The national law enforcement museum will complete a collections database migration to enhance the accessibility of the database to staff and improve the ability of staff to respond to internal and…

The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, Inc. $642,750 under the Museums for America program (CFDA 45.301) on September 1, 2026, to complete a collections database migration at the National Law Enforcement Museum.

The recipient will hire a Collections Database Manager to migrate existing records to a new system, including reformatting records for successful transfer and training collections staff on the new database. The project includes updating object records with photographs, refining collections data, and adding location data to records for improved collections management. The enhanced database will increase accessibility for museum staff and external researchers, and enable the museum to respond more effectively to inquiries about the collection. Beneficiaries include staff, external researchers, and the general public through social media, website updates, in-person programs, and workshops.

Performance occurs in Washington, D.C., with a period of performance from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2029.

The national law enforcement museum will complete a collections database migration to enhance the accessibility of the database to staff and improve the ability of staff to respond to internal and external inquiries about the collection. The museum will hire a collections database manager to complete the migration, including reformatting existing records for successful transfer to the new system. The museum will also train collections staff to use the new database, update records with photographs of objects, and refine collections data. The improved database will allow staff to add location data to object records for improved collections management. Beneficiaries include staff, external researchers, and the general public through social media, website updates, in-person programs, and workshops.