The Nation - News from Jan. 2, 1986
Beleaguered Miami Police Chief Clarence Dickson announced a crackdown on old-guard officers for “degrading the department” by leaking tips to the news media that are hurting morale on the scandal-wracked force. The department is reeling from last week’s arrests of five officers and former officers on charges varying from drug trafficking to first-degree murder. Police say there may be more arrests in the cases.
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