Arthur W. Wallander

Arthur William Wallander, Sr.
Wallander circa 1945-1950
New York City Police Commissioner
In office
1945–1949
Appointed byFiorello H. LaGuardia
Preceded byLewis Joseph Valentine
Succeeded byWilliam P. O'Brien
Personal details
Born(1892-02-03)February 3, 1892
DiedNovember 3, 1980(1980-11-03) (aged 88)
Putnam-Weaver Nursing Home
Greenwich, Connecticut, U.S.
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Arthur William Wallander, Sr. (February 3, 1892 - November 3, 1980) was New York City Police Commissioner from 1945 to 1949. He was the only Police Commissioner to be retained by an incoming Mayor of New York City.