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial is located outside of the Judiciary Square Metro station. Yet another beautifully-designed memorial in a city teeming with them. I wonder how many commuters, lawyers, and defendants pass through it without giving it a second glance.

(ISO 100, f/5.6, 1/400s)

keeping watch

Arlington's finest were on hand to keep order. Deep-fried Oreos weren't as delicious as last year. Next year, I think I'm going to enter the photography competition.
(ISO 1600, f/5.3, 1/160s)