A native San Diegan, Director I Arthur served the San Diego Police Department from 1978 - 2009. He retired as a Detective Sergeant.
Prior to joining the Police Department, Director Arthur served his country in the United States Air Force and is a veteran of the Vietnam War.
Director Arthur hails from a law enforcement family - his father, the late Detective Eugene Arthur - served the San Police Department from 1942 - 1967.
His brother, Edward Arthur, is a practicing attorney and serves on the museums Board of Commissioners.
After ten years of serving the police museum as a volunteer, Director Arthur joined the Board of Directors in 2020. Director Arthur also serves as Chief of Volunteers.
While a member of the San Diego Police Historical Association, Director Arthur has been formally awarded the following:
•SDPHA Service Medal•45 Year Service Medal•Exceptional Performance Citation•Safe Driving CitationTHE THIN BLUE LINE
SERVING SINCE 1978
