The Collection

of the National Law Enforcement Museum

The Museum collection currently comprises more than 15,000 fascinating artifacts. These, along with the artifacts Museum staff continues to uncover, research, and preserve, are vital in illustrating the dynamic and rich history of American law enforcement, from the 1600s to the present. The Museum’s ever-growing, extensive inventory of artifacts will prove to be the most comprehensive collection in the United States.

To offer your artifact to the National Law Enforcement Museum, please contact Museum Programs staff at museum@nleomf.

Artifacts

View a sampling of the historical and contemporary objects in the Museum's collection.

Help us uncover some of the stories behind our objects. View pictures and information we have on specific objects in our collection and tell us anything you may know about the items. All information is welcome; sources and citations are requested when possible.