George W. McClusky
George W. McClusky or McCluskey (1861 – December 17, 1912) was an American law enforcement officer and police inspector in the New York City Police Department. He was popularly known as "Gentleman" or "Chesty McCluskey", the latter name given to him by NYPD Police Chief William "Big Bill" Devery, and was the longtime head of the NYPD Detective's Bureau at the turn of the 20th century. He was also, at one time, the youngest inspector on the police force.
George W. McClusky | |
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1899 cartoon of George McClusky in the New York Journal | |
| Born | 1861 New York City, United States |
| Died | December 17, 1912 (aged 51) Manhattan, New York, US |
| Resting place | Calvary Cemetery |
| Nationality | Irish-American |
| Other names | Chesty George Gentleman George |
| Occupation | Police officer |
| Employer | New York City Police Department |
| Known for | Headed NYPD Detective Bureau from 1897–1900 and 1902–1905; credited for the arrests of confidence man John McDermott and murderer Roland B. Molineux |
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