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A Classic Film’s Timeless Reminder: Policing Must Get Back to the Basics

A Classic Film’s Timeless Reminder: Policing Must Get Back to the Basics

How a 1950 crime thriller highlights the enduring truth that technology should enhance—not replace—the core principles of effective law enforcement.

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Roland Clee
Mar 23, 2025
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The cinema provided a reminder of how policing needs to get back to the basics. Nothing drew me to the title or the description, so it was sheer luck that I found this hidden treasure from 1950: 711 Ocean Drive on Prime Video.

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