LeRoy Martin
LeRoy Martin (1929−August 31, 2013) was an American police chief and officer.[2]
LeRoy Martin | |
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Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department | |
In office November 18, 1987[1] – January 29, 1992[1] | |
Appointed by | Harold Washington |
Preceded by | Fred Rice, Jr. |
Succeeded by | Matt Rodriguez |
Personal details | |
Born | 1929[1] Chicago, Illinois |
Died | August 31, 2013 Dyer, Indiana |
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | Roosevelt University |
Profession | Law enforcement |
Police career | |
Department | Chicago Police Department |
Rank | Superintendent (sworn in 1987) |
Early life and education
Martin was born in 1929.
He earned a master's degree in Public Administration and a bachelor's degree from Roosevelt University.[3]
Career
In the 1950s, Martin worked as a bus driver for the Chicago Transit Authority.[3] Martin joined the Chicago Police Department in 1955.[3] He served as Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department from 1987 until 1992.[3]
From 1992 through 1994, he served as the Director of Public Safety for the Chicago Housing Authority.[3] He then worked in the private sector security director for Central Management Services.[3]
In 1998, he ran as a Republican, challenging Michael F. Sheahan to be the Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois.[3] He was unsuccessful.
Death
He died of a heart attack on August 31, 2013, aged 84, in Dyer, Indiana.[4] A funeral service was held on September 6, gathering hundreds.[5]
Personal life
He and his wife Constance had three children, Ron, LeRoy Jr., and Dawn.[3]
Electoral history
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | LeRoy Martin | 107,868 | 100 | |
Total votes | 107,868 | 100 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Michael F. Sheahan (incumbent) | 903,053 | 71.11 | |
Republican | LeRoy Martin | 366,867 | 28.89 | |
Total votes | 1,269,920 | 100 |
References
- http://www.chicagocop.com/history/people/heads-of-the-chicago-police-department/
- Former Chicago Police Superintendent LeRoy Martin dies at 84
- "LONGTIME COPS VIE FOR SHERIFF'S BADGE". chicagotribune.com. Chicago Tribune. 7 October 1998. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
- Former Chicago Police Superintendent LeRoy Martin Dies
- Former Chicago police Supt. LeRoy Martin mourned
- "OFFICIAL FINAL RESULTS PRIMARY ELECTION COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 1998" (PDF). www.cookcountyclerkil.com.
- "OFFICIAL FINAL RESULTS GENERAL ELECTION COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1998" (PDF). results.cookcountyclerkil.gov.