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Washington, DC: National Law Enforcement Museum

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Address:
444 E St. NW, Washington, DC
Directions:
On the south side of E St. NW, midway between 4th and 5th Sts NW. The museum is underground, entered through an aboveground glass atrium.
Hours:
Daily 10-6, Th 10-9 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
202-737-3400
Admission:
Adults $22.
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National Law Enforcement Museum.

National Law Enforcement Museum

Visitors watch recorded interrogations in a sweat-scented room and test trigger fingers on a training simulator. Law enforcement relics range from a RoboCop suit to Osama bin Laden's hat.

Roadsideamerica.com Report... [12/09/2018]

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Rescue chopper.

National Law Enforcement Museum

Lots to see, but I think the highlight is the helicopter from the 1982 rescue of passengers from the Air Florida crash in the Potomac River. Many interactive displays.

[Clark W, 01/27/2024]

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