Captain William Charles Harris CB (22 April 1809''London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813–1917'' – 8 March 1887''England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858–1995'') was the first Assistant Commissioner (Executive) of the London

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, holding the office from 1856 to 1881. In this office he was in charge of executive business, supplies and buildings. Born in Clapham, Harris was commissioned into the 68th Foot. He purchased the ranks of Lieutenant on 8 November 1833 and

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on 9 January 1838. He was appointed second Chief Constable of Hampshire County Constabulary in 1842 and held the post until his appointment as Assistant Commissioner in 1856. He was appointed

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(CB) on 12 July 1881 and died in Starcross, Devon just under six years later.'' The Globe'', 11 March 1887, page 5

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1809 births 1887 deaths Assistant Commissioners of Police of the Metropolis 68th Regiment of Foot officers British Chief Constables Companions of the Order of the Bath People from Clapham {{UK-law-enforcement-bio-stub