Director, Michael Scott ; editing, Michael Scott ; director, Marrin Canell ; editing, Marrin Canell ; producer, Barrie Howells, Michael Scott ; executive producer, Ian McLaren ; script, Donald Brittain ; photography, Henry Fiks ; sound, Fraser McAninch ; sound editing, John Knight ; music, Larry Crosley.

Recorded 1975.

Sergeant Bernie "Whistling" Smith pounds the beat on Vancouver's east side--the hang-out of petty criminals, down-and-outs, and a variety of unsavory characters. His policing is unorthodox. To many a drug user, petty thief, or young woman drawn into prostitution, he is more than the iron hand of the law, he is also counsellor and friend. Here is a revealing insight into one side of big-city life and a tough cop with a big heart.

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Red Ribbon Award - Category: Human Concerns, 1976 Etrog for Best Sound-Recording to Jean-Pierre Joutel, 1975

Description based on online resource; title from title screen (National Film Board of Canada, viewed 2023-08-10).