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Sheriff’s Museum

San Diego, California

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Visitors can experience what it's like to be behind bars in a real jail cell from the 1850s!

The museum showcases vintage communication devices, including a 1940s switchboard used for dispatching deputies.

You can check out a 1942 Ford police car, complete with its original siren and lights!

The museum displays authentic badges from the 1800s, offering a glimpse into the early days of law enforcement.

Visitors can learn about the evolution of crime-solving techniques, from fingerprinting to DNA analysis.

The museum recounts the daring escape of inmates from the downtown jail, a story that captivated the city.

Young visitors can try on uniforms and learn about the daily duties of a sheriff's deputy.

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