29 December 2005, New York City, NY - Newly sworn in Police Officer Kyle Smith hugs his aunt, a retired OCCB detective.

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29 December 2005 - New York City, NY - Newly sworn in Police Officer Kyle Smith (R) hugs his aunt retired OCCB detective Stefanie Rich after graduating with the NYPD Class of 2005, December 29, 2005, in New York City. 1,735 new police officers were sworn in during the ceremony.

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Location: Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY, USA
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