1. Robert Joseph diGrazia was an American police officer who served as Commissioner of the Boston Police Department from 1972 to 1976.
10 Facts About Robert diGrazia
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Robert diGrazia's parents were immigrants from the Tuscany region of Italy.
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Robert diGrazia worked for Macy's, rising from a part-time supply clerk to a full-time department head.
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Robert diGrazia then led the St Louis County Police Department in Missouri from 1970 to 1972.
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Robert diGrazia was named commissioner of the Boston Police Department in October 1972 by Boston mayor Kevin White and took office the following month.
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Robert diGrazia oversaw the Boston police during several years of the Boston desegregation busing crisis.
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In October 1976, Robert diGrazia announced his resignation following a disagreement with White over his pay; he left his role in Boston the following month.
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Robert diGrazia then led the Montgomery County Police Department in Maryland until he was fired in December 1978.
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Robert diGrazia subsequently worked as a law enforcement consultant and expert witness.
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Robert diGrazia had been married twice and was survived by his second wife, two sons, two daughters, and three step-daughters.