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Chief James Mackey announced today that he is resigning as head of the Metropolitan Toronto police department after 12 years as chief
Chief James Mackey announced today that he is resigning as head of the Metropolitan Toronto police department after 12 years as chief

Chief James Mackey announced today that he is resigning as head of the Metropolitan Toronto police department after 12 years as chief

Date3/6/1970
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Leading his men in the annual church parade of the Metropolitan Toronto Police War Veterans Association, Police Chief James Mackey heads yesterday's march on Bloor St
Leading his men in the annual church parade of the Metropolitan Toronto Police War Veterans Association, Police Chief James Mackey heads yesterday's march on Bloor St
11/3/1968
Toronto's new police chief takes over, At his desk for the last time today, Toronto's retiring police chief James Mackey (left) smiles as he hands pap(...)
Toronto's new police chief takes over, At his desk for the last time today, Toronto's retiring police chief James Mackey (left) smiles as he hands pap(...)
4/24/1970
38 years service: At his desk in full uniform, Metro Police Chief Jack Marks today announced he is retiring after 38 years on the force
38 years service: At his desk in full uniform, Metro Police Chief Jack Marks today announced he is retiring after 38 years on the force
5/18/1989
Good news: D. G. Farncomb (centre) hears happy report from Police Chief James Mackey (right): His 6-year-old daughter Mary, abducted for ransom on her way to school, has been found safe
Good news: D. G. Farncomb (centre) hears happy report from Police Chief James Mackey (right): His 6-year-old daughter Mary, abducted for ransom on her way to school, has been found safe
5/11/1967
Deputy chiefs Edward Dunn (left) and Archie McCathie (centre). Say goodbye to Police Chief James Mackey at Lord Simcoe Dinner
Deputy chiefs Edward Dunn (left) and Archie McCathie (centre). Say goodbye to Police Chief James Mackey at Lord Simcoe Dinner
1/8/1960
Metro's new police chief, Harold Adamson, will take over retiring Chief James Mackey's duties on June 1
Metro's new police chief, Harold Adamson, will take over retiring Chief James Mackey's duties on June 1
3/9/1970
The strict enforcement Of Ontario liquor laws since ex-Toronto police chief James Mackey took over as liquor czar has made liquor outlets toe the mark(...)
The strict enforcement Of Ontario liquor laws since ex-Toronto police chief James Mackey took over as liquor czar has made liquor outlets toe the mark(...)
11/6/1970
James Mackey. Former police chief
James Mackey. Former police chief
2/6/1970
How much supervision are you going to inflict on the police? asks Chief James Mackey, who says appointed board is better than elected one.
How much supervision are you going to inflict on the police? asks Chief James Mackey, who says appointed board is better than elected one.
8/9/1969
Metro police chief James Mackey serves. Opens handball tourney. Harold Kochberg watches
Metro police chief James Mackey serves. Opens handball tourney. Harold Kochberg watches
4/24/1964
James Bartlett (left) presents cheque to police chief Mackey. Looking on are Shriners Chalres E. Wells and A. J. B. Gray (right)
James Bartlett (left) presents cheque to police chief Mackey. Looking on are Shriners Chalres E. Wells and A. J. B. Gray (right)
1/8/1963
Police chief James Mackey crouches behind car during downtown gunfight last night
Police chief James Mackey crouches behind car during downtown gunfight last night
8/18/1965