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Chicago Police Get Spring Renovation
Chicago’s police overhaul led by Orlando W. Wilson delivered a major modernization. Centralized command, increased vehicles, regular promotions, and pay raises followed, with a focus on crime prevention and professionalization. A 1962 hearing on Mobile Gas Service is also noted.
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Chicago
Seymour M. Hersh
Citizens’ Committee
Orland W. Wilson
School of Criminology
University of California
Orlando W. Wilson
Richard J. Daley
Wilson
Timothy J. O'Connor
New York
Los Angeles