LOCAL · WI · 1964-1984
Harold A. Breier
Police Chief · Milwaukee · Wisconsin
NOTABLE
On the record
20-year tenure; resisted civil-rights-era reforms; survived 1981 recall
Background
Harold A. Breier (—) was Wisconsin's Police Chief · Milwaukee of Milwaukee 1964–1984 (20 years). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after John W. Polcyn; succeeded by Robert J. Ziarnik. Note: 20-year tenure; resisted civil-rights-era reforms; survived 1981 recall. Same-year political environment (1964): Governor John W. Reynolds Jr..
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Others who held this office in Wisconsin
- Philip Arreola (1989-1996)
- Robert J. Ziarnik (1984-1989)
- John W. Polcyn (1945-1964)