Arthur William Wallander, Sr. | |
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Wallander circa 1945-1950 | |
New York City Police Commissioner | |
In office 1945–1949 | |
Appointed by | Fiorello H. LaGuardia |
Preceded by | Lewis Joseph Valentine |
Succeeded by | William P. O'Brien |
Personal details | |
Born | (1892-02-03)February 3, 1892 |
Died | November 3, 1980(1980-11-03) (aged 88) Putnam-Weaver Nursing Home Greenwich, Connecticut |
Arthur William Wallander, Sr. (February 3, 1892 - November 3, 1980) was New York City Police Commissioner from 1945 to 1949. He was the only Police Commissioner to be retained by an incoming Mayor of New York City.
Biography
He was born on February 3, 1892, in New York City to Eva Wallander of Sweden. He had a sister, Fanny I. Wallander. He was appointed as New York City Police Commissioner by Fiorello H. LaGuardia in 1945 and was asked to remain in office by William O'Dwyer when O'Dwyer became mayor. O'Dwyer had been trained by Wallander at the New York City Police Academy.
He died on November 3, 1980, at the Putnam-Weaver Nursing Home in Greenwich, Connecticut.
References
- ^ "O'Dwyer to Keep Wallander. Knew Him "When I Was Cop'. City's Mayor-Elect Hopes to Confer With La Guardia Before Taking Office". The New York Times. November 8, 1945. Retrieved 2011-05-02.
- ^ "Police Commissioner Says He Will Leave With His Mayor". The New York Times. August 18, 2001. Retrieved 2011-05-03.
- ^ Wallanders in the 1930 US census living in the Bronx
- Connecticut Death Index. Name: Arthur W Wallander Sr Father's Surname: Wallander Death Date: 3 Nov 1980 Death Place: Greenwich, Connecticut Age: 88 Years Birth Place: New York Birth Date: 3 Feb 1892 Marital Status: Widowed Spouse: Emma State File #: 22837 Residence : Greenwich)
- "Arthur Wallander, Commissioner Of Police in New York City in 40's. Joined Force in 1914". The New York Times. November 5, 1980. Retrieved 2011-05-02.
Police appointments | ||
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Preceded byAlbert O. Williams | NYPD Commissioner 1945–1949 |
Succeeded byWilliam P. O'Brien |
New York City Police Commissioners | |
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