This style of light could be placed on top of a police car as needed.

In 1987, a program called Crime Stopper was introduced to Raleigh.

An early version of the DUI breathalizer test, the Drunk-O-Meter let officers test drivers without taking them to the police station.

This kit, made by Criminal Research Products, Inc, dates from between 1950 and 1965.

This megaphone was made by Speco.

This megaphone was made by Show.

Before cell or car phones, crimes were often reported by calling from emergency phones mounted on posts near sidewalks.

This polygraph machine dates from between 1978 and 1982, and was made by Stoetling.

Animal Control officers use these to help them capture wild or dangerous animals.