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They'll be easier to spot now. This is the new look for Metro Police cars - bright yellow with crest and slogan on the sides. Only detectives will con(...)
They'll be easier to spot now. This is the new look for Metro Police cars - bright yellow with crest and slogan on the sides. Only detectives will con(...)

They'll be easier to spot now. This is the new look for Metro Police cars - bright yellow with crest and slogan on the sides. Only detectives will con(...)

Date5/28/1969
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Original Toronto Star caption: They'll be easier to spot now. This is the new look for Metro Police cars - bright yellow with crest and slogan on the sides. Only detectives will continue to use unmarked cars. Move is aimed at improving protection. With unmarked cars; citizens have no way of knowing when policemen are in the area. Use of motorcycles is also to be eliminated.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0114263F
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