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  3. 15 Smartest, Sexiest Crime-fighters of '09: the Men

15 Smartest, Sexiest Crime-fighters of '09: the Men

Here are our picks of the guys who packed the most heat (figuratively, and often literally) in law-enforcer roles during the past year, from ''The Closer'''s FBI hunk to a couple of 'Southland' newcomers. See the list, vote for your fave!
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