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Phoenix Police Museum

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Phoenix Phoenix Police Museum
Phoenix Phoenix Police Museum

The Phoenix Police Museum is located on 2nd Ave & Jefferson Street, on the 1st floor of the Historic Phoenix City Hall. The museum highlights the history of the Phoenix Police Department from 1881, when Henry Garfias, was elected the first city marshal to the present. The museum also has an exhibit which explains the connection between the Phoenix Police and the "Miranda Rights". There are various educational exhibits in the museum some of which the community can participate and have an interactive experience.

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Phoenix Police Museum
West Washington Street, Phoenix

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West Washington Street 125
85004 Phoenix
Arizona, United States
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