Photo-Fit kits like this one were once widely used by police to create a likeness of a suspect or perpetrator from a witness or victim’s description. This particular kit from the 1970s is currently on display for the Trace exhibition at the Victoria Police Museum. This style of photo-fit kit was created by Jaques Penry, who called himself a ‘facial topographer’. It was originally developed for the British Home Office in the late 1960s and consists of 162 pairs of eyes, 151 noses, 159 mouths 112 chin and cheek outlines, 261 foreheads. The Trace exhibition at the Victoria Police Museum focuses on gadgets and devices that have shaped contemporary and historical policing practices, and have influenced the way crime prevention and detection occurs. The exhibition has a special appeal to curious minds, and with its interactive elements is sure to be enjoyed by visitors of all ages. The exhibition runs until mid 2017 and the Museum is open Mon-Fri, 10-4. It will be open on select weekends...