Jack Maple

Police officer (1952–2001)

PersonDied aged 48humanQ925556

Born: September 23, 1952
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Died: August 4, 2001
Birthplace: Richmond Hill
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: police officer
Education: Brooklyn Technical High School
Employer: New York City Police Department

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Jack Maple 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.

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JJack Maple Placeco-named street in Richmond Hill, Queens, New York, United States

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Given name: Jack
Family name: Maple
Sex or gender: male

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