TIME Photo Essay: Iran's Thin Black Line: How the Islamic Republic trains its policewomen . Iranian police officers armed with submachine guns slide down a rope as part of their graduation ceremony. Officials say an increase in felonies committed by women prompted the new intake of female officers. Crimes range from the killing of husbands to drug-smuggling, robbery and armed assault. PHOTO BY BEHROUZ MEHRI / AFP / GETTY
BEHROUZ MEHRI / AFP / GETTY
Iran's Thin Black Line: How the Islamic Republic trains its policewomen
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Iranian police officers armed with submachine guns slide down a rope as part of their graduation ceremony. Officials say an increase in felonies committed by women prompted the new intake of female officers. Crimes range from the killing of husbands to drug-smuggling, robbery and armed assault
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