Background
Kirkland,, Walter David was born on July 13, 1927 in York, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Walter and Minnie L. (Sexton) Kirkland.
Kirkland,, Walter David was born on July 13, 1927 in York, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Walter and Minnie L. (Sexton) Kirkland.
Bachelor, Fordham University, 1974.
Police officer, New York City, 1954—1975. Detective, 1962—1966. Supervisor detectives, 1966—1975.
Security director Morningside Heights, 1975—1976. Deputy police administration Peekskill, 1976—1978. Police commissioner, 1978—1999.
Emergency manager Civil Defense, 1978—1999. With United States Navy, 1945-1949.
Member of National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, National Association Black Law Enforcers (vice president region I 1983-1999), St. George Association, New York State Chiefs of Police.
Married Hermese Williams Kirkland. Children: Waltrina Diane, Bernell Evette.
