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Toronto's new police chief takes over, At his desk for the last time today, Toronto's retiring police chief James Mackey (left) smiles as he hands pap(...)
Toronto's new police chief takes over, At his desk for the last time today, Toronto's retiring police chief James Mackey (left) smiles as he hands pap(...)

Toronto's new police chief takes over, At his desk for the last time today, Toronto's retiring police chief James Mackey (left) smiles as he hands pap(...)

Date4/24/1970
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Original Toronto Star caption: Toronto's new police chief takes over, At his desk for the last time today, Toronto's retiring police chief James Mackey (left) smiles as he hands papers across to Deputy Chief Harold Adamson, 48, who is taking over the job. Mackey, 57, officially retires on June 1, but the remaining time includes holiday and accumulated time off. He was chief for 12 years. Before leaving, he bought coffee and doughnuts for 300 on the headquarters staff.
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Metro's new police chief, Harold Adamson, will take over retiring Chief James Mackey's duties on June 1
Metro's new police chief, Harold Adamson, will take over retiring Chief James Mackey's duties on June 1
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Good news: D. G. Farncomb (centre) hears happy report from Police Chief James Mackey (right): His 6-year-old daughter Mary, abducted for ransom on her way to school, has been found safe
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Deputy chiefs Edward Dunn (left) and Archie McCathie (centre). Say goodbye to Police Chief James Mackey at Lord Simcoe Dinner
Deputy chiefs Edward Dunn (left) and Archie McCathie (centre). Say goodbye to Police Chief James Mackey at Lord Simcoe Dinner
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Police chief James Mackey crouches behind car during downtown gunfight last night
Police chief James Mackey crouches behind car during downtown gunfight last night
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New Chief Justice takes over. Retiring Chief Justice J.C. McRuer (left) congratulates his successor, George Alexander Gale and Mrs. Gale, following Mr(...)
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James Bartlett (left) presents cheque to police chief Mackey. Looking on are Shriners Chalres E. Wells and A. J. B. Gray (right)
James Bartlett (left) presents cheque to police chief Mackey. Looking on are Shriners Chalres E. Wells and A. J. B. Gray (right)
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