James Slusser (August 30, 1916 – June 6, 1996)[1] was an American police officer.

He was a longtime Pittsburgh police leader who served as Pittsburgh Police Chief from August 13, 1952[2]-January 5, 1970.

[3] He joined the force in 1941.

[4] After retiring, Slusser became the first director of the Allegheny County Police Training Academy at suburban North Park from 1971[5][6] until at least early 1975.

[7][8] (*) denotes Acting