- Wikidata identifier:
- Q113370177
- Instance of:
- museum; independent museum
- Museum/collection status:
- Accredited museum
- Accreditation number:
- 2389
- Persistent shareable link for this record:
- https://museumdata.uk/museums/q113370177/
Collection-level records:
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Collection history (Collection development policy)
The collection was started in 2002 with the establishment of The Glasgow Police Museum. Several members of the governing body, The Glasgow Police Heritage Society, had previous experience with both the then Strathclyde Police Museum and police historical research. Artefacts were obtained on loan from the reserve collection of the Strathclyde Police Museum and other private individuals. Soon after it opened, former police officers and their families donated medals, uniforms, ephemera and equipment. This ensured the expansion of the collection and remains the main source of artefacts for the museum today.
Source: Collection development policy
Date: 2022
Licence: CC BY-NC
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Collection overview (Collection development policy)
The museum’s accessioned collection now comprises of over 1400 artefacts which cover all aspects/periods of the history of Glasgow Police and notable crimes. The collection includes a number of important artefacts not previously on display to the public.
Source: Collection development policy
Date: 2022
Licence: CC BY-NC