Herbert A. Wilson

Herbert A. Wilson (November 27, 1870 – May 7, 1934) was an American politician who served as Commissioner of the Boston Police Department and member of the Massachusetts General Court (state legislature).

Early life Wilson was born on November 27, 1870, in Boston's Brighton neighborhood. He graduated from Brighton High School and studied civil engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He spent many years as an assistant engineer for the city of Boston. Wilson eventually started his own engineering business. He was reappointed by Governor Alvan T. Fuller in 1927. In 1930, the head of BPD's liquor and vice raiding squad, Oliver Garrett, was convicted on conspiracy charges. On May 5, 1930, the Massachusetts Governor's Council voted unanimously to remove Wilson "for the better protection of the public welfare".

Later life After his departure from the police department, Wilson resumed his engineering practice. He died on May 7, 1934, at his home in Brighton, Boston following several weeks of illness.