Derrick Capper

Sir
William Derrick Capper
QPM
Died 20 March 1976
Nationality British
Occupation Chief constable

Sir William Derrick Capper, QPM (date of birth unknown, died 20 March 1976) was a chief constable of West Midlands Police from 1 April 1974,[1] when the force was formed by amalgamation, until his retirement on 30 June 1975.[2] He was succeeded by Lord Philip Knights

He studied at Hendon Police College 1937-1939 and was Chief Constable of Birmingham City Police from 1963-1974.[3]

References

  1. West Midlands Police, Sir Derrick Capper (1974). Chief Constable's Report.
  2. West Midlands Police, Philip Knights (1975). Chief Constable's Report.
  3. "Birmingham City Police 1839 - 1974". West Midlands Police Museum. Retrieved 10 February 2014.