AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) invites the public to attend the DPS Museum Day on Sunday, Sept. 18, as part of Austin Museum Day, which features free exhibits and interactive activities at participating Austin-area museums and cultural sites. The DPS Historical Museum and Research Center is sponsoring the free public event at DPS Headquarters, Training Academy Building (5805 N. Lamar Blvd., Building C, Austin, TX 78752) from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18.
The theme for this year’s event is “A Recruit’s World” and will feature a variety of interactive activities, including an obstacle course, physical fitness activity, and games of logic and skill to simulate some of the skills required of actual DPS Training Academy recruits. Participants who complete the course will receive a “Senior Trooper” patch and can take a photo with a DPS Trooper. Children and adults also can tour the academy, meet current recruits, watch vintage recruiting films and visit an assortment of displays from various DPS divisions as well as the Texas Ranger Museum and DPS Foundation.
Visitors also can see the Harley-Davidson motorcycle once owned by former Gov. Ann Richards, which was donated to DPS.
In addition, visitors can meet the officers and animals of DPS’ Mounted Horse Patrol Unit and Canine Unit. A vintage patrol car and motorcycle, along with vintage trooper uniforms, will be on display representing the department’s rich history in Texas. Equipment, vehicles and resources currently used by the department will be showcased, including:
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