Background
Nichols, John F. was born on November 23, 1918 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of John Henry and Garnet Beatrice (Roper) Nichols.
Nichols, John F. was born on November 23, 1918 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of John Henry and Garnet Beatrice (Roper) Nichols.
Bachelor of Science, Wayne State University, 1968; certified Law Enforcement Executive Development, Federal Bureau of Investigation Academy, 1985.
Uniform patrol division, Detroit Police Department, 1942-1946; detective to superintendent, Detroit Police Department, 1948-1968; commissioner, Detroit Police Department, 1970-1974; undersheriff, Oakland County Sheriff's Department, Pontiac, Michigan, 1974-1977; sheriff, Oakland County Sheriff's Department, Pontiac, Michigan, since 1985; chief police, Farmington Hills (Michigan) Police Department, 1977-1984.
Lieutenant Colonel United States Army, 1942-1968. Member International Association Chiefs Police, National Criminal Justice Association, Michigan Association Chiefs Police, Military Order World Wars, Reserve Officers Association, American Legion.
Married Mildred Leah Brooks, July 22, 1939 (deceased May 1954). Children: Jon H., Sharilyn M. Married Jean Ruth Nichols, August 22, 1954.
1 child: David J. (deceased).
