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During a discussion of an independent inquiry into the way Metro police investigate complaints against the force, especially complaints of brutality, (...)
During a discussion of an independent inquiry into the way Metro police investigate complaints against the force, especially complaints of brutality, (...)

During a discussion of an independent inquiry into the way Metro police investigate complaints against the force, especially complaints of brutality, (...)

Date5/16/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: During a discussion of an independent inquiry into the way Metro police investigate complaints against the force, especially complaints of brutality, Metro Police Chief Harold Adamson and Metro Chairman Paul Godfrey have a whispered talk. Lawyer Arthur Maloney was appointed to head investigation.
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