James Slusser

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]

James W. Slusser
Born	August 30, 1916 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
Died	June 6, 1996(1996-06-06) (aged 79) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
Police career
Department	Pittsburgh Police
Service years	1941–1970 (Pittsburgh Police)
Rank	- Chief August 13, 1952- January 5, 1970

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]

See also

• Biography portal

• Police chief
• Allegheny County Sheriff
• List of law enforcement agencies in Pennsylvania

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.

External links

• "Joyce Ousted As Pittsburg Police Chief". Observer-Reporter. February 11, 1971 – via Google News Archive.

Legal offices
Preceded by Henry Pieper	Pittsburgh Police Chief 1952-1970	Succeeded by Stephen A. Joyce