Douglas I. McKay | |
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 McKay in 1913 | |
| New York City Police Commissioner | |
| In office 1914–1914 | |
| Appointed by | John Purroy Mitchell |
| Preceded by | Rhinelander Waldo |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Woods |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Douglas Imrie McKay May 25, 1883 New York City |
| Died | September 24, 1962 (aged 83) San Jose, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Pauline McKay |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | New York City College United States Military Academy |
| Occupation | NYPD police official, artillery officer and businessman |
| Known for | U.S. Army officer who served as NYPD Police Commissioner during 1914; began two-year campaign to wipe out the many street gangs active in New York City. |
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Douglas Imrie McKay (May 25, 1883 – September 24, 1962) was an American artillery and law enforcement officer and New York City Police Department police official who served as New York City Police Commissioner in 1914. His five months in office and eventual departure from the police force were fraught with controversy, however, his two-year campaign against the New York underworld eventually rid the city of the many street gangs active since the early-to mid 19th century. In the years following his retirement, McKay also had a successful career in business, holding high-level positions in a number of corporations. In 1926, McKay was charged with reckless driving which resulted in the death of Mary Stockstrom, mother of 4.