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Struggling to be a Good Cop in Baghdad

Being a policeman in Iraq can be a dangerous, even deadly job. Police forces and installations are frequent targets of sectarian violence. Corruption is also a crippling issue, and taking bribes is a day-to-day survival tactic for many policemen.

Anne Garrels, reporting from Baghdad, profiles one officer who is trying to be a good cop.

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