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More than 700 artifacts in 28,000 square feet (2,600 m) of exhibition space related the history of crime, and its consequences, in
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Capital Region. When the series switched to on-location shooting, the studio was converted into an interactive exhibit where visitors could solve a hypothetical crime. Surrounding the studio were exhibits on the
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collar criminals. Twenty-eight interactive stations included the high-speed police chase simulators used in the training of law enforcement officers, and a
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