James W. Slusser
BornAugust 30, 1916
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
DiedJune 6, 1996(1996-06-06) (aged 79)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
Police career
DepartmentPittsburgh Police
Service years1941–1970
(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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References

  1. ↑ Stuart, Roger (7 June 1996). "James W. Slusser". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
  2. ↑ "Police Rotation Headache Next For Slusser". The Pittsburgh Press. August 14, 1952 – via Google News Archive.
  3. ↑ "Slusser Protest Mars Ceremonies For Flaherty". Observer-Reporter. January 6, 1970 – via Google News Archive.
  4. ↑ "Slusser Out As Chief Of City Police". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. January 1, 1970 – via Google News Archive.
  5. ↑ "Police Academy Taking 1st Class". The Pittsburgh Press. January 8, 1972 – via Google News Archive.
  6. ↑ "Police-Fire Academy Building Nears End". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. October 27, 1971 – via Google News Archive.
  7. ↑ "News Record from North Hills, Pennsylvania on December 14, 1974 · Page 19". Newspapers.com.
  8. ↑ "North Hills News Record from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on April 26, 1972 · Page 14". Newspapers.com.
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