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Bruce Young (police officer)

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New Zealand baker and policeman

John Bruce Young (25 August 1888 – 28 December 1952) was a notable New Zealand baker, policeman, unionist and police commissioner. He was born in Kaiapoi, North Canterbury, New Zealand in 1888. He was Commissioner of Police from 4 April 1950. He died in office after a period of sickness.

In 1935, Young was awarded the King George V Silver Jubilee Medal.

References

  1. Dunstall, Graeme. "John Bruce Young". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
  2. "King issues jubilee medals". Hawera Star. Vol. LIV, no. 105. 6 May 1935. p. 9. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
Police appointments
Preceded byJames Cummings Commissioner of Police
4 April 1950 – 28 December 1952 		Succeeded byEric Compton


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