Cyprus Police Museum

Cyprus Police Museum

The Cyprus Police Museum is a museum in Cyprus dedicated to the history of that country's law enforcement.[1]

The museum is located near the police headquarters in Nicosia, and in large part covers the history of the Cyprus Police. Exhibits include police weapons, uniforms, and band instruments as well as records and documents. The museum was founded in 1933 by the Chief of Police of the British colonial government.

References

  1. ^ The Cyprus Police Museum, Cyprus Tourism Organization.

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