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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

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

Date7/23/1982
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Barney Miller: TV sitcom detective (actor Hal Linden) got a quick promotion to honorary chief of detectives in Metro.
Barney Miller: TV sitcom detective (actor Hal Linden) got a quick promotion to honorary chief of detectives in Metro.
5/20/1981
Hal Linden: Here for a song and dance show at the Royal York, TV's Barney Miller will wear a disguise for his outings.
Hal Linden: Here for a song and dance show at the Royal York, TV's Barney Miller will wear a disguise for his outings.
5/20/1981
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
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
Danson rejoins his regin. Barney Danson, minister of state for urban affairs and member of Parliament for York North, last night was made honorary lie(...)
Danson rejoins his regin. Barney Danson, minister of state for urban affairs and member of Parliament for York North, last night was made honorary lie(...)
12/10/1975
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
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
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
Waving an Irish Green Bowler - but wearing a toque to keep warm 57-year-old Barney Heard sets off today on his annual St
Waving an Irish Green Bowler - but wearing a toque to keep warm 57-year-old Barney Heard sets off today on his annual St
3/17/1972
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
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
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