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Lots of fun and free activities celebrating this special city, Lancaster.  We will be open too with a new quiz.

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Sabine Skae, the museum’s curator, explores the complex and major Lancashire  Constabulary investigation of the Morecambe Bay cockling tragedy.  23 people lost their lives twenty years ago on 5 February 2004.

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Lancashire Police Museum is housed within the stunning surroundings of Lancaster Castle  and the old Prison, and is open on Thursdays and Fridays from 10.30am to 4pm. Closed from 12.30pm to 1.30pm. Entry is free . Book online in advance or just turn up.

There is also a mock custody suite with interactive exhibits, an area for children to try on uniforms and an area dedicated to modern day policing with information about opportunities to join the police either as a cadet, volunteer, police staff member or police officer.

The museum is a partnership between Lancashire Constabulary, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner and the Duchy of Lancaster.

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New Lancashire Police Museum Set to Open its Doors to the Public

Members of the public will be able to find out more about the history of policing in Lancashire when the new Lancashire Police Museum officially opens to the public early next month.

The new museum, housed in a former prison wing at the historic Lancaster Castle, is a partnership between Lancashire Constabulary, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner and the Duchy of Lancaster.

Invited guests will enjoy a preview this week – Thursday 26 May – before the museum opens its doors to the general public on 9 June.

The museum features 16 fascinating exhibits each housed within a prison cell. Displays detail the history of Lancashire Constabulary, Police training, forensic development – including how some very famous local cases were solved – and an overview of some of the different police departments including the mounted branch, dog unit, underwater search unit and firearms.

There is also a mock custody suite with interactive exhibits, an area for children to try on uniforms and an area dedicated to modern day policing with information about opportunities to join the police either as a cadet, volunteer, police staff member or police officer.

The museum will be free to enter and open on Thursdays and Fridays from 10.30 to 4pm initially, with staffing by volunteers.

Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden said: “This Museum is an excellent resource for the county and provides the opportunity to educate people on how policing has changed, to learn more about their local police force and the challenges of policing today, as well as discovering more about its rich and proud history.

“The history of the building itself is truly fascinating and along with the vast array of exhibits, each with their own poignant story, it’s not to be missed.”

Assistant Chief Constable Ian Dawson said: “We are tremendously proud of our history and as such, thrilled to be opening this new museum in partnership with the Duchy of Lancaster and PCC.

“It is important that we celebrate our history and provide the public with an opportunity to find out more about policing in Lancashire. The new Museum will give us a fabulous space in which we can do this by illustrating the work we’ve done and continue to do to keep our local communities safe.

“As well as the main exhibitions, in the future we will be offering talks and presentations in the museum with visitors from experts in different areas of policing. We also hope to be able to host school visits, so perhaps we’ll also inspire future generations to join our ranks.”

He concluded: “The Museum has been in the works for a number of years, and I would like to thank the Duchy and all those involved – most of them volunteers who have given up their time for free – for their support in offering us this opportunity and supporting the Museum’s development.”

Anyone wishing to visit the museum can find out more on at [email protected] . You can also find out more about the Police Museum at www.lancashirepolicemuseum.co.uk or on Facebook and Instagram.

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Lancashire Police Museum celebrates 40,000th visitor and 2nd anniversary

Lancashire Police Museum has celebrated its second anniversary and 40,000th visitor, Michel Alberio from Zug in Switzerland.

The Museum, housed within a former prison wing at Lancaster Castle, was launched in May 2022 and has since gone from strength to strength.

It has been shortlisted for two prestigious local visitor awards, hosted Royal visitors and this week welcomed its 40,000th visitor, who was presented with a LANPAC crime prevention goody bag by special guests Chief Constable Sasha Hatchett and the Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire, Amanda Parker.

“We’ve had thousands of walk-in visitors, but we’ve also welcomed hundreds of school, college and university students on organised tours. We’ve also welcomed people to special events during the school holidays and specialist talks by serving and retired police officers. “It’s been great to share with them our fabulous history but also talk to people about the challenges of present-day policing as well as current career opportunities, of which there are many.” Sabine Skae, Museum Co-ordinator.

The Museum boasts 16 fascinating exhibits detailing the history of Lancashire police.

Visitors can learn about Police training, forensic development and recruitment and enjoy interactive displays on crime and custody as well as the opportunity to see what they’d look like in Police uniform.

Free to enter, the Museum is open on Thursdays and Fridays from 10.30 to 12.30 and 1.30-4pm, with some extra days during school holidays. It is staffed by volunteers.

“The museum is an excellent resource for us, providing an opportunity to educate people on how policing has changed, to learn more about their local police force and to illustrate the challenges of policing today. “With more exhibits to be added over the year ahead and the fascinating history of the building itself, I’d encourage anyone to come and visit the museum in beautiful Lancaster.” Sacha Hatchett, Chief Constable.

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An illustrated talk on Lancashire Constabulary Mounted Branch by Philip Walsh. Philip has researched the history of the mounted branch and his fascinating talk will cover some little known areas of its history.​​

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Lancashire Police Museum is in the A wing of Lancaster Castle.  The postcode for Lancaster Castle is LA1 1YN. The castle is signposted from the M6 motorway.  If travelling from the north, visitors should exit the M6 at Junction 34.  If travelling from the south, visitors should exit at Junction 33. Visitors might consider making use of Lancaster’s 'park and ride', which is a cost effective all-day option.  It is located just off Junction 34 of the M6.  Park and ride buses operate Monday to Saturday and the China Street park and ride bus stop is less than a 5-minute walk from the Castle. There are three public car parks within 300m of the Castle entrance:  Castle Hill and St Mary’s Parade (LA1 1YN).  Limited spaces and two-hour maximum stay.  Parksafe (LA1 1EQ) Dallas Road (LA1 1LD)

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Lancaster Bus Station is just over half a kilometre from the castle.  The bus station is a hub for services across the Lancaster, Morecambe and Heysham area, and the bus station is also a stop for National Express services Lancaster Castle is located a five minute walk from Lancaster Railway Station.

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Vice president harris makes surprise visit to ypsilanti bookstore.

Jacqueline Francis , Reporter

YPSILANTI, Mich. – Vice President Kamala Harris and actress Octavia Spencer made a surprise visit Saturday to a Black-owned bookstore in Ypsilanti.

Black Stone Bookstore’s clerk Asale Kimada was stocking shelves when Secret Service agents entered the store and told her Vice President Harris was on her way for a visit.

“I tell everyone that comes to this bookstore that it’s special and it never fails,” Kimada said through tears.

As Secret Service agents did their security sweep ahead of Harris’ arrival, Kimada called the store’s owner and told him to come right away.

“I dropped everything,” store owner Carlos Franklin said.

Shortly after Franklin arrived with his wife and daughter, Harris’ motorcade pulled up.

Harris greeted Franklin and Kimada, introducing them to Spencer.

The group chatted about the store’s roots and its impact on the community.

“I was telling her just about my dream to make this an even bigger spot and just do more in the community,” Franklin said. “She was very positive and understood my insight.”

Franklin and Harris bonded over a shared love of chess.

Harris talked about learning the game from her uncle as Franklin shared his memories of teaching his daughters how to play.

From the bookstore, Harris and Spencer traveled to Detroit where they spoke at the Michigan Democratic Party’s annual Legacy Dinner at Huntington Place.

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Jacqueline francis.

Jacqueline Francis is an award-winning journalist who joined the WDIV team in September 2022. Prior to Local 4, she reported for the NBC affiliate in West Michigan. When she’s not on the job, Jacqueline enjoys taking advantage of all the wonders Michigan has to offer, from ski trips up north to beach days with her dog, Ace.

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A school resource officer at G. Ray Bodley High School informed the Fulton police of the sex offenses on May 13 when they occurred, said Sgt. Lucas Hollenbeck, a spokesperson for the Fulton Police. The boy was arraigned in Oswego County Family Court on May 31.

Based on police investigation, Hollenback said Tuesday that on the morning of May 13 the boy forcibly touched a 15-year-old female student during class.

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Both incidents were reported, and statements were taken from the victims, he said.

The boy was later interviewed and admitted to his actions, he said.

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