Police – Crime & Punishment

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Police Baton (1)

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Ayrshire Constabulary Badge and Die

Before the 19th Century criminal cases in Ayr Burgh were heard by the Burgh Court and its appointed

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Prisoner's Moleskins

This is a rare and original set of clothing of the kind issued to prisoners at Kilmarnock Jail. It i

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Straw Helmet

These straw helmets were worn by Kilmarnock Burgh Police in the summertime. Being made from straw, t

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Police Baton

This baton was probably used for ceremonial purposes. It is decorated with the Ayrshire Constabulary

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Police Truncheon

This is a commemorative truncheon. It is decorated with the crest of the Kilmarnock Burgh and a phot

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Kilmarnock Burgh Police Special Constable's Badge (1)

Originally in the collection of Strathclyde Police.

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Police Clappers

Wooden clappers such as these were carried by policemen. When a policeman was in need of backup from

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Snitchers

Snitchers were the predecessor to handcuffs. The leather strap was slipped around a prisoner's wrist

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Metal restraints

These metal restraints are an early version of handcuffs that replaced snitchers. Originally in the

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Ayrshire Constabulary Police Badge (2)

Originally in the collection of Strathclyde Police.

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Kilmarnock Burgh Police Badge (2)

Originally in the collection of Strathclyde Police.

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