Benjamin Ward
New York City Police Commissioner (1926–2002) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Benjamin Ward (August 10, 1926 – June 10, 2002) was the first African American New York City Police Commissioner.
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Benjamin Ward | |
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34th New York City Police Commissioner | |
In office January 5, 1984 (1984-01-05) – October 22, 1989 (1989-10-22) | |
Appointed by | Ed Koch |
Preceded by | William J. Devine |
Succeeded by | Richard J. Condon |
Personal details | |
Born | (1926-08-10)August 10, 1926 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
Died | June 10, 2002(2002-06-10) (aged 75) Queens, New York, U.S. |
Alma mater | Brooklyn College Brooklyn Law School |
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