Arthur Sherwood
Canadian police chief
About Arthur Sherwood
Lived 1854 – 1940 (aged 86). Arthur Sherwood was a Canadian.
Colonel Sir Arthur Percy Sherwood (March 18, 1854 – October 15, 1940) was the Commissioner of Police of the Dominion Police in Canada.
Percy Sherwood was born in Ottawa and educated at the Ottawa Grammar School.
Sherwood was instrumental in the development of intelligence and security in Canada in the late 19th century through the early 20th century. He was appointed Deputy Sheriff of Carleton County, June, 1877; Chief of Police of the City of Ottawa, April 05, 1879: Superintendent of Dominion Police, October, 1882 ; and Commissioner of same, November, 1885. Chief Commissioner of Dominion Police (1885-1919).
Sherwood served in the militia of Canada with the Governor General's Foot Guards and eventually commanding the 43rd Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles.
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Who was Arthur Sherwood?
Canadian police chief
When was Arthur Sherwood born?
Arthur Sherwood was born on 18 March 1854 in Ottawa.
When did Arthur Sherwood die?
Arthur Sherwood died on 15 October 1940.
What nationality was Arthur Sherwood?
Arthur Sherwood was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Percy Sherwood (police officer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arthur Sherwood. https://biography.guide/arthur-sherwood-1854/
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