Summary  
On September 6, 1968, the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department released a photograph of Sirhan B. Sirhan’s custodial facilities at the Hall of Justice following public requests for images of his detention conditions. The image depicts Sirhan’s cell, described as a “cell within a cell,” with labeled sections indicating living quarters (marked "2") and sanitary facilities (marked "1"). Living quarters include a permanent steel cot with mattress, porcelain wash basin, and polished metal mirror. Sanitary facilities are shown in section "1." A corridor behind security bars allows Sirhan daily exercise, with both ends enclosed. Sheriff Peter J. Pitchess stated that the housing reflects standard procedures for inmates deemed extreme security risks. The release of the photograph was part of a press release addressing public interest in Sirhan’s detention environment.  

Key People  
- **Sirhan B. Sirhan**: Accused assassin of Senator Robert F. Kennedy, detained at the Hall of Justice.  
- **Peter J. Pitchess**: Los Angeles County Sheriff who commented on Sirhan’s security housing.  
- **R. J. Lornnesse**: Mentioned in an address line within the document (likely administrative contact).  

Key Locations  
- **Hall of Justice, Los Angeles, California**: Site of Sirhan’s detention and sheriff’s department operations.  
- **Room 265/266**: Specific location within the Hall of Justice where the press release was issued.  
- **SIRhan security facilities**: Custodial unit at the Hall of Justice housing Sirhan.  

Key Events  
- **Release of photograph**: September 6, 1968, by the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department in response to public requests for images of Sirhan’s detention conditions.  
- **Description of cell layout**: Detailed account of Sirhan’s living quarters, sanitary facilities, and exercise corridor.  
- **Public interest in security measures**: The press release addresses inquiries about Sirhan’s custodial environment and standard high-security protocols.  

Key Organizations  
- **Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department**: Responsible for Sirhan’s custody, the issuance of the photograph, and the press release regarding his detention conditions.

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