Park Police Officer Arthur Swanson
Chicago Park District Police Department
Illinois
End of Watch: Thursday, May 21, 1936

Biographical Info
Age: 39
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: 547

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Motorcycle accident
Date of Incident: Friday, May 15, 1936
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Swanson succumbed to injuries sustained one week earlier when his police motorcycle struck a slick spot on Michigan Avenue at 36th Street. Another policeman who was riding next to him also crashed and was seriously injured.

Patrolman Swanson had served with the agency for 10 years.

The Chicago Park District Police was disbanded in 1957. Remaining officers were transferred to the Chicago Police Department through an intergovernmental agreement.