LOCAL · MI · 1976-1991
William Hart
Police Chief · Detroit · Michigan
NOTABLE
On the record
First African-American Detroit Chief; convicted 1992 of embezzling $2.6M from secret-service fund
SEVERITY · FELONY
Background
William Hart (—) was Michigan's Police Chief · Detroit of Detroit 1976–1991 (15 years). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Philip G. Tannian; succeeded by Stanley Knox. Press-relevant: First African-American Detroit Chief; convicted 1992 of embezzling $2.6M from secret-service fund. Same-year political environment (1976): Governor William Milliken; Attorney General Frank Kelley.
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Others who held this office in Michigan
- Isaiah McKinnon (1994-1998)
- Stanley Knox (1991-1994)
- Philip G. Tannian (1974-1976)
- John F. Nichols (1970-1973)
- Ray Girardin (1963-1968)
- George Edwards (1962-1963)