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The MDP bids farewell to Assistant Chief Constable Dave Long on his retirement today, after serving for more than 37 years with the force.

I really appreciate it. >> absolutely. >> in terms of what we are overlooking, this nice paved road heading out of kandahar city. where does this go? >> towards panjuay and anzari. >> two regions where there is a lot of fighting, insurgent activity. what is the mission of this checkpoint and the other three checkpoints you lead? >> each of these checkpoints is strategically placed on one of the main routes in and out of the city interdicting or disrupting the freedom of movement of the insurgent...

Thanks for your time, appreciate it. >> absolutely. >> this is a nice paved road. this is heading out of kandahar city. >> yes. >> where does it go? >> toward panjaway. >> theres been a lot of fighting there. whats the mission of this check point and of the other three check points you lead? >> its in my area of operations here. each of the check points is placed on the main route of the city. without disrupting the movement into kandahar city or out. we can be the outer gate. if they want to co...