LOCAL · IL · 1992-1997
Matt Rodriguez
Police Chief · Chicago · Illinois
On the record
First Hispanic Chicago Superintendent; resigned over friend with criminal record
SEVERITY · RESIGNED
Background
Matt Rodriguez served as Police Chief · Chicago of Chicago of Illinois from 1992–1997 (5 years). Took office after LeRoy Martin (latest tracked occupant of this seat). Departure context: First Hispanic Chicago Superintendent; resigned over friend with criminal record. Same-year political environment (1992): Governor Jim Edgar; Secretary of State George Ryan.
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Others who held this office in Illinois
- LeRoy Martin (1987-1992)
- Fred Rice Jr. (1983-1987)
- Richard J. Brzeczek (1980-1983)
- Joseph DiLeonardi (1978-1979)
- Jim Rochford (1974-1977)
- James B. Conlisk (1967-1973)
- Orlando W. Wilson (1960-1967)
- Timothy J. O'Connor (1950-1960)
- John C. Prendergast (1945-1950)