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Dragnet was an American radio series, enacting the cases of a dedicated Los Angeles police detective Sergeant Joe Friday and his partners. The show took its name from the police term dragnet, meaning a system of coordinated measures for apprehending criminals or suspects.

Dragnet was an American radio series, enacting the cases of a dedicated Los Angeles police detective Sergeant Joe Friday and his partners. This volume contains episodes of Dragnet that released between 1949 and 1951, including "Big Job", "Claude Jimmerson", "Child Killer", and "The Big Escape".

Dragnet, the popular American radio series airing from 1949-1957, is arguably the most famous and influential police procedural drama in media history. Enacting the cases of a dedicated Los Angeles police detective, Sergeant Joe Friday and his partners gave audience members a feel for the boredom and drudgery, as well as the danger and heroism, of police work.

For the die-hard crime drama aficionado, Dragnet Daily offers a unique treat: a daily episode from the legendary "Dragnet" radio series, featuring the steadfast Sergeant Joe Friday. Each day, immerse yourself in a meticulously reconstructed Los Angeles of the 1950s—where facts matter and justice is always the end goal. Experience the suspense and moral rigor that made "Dragnet" a template for law enforcement shows and enjoy a slice of nostalgia that feels as fresh today as it did over half a century ago.https://www.solgoodmedia.com - Listen to hundreds of audiobooks, thousands of short ...

Dive into the captivating world of classic crime-solving with "Dragnet Radio," where each episode brings to life the thrilling police investigations from the original 1950s radio series. Join Sergeant Joe Friday and his partners as they navigate the mean streets of Los Angeles, unraveling complex cases with meticulous detail and unflinching determination. This podcast not only revisits the groundbreaking drama that set the standard for all future police procedurals but also explores the cultural impact and historical significance of one of the most influential shows of its time.https://...

On September 12th, 2012, Brandon Webb learned Glen Doherty, one of his closest friends and his former Navy SEAL teammate, was killed alongside Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens and two other Americans when the U.S. State Department and CIA headquarters in Benghazi, Libya, were sieged in a shocking terrorist attack.

The ISIS Solution takes a look at the current geopolitical situation, organizational structure of ISIS, and provides new thinking and strategies for dealing with the Islamic State in the Middle East. Its authors and contributors have over 50 years of combined experience in the intelligence, analyst, and Special Operations communities. Leadership and a new philosophical conversation of action is needed to eliminate violent terrorism. This book starts the conversation.

David Lighthouse was once a hard-hitting investigative reporter for the Denver Post—before he was accused of the brutal murder of his fiancée and his life unraveled. Now, six years later, he’s once again the prime suspect in the murder of someone close to him. Beth Barkley’s body has been drained of all its blood, and there are two strange marks on her neck. David fights to clear his name even as disturbing clues at the crime scene reveal a haunting connection to his fiancée’s unsolved murder and his estranged father’s secret past.

This Dragnet episode originally aired on October 5, 1954.

This Dragnet episode originally aired on December 22, 1953.

A man posing as a doctor is burglarizing homes in the city. Marla Hutchins commits suicide after being robbed by the phony Dr. Schulte, owner of the Los Angeles College of Psychotherapeutics. The police have his description and must find him.

This Dragnet episode originally aired on September 14, 1954.

Dive into the captivating world of classic crime-solving with "Dragnet Radio," where each episode brings to life the thrilling police investigations from the original 1950s radio series. Join Sergeant Joe Friday and his partners as they navigate the mean streets of Los Angeles, unraveling complex cases with meticulous detail and unflinching determination. This podcast not only revisits the groundbreaking drama that set the standard for all future police procedurals but also explores the cultural impact and historical significance of one of the most influential shows of its time.https://...

Daily Dragnet brings you the timeless intrigue of Los Angeles' most iconic police cases, adapted from the classic radio and television series. Every episode features a different thrilling investigation led by the iconic Sergeant Joe Friday, whose dry, factual delivery has become synonymous with the phrase, "Just the facts, ma'am." This podcast is perfect for those looking to indulge in a daily dose of vintage crime drama, meticulously preserving the spirit and tension that made "Dragnet" a cornerstone of American media.https://www.solgoodmedia.com - Listen to hundreds of audiobooks, thousands ...

A string of safe burglaries breaks out in LA. For the past two months 35 safes have been broken in to. The police know that there is more than one man in the operation, but they do not have any leads to the thieves’ identities.

In four months, 15 food markets in Los Angeles have been held up and robbed. The bandit is well-dressed and well-armed, and a bright red Pontiac looks like a clue for the police.

A robber has held up a check cashing service of $1500. After several more robberies, one of his victims is killed during the crime.

A lunatic has been making false police calls and has caused a serious accident. His weapon is a 10-cent piece.

In the past two months a thief has broken in to 18 markets in Los Angeles. There is no lead to his whereabouts and no clue to his identity.

Jesse McGowan, a used car dealer, bought a new Mercury from Lewis Carter. The car turns out to have been stolen, and so was the pink slip.