Rupert Arnold
Australian police commissioner (1904–1974)
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Rupert Henry Arnold (1 February 1904 – 10 June 1974) served as a member of Victoria Police for 41 years and was appointed Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police serving from 1963 to 1969.[2]
Preceded bySelwyn Porter
Succeeded byNoel Wilby
BornRupert Henry Arnold
1 February 1904[1]
1 February 1904[1]
Died10 June 1974 (aged 70)[1]
Rupert Arnold | |
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| 13th Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police | |
| In office 15 October 1963 – 1 February 1969 | |
| Preceded by | Selwyn Porter |
| Succeeded by | Noel Wilby |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rupert Henry Arnold 1 February 1904[1] |
| Died | 10 June 1974 (aged 70)[1] |
Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police
During Arnold's time with Victoria Police, much change occurred with the mass uptake of motor vehicles. This meant that much of the police's resources shifted to dealing with traffic matters, monitoring roads, issuing licenses, and issuing vehicle registration.[2]
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