John Coughlin (police officer)

John D. Coughlin (July 2, 1874 – September 30, 1951) was an American law enforcement officer, detective and police inspector in the New York City Police Department. He served as head of the NYPD detectives division from 1920 until 1928 when he was removed from office amid charges of police laxity following the murder of underworld figure Arnold Rothstein.

John Coughlin (police officer)

John D. Coughlin (July 2, 1874 – September 30, 1951) was an American law enforcement officer, detective and police inspector in the New York City Police Department. He served as head of the NYPD detectives division from 1920 until 1928 when he was removed from office amid charges of police laxity following the murder of underworld figure Arnold Rothstein.