James Tuller Cintrón[a] was the designated Puerto Rico Police Superintendent from December 2013 - April 2014, Tuller asked that his nomination as head of the PRPD be withdrawn so he could attend to personal matters.[1] Prior to joining the PRPD, Tuller was the Chief of the New York City Police Department Transportation Bureau.[2][3] Tuller has been a policeman since 1973 and holds a bachelor's degree in political science from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and a master's degree in public administration.[2]
James Tuller | |
|---|---|
| Superintendent of the Puerto Rico Police | |
| In office December 1, 2013 – April 2, 2014 | |
| Governor | Alejandro García Padilla |
| Preceded by | Héctor Pesquera |
| Succeeded by | Col. Juan Rodríguez - Acting |
| Commissioner of Safety and Public Protection | |
| In office December 1, 2013 – April 2, 2014 | |
| Governor | Alejandro García Padilla |
| Preceded by | Héctor Pesquera |
| Chief New York City Police Department Transportation Bureau | |
| In office 2009 – November 30, 2012 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Tuller Cintrón New York City, New York |
| Alma mater | John Jay College of Criminal Justice (BA, MPA) |
| Occupation | policeman |
| Cabinet | 16th Cabinet of Puerto Rico |
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Tuller and the second or maternal family name is Cintrón.
References
edit- ^ "Puerto Rico's Police Chief Resigns After Only 4 Months On Job". Fox News Latino. April 2, 2014. Retrieved May 27, 2014.
- ^ a b "James Tuller: el nuevo superintendente de la Policía". El Nuevo Día (in Spanish). November 4, 2013. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
- ^ "James Tuller". New York Police Department. Retrieved November 4, 2013.