Maurice F. Greaver

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Chief Greaver, ca. 1938

Maurice F. Greaver (May 11, 1886-August 31, 1953) was an American police officer who served as the Chief of the Charlottesville Police Department for 27 years. On November 5, 1926, he was appointed police chief, succeeding I. Lindsay Leafe.[1] Greaver was memorialized by City Council on September 8, 1953. [2]


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Notable events

  • Chief Greaver joined the city force in 1909. During his early days as a patrolman, Greaver was the city’s only bicycle patrolman. This was around 1912 when T. A. Trice was chief and the force had no cars and only one bicycle to use in answering calls.
  • October 15, 1940 – Greaver makes clear that the city's 7:30 p.m. curfew for children under the age of 15 will be strictly enforced. [3]
  • In 1948, he released a report on activity before the Charlottesville Police Court in March 1948. [4]

References

  1. Web. Maurice Greaver Dies at Age 67, Staff Reports, Daily Progress Digitized Microfilm, Lindsay family, August 31, 1953, retrieved January 17, 2020 from University of Virginia Library. Print. August 31, 1953 page 1.
  2. Web. Charlottesville City Council meeting minutes, .pdf, Council Chambers, City of Charlottesville, September 8, 1953.
  3. Web. Curfew Will Ring Tonight, Daily Progress Digitized Microfilm, Lindsay family, October 15, 1940, retrieved October 15, 2022. Print. October 15, 1940 page 1.
  4. Web. Court Hears 992 Cases in March, Staff Reports, Daily Progress Digitized Microfilm, Lindsay family, April 5, 1948, retrieved December 24, 2016 from University of Virginia Library. Print. April 5, 1948 page 12.