O. W. Wilson

Orlando Winfield Wilson (May 15, 1900 – October 18, 1972), also known as O. W. Wilson, was an American police officer, later becoming a leader in policing along with authoring several books on policing. Wilson served as Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, chief of police in Fullerton, California and Wichita, Kansas.

For the American fisherman and television presenter, see Orlando Wilson (television presenter).
Orlando Winfield Wilson
Born(1900-05-15)May 15, 1900
Veblen, South Dakota, U.S.
DiedOctober 18, 1972(1972-10-18) (aged 72)
Poway, California, U.S.
Occupations
  • Police superintendent
  • author
Years active1925–1967
EmployerChicago Police Department
TitleSuperintendent
(1960–1967)
Military career
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1939–1947
RankSergeant
Battles/warsWorld War II
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