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Arthur Lawson

American chief of police

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Arthur S. Lawson, Jr. is the chief of police of the Louisiana city of Gretna. He is primarily known for his controversial actions in preventing New Orleans residents from entering Gretna via the Crescent City Connection during and after Hurricane Katrina.

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American chief of police

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· Wikipedia: Arthur Lawson

· Wikidata: Q4799464

· DBpedia: Arthur Lawson (police officer)

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