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Jack Wales: Spent 28 years of 38-year police career as chief of two forces
Jack Wales: Spent 28 years of 38-year police career as chief of two forces

Jack Wales: Spent 28 years of 38-year police career as chief of two forces

Date4/27/1988
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Original Toronto Star caption: Jack Wales: Spent 28 years of 38-year police career as chief of two forces.
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