Battery Park Police Memorial

Created in honor of those who lost their lives in the line of duty, the Police Memorial is located at Liberty Street and South End Avenue, and was dedicated on October 20, 1997. Stuart Crawford, architect, won a juried competition by using water as the primary integrating element.

The wall along the edge of the memorial holds the names of the officers and dates on which they were killed. The small fountain resides outside of the formal memorial represented the rookie's first day. The water flows down the flume past the granite wall, representing death, and then falls into the open pool. The remaining area around the pool is referred to as the "Sacred Precinct" where contemplation is encouraged.

Photo 324, Oct 2010

NYC Police Memorial

Photo 326, Oct 2010