Joseph Kipley

Joseph Kipley
Portrait of Joseph Kipley
33rd Head of the Chicago Police Department
In office
1897–1901
Appointed byCarter Harrison IV
Preceded byJohn J. Badenoch
Succeeded byFrancis O'Neill
Personal details
Born
Joseph Kipley

(1848-11-25)November 25, 1848
Paterson, New Jersey
DiedFebruary 6, 1904(1904-02-06) (aged 55)
Chicago, Illinois
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Winefred Helen Wheeler
(m. 1872)
Children3
ProfessionPolice
CommitteesStar League
Police career
DepartmentChicago Police Department
Service years1871–1901
Rank General Superintendent of Police
Other workauthor of The Ice Pond Mystery

Superintendent Joseph Kipley (November 25, 1848 – February 6, 1904) was Head of the Chicago Police Department from 1897 to 1901. He succeeded John J. Badenoch and was succeeded by Francis O'Neill.