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Santa Ana was the only police agency in Orange County during the time the author worked there.
Santa Ana was the only police agency in Orange County during the time the author worked there.
False
John Diehl was known for his intimidating physique but was actually a gentle police officer.
John Diehl was known for his intimidating physique but was actually a gentle police officer.
True
The author retired as a Captain in charge of Field Operations at SAPD.
The author retired as a Captain in charge of Field Operations at SAPD.
True
According to the author, Santa Ana Police Department was respected and envied by other law enforcement agencies.
According to the author, Santa Ana Police Department was respected and envied by other law enforcement agencies.
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Officer Nelson Sasscer was killed in the line of duty by parolees in the 1970s
Officer Nelson Sasscer was killed in the line of duty by parolees in the 1970s
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The Santa Ana police department was understaffed in the late 1980s when the homicide count reached 89 in one year
The Santa Ana police department was understaffed in the late 1980s when the homicide count reached 89 in one year
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The traditions and history of law enforcement organizations endure because of their leaders, not the hard work and dedication of the people in it
The traditions and history of law enforcement organizations endure because of their leaders, not the hard work and dedication of the people in it
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Did the author have Wednesday and Thursday off during their work schedule in 1978?
Did the author have Wednesday and Thursday off during their work schedule in 1978?
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Was Fifth Street gang involved in turf wars with several other gangs during the time period mentioned in the text?
Was Fifth Street gang involved in turf wars with several other gangs during the time period mentioned in the text?
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Did the sergeant tell the officers to respond to the 997 call without using lights and siren?
Did the sergeant tell the officers to respond to the 997 call without using lights and siren?
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