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Miami police chief touts drop in crime under tough policy
Miami Police Chief Walter Headley reported a sharp January decline in robberies and murders after a "get tough" approach using squads with shotguns and dogs in Negro areas. January robberies totaled 178 with one murder, down from December. Headley noted most crimes were unarmed and pledged discipline for officers linked to a controversial overpass incident, while some Negro leaders urged equal toughness on wrongdoing.
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Miami
Fla
Walter Headley
Negro
Headley
Athalie Range
George Simpson
NAACP
Jerry P. Ed
Negro Liberty City
Central Negro