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🎖️ Military ➡️ Metro 🚇

Some people retire from service. Our veterans said, "One mission wasn't enough." 💪

This Veterans Day, we're celebrating the veterans of the Metro Transit Police Department who traded one uniform for another and continue making a difference every day. Thank you for your service, then and now.

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The season of giving is here! 🧡 Join us at Anacostia station on Thursday, November 19 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for our annual Thanksgiving event, where we’ll be sharing a warm meal, providing clothing donations, and celebrating the season of gratitude together. 🦃🍂

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You are in our thoughts, @LakewoodPDCO

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Stay safe this season! Add our number to your contacts. We answer every phone call and text message and operate 24/7 seven days a week. Text MyMTPD (696873) or call 202-962-2121.

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Mark your calendars! 👋 Our next Youth Advisory Council (YAC) meetings are happening soon!

VA:
⏰ Thursday, Nov. 5 at 4 p.m.
📍 2401 Mill Rd, Alexandria, VA

DC:
⏰ Thursday, Nov. 12 at 4:30 p.m.
📍 300 7th Street SW, Washington, D.C.

YAC provides students with a chance to engage with MTPD officers, make new friends, enjoy a shared meal, and learn about safety, careers, and community building.

Meetings take place during the school year with locations in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

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Thanks to everyone who stopped by Waterfront station for our annual Spooky Bus event! We loved seeing so many families, costumes, and smiling faces. Check out some highlights from the day. 👻🎃🚌

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Don’t miss our annual Spooky Bus event! 👻 Join us today at Waterfront station from 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. It’ll be a scream! 🎃

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Today, Metro celebrates National First Responders Day and honors the courageous first responders who serve our community every day.

From @MetroTransitPD and our Crisis Intervention Team to local firefighters and regional law enforcement partners, we’re grateful for all you do to help keep our system and region safe.

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Ready for a thrill this Thursday? 👀 MTPD’s Spooky Bus will be creeping into Waterfront station on October 29, from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Bring the whole family and see if you’re brave enough to step aboard our haunted Halloween bus! 🚍🧟‍♂️🦇

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Join us THIS Thursday! Spooky Bus is the perfect way to kick off Halloween. 🎃🚍

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Costumes ready? The Spooky Bus is waiting! 👻

Join MTPD at Waterfront station on Oct. 29 from 3:30–6 p.m. for a fun-filled Halloween event with treats and spooky surprises for the whole family.

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Reminder! Tomorrow is Prospect Day! Don’t miss your opportunity to get started with MTPD! Join us at our headquarters. If eligible, your visit may include an application submission, staff meetings, and required assessments. 

📍 4100 Garden City Dr. 
🗓️ Oct. 24, 9 a.m.– 2 p.m.

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⚠️ MTPD TextTips Outage ⚠️

📅 Date: Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:30 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.

Please be advised that the MTPD TextTips System will be unavailable during this time for an underlying service update. We intend to resume normal operations within 30 minutes or less.

If you need MTPD assistance during this time period, please call 202-962-2121.

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Halloween called. 📞
Our Spooky Bus answered! 🚌👻🕸️🧟

Bring your family, best costumes, and Halloween spirit for an afternoon filled with festive treats and a bus that's all dressed up for the occasion! ✨

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Calling all witches, wizards, ghosts, and goblins! MTPD is bringing Halloween to Waterfront station on Oct 29 from 3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. with our annual Spooky Bus event!

Join us for festive treats and a frightfully fun afternoon aboard our haunted bus. We can’t wait to see you and the whole family. 🚍🎃👻

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A rewarding career is within reach. Join us for Prospect Day on Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. In addition to submitting your application onsite, qualified candidates will be able to complete their physical agility test and oral board interview during their visit.

📍4100 Garden City Dr.

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Our investigators are actively searching for this person. If you have any information on this individual, please contact MTPD by calling 202-962-2121 or texting MyMTPD (696873).

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Make sure to catch this event! We’re bringing all the Halloween fun to Waterfront station! 👻📷 We can’t wait to see you there. Come in your Halloween best!

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Something spooky is rolling into Waterfront station… 🚌🎃👻

Join us on Oct 29 for MTPD's annual Spooky Bus event! Bring the whole family and get ready for a frightfully fun time exploring our Halloween-themed bus. We’ll have treats waiting for you and can’t wait to see your costumes!

📍 Waterfront station
📅 Oct 29
⏰ 3:30 p.m.–6 p.m.

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Are you familiar with our Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)?

Last year, CIT connected with more than 34,141 customers and provided support to individuals experiencing mental health issues, substance abuse, or housing instability.

Need help? We're here for you. Text MyMTPD (696873) or call 202-962-2121.

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The individual who was shown being detained at Stadium-Armory station in videos circulating on social media was charged in connection to a robbery and assault that occurred after he fare evaded into the system. Our officers were assisted by our federal task force partners in the area who responded to the scene to help subdue the individual after he became combative during the arrest.

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Interested in a career with MTPD? Mark your calendars for Prospect Day happening Oct 24 from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m at MTPD Headquarters. This is the fastest way to jump start your career with our department!

In one visit, you’ll have the opportunity to submit your application and meet with staff members directly. Qualified applicants will also be able to complete their:

✅ Physical Agility Test
✅ Oral Board Interview

📍 4100 Garden City Dr.