"We're either saying that the 43 forces must co-operate much more, that the fiefdoms must come down, the forces should share services both to save money and to enable better action to deal with serious crime and incidents that cross their borders, " Mr Herbert said.

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What's more, the opportunity to land lucrative lead roles on network television is significantly greater for men, a commentary on the types of shows (male-driven action series, crime dramas) that play with broader audiences today.

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The last section was all denouement and action, as Bolster engages in an epic battle with the crime's mastermind.

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Carnahan was seen as the man of action -- moderate, pragmatic, with a strong record as a crime-fighter, tax-cutter and education reformer.

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Carnahan was widely regarded as a man of action, a moderate, and a pragmatic, with a strong record as a crime-fighter, tax-cutter and education reformer.

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