H. J. Grasett | |
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Chief Constable of the Toronto Police Department | |
In office 1886–1920 | |
Preceded by | Francis Collier Draper |
Succeeded by | Samuel Dickson |
Personal details | |
Born | Toronto, Canada West | June 18, 1847
Died | September 30, 1930 Toronto, Ontario, Canada | (aged 83)
Spouse |
Katharine Parke
(m. 1887; div. 1926) |
Occupation | Army officer |
Lieutenant-Colonel Henry James Grasett CMG (June 18, 1847 – September 30, 1930) was a Canadian army and militia officer who served as a Toronto police chief. He is the longest-serving police chief in the history of the Toronto Police, having served for 34 years from 1886 to 1920 as chief constable.[1]