Submitted by Richard Kvies, Nov 16, 2007 09:02

Dear Sir:

Mr. Akasie writes a good article. The introduction of stakeout units, in 1973, may account for the relatively high incidence of police shootings that year. They were effective however, especially in the pre bullet proof subway token booths.

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