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Names

Name Primary30 Treasures of the AFP Museum

IDs

ID LocalAFPM02

ID Urihttp://www.afp.gov.au/about-the-afp/afp-museum/30-treasures-of-the-afp-museum.aspx

Descriptions

Brief DescriptionA selection of 30 objects from the Museum's collection. Objects range from clothing, computers, vehicles and other equipment to posters and documentation. Some are generic and typical of their time, some are unique and mark a significant event. Some have been seen rarely since their acquisition while others are iconic for the Museum.

Significance30 Years: 30 Treasures of the AFP Museum is a tribute to the 30th Anniversary of the formation of the AFP in 2008, as told through the Museum’s collection. Each year is illustrated by an object selected for what it represents in the development of the organisation, the role of the AFP in Australian history or changes in policing. Some are generic and typical of their time, some are unique and mark a significant event. Some have been seen rarely since their acquisition while others are iconic for the Museum.

AccessBy appointment

NoteAn accompanying booklet is available from the Museum

Subjects

scotCrime; Crime Prevention; Criminal investigation; Drug Use; Law Enforcement; Police

localRecreational Drugs; Smuggling

Coverage Spatial

TextAustralia

Coverage Temporal

From1978

To2008

Dates

Date Record Updated2013-11-28 10:50

Date Created in MME2011-07-06 13:31