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Rupert G. Zeigler Chief of Police 1947-1950
In 1929, Zeigler was hired by Gainesville Police Department as a police officer. He was promoted to lieutenant in 1942 by Chief W. Joiner. In 1946 Zeigler was then promoted to captain. This was the first time the rank of captain was used by the Gainesville Police Department. Then in 1947 Zeigler was selected to become the chief of police, after Chief Joiner resigned. In 1950 Zeigler requested a leave of absence to work with the FBI. Joiner was called out of retirement until Zeigler could return. Joiner stayed with the Department as chief for the next 22 years.
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