Isaac "Ike" Fulwood Jr. (April 28, 1940 – September 1, 2017) was an American police officer who served as the Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia from July 1989 until September 1992.[1] Chief Fulwood inherited a city plagued by high crime, a record homicide rate, as well as the height of the crack epidemic.[1] His tenure was also marked by a strained relationship with Mayor Marion Barry, as Barry was arrested on federal drug charges just five months after Fulwood's appointment as police chief.[1]
Isaac Fulwood | |
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Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia | |
In office July 1989 – September 1992 | |
Preceded by | Maurice T. Turner, Jr. |
Succeeded by | Fred Thomas |
Personal details | |
Born | Washington, D.C., U.S. | April 28, 1940
Died | September 1, 2017 Washington, D.C., U.S. | (aged 77)
Spouse | Ruth Johnson |
Children | Two |
Education | Eastern High School |