Arturo Queirolo
Arturo Queirolo Fernández (24 June 1909 – 25 September 2000) was a Chilean police officer who served as General Director of Carabineros de Chile from 1958 to 1964.
Biography
Early life
Queirolo was born in Antofagasta, Chile, on 24 June 1909.
Police career
General Director of Carabineros
During Queirolo's tenure as general director, several specialized units and institutional initiatives were established within Carabineros de Chile. In 1961, the Traffic Accident Investigation Section (Sección de Investigación de Accidentes en el Tránsito, SIAT) was established by a General Order.
In 1962, the Women's Brigade (Brigada Femenina) was created and placed in charge of the Juvenile Police. The Child and Homeland Foundation (Fundación Niño y Patria) was subsequently established on 10 October 1963. Other initiatives introduced during his administration included the Civic Action Plan and the establishment of the Forest Police Brigade in 1962.
After nearly six years as head of the institution, Queirolo was succeeded by General Vicente Huerta Celis in September 1964.
He died in Santiago, Chile, on 25 September 2000, aged 91.
Rank history
Queirolo's promotions within Carabineros de Chile were as follows:
- 1929: Officer cadet
- 1930: Brigadier
- 1933: Second lieutenant
- 1940: Lieutenant
- 1940s: Captain
- Date unknown: Major
- 1953: Lieutenant colonel
- 1957: Colonel
- 1958: General
- 1958: General Director
Decorations
- Silver Medal for 20 Years of Service in Carabineros de Chile (1949).
- Gold Star for 25 Years of Service in Carabineros de Chile (1954).
- Gold Star for 30 Years of Service in Carabineros de Chile (1959).
Published works
- Caupolicán de nuevo ajusticiado (1972).