Charles W. Dullea

Charles W. Dullea (May 30, 1889–1966) was the Chief of Police in the San Francisco Police Department from 1940 to 1947.

Dullea attended Franklin Grammar and Lowell High Schools. After service in the Marine Corps, Dullea joined the San Francisco police force in 1914. By 1929, he was Captain of Inspectors under William J. Quinn. He served during Prohibition until after the end of World War II. Dullea was appointed Chief in 1940 by Mayor Angelo Rossi. During the war years, he presided over a police force diminished by conscription and organized auxiliary citizens to assist his depleted ranks.

Upon retirement from SFPD Dullea was appointed to the State Adult Authority by his good friend, Earl Warren who was then governor of California. In 1955, Dullea left the Adult Authority and became an executive with the Walkup Merchant Drayage firm. He was vice-president at the time of his death.

He was married and Charles and Winifred had three sons, the Reverend Charles W. Dullea Jr, at one time president of the University of San Francisco, Reverend John S. Dullea of San Jose and attorney Edward D. Dullea.

Dullea died of a brain hemorrhage in 1966 en route to the South End Rowing Club for his daily handball workout. A mass at Saint Ignatius Church was held followed by internment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, California.

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Name	Dullea, Charles W.
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Date of birth	May 30, 1889
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Date of death	1966
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