John Maxwell (police officer)
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Sir John Maxwell | |
|---|---|
| Chief Constable of Manchester City Police | |
| In office 1927 – November 1942 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 December 1882 |
| Died | 14 February 1968 (aged 85) |
| Occupation | Police officer |
| Known for | Involvement in the Greenfield case |
Sir John Maxwell CBE KPM (24 December 1882 – 14 February 1968[1]) was a British police officer.
Maxwell grew up in Muirkirk, Ayrshire.[1] He joined the Manchester City Police in 1901 and served as Chief Constable from 1927 to November 1942.[1] He was awarded the King's Police Medal (KPM) in the 1929 New Year Honours,[2] appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 1936 New Year Honours,[3] and knighted in the 1941 New Year Honours.[4]
Maxwell's involvement in the 1940/1941 Greenfield case over his dismissal of a fireman resulted in considerable negative publicity.
