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Bill Decker

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    August 12, 2011

    When Bill Decker Deputized John Wayne

    ​John Wayne was a U.S. marshal, far more than once. He was police lieutenant and then detective, back to back in the 1970s. And, of course, he played a sheriff, repeatedly and quite famously. And now, courtesy Heritage Auction Galleries, proof of his greatest position in law enforcement: an honora ... More >>

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    Officer down

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