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Park Police Officer Arthur Swanson | Chicago Park District Police Department, Illinois
Chicago Park District Police Department, Illinois

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 crash
Date of Incident: May 15, 1936
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Park Police Officer Arthur 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 Chicago Park District Police Department for 10 years.

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