James Slusser
James W. Slusser | |
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Born | August 30, 1916 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US |
Died | June 6, 1996(1996-06-06) (aged 79) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US |
Police career | |
Department | Pittsburgh Police |
Service years | 1941–1970 (Pittsburgh Police) |
Rank | ![]() August 13, 1952- January 5, 1970 |
James Slusser (August 30, 1916 – June 6, 1996)[1] was an American police officer. He was a longtime Pittsburgh police leader who served as Pittsburgh Police Chief from August 13, 1952[2]-January 5, 1970.[3] He joined the force in 1941.[4]
After retiring, Slusser became the first director of the Allegheny County Police Training Academy at suburban North Park from 1971[5][6] until at least early 1975.[7][8]
See also
- Police chief
- Allegheny County Sheriff
- List of law enforcement agencies in Pennsylvania
References
- ^ Stuart, Roger (7 June 1996). "James W. Slusser". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
- ^ "Police Rotation Headache Next For Slusser". The Pittsburgh Press. August 14, 1952 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ "Slusser Protest Mars Ceremonies For Flaherty". Observer-Reporter. January 6, 1970 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ "Slusser Out As Chief Of City Police". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. January 1, 1970 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ "Police Academy Taking 1st Class". The Pittsburgh Press. January 8, 1972 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ "Police-Fire Academy Building Nears End". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. October 27, 1971 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ "News Record from North Hills, Pennsylvania on December 14, 1974 · Page 19". Newspapers.com.
- ^ "North Hills News Record from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on April 26, 1972 · Page 14". Newspapers.com.
External links
- "Joyce Ousted As Pittsburg Police Chief". Observer-Reporter. February 11, 1971 – via Google News Archive.
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Preceded by Henry Pieper | Pittsburgh Police Chief 1952-1970 | Succeeded by Stephen A. Joyce |
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