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The first woman to become a probationary constable in the Whitby detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police is 21-year-old Cathy Dekking of Hamilton.(...)
The first woman to become a probationary constable in the Whitby detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police is 21-year-old Cathy Dekking of Hamilton.(...)

The first woman to become a probationary constable in the Whitby detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police is 21-year-old Cathy Dekking of Hamilton.(...)

Date8/27/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: The first woman to become a probationary constable in the Whitby detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police is 21-year-old Cathy Dekking of Hamilton. After completing a two-week orientation course at OPP headquarters in Toronto, she began her regular duties in the Whitby offices last week.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Object NumberTSPA_0027478F
Miss apprehension, Tracie Tomalak, 2- year-old niece of Daryl Knox of the Ontario Provincial Police detachment at Whitby, seems a little detached hers(...)
Miss apprehension, Tracie Tomalak, 2- year-old niece of Daryl Knox of the Ontario Provincial Police detachment at Whitby, seems a little detached hers(...)
5/29/1981
Paper Chase: Peel Regional Police Constable Chris Burton was top gun, scholastically-speaking, at police college course for probationary constables
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Burks Falls, Ont., May 5- Con. Vernon Dix 32, of the Burks falls detachment of Ontario Provincial Police was injured Saturday when he drove his car of(...)
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5/1/1958
Dad the grad: Michael Byrne, sworn in yesterday as an OPP probationary constable, walks with his son Paul, 3, after the ceremony at the force's academy in Brampton
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3/18/1988
Only woman in graduation class of 21 Durham Regional Police recruits, Constable Nancy Desjardins receives her diploma from Deputy Chief Thomas Chamber(...)
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10/15/1976
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Closed after 43 years, the Oakville office of the Ontario Provincial Police bears a simple sign put up last night by Constable Frank Harvey. Calls are(...)
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He helps make 401 Canada's safest road, A man in love with his job, and convinced of the importance of it, Ontario Provincial Police Constable Glen Bowmaster sweeps down Highway 401 on patrol
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Constable Jim Baine, the communications operator at the milton detachement of the ontario Provincial Police, responds to a call on the newly installed(...)
Constable Jim Baine, the communications operator at the milton detachement of the ontario Provincial Police, responds to a call on the newly installed(...)
12/14/1976
Rebel's ruff and ready for duty, Ontario Provincial Police Constable Bill Horseman congratulates Rebel, one of four canine recruits to make the grade (...)
Rebel's ruff and ready for duty, Ontario Provincial Police Constable Bill Horseman congratulates Rebel, one of four canine recruits to make the grade (...)
2/24/1984
Bravery noted: OPP Constable Mark Meers, left, student Kimberly MacKenzie and pharmacist Ian Reynold Stewart were among 19 people honored for valor by the Ontario Provincial Police
Bravery noted: OPP Constable Mark Meers, left, student Kimberly MacKenzie and pharmacist Ian Reynold Stewart were among 19 people honored for valor by the Ontario Provincial Police
10/15/1987
Bravery noted: OPP Constable Mark Meers, left, student Kimberly Mackenzie and pharmacist Ian Reynold Stewart were among 19 people honored for valor by the Ontario Provincial Police
Bravery noted: OPP Constable Mark Meers, left, student Kimberly Mackenzie and pharmacist Ian Reynold Stewart were among 19 people honored for valor by the Ontario Provincial Police
10/15/1987