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The duties and training of a London policeman, known over the world for his courtesy. The London policeman is unarmed, and his duties vary from finding lost children to directing traffic. Dealing with crime is only an occasional part of the ordinary London policeman’s job.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Previously on display
22 April 2019
ACMI Viewing Booths
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
006700
Language
English
Audience classification
Mediatheque - all ages (ACMI classified)
Subject categories
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Police
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Police - Great Britain
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Police training
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
MOV file H264; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation