Richard H. Sylvester
American police chief
Died when: 70 years 344 days (851 months)Star Sign: Capricorn
Richard H.Sylvester Jr. (August 14, 1859 – December 11, 1930) was the Chief of Police for Washington, District of Columbia from July 1898 to April 1915.
He was an early president of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP).Sylvester played an influential role in militarization of U.S. police departments in the early 20th century.
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