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William H. Brennan was born in Stamford , June 14, 1865 . Chief Brennan
represented the Second Ward in the first Common Council of the city of
Stamford . He was appointed patrolman February 14, 1898 , was made acting-chief
of police August 11, 1903 , and was appointed chief of police by Mayor
Homer S. Cummings, August 14, 1905 .
Chief Brennan was elected vice-president of the State Police Association in July, 1905, and he was re-elected annually until 1912, when he was chosen president of the association, succeeding Henry D. Cowles of New Haven . He is also a member of the executive committee of the International Police Chiefs Association and he enjoys friendly relations with the heads of all the important police departments of the country.
Although a strict disciplinarian, Chief Brennan is a just and a kindly man. His executive ability is evident in the progress the department has made since he became its executive head.
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