New York City police commissioner. Since February 22, 1901, the New York City Police Department has been under the direction of a single police commissioner. Prior to that, a board consisting of four to six police commissioners jointly ran the department. One commissioner acted as the president for the board, the most famous being Theodore Roosevelt who held that position from May 6, 1895 to April 19, 1897.
New York City police commissioner. Since February 22, 1901, the New York City Police Department has been under the direction of a single police commissioner. Prior to that, a board consisting of four to six police commissioners jointly ran the department. One commissioner acted as the president for the board, the most famous being Theodore Roosevelt who held that position from May 6, 1895 to April 19, 1897.
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