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Jacob Dorsey

American police chief

Police officer
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About Jacob Dorsey

Jacob Dorsey was a police officer.

Jacob Dorsey was a longtime Pittsburgh Police leader, who served as Pittsburgh Police Chief from September 1934 until the Summer of 1936.

Dorsey accused former chief Marshall of racism and corruption in 1934.

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Important facts

Occupation
Police officer
Employers
Pittsburgh Police

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American police chief

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Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jacob Dorsey

· Wikidata: Q6118538

· DBpedia: Jacob Dorsey

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