James Slusser Explained
| James W. Slusser |
| Birth Date: | August 30, 1916 |
| Birth Place: | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US |
| Death Place: | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US |
| Department: | Pittsburgh Police |
| Serviceyears: | 1941–1970
(Pittsburgh Police) |
| Rank: | - Chief
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]
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Notes and References
- News: Stuart . Roger . James W. Slusser . 9 December 2023 . Pittsburgh Post-Gazette . 7 June 1996.
- Web site: Police Rotation Headache Next For Slusser . The Pittsburgh Press . Google News Archive . August 14, 1952 .
- Web site: Slusser Protest Mars Ceremonies For Flaherty . Observer-Reporter . Google News Archive . January 6, 1970 .
- Web site: Slusser Out As Chief Of City Police . January 1, 1970 . Pittsburgh Post-Gazette . Google News Archive .
- Web site: Police Academy Taking 1st Class . The Pittsburgh Press . Google News Archive . January 8, 1972 .
- Web site: Police-Fire Academy Building Nears End . October 27, 1971 . Pittsburgh Post-Gazette . Google News Archive .
- Web site: News Record from North Hills, Pennsylvania on December 14, 1974 · Page 19. Newspapers.com.
- Web site: North Hills News Record from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on April 26, 1972 · Page 14. Newspapers.com.
