LOCAL · IL · 1983-1987
Fred Rice Jr.
Police Chief · Chicago · Illinois
On the record
First African-American Chicago Superintendent
Background
Fred Rice Jr. served as Police Chief · Chicago of Chicago of Illinois from 1983–1987 (4 years). Took office after Richard J. Brzeczek; succeeded by LeRoy Martin. Note: First African-American Chicago Superintendent. Same-year political environment (1983): Governor James R. Thompson.
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Others who held this office in Illinois
- Matt Rodriguez (1992-1997)
- LeRoy Martin (1987-1992)
- Richard J. Brzeczek (1980-1983)
- Joseph DiLeonardi (1978-1979)
- Jim Rochford (1974-1977)
- James B. Conlisk (1967-1973)
- Orlando W. Wilson (1960-1967)
- Timothy J. O'Connor (1950-1960)
- John C. Prendergast (1945-1950)