Eugene Coon

Eugene L. Coon (November 15, 1928 – October 15, 1998) was a long-time Sheriff of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (serving Pittsburgh and its immediate suburbs) and an influential figure in the local Democratic Party. He was served in the U.S. Army in 1947–1948 and in 1950 for the Korean War until 1952.

Eugene L. Coon, Sr.
Chairperson of the
Allegheny County Democratic Party
In office
March 21, 1970  June 1, 1978
Preceded byThomas Barrett
Succeeded byCyril Wecht
Allegheny County Sheriff
In office
January 2, 1970  December 27, 1997
Preceded byWilliam Davis
Succeeded byPete DeFazio
Personal details
BornNovember 15, 1928
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedOctober 15, 1998 (aged 68)
Political partyDemocratic Party
Alma materUniversity of Pittsburgh
Police career
DepartmentPittsburgh Police
Allegheny County Sheriff
Service years1952–1969
(Pittsburgh Police)
1970–1998
(Allegheny Sheriff)
Rank - Elected Sheriff
1970-1997
- "Detective in Charge" of Vice
1959-1969
- Sergeant
1957-1959
Commissioned as a Patrolman
1952- 1957
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