Richard Caples | |
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| Massachusetts Commissioner of Public Safety | |
| In office December 22, 1964 – September 28, 1965 | |
| Preceded by | Robert W. MacDonald |
| Succeeded by | Leo L. Laughlin |
| Member of the Massachusetts Senate from the 3rd Suffolk District | |
| In office 1959–1963 | |
| Preceded by | John Yerxa |
| Succeeded by | Oliver F. Ames |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 20th Suffolk District | |
| In office 1951–1959 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 23, 1921 Boston |
| Died | April 28, 2002 (aged 80) Lebanon, New Hampshire |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Princeton University Boston University School of Law |
Richard Robert Caples (December 23, 1921 – April 28, 2002) was an American politician who served as Massachusetts public safety commissioner.