Museum Collection

The Raleigh Police Museum collects items related to the Department, its officers, and the history of policing. Here are some of the items currently in the museum's collection.

Badges and Patches

The Raleigh Police Department has used a number of different badge and patch designs throughout there history. Here are some styles used in the past.

Photos of the Police Force

The museum collection includes a number of photos taken of the Raleigh Police Department. Several are shown here, taken in different periods of time and illustating the growth of the department.

Other Photos

There are formal and candid photos of officers and events in the museum collection as well.

Uniforms

The museum collection contains a number of uniforms, from park police, animal control, and patrol officers.

Equipment

Examples of the distinctive equipment used by police is also part of the museum collection.

Other Items

Other items used by police, from gas masks and protective equipment to megaphones and patrol car lights, are included in the collection.