Discover more than 200 years of policing heritage
The Museum of Policing in Devon & Cornwall collects, preserves and celebrates the history of policing in Devon and Cornwall. We encourage people to explore and enjoy the law enforcement and social history of the beautiful southwest region of England.
The Museum is home to an array of historical policing material, including documents, photographs, and artefacts, which provide a close up view of the policing of the region dated to as far back as 1790.
We exist to ensure police heritage is preserved for posterity, and made accessible and visible to all.
What’s on
What we do
Latest 2025
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Policing the Blitz & World War Two
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The A30 Protest and “Swampy”
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ANNOUNCEMENT – Annual General Meeting – 10th September 2025
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A Policeman’s Lot Is Not A Happy One
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Women in Policing: Segregation, discrimination, acceptance and change – a first-hand account from Devon and Cornwall Constabulary’s first female Police motorcyclist
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Museum Volunteers Deep Dive into the Policing History, Heritage and True Crimes of Devon and Cornwall
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Devon in the 1920’s – the Infancy of Roads Policing
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Policing the Home Front
Support the Museum
There are lots of different ways that you can support us. We rely on the support of the general public to continue our work collecting, preserving, and making accessible our rich collection.
Our heritage challenge always exceeds our resources and we truly appreciate your help.