The Welcome to the great detectives of old time radio from Boise, Idaho.

This is your host, Adam Graham. In a moment, we're going to bring you this

week's episode of Dragnet. But first, I do want to encourage you, if you are enjoying this series,

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But now, from March 6, 1952, here is The Big Evans.

The story you were about to hear is true.

The names have been changed to protect the innocent.

You're a detective sergeant.

You're assigned to personnel division.

A resident of your city files a report of assault and battery.

His shoulder is dislocated.

He's been badly beaten.

He claims his assailant was a young police officer.

Your job? Investigate. Dragnet, the documented drama of an actual crime.

For the next 30 minutes, in cooperation with the Los Angeles Police Department,

you will travel step by step on the side of the law through an actual case transcribed from official police files.

From beginning to end, from crime to punishment,

Dragnet is the story of your police force in action.

It was Tuesday, June 11th. It was mild in Los Angeles. We were working the day watch out of BIA. My partner is Ed Jacobs, the boss's Lieutenant Jesse. My name's Friday. It was 1023 a.m. when I got to Rome 83, the squad room.

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