The National Police Museum is situated in the CBI Headquarters within the CGO Complex located on Lodi Road in South Dilli. The museum was established in 1991 with the purpose to showcase all objects and methods used by the Indian as well as International Police Forces to combat crime and hence attract all those curious minds to this nodal center of all the Police organizations.
The museum provides all visitors a glimpse into the tough world of the Police Organizations that depicts their skills and technique along with the entire process of Investigative methods applied by them to capture criminals. The items displayed in this museum ranges from ancient to modern periods acquired from all the States and the Central Police Forces of India and Abroad like weapons, accessories, photographs and other significant documents that have assisted the Police in capturing criminals. On display is an array of objects of crime, forged documents, articles, notes and rare photographs of utmost importance seized by the Police Forces from captured criminals.
The National Police Museum also exhibits all the ancient and new modern technologies that are being used by the Police Forces worldwide ranging from latest scientific methods and utilities acquired by the crime bureau’s State and Central Forensic Science Laboratory Department and Finger Print Bureau. It also introduces visitors to the challenging assignments faced by the Police when they are encountering criminals and later the steps and difficulties they undergo when prosecuting these criminals. All documents like FIRs, Case Studies, weapons and other harmful items captured by the Police Forces are also seen on display.
The National Police Museum also displays all the arms and ammunition, intriguing letters, historical and interesting Police Files and Ancient and New Police Uniforms worn by all the Police Officials with their respective ranks and medals. A Double-barrel gun is the pride of this museum which was presented by Pundit Jawahar Lal Nehru to the Delhi Police in 1961 and another interesting aspect is with the historical documents in possession of the Delhi Police which date back to 1904 and many antiquities that the museum which are showcased to the public which helps to educate and exchange information with all visitors about the life and works of the Police Force that would no longer stay as a mystery to anyone.
Tourists can visit the Police Museum between 10 AM to 5 PM on all days except on Saturdays, Sundays and National Holidays. The Entry into the Museum is free and tourist can capture their favorite gallery sections but only after special permission is obtained from the administrative authorities of this museum.
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