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In the hostage-taking drama last Monday, Inspector Dave Cowan, head of the elite Emergency Task Force, talks with one of the 32 special Metro officers(...)
In the hostage-taking drama last Monday, Inspector Dave Cowan, head of the elite Emergency Task Force, talks with one of the 32 special Metro officers(...)

In the hostage-taking drama last Monday, Inspector Dave Cowan, head of the elite Emergency Task Force, talks with one of the 32 special Metro officers(...)

Date3/21/1977
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  • In the hostage-taking drama last Monday; Inspector Dave Cowan; head of the elite Emergency Task Force; talks with one of the 32 special Metro officers trained to handle firearms and human behavior. Officer wears a flak jacket for protection.
  • In the hostage-taking drama last Monday, Inspector Dave Cowan, head of the elite Emergency Task Force, talks with one of the 32 special Metro officers(...)
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Original Toronto Star caption: In the hostage-taking drama last Monday; Inspector Dave Cowan; head of the elite Emergency Task Force; talks with one of the 32 special Metro officers trained to handle firearms and human behavior. Officer wears a flak jacket for protection.
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