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Policeman's lot
Policeman's lot

Policeman's lot

Date12/10/1984
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Original Toronto Star caption: Policeman's lot: When Metro Police Constable David Packer refused to stand guard at the Morgentaler abortion clinic on Harboard St., he tourched off a public debate over a person's right to follow his convictions if they conflict with his assigned job.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0069401F
A policeman's dream
A policeman's dream
5/29/1984
By Robert Brehl Toronto Star, A decorated Metro policeman's career is on the line for refusing to stand guard outside the Morgentaler abortion clinic
By Robert Brehl Toronto Star, A decorated Metro policeman's career is on the line for refusing to stand guard outside the Morgentaler abortion clinic
5/12/1987
Their friend was killed: Members of a floor hockey team coached by Constable David Goldsworthy leave 31 division headquarters last night after they found out time for policeman's funeral
Their friend was killed: Members of a floor hockey team coached by Constable David Goldsworthy leave 31 division headquarters last night after they found out time for policeman's funeral
10/6/1969
Constable David Goldsworthy's Gun, Slain policeman's service revolver found in toilet tank
Constable David Goldsworthy's Gun, Slain policeman's service revolver found in toilet tank
3/30/1969
Christmas Eve tragedy: A policeman's cap and blood on cruiser mark spot where two officers were wounded in a gun battle
Christmas Eve tragedy: A policeman's cap and blood on cruiser mark spot where two officers were wounded in a gun battle
12/23/1980
Officer's gun: A policeman's gun lies on the ground outside the open door of the car that pulled over the gunman
Officer's gun: A policeman's gun lies on the ground outside the open door of the car that pulled over the gunman
9/17/1984
Metro Policeman's Hat Badge. Only way to identify an officer
Metro Policeman's Hat Badge. Only way to identify an officer
11/4/1974
Movie director William Friedkin has used real policeman to play policeman role in The French Connection, which opens here Friday
Movie director William Friedkin has used real policeman to play policeman role in The French Connection, which opens here Friday
10/25/1971
Windows shattered: A police officer looks through windows on the driver and passenger side of a van shot out by a shotgun blast yesterday, after a gun was pointed at a policeman
Windows shattered: A police officer looks through windows on the driver and passenger side of a van shot out by a shotgun blast yesterday, after a gun was pointed at a policeman
11/18/1987
Twice unlucky: An alert policeman no sooner nabbed a suspect and got back $1,300 stolen from this bank at Church and Wellesley, when it was hit by a second robber
Twice unlucky: An alert policeman no sooner nabbed a suspect and got back $1,300 stolen from this bank at Church and Wellesley, when it was hit by a second robber
1/24/1983
I'm the happiest man you'll ever meet, says Jim Carey, who was sentenced to death for the murder of a vancouver policeman and then reprieved. He lives in Saint John, N.B., and is a foster father
I'm the happiest man you'll ever meet, says Jim Carey, who was sentenced to death for the murder of a vancouver policeman and then reprieved. He lives in Saint John, N.B., and is a foster father
6/16/1975
Bullet-ridden van: Policeman holds the jacket discarded by bank robber who got away in Yorkville after police chased him and two accomplices in the black van shown in background
Bullet-ridden van: Policeman holds the jacket discarded by bank robber who got away in Yorkville after police chased him and two accomplices in the black van shown in background
3/12/1981