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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated February 25, 1957 reads "Barricade buster - Hiding behind army-like armor as he brandishes gas gun is Valley policeman Paul Hospodar. Body vest armor was first used by American troops during Korean War and today has joined police department. Officers have dubbed the rig 'Iron Gertie.'"
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Los Angeles Police Academy Los Angeles (Calif.).--Police Department--Officials and employees Los Angeles (Calif.).--Police Department--Uniforms Los Angeles (Calif.).--Police Department--Equipment and supplies Men--California--Los Angeles Police--California--Los Angeles--Equipment and supplies Body armor--California--Los Angeles Firearms--California--Los Angeles Los Angeles (Calif.) Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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