James E. O'Grady | |
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| Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois | |
| In office 1986–1990 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Elrod |
| Succeeded by | Michael F. Sheahan |
| Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department | |
| In office April 29 – August 27, 1983 (interim) | |
| Mayor | Jane Byrne Harold Washington |
| Preceded by | Richard J. Brzeczek[1] |
| Succeeded by | Fred Rice, Jr.[1] |
| In office April 10, 1978 – April 25, 1979 | |
| Mayor | Michael A. Bilandic Jane Byrne |
| Preceded by | Michael Spiotto (interim)[1] |
| Succeeded by | Joseph DiLeonardi (interim)[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1929 Chicago, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican (since 1985) |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic (until 1985) |
James E. O'Grady (born 1929) is a former law enforcement official who served as Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department and Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois.