Shaaron Claridge (Adam-12 Police Dispatcher) 1938-2021 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 08-14-2022, 10:32 PM

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LOS ANGELES — Shaaron Claridge, a voice known to many in the police world, has passed away, according to a report from the Los Angeles Police Museum.

If you are in the “OG” category, you were likely a fan of “Adam 12” in your formative years, or perhaps you were some part of the real world of Los Angeles policing during the era.

“1-Adam-12, 1-Adam-12, respond to a 459 (burglary) in progress…”

The soothing police dispatcher’s voice heard throughout the series sending officers on calls for service was that of Claridge.

The show starred Martin Milner as Officer Pete Malloy and Kent McCord as Officer Jim Reed. It’s emphasis was to realistically capture a typical day in the life of LAPD officers. The show ran from September 21, 1968, through May 20, 1975, and helped to introduce police procedures and jargon to the general public.

According to the LA Police Museum, Claridge passed away Sept. 15. She would have been 83 on Oct. 1.

“Shaaron Claridge, also known by the last name ‘Snead’, passed away on September 15th. She was an LAPD radio operator who also voiced the dispatcher heard on all but three episodes of ‘Adam-12,'” the museum said in a tweet.

We (police officers) rarely thank our police dispatchers and radio operators, but on this solemn occasion, we say “thank you” to the competent professionals who have our backs from behind the mic.

Alan Brady's Hair · 08-14-2022, 11:25 PM

RIP. I'll always recognize that voice.

MichaelKeith · 02-13-2023, 05:18 PM

She added a big touch of realism to this great show.

TMC · 05-07-2023, 02:25 AM

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She was in 174 episodes of "ADAM-12" BUT YOU NEVER SEE HER FACE except in one brief clip!

08-14-2022, 10:32 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,508	Shaaron Claridge (Adam-12 Police Dispatcher) 1938-2021 https://www.lawofficer.com/police-di...-adam-12-dies/ LOS ANGELES — Shaaron Claridge, a voice known to many in the police world, has passed away, according to a report from the Los Angeles Police Museum. If you are in the “OG” category, you were likely a fan of “Adam 12” in your formative years, or perhaps you were some part of the real world of Los Angeles policing during the era. “1-Adam-12, 1-Adam-12, respond to a 459 (burglary) in progress…” The soothing police dispatcher’s voice heard throughout the series sending officers on calls for service was that of Claridge. The show starred Martin Milner as Officer Pete Malloy and Kent McCord as Officer Jim Reed. It’s emphasis was to realistically capture a typical day in the life of LAPD officers. The show ran from September 21, 1968, through May 20, 1975, and helped to introduce police procedures and jargon to the general public. According to the LA Police Museum, Claridge passed away Sept. 15. She would have been 83 on Oct. 1. “Shaaron Claridge, also known by the last name ‘Snead’, passed away on September 15th. She was an LAPD radio operator who also voiced the dispatcher heard on all but three episodes of ‘Adam-12,'” the museum said in a tweet. We (police officers) rarely thank our police dispatchers and radio operators, but on this solemn occasion, we say “thank you” to the competent professionals who have our backs from behind the mic.

08-14-2022, 11:25 PM	#2
Alan Brady's Hair Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 30, 2014 Posts: 1,837	RIP. I'll always recognize that voice.

02-13-2023, 05:18 PM	#3
MichaelKeith Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 01, 2007 Posts: 1,139	She added a big touch of realism to this great show.