John Chisholm (police officer)

John C. "Jock" Chisholm (c. 1896 โ€“ July 4, 1958) was the first chief constable of the Toronto Police Department and Metropolitan Toronto Police Force until his death in 1958. Chisholm was the first Toronto chief to be appointed with policing experience.

John Chisholm
Chief of the Metropolitan Toronto Police
In office
1957โ€“1958
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byJames Page Mackey
Chief Constable of the Toronto Police Department
In office
1946โ€“1957
Preceded byDennis Draper
Succeeded byPosition merged
Personal details
Bornc. 1896
Dundee, Scotland
DiedJuly 4, 1958
High Park, Toronto, Canada
Nationality
SpouseVera May Phillips
OccupationPolice officer

Chisholm's father was a lay preacher in Dundee City Prison when John was growing up, giving him an interest in criminology. He was educated at the High School of Dundee.

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