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James Mills discusses his book "Report to the Commissioner," his newest publication

BROADCAST: Oct. 3, 1972 | DURATION: 00:43:10

Synopsis

James Mills, a novelist and journalist, talks to Studs about his book "Report to the Commissioner". Mr. Mills and Studs discuss the story and Mr. Mills goes in depth into the process of police detectives working a case. Studs plays an excerpt of a Chicago policeman talking about working on the tactical squad on the police force. The policeman tells of how they go into a neighborhood as civilians to stop crime.

Details

Broadcast Date
Oct. 3, 1972

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 43.03 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
43 minutes, 10 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Literature Law, Crime, Prison Film Journalism & Broadcasting

People

Authors, Writers Journalists Government

Tags

Mills, James, 1932---Interviews Mills, James, 1932- Report to the commissioner. Authors, American--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Mills, James, 1932-,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Law enforcement Detectives Undercover police Police detectives Novelists, American--20th century--Interviews American journalists

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