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 policing, social and law enforcement 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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Devon County Show 15/16/17 May 2025
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A Policeman’s Lot Is Not A Happy One
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Hands-on opportunities with our collection
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Devon Constabulary wartime secrets revealed
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Excellence in Policing Awards: Museum supports ‘everyday heroines and heroes affecting real change in our communities’
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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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Exeter police boxes and pillars: Museum archive reveals a cleaning clash ‘misunderstanding’
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Torquay Casino Murders 50 years on: Retired officer remembers finding on-duty PC Dennis Smith shot dead by a rampaging gunman
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Volunteers needed to delve into the policing history, heritage and true crimes of Devon and Cornwall
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.