Benjamin Ward | |
|---|---|
| 34th New York City Police Commissioner | |
| In office January 5, 1984 – October 22, 1989 | |
| Appointed by | Ed Koch |
| Preceded by | William J. Devine |
| Succeeded by | Richard J. Condon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 10, 1926 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | June 10, 2002 (aged 75) Queens, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Brooklyn College Brooklyn Law School |
Benjamin Ward (August 10, 1926 – June 10, 2002) was the first African American New York City Police Commissioner.