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Film & Video Catalogue: Item Detail

Film Number

548

Title

[OLDHAM POLICING]

Producer

Oldham Borough Police / Sgt. Clifford Brown

Date

1954-7

Gauge

16mm

Colour

colour

Sound

silent

Running Time

49 mins 57 secs

Description

Public relations film made by Oldham Borough Police showing a selection of their duties and activities. These include accident prevention and traffic control, finding lost children, and dog handling. The film stresses the importance of serving other organisations (eg RSPCA, AA, Fire Brigade). The police also play a major role at public occasions, including football and rugby matches, whit walks and processions, and royal visits.

 

 



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