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After 2 1/2 months in his new position, Police Chief Charles Mitchell has been reorganizing the Police Department.
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 14, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Appointment as Police Chief
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 20, 1973
Pages
p. 1
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The Arcadia Police Department has decided against a strike at this time, but vowed to fight City Hall over a contract dispute. A 5% salary increase was approved, but not the extensive retirement benefits which were sought.
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 14, 1977
Pages
p. A-1
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The Arcadia Police Department has decided not to participate in the Helicopter Patrol.
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 24, 1976
Pages
p. A-3
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Arcadia Police Department has received a grant of $142,286 to set up a trial traffic safety program. It is enough to purchase one extra car and pay the salaries of three policemen who have indicated an interest. The goal is to reduce personal injury and fatal traffic collisions by 3% each year.
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 18, 1977
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Police Department is launching a campaign to educate people about what they feel is an inadequate pension system.
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 18, 1977
Pages
p. A-1
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The Arcadia Police Department is starting a concerted drive to make citizens more aware of steps they can take to curtail crime.
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 19, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Police Department is taking stringent steps to curb speeding. These include ticketing and monitoring.
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 24, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
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Article regarding Lloyd Burkholder
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 24, 1955
Pages
p. 3 photo
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Article regarding Paul R. Bird
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 12, 1955
Pages
p. 3 photo
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Article regarding Victor L. Alberts
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 31, 1955
Pages
p. 2 photo
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Article regarding William R. Billing
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 14, 1955
Pages
p. 4 photo
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Articles regarding Robert S. Seares.
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 26, 1958 p. 1 (appointed Police Chief)
July 17, 1958 p. 1 (photo)
May 4, 1972 p. 1 (article and photo)
November 28, 1973 p. 1 (retires)
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 26, 1958 p. 1 (appointed Police Chief)
July 17, 1958 p. 1 (photo)
May 4, 1972 p. 1 (article and photo)
November 28, 1973 p. 1 (retires)
Subjects
Police
Seares, Robert S
Item ID
4128AN
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Articles regarding William Reddington
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune & Bulletin
Date
August 25, 1955 [Tribune] p. 9 (article and picture)
June 1, 1960 [Bulletin] p. 1 (Fired because of conduct)
June 6, 1960 [Bulletin] p. 1 (To request public hearing)
June 9, 1960 p. 1 (Appeal filed)
June 13, 1960 p. 1 (Hearing set for July 7)
June 21, 1960 p. 1 (Hearing tonight)
August 15, 1960 p. 1 (Testimony before Personnel Board)
August 22, 1960 p. 1 (Verdict due)
August 25, 1960 p. 1 (Firing upheld)
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune & Bulletin
Date
August 25, 1955 [Tribune] p. 9 (article and picture)
June 1, 1960 [Bulletin] p. 1 (Fired because of conduct)
June 6, 1960 [Bulletin] p. 1 (To request public hearing)
June 9, 1960 p. 1 (Appeal filed)
June 13, 1960 p. 1 (Hearing set for July 7)
June 21, 1960 p. 1 (Hearing tonight)
August 15, 1960 p. 1 (Testimony before Personnel Board)
August 22, 1960 p. 1 (Verdict due)
August 25, 1960 p. 1 (Firing upheld)
Subjects
Police
Reddington, William
Item ID
4126AN
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Description of the newly formed Crime Impact Team, which consists of representtatives of 8 cities: Alhambra, Arcadia, El Monte, Monrovia, Monterey Park, San Gabriel and Temple City Station of LA County Sheriff's Dept. The Team is an outgrowth of the West San Gabriel Valley Burglary Investigation Unit, which ran out of federal funds.
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 8, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
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Ex-police chief Bill Cahill was given honorary treatment on his 90th birthday (January 1976). He came to Arcadia as Chief of Police in 1947.
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 29, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
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Florence Wilson, Arcadia's first policewoman is dead at 79. She joined the Police Department in 1945.
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 17, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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General information regarding combined community recreational center and police station.
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 12, 1971 p. 1 (plans ready; prepare for bond election)
December 22, 1971 p 1 ( proposal studied)
January 5, 1972 p. 1 ( " )
January 26, 1972 p. 1 ( " )
January 30, 1972 p. 1 (Chamber of Commerce backs project)
February 23, 1972 p. 1 (bond election)
February 27, 1972 p. 1 ( " )
March 1, 1972 p. 1 (bond election)
March 8, 1972 p. 1 ( " )
March 12, 1972 p. 1 (defeated)
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 12, 1971 p. 1 (plans ready; prepare for bond election)
December 22, 1971 p 1 ( proposal studied)
January 5, 1972 p. 1 ( " )
January 26, 1972 p. 1 ( " )
January 30, 1972 p. 1 (Chamber of Commerce backs project)
February 23, 1972 p. 1 (bond election)
February 27, 1972 p. 1 ( " )
March 1, 1972 p. 1 (bond election)
March 8, 1972 p. 1 ( " )
March 12, 1972 p. 1 (defeated)
Subjects
Police
Item ID
4111AN
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General information regarding Jim Hayes
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 21, 1955 p. 10
August 23, 1956 p. 1 (appointed Captain)
July 6, 1959 p. 1 (demoted from Captain to patrolman)
July 9, 1959 p. 1 (citizens protest demotion)
July 13, 1959 p. 1 (Attorney hopes for "favorable" solution)
July 16, 1959 p. 1 (May ask for public hearing)
July 20, 1959 p. 1 (To file appeal)
July 23, 1959 p. 1 (Hearing to open August 5)
July 27, 1959 p. 1 (comlete text of appeal revealed)
August 3, 1959 p. 1 (Personnel Board hearing to start August 6)
August 6, 1959 p. 1 (Hearing tonight)
August 10, 1959 p. 1 (Hearing continued)
August 13, 1959 p. 1 (Hearing resumes)
August 17, 1959 p. 1 (Hearing closes)
September 3, 1959 p. 1 (Board "Unable" to report findings)
September 7, 1959 p. 1 (Chief upheld; demotion change from patrolman to Sergeant)
September 10, 1959 p. 1 (Mrs. Hayes letter thanking supporters)
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 21, 1955 p. 10
August 23, 1956 p. 1 (appointed Captain)
July 6, 1959 p. 1 (demoted from Captain to patrolman)
July 9, 1959 p. 1 (citizens protest demotion)
July 13, 1959 p. 1 (Attorney hopes for "favorable" solution)
July 16, 1959 p. 1 (May ask for public hearing)
July 20, 1959 p. 1 (To file appeal)
July 23, 1959 p. 1 (Hearing to open August 5)
July 27, 1959 p. 1 (comlete text of appeal revealed)
August 3, 1959 p. 1 (Personnel Board hearing to start August 6)
August 6, 1959 p. 1 (Hearing tonight)
August 10, 1959 p. 1 (Hearing continued)
August 13, 1959 p. 1 (Hearing resumes)
August 17, 1959 p. 1 (Hearing closes)
September 3, 1959 p. 1 (Board "Unable" to report findings)
September 7, 1959 p. 1 (Chief upheld; demotion change from patrolman to Sergeant)
September 10, 1959 p. 1 (Mrs. Hayes letter thanking supporters)
Subjects
Police
Hayes, Jim
Item ID
4121AN
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General information regarding Neil F. Anderson
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 8, 1951 p. 1 (appointed Police Chief)
June 20, 1955 p. 3 (article and picture)
June 11, 1956 (appointed City Manager)
May 28, 1959 p. 1
June 18,1959 p. 1 (resigns as City Manager)
October 27, 1963 p. 1 (death)
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 8, 1951 p. 1 (appointed Police Chief)
June 20, 1955 p. 3 (article and picture)
June 11, 1956 (appointed City Manager)
May 28, 1959 p. 1
June 18,1959 p. 1 (resigns as City Manager)
October 27, 1963 p. 1 (death)
Subjects
Police
Anderson, Neil F.
Item ID
4116AN
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