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Learn about the rich history of the NSW Mounted Police, the first Mounted Police unit in the world. 

From its founding to present day, our museum has been dedicated to preserving and showcasing the cultural history of our community.

Learn about the rich history of the NSW Police Rescue Squad.  From its founding to the present day, our museum has been dedicated to preserving and showcasing the cultural history of our community, including the valuable contribution of the NSW Police Rescue Squad.

NSW Police Rescue Squad officers paying a hospital visit to a young patient, rescued only the previous day.

NSW Police Rescue Squad officers retrieving a family's pet dog caught in a drain. No job is ever to big or to small for these officers. 

The NSW Police Force  Dog Squad was formed in 1932 with the purchase of the first Australian police dog, three month old Alsatian pup 'Tess'.  Tess had a distinguished career, proving successful in numerous search and rescues. Her most famous achievement was the successful search for a young girl who went missing on Christmas Eve in Windsor, New South Wales,  in 1937. 

The NSW Police Force Dog Squad on parade at the Redfern Police Academy.

Dog Squad handler with his Holden Kingswood Station wagon.

Dog Squad handler Senior Constable Mark Barron, with police dog Kiel (above) and cadet police dog Diesel, (below). 

 Dog squad Senior Constable Jeff Brown  with police dog Buz circa 2007

The Police Regulation Act was passed by the colonial Parliament and on 1 March 1862, all existing police forces amalgamated to establish the NSW Police Force under former Army Captain John McLerie as Inspector General. 

 Members of the NSW Police Force , were declared a reserved occupation during the Second World War. As a result, not many serving Police were released for military duties in Australia and overseas. Those who did serve in the military were commemorated on the Honour Rolls at the Sydney Police Centre and on the Wall of Remembrance at the Police Chapel in Goulburn. 

NSW Police officers operating the streets of Sydney better known as "the beats" or foot patrol.

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In 1926  the Public Safety Bureau was formed within the Traffic Branch. This later became the Highway Patrol (HWP) with responsibility for all traffic law enforcement. 

In 1962 the Public Safety Bureau was changed to the Special Traffic Patrol and in the same year, construction of the Police Driver Training School at St. Ives commenced to improve the driver training for the Special Traffic Patrol Police. In 1971 the introduction of radar speed measuring instruments in hope to reducing the road toll.

 In 1975 the Government of the day changed the name of this section to "Highway Patrol".  More

emphases was placed upon deterring potential traffic offenders by the introduction of distinctively marking the vehicles with HIGHWAY PATROL on the front and rear of the vehicles.

 In 1975 the Government of the day changed the name of this section to "Highway Patrol".  More

emphases was placed upon deterring potential traffic offenders by the introduction of distinctively marking the vehicles with HIGHWAY PATROL on the front and rear of the vehicles.

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NSW Police Force 'VIPs'  Traffic Support Group (TSG) - The TSG consists of a small task force of police cyclists, with the primary objectives of providing a high standard, safe and reliable VIP escort service for visiting dignitaries, Heads of State and on other occasions as required.  

 NSW Police Force 'VIPs'  Traffic Support Group (TSG) - The TSG consists of a small task force of police cyclists, with the primary objectives of providing a high standard, safe and reliable VIP escort service for visiting dignitaries, Heads of State and on other occasions as required.  

NSW Police Force 'VIPs'  Traffic Support Group (TSG) - The TSG consists of a small task force of police cyclists, with the primary objectives of providing a high standard, safe and reliable VIP escort service for visiting dignitaries, Heads of State and on other occasions as required.  

Learn about the rich history of NSW Police Scientific and Forensic Evidence history from its founding to present day, our museum has been dedicated to preserving and showcasing the cultural history of our community.

 In 1903, the Fingerprint Section was formed. It became the Central Fingerprint Bureau of Australia in 1941, maintaining a nationwide manual collection of fingerprints and criminal records until 1986 when it reverted to a state-based role.

The Police Museum will have workshops  for the  visitors to understand the history of crime in NSW. The Crime scene rooms are designed to engage and educate visitors, and are a great way to connect with the local community.

Learn about the fascinating history of NSW Police Pipe Band, from its founding to its current status as a premier museum in the region.

Discover the NSW Police Pipe Band which was formed in 1946  commitment to preserving and promoting the Pipe Bands cultural heritage, and engaging visitors in meaningful and transformative experiences.

The NSW Police Band is Australia’s oldest and longest continuously running concert band. Formed in 1895, in 2020 the band commemorates 125 years of dedicated service. Regarded as “The State Band of NSW” it is one of only two full-time police bands in existence in the country.