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 edit
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]
Literature edit
- Whalen, Bernard; Whalen, Jon (2015). The NYPD's First 50 Years: Politicians, Police Commissioners, and Patrolmen. Potomac Books, Inc. pp. 161–171. ISBN 9781612346564.
References edit
- ^ a b "Edward Mulrooney, 85, Dead; Police Commissioner 1930-33; Also First Chairman of State Alcoholic Beverage Control. Held Correction Post". The New York Times. May 1, 1960. Retrieved 2011-04-18.
- ^ 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". The New York Times. June 10, 1934. Retrieved 2011-04-18.