For the 41st edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, we're off to discover a place like no other: the Musée de la Préfecture de Police. Often overlooked by the general public, this museum is nonetheless fascinating for all lovers of police investigations.
Located in the Hôtel de Police in the 5th arrondissement, this museum, founded in 1909 by Prefect Louis Lépine, traces the history of the Paris police from the 17th century to the present day. More than 2,000 works of art retrace the history of the police and highlight the different professions and missions of the Prefecture de Police, from investigators to forensic scientists. A retrospective of the major criminal cases followed by the Parisian police over the centuries is also on display in the museum: the assassination of Henri IV by Ravaillac in 1610, the Poisons affair, the crimes of Henri-Désiré Landru...
If this adventure appeals to you, then take advantage of the Heritage Days, taking place on September 21 and 22, 2024, to explore this unusual museum free of charge, and test your investigative skills...
A former commander of the Paris Criminal Brigade will show you how a judicial investigation unfolds, using emblematic cases from the 1980s to the present day.
Come and find out how the role of sport has gradually become more important in our society, and how the police need to be involved in supervising sporting events to ensure the safety of all, as well as in controlling abuses such as sports betting and doping. This conference also shows how sport is a factor of cohesion and a vector of social integration.
Three women entered the police station to gain access to the museum with their identity cards. A fourth went in and out without giving her card. The next day, the museum manager arrived at the museum to find the lifeless body of one of them in the forensics room, next to the seats, a 1900 browning pistol resting on one of the seats. On the floor are some glasses and a broken heel.
Who is this young woman? What could have happened to her? Was she murdered? Then who and why? A suicide?
This investigation for children is based on learning how to identify victims and criminals, and on the history and development of the technical and scientific police.
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the Technical and Scientific Police (PTS)! In the 2000s, the CSI series propelled the STP into the media spotlight. Its professions arouse curiosity and fascination, even if for the general public, these professional realities remain an enigma! Armed with their specialized toolboxes, STP technicians work to make crime scenes speak for themselves, playing an active role in uncovering the truth. Today, new methods make it possible to better process traces and clues. In order to better understand today's STP, this conference, led by a former crime scene technician at the Paris Judicial Identification Department, highlights the great men in the history of forensic science and its evolution.
Here's a great idea for a family outing, which should particularly appeal to teenagers aged 13 and over. An unusual activity to spice up the Journées du Patrimoine 2024. And best of all, it's free!
Dates and Opening Time
From September 21, 2024 to September 22, 2024
Location
Préfecture de Police Museum
4 Rue de la Montagne Sainte Geneviève
75005 Paris 5
Prices
Free
Official website
www.prefecturedepolice.interieur.gouv.fr
Booking
www.smartagenda.fr
