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Inspector Ferne Alexander, once a teacher, now heads Metro police youth bureau and helps 17,000 children in trouble each year. Discussing a case with her is Policewoman Barbara Blauert
Inspector Ferne Alexander, once a teacher, now heads Metro police youth bureau and helps 17,000 children in trouble each year. Discussing a case with her is Policewoman Barbara Blauert

Inspector Ferne Alexander, once a teacher, now heads Metro police youth bureau and helps 17,000 children in trouble each year. Discussing a case with her is Policewoman Barbara Blauert

Date3/12/1969
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Original Toronto Star caption: Inspector Ferne Alexander, once a teacher, now heads Metro police youth bureau and helps 17,000 children in trouble each year. Discussing a case with her is Policewoman Barbara Blauert.
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Police pioneer: Ferne Alexander, who's ending a long and successful career with Metro police, blazed the trail for policewomen by becoming Canada's only female superintendent
Police pioneer: Ferne Alexander, who's ending a long and successful career with Metro police, blazed the trail for policewomen by becoming Canada's only female superintendent
3/1/1983
Work, Policewoman Maureen Grant checks with Mississauga police Constable Bill Sholin at door of his Most of her time is spent working with youths. [Incomplete]
Work, Policewoman Maureen Grant checks with Mississauga police Constable Bill Sholin at door of his Most of her time is spent working with youths. [Incomplete]
3/18/1972
Parry: Heads Durham Region police missing persons bureau
Parry: Heads Durham Region police missing persons bureau
11/5/1992
Head cases: Maple Leaf rookies Rob Pearson (left) and Alexander Godynyuk need some protection against cold after teammates took the shears to their heads
Head cases: Maple Leaf rookies Rob Pearson (left) and Alexander Godynyuk need some protection against cold after teammates took the shears to their heads
12/2/1991
You can Rap with the chief, said one 17-year-old youth about Burlington police chief Ken Skerrett, centre, who tries to help young people before they get into trouble
You can Rap with the chief, said one 17-year-old youth about Burlington police chief Ken Skerrett, centre, who tries to help young people before they get into trouble
4/28/1970
Wonder what they're discussing? Finance Minister Mitchell Sharp (Left) and Manpower Minister Jean Marchand get their heads together during last night'(...)
Wonder what they're discussing? Finance Minister Mitchell Sharp (Left) and Manpower Minister Jean Marchand get their heads together during last night'(...)
4/6/1968
Image shows police divers plunging into the water.
Harbor police scuba divers plunge into the ice-covered water of the harbor; led by 2nd Officer Ernie Norrey (top). Following him are Brian Kennedy; David Bryan and Ulrich Ertle. In the water; only the tops of their heads show (bottom) as they practise holding their breath to conserve air and keep in shape in case a car plunges into the lake. They practise all year; even in 30-degree weather like today.
2/2/1972
Alexander, Ferne
Alexander, Ferne
7/12/1979
Insp. Ferne Alexander, Teen resuce team needed
Insp. Ferne Alexander, Teen resuce team needed
10/14/1976
Skating teacher Andra Kelly helps keep a 'first time' student on her, The young skater is among 16 partially blind children whose winter will be more than just a whit [Incomplete]
Skating teacher Andra Kelly helps keep a 'first time' student on her, The young skater is among 16 partially blind children whose winter will be more than just a whit [Incomplete]
11/9/1966
Deterctive's daughter weds. Inspector Jack Webster, head of the Metro Police homicide squad, poses with his daughter Rosemary and her husband, Mitchel(...)
Deterctive's daughter weds. Inspector Jack Webster, head of the Metro Police homicide squad, poses with his daughter Rosemary and her husband, Mitchel(...)
5/7/1972
17,000 aid retarded children. Former controller William Archer and actress Barbara Hamilton try out bike, one of the prizes at 12th Annual Cocktail Pa(...)
17,000 aid retarded children. Former controller William Archer and actress Barbara Hamilton try out bike, one of the prizes at 12th Annual Cocktail Pa(...)
11/22/1967