Arthur Woods, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American educator, journalist, military and law enforcement officer
Date of Birth: 29-Jan-1870
Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Date of Death: 12-May-1942
Profession: journalist
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius 
About Arthur Woods
- Colonel Arthur Hale Woods (January 29, 1870 – May 12, 1942) was an American educator, journalist, military and law enforcement officer.
- One of the most prominent police reformers during the early 20th century, he served as deputy New York City Police Commissioner from 1907 to 1909 and later became New York City Police Commissioner in 1914.
- During his time with the New York City Police Department, he was largely responsible for initiating the application of criminology and sociology in modern policing.In his later years, Woods worked with the Division of Military Aeronautics and was involved in government committees on unemployment under the administrations of Presidents Warren G.
- Harding and Herbert Hoover.
- Woods was also an important public servant as trustee for the Board of Education and presided as president and chairman of the board of Rockefeller Center.
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