Charles W. Dullea
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Charles W. Dullea was the Chief of Police in the San Francisco Police Department
from 1940 to 1947.
Dullea attended Franklin Grammar and Lowell High School
s. After service in the Marine Corps
, Dullea joined the San Francisco police force in 1914. By 1929, he was Captain of Inspectors under William J. Quinn
. He served during Prohibition
until after the end of World War II
. Dullea was appointed Chief in 1940 by Mayor Angelo Rossi. During the war years, he presided over a police force diminished by conscription
and organized auxiliary citizens to assist his depleted ranks.
Upon retirement from SFPD Dullea was appointed to the State Adult Authority by his good friend, Earl Warren
who was then governor of California. In 1955, Dullea left the Adult Authority and became an executive with the Walkup Merchant Drayage firm. He was vice-president at the time of his death.
He was married and Charles and Winifred had three sons, the Reverend Charles W. Dullea Jr, at one time president of the University of San Francisco
, Reverend John S. Dullea of San Jose and attorney Edward D. Dullea.
Dullea died of a brain hemorrhage in 1966 en route to the South End Rowing Club
for his daily handball workout. A mass at Saint Ignatius Church was held followed by internment at Holy Cross Cemetery
, Colma, California
.
San Francisco Police Department
The San Francisco Police Department, also known as the SFPD and San Francisco Department Of Police, is the police department of the City and County of San Francisco, California...
from 1940 to 1947.
Dullea attended Franklin Grammar and Lowell High School
Lowell High School (San Francisco)
Lowell High School is a public magnet school in San Francisco, California. The school opened in 1856 as the Union Grammar School and attained its current name in 1896. Lowell moved to its current location in the Merced Manor neighborhood in 1962....
s. After service in the Marine Corps
Marine corps
A marine is a member of a force that specializes in expeditionary operations such as amphibious assault and occupation. The marines traditionally have strong links with the country's navy...
, Dullea joined the San Francisco police force in 1914. By 1929, he was Captain of Inspectors under William J. Quinn
William J. Quinn
William J. Quinn native of San Francisco, California. He attended Lincoln Grammar School, Sacred Heart College and studied law at Saint Ignatius College , graduating in 1925...
. He served during Prohibition
Prohibition
Prohibition of alcohol, often referred to simply as prohibition, is the practice of prohibiting the manufacture, transportation, import, export, sale, and consumption of alcohol and alcoholic beverages. The term can also apply to the periods in the histories of the countries during which the...
until after the end of World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. Dullea was appointed Chief in 1940 by Mayor Angelo Rossi. During the war years, he presided over a police force diminished by conscription
Conscription in the United States
Conscription in the United States has been employed several times, usually during war but also during the nominal peace of the Cold War...
and organized auxiliary citizens to assist his depleted ranks.
Upon retirement from SFPD Dullea was appointed to the State Adult Authority by his good friend, Earl Warren
Earl Warren
Earl Warren was the 14th Chief Justice of the United States.He is known for the sweeping decisions of the Warren Court, which ended school segregation and transformed many areas of American law, especially regarding the rights of the accused, ending public-school-sponsored prayer, and requiring...
who was then governor of California. In 1955, Dullea left the Adult Authority and became an executive with the Walkup Merchant Drayage firm. He was vice-president at the time of his death.
He was married and Charles and Winifred had three sons, the Reverend Charles W. Dullea Jr, at one time president of the University of San Francisco
University of San Francisco
The University of San Francisco , is a private, Jesuit/Catholic university located in San Francisco, California. Founded in 1855, USF was established as the first university in San Francisco. It is the second oldest institution for higher learning in California and the tenth-oldest university of...
, Reverend John S. Dullea of San Jose and attorney Edward D. Dullea.
Dullea died of a brain hemorrhage in 1966 en route to the South End Rowing Club
South End Rowing Club
The South End Rowing Club, founded in 1873, is one of the oldest athletics clubs in the western United States. The boathouse, with a fleet of 30 boats, is located in San Francisco, California, at 500 Jefferson Street near Fisherman's Wharf, adjacent to the San Francisco Aquatic Park. The club...
for his daily handball workout. A mass at Saint Ignatius Church was held followed by internment at Holy Cross Cemetery
Holy Cross Cemetery
Holy Cross Cemetery may refer to:*Holy Cross Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York, New York, USA*Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, California, USA*Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, California, USA*Holy Cross Cemetery, Detroit, Michigan, USA...
, Colma, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
.