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Jack Ackroyd: Metro Police chief and friends made sales pitch with pizzazz
Jack Ackroyd: Metro Police chief and friends made sales pitch with pizzazz

Jack Ackroyd: Metro Police chief and friends made sales pitch with pizzazz

Date7/18/1980
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Original Toronto Star caption: Jack Ackroyd: Metro Police chief and friends made sales pitch with pizzazz.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0028651F
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
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
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
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
Man of many faces: Former Metro police chief Jack Ackroyd, shown in 1984 above and in 1982 in uniform at right, is remembered as a tough-talking cop who also enjoyed a good laugh
Man of many faces: Former Metro police chief Jack Ackroyd, shown in 1984 above and in 1982 in uniform at right, is remembered as a tough-talking cop who also enjoyed a good laugh
2/23/1984
Coming and going, Retiring Metro police chief Harold Adamson is embraced by his successor Jack Ackroyd (left) after receiving a humanitarian award for(...)
Coming and going, Retiring Metro police chief Harold Adamson is embraced by his successor Jack Ackroyd (left) after receiving a humanitarian award for(...)
4/30/1990
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
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
7/23/1982
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
Deputy chief speaks: Showing emotion Jack Ackroyd says the delay in getting Sweet out of the club definitely made his situation even more critical
Deputy chief speaks: Showing emotion Jack Ackroyd says the delay in getting Sweet out of the club definitely made his situation even more critical
3/14/1980
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
Police chief Jack Ackroyd, 55, a physical fitness fan, works out as often as he can in the exercise room of the Businessmen's Club at the Central YMCA(...)
Police chief Jack Ackroyd, 55, a physical fitness fan, works out as often as he can in the exercise room of the Businessmen's Club at the Central YMCA(...)
6/5/1981