Full of play and interactivity, this experience is designed to introduce law enforcement’s role in society, ignite curiosity for police work, and build trust between police officers and citizens. Across three zones, visitors will learn about police academy, police patrol, and detective investigations.

With hands-on learning opportunities visitors will learn observation skills, practice dexterity and coordination with team interactives, “take” fingerprints and learn to match them, play the role of forensic scientist in a quiet space, and more! To provide a deep and familiar local connection, the exhibit design, content, and illustrations highlight the role of police in and surrounding the Decatur, Illinois community.

Ravenswood Studio fabricated and installed this colorful and hands-on permanent exhibit. The interactives were engineered to be age-appropriate, durable, and simple in their construction.