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Man of many faces: Former Metro police chief Jack Ackroyd, shown in 1984 above and in 1982 in uniform at right, is remembered as a tough-talking cop who also enjoyed a good laugh
Man of many faces: Former Metro police chief Jack Ackroyd, shown in 1984 above and in 1982 in uniform at right, is remembered as a tough-talking cop who also enjoyed a good laugh

Man of many faces: Former Metro police chief Jack Ackroyd, shown in 1984 above and in 1982 in uniform at right, is remembered as a tough-talking cop who also enjoyed a good laugh

Date2/23/1984
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Original Toronto Star caption: Man of many faces: Former Metro police chief Jack Ackroyd, shown in 1984 above and in 1982 in uniform at right, is remembered as a tough-talking cop who also enjoyed a good laugh.
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Frank Barbetta, The man who forged legends as a tough, violent cop enjoys a career that has taken him from walking the beat to candidacy to become Metro's next police chief
Frank Barbetta, The man who forged legends as a tough, violent cop enjoys a career that has taken him from walking the beat to candidacy to become Metro's next police chief
6/2/1983
All hail the chief: From left, former Metro police chiefs Harold Adamson and Jack Ackroyd, retiring Chief Jack Marks and his successor William McCormack join hands at a luncheon and roast for Masks
All hail the chief: From left, former Metro police chiefs Harold Adamson and Jack Ackroyd, retiring Chief Jack Marks and his successor William McCormack join hands at a luncheon and roast for Masks
8/14/1989
Former chiefs: Jack Ackroyd, left, and Harold Adamson are credited for taking the first steps to improve relations between Metro police and minorities when they headed the force
Former chiefs: Jack Ackroyd, left, and Harold Adamson are credited for taking the first steps to improve relations between Metro police and minorities when they headed the force
1/2/1983
Barney Miller promoted: Hal Linden, who plays captain Barney Miller in the TV series, was promoted honorary chief of detectives by Metro Police Chief Jack Ackroyd today and here he shows off his new badge after swearing-in ceremony
Barney Miller promoted: Hal Linden, who plays captain Barney Miller in the TV series, was promoted honorary chief of detectives by Metro Police Chief Jack Ackroyd today and here he shows off his new badge after swearing-in ceremony
7/23/1982
Troubled Trio: Police chiefs Jack Marks, left, Harold Adamson, top, and Jack Ackroyd each struggled with the job of leading a Metro police force in turmoil
Troubled Trio: Police chiefs Jack Marks, left, Harold Adamson, top, and Jack Ackroyd each struggled with the job of leading a Metro police force in turmoil
5/12/1975
A brand new car for the ex-Chief, Retiring Metro police chief Jack Ackroyd strikes a pose beside his brand new, luxurious Chrysler New Yorker -- compl(...)
A brand new car for the ex-Chief, Retiring Metro police chief Jack Ackroyd strikes a pose beside his brand new, luxurious Chrysler New Yorker -- compl(...)
6/15/1984
Welcomes probe: Metro Police Chief Jack Ackroyd yesterday welcomed the Ontario Provincial Police probe into the conduct of two policemen, ordered by Attorney-General Roy McMurtry
Welcomes probe: Metro Police Chief Jack Ackroyd yesterday welcomed the Ontario Provincial Police probe into the conduct of two policemen, ordered by Attorney-General Roy McMurtry
9/7/1982
Congratulations: Police Chief Harold Adamson (right) toasts his successor, Deputy Chief Jack Ackroyd, after announcing retirement as head of the 6,000-member department
Congratulations: Police Chief Harold Adamson (right) toasts his successor, Deputy Chief Jack Ackroyd, after announcing retirement as head of the 6,000-member department
3/12/1980
Coming and going, Retiring Metro police chief Harold Adamson is embraced by his successor Jack Ackroyd (left) after receiving a humanitarian award for(...)
Coming and going, Retiring Metro police chief Harold Adamson is embraced by his successor Jack Ackroyd (left) after receiving a humanitarian award for(...)
4/30/1990
Jack Ackroyd: Metro Police chief and friends made sales pitch with pizzazz
Jack Ackroyd: Metro Police chief and friends made sales pitch with pizzazz
7/18/1980
Crime fighters. Police Chief Jack Ackroyd, left, police association head Mal Connolly, centre, and Crown Attorney Robert McGee are concerned about ris(...)
Crime fighters. Police Chief Jack Ackroyd, left, police association head Mal Connolly, centre, and Crown Attorney Robert McGee are concerned about ris(...)
10/12/1978
Jack Ackroyd: Police chief will be in Etobicoke for late-night ceremony
Jack Ackroyd: Police chief will be in Etobicoke for late-night ceremony
5/1/1980