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A funeral for an officer killed in the line of duty
A funeral for an officer killed in the line of duty

A funeral for an officer killed in the line of duty

Artist (American, 1929 - 2006)
Date1976
ClassificationsPhotograph
MediumGelatin silver print
Dimensions8 x 10 in.
Credit LineGift of Peter and Susan Chatzky
Object number2022.0052
Copyright© Leonard Freed | Magnum Photos
The man was found lying in the street. He will be sent to a hospital. “I don’t smoke, but I carry a pack with me. They’re useful in such situations,” said the officer
The man was found lying in the street. He will be sent to a hospital. “I don’t smoke, but I carry a pack with me. They’re useful in such situations,” said the officer
Leonard Freed
1976
An officer told me, "I get home after a drunk has spewed all over me and the wife says I stink, she doesn't want me near her. I smell of vomit, shit."
An officer told me, "I get home after a drunk has spewed all over me and the wife says I stink, she doesn't want me near her. I smell of vomit, shit."
Leonard Freed
1976
A policewoman plays games with community children. Shortly afterward, the officer became pregnant and was assigned a desk job for the period of her pregnancy.
A policewoman plays games with community children. Shortly afterward, the officer became pregnant and was assigned a desk job for the period of her pregnancy.
Leonard Freed
1976
"If I had to, I would shoot," the officer said. "It's best not to think about it. Anyway, most cops never have a reason to shoot in their whole career. Let's hope I'm one of them."
"If I had to, I would shoot," the officer said. "It's best not to think about it. Anyway, most cops never have a reason to shoot in their whole career. Let's hope I'm one of them."
Leonard Freed
1976
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