Jack Maple

Article summary

Jack Maple (September 23, 1952 – August 4, 2001) was a New York City Transit officer who is remembered for holding the first newly created position of deputy police commissioner for operations and crime control strategies, succeeded by Ed Norris. He created the CompStat methodology of crime fighting and law enforcement strategy, co-authored the book The Crime Fighter, and inspired the television series The District.

Key claims

1. date of birth: 1952 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. date of death: 2001 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

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Bibliography

1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1378730402