LOCAL · IL · 1950-1960
Timothy J. O'Connor
Police Chief · Chicago · Illinois
On the record
Resigned amid Summerdale police burglary scandal
SEVERITY · RESIGNED
Background
Between 1950 and 1960, Timothy J. O'Connor held the Police Chief · Chicago of Chicago seat in Illinois, a 10-year tenure. Took office after John C. Prendergast; succeeded by Orlando W. Wilson. Departure context: Resigned amid Summerdale police burglary scandal. Same-year political environment (1950): Governor Adlai E. Stevenson II.
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Others who held this office in Illinois
- Matt Rodriguez (1992-1997)
- LeRoy Martin (1987-1992)
- Fred Rice Jr. (1983-1987)
- Richard J. Brzeczek (1980-1983)
- Joseph DiLeonardi (1978-1979)
- Jim Rochford (1974-1977)
- James B. Conlisk (1967-1973)
- Orlando W. Wilson (1960-1967)
- John C. Prendergast (1945-1950)