James Tuller Cintrón[a] was the designated Puerto Rico Police Superintendent from December 2013 - April 2014, Tuller asked that his nomination as head of the PRPD be withdrawn so he could attend to personal matters.[1] Prior to joining the PRPD, Tuller was the Chief of the New York City Police Department Transportation Bureau.[2][3] Tuller has been a policeman since 1973 and holds a bachelor's degree in political science from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and a master's degree in public administration.[2]

James Tuller
Superintendent of the Puerto Rico Police
In office
December 1, 2013 – April 2, 2014
GovernorAlejandro García Padilla
Preceded byHéctor Pesquera
Succeeded byCol. Juan Rodríguez - Acting
Commissioner of Safety and Public Protection
In office
December 1, 2013 – April 2, 2014
GovernorAlejandro García Padilla
Preceded byHéctor Pesquera
Chief
New York City Police Department Transportation Bureau
In office
2009 – November 30, 2012
Personal details
Born
James Tuller Cintrón

New York City, New York
Alma materJohn Jay College of Criminal Justice (BA, MPA)
Occupationpoliceman
Cabinet16th Cabinet of Puerto Rico

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  1. ^ In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Tuller and the second or maternal family name is Cintrón.

References

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  1. ^ "Puerto Rico's Police Chief Resigns After Only 4 Months On Job". Fox News Latino. April 2, 2014. Retrieved May 27, 2014.
  2. ^ a b "James Tuller: el nuevo superintendente de la Policía". El Nuevo Día (in Spanish). November 4, 2013. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
  3. ^ "James Tuller". New York Police Department. Retrieved November 4, 2013.