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Booked for Safekeeping

Booked for Safekeeping

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A training film showing police officers how to deal with persons who are mentally ill.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

32 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

01 January 1960

Country

United States of America

Cast

James Daly

James Daly

Narrator

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