LOCAL · DC · 1978-1981
Burtell M. Jefferson
Police Chief · Washington · District of Columbia
On the record
First African-American DC Police Chief
Background
Burtell M. Jefferson served as Police Chief · Washington of Washington of District of Columbia from 1978–1981 (3 years). Took office after Maurice J. Cullinane; succeeded by Maurice T. Turner Jr.. Note: First African-American DC Police Chief. Same-year political environment (1978): Governor Walter Washington.
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Others who held this office in District of Columbia
- Fred Thomas (1992-1995)
- Isaac Fulwood Jr. (1989-1992)
- Maurice T. Turner Jr. (1981-1989)
- Maurice J. Cullinane (1974-1978)
- Jerry V. Wilson (1969-1974)
- John B. Layton (1964-1969)
- Robert V. Murray (1951-1964)