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Photograph was edited for publication purposes; Photograph printed in reverse for publication. Photograph caption dated September 1, 1954 reads "Physical fitness programs are an integral part of training at the academy for both cadets and regular officers. Straining for that '20' in chinning helps tone those muscles and builds endurance. A surprisingly small percentage of applicants for police jobs successfully finish training and probation periods."; See images #00126187 through #00126194 for all photos in this series.
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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 Men--California--Los Angeles Police--California--Los Angeles Police training--California--Los Angeles Police--Physical training--California--Los Angeles Exercise--California--Los Angeles--Equipment and supplies Exercise for men--California--Los Angeles Physical fitness for men--California--Los Angeles Arm exercises--California--Los Angeles Los Angeles (Calif.) Elysian Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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