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Quote by Peter Imbert, Baron Imbert

“University degrees are a bit like adultery: You may not want to get involved with that sort of thing, but you don't want to be thought incapable.”

Quote by Peter Imbert, Baron Imbert

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Peter Imbert, Baron Imbert
Peter Imbert, Baron Imbert

Peter Imbert, Baron Imbert, a British police officer, was born on April 27, 1933. He had a distinguished career in the British police force, known for his contributions to police management and reform. more

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