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Richard Neal Sr. (March 11, 1940 – December 11, 2021) was an American police officer who served as commissioner of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from 1992 to 1998.

Biography

Neal was born in South Philadelphia. After serving 36 years on the Philadelphia police force (including six years as Commissioner), Neal resigned under political pressure. He was replaced by John Timoney, former first deputy commissioner in New York City. Neal was subsequently hired as a security consultant by Drexel University and the Penn's Landing Corporation, a Philadelphia development group.

On December 11, 2021, Neal died due to a stroke at Bryn Mawr Hospital, Pennsylvania, at the age of 81.

References

1. ^ "National News Briefs; Police Commissioner In Philadelphia Resigns". The New York Times. February 13, 1998. Retrieved October 24, 2009.
2. ^ Ayres, Jr., B. Drummond (February 19, 1998). "Former New York Official To Lead Philadelphia Police Force". The New York Times. Retrieved October 24, 2009.
3. ^ Miles, Gary (December 16, 2021). "Richard Neal Sr., former Philadelphia police commissioner, dies at 81". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved January 15, 2024.

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