New South Wales Historic Police Museum

New South Wales Historic Police Museum Our aim is to encourage the preservation, restoration and display of vehicles, equipment, uniforms and historical artifacts, as used by NSW Police Force.

New South Wales Historic Patrol Vehicles is made up of a group of persons with a common interest in the restoration, preservation and display of former New South Wales Police vehicles, uniforms and associated equipment. Many New South Wales Historic Patrol Vehicles members are retired Police Officers, or worked within sections of the Police Department; others simply desire to see old police vehicles and equipment preserved to the glory that they once proudly possessed. New South Wales Historic Patrol Vehicles was formed when a more organised and disciplined approach to the restoration, preservation and display of ex New South Wales Police equipment was identified to assist the New South Wales Police Force in managing, approving and licensing of the use of their Intellectual Property (logo, wording, identification) to comply with current legislation, to such vehicles. New South Wales Historic Patrol Vehicles is not part of the New South Wales Police Force; However our organisation has been formally approved by the New South Wales Police Force and subsequently both organisations enjoy a professional and mutually beneficial relationship by engaging together in ceremony, displays, charity events, fund raisers and community awareness programs – in conjunction with Local NSW Police Area Commands. (eg. 150 years of Policing in NSW - 2012; 100 years of Women in Policing – 2015). All vehicles, equipment and uniforms are privately owned by our organisation and its members and are available on request for displays and events. New South Wales Historic Patrol Vehicles’ impressive collection demonstrates the progressive development of technology employed in New South Wales for the purposes of meeting the demands and challenges faced in policing such a large geographical area and population. The development of policing technology is an ongoing process that continues today, and these vehicles and equipment comprise an important aspect of that historical process. New South Wales Historic Patrol Vehicles’ fleet and equipment spans an era that ranges from 1876 to the early 1990s. This collection; including some 15 vehicles, 6 motor cycles and over 1,000 uniforms and artifacts, (collected over the past three decades), is held in high esteem by both police enthusiasts, and by current and retired police officers alike. Further evidence of the social significance of this collection lies in the requests that are received for the involvement of these vehicles, equipment and uniforms in ceremonies, parades, processions and exhibitions. New South Wales Historic Patrol Vehicles is a rich source for research into the development of police vehicles and equipment over some 150 years in New South Wales. New South Wales Historic Patrol Vehicles’ inventory is rare in terms of its high representativeness, and its comprehensiveness. Some of the vehicles and equipment that comprise the collection are rare items in their own right, as being confirmed authentic as serving the New South Wales Police Force, whilst others are indicative representations from the era in time.

NSW Police Force, Friday Night mixed bunch……So who do you recognise in these photos !!!!!!
04/09/2026

NSW Police Force, Friday Night mixed bunch……
So who do you recognise in these photos !!!!!!

NSW Police Force, Last of the VE Commodores……But first generation of the ANPR. Courtesy Sami Hawkins.
04/09/2026

NSW Police Force, Last of the VE Commodores……
But first generation of the ANPR.
Courtesy Sami Hawkins.

NSW Police Force, Friday evening caged trucks….How drove any of these back in the day ?
04/09/2026

NSW Police Force, Friday evening caged trucks….
How drove any of these back in the day ?

NSW Police Force, Mounted Police support vehicle back in the day……. Who remembers see this unique vehicle driving around...
04/09/2026

NSW Police Force, Mounted Police support vehicle back in the day……. Who remembers see this unique vehicle driving around ?

NSW Police Force, a couple of Ford caged trucks from the 80s who drove one of these back in the day ? Also can you pick...
03/09/2026

NSW Police Force, a couple of Ford caged trucks from the 80s who drove one of these back in the day ? Also can you pick the two locations !!!

NSW Police Force, Police Rescue Squad some early images of the Toyota Land Cruisers out and about….
03/09/2026

NSW Police Force, Police Rescue Squad some early images of the Toyota Land Cruisers out and about….

NSW Police Force, today is Retired Police Officers Day throughout NSW where the NSW Police Force honours its former offi...
03/09/2026

NSW Police Force, today is Retired Police Officers Day throughout NSW where the NSW Police Force honours its former officers & civilian staff both living or deceased. Sacrificial service by all to the State of NSW over many years.

02/09/2026
NSW Police Force, NSW Police Force, first image is a younger Michelle with her father Lindsay Tritton who retired finish...
02/09/2026

NSW Police Force, NSW Police Force, first image is a younger Michelle with her father Lindsay Tritton who retired finishing at Nowra as a Senior Sergeant. The second image is Lindsay on his BMW at Wollongong back in 83/84. Courtesy his loving daughter Michelle Charlton-Tritton.

NSW Police Force, The recipients of the National medal awards are (from left to right) Snr Constable Len Richards (Nowra...
02/09/2026

NSW Police Force, The recipients of the National medal awards are (from left to right) Snr Constable Len Richards (Nowra), Sgt. Peter Lindwell (Dapto), Sgt. Patrick O'Brien (Wollongong), Sgt. Bruce Thomas (Nowra), Sgt. John Starling (Port Kembla), Sgt. Doug Rose (Wollongong) and Sgt. Peter Lincoln (Wollongong). 24 February 1982.
Courtesy Heather Smith.

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