1974 Press Photo Joseph Wambaugh, Los Angeles Police Officer & Author

Joseph Wambaugh (above), the Los Angeles police detective sergeant who has become a best-selling author, said yesterday he is resigning from the force. Wambaugh, a policeman 14 years, has specialized in novels about police officers. Police officer to quit force.

Photo is dated 1974.

Photo measures 8.25 x 10.25 inches.