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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated August 25, 1956 reads "Los Angeles' finest need reinforcement - City's newest graduates of Police Academy pause after training stint to help sergeant get across fact that more police officers are needed to serve in San Fernando Valley and other parts of Los Angeles. Eligible men between ages 19 and 30 may telephone MIchigan 5211, extension 736, for pertinent information. Starting pay ranges from $417 to $489 per month including instruction period at academy in Elysian Park, where picture above was taken."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Los Angeles Police Academy Los Angeles (Calif.).--Police Department--Officials and employees Los Angeles (Calif.).--Police Department--Uniforms Men--California--Los Angeles Police--Recruiting--California--Los Angeles Police training--California--Los Angeles Pointing (Gesture)--California--Los Angeles Painted signs and signboards--California--Los Angeles Banners--California--Los Angeles Elysian Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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