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Edward P. Mulrooney

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Edward Pierce Mulrooney (July 24, 1874 – April 29, 1960) was the New York City Police Commissioner from 1930 to 1933.[1] He then went on to become chairman of the State Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.[2]

Biography

He was born on July 24, 1874 in New Jersey. He was the New York City Police Commissioner from 1930 to 1933. He then went on to become the first chairman of the State Alcoholic Beverage Control Board in 1933.[2] He died on April 30, 1960.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Edward Mulrooney, 85, Dead; Police Commissioner 1930-33; Also First Chairman of State Alcoholic Beverage Control. Held Correction Post". New York Times. May 1, 1960. Retrieved 2011-04-18. Former Police Commissioner Edward P. Mulrooney died Friday in his home, 180 East Seventy-ninth Street, after a long illness. He was 85 years old. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  2. ^ a b "Mulrooney Talks Of Bars And Bootleg. The Head of the State Control Board Says the Liberal New Law Can Prevent Old Evils If the Trade Wishes". New York Times. June 10, 1934. Retrieved 2011-04-18. New York State in its dealings with the relegalized liquor traffic is watched by the whole country. Therefore, Edward P. Mulrooney, chairman of the State Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, which on July 1 will become the State Liquor Authority, begins to attract the national limelight, though he will not admit it. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
Police appointments
Preceded by NYPD Commissioner
1930–1933
Succeeded by