George W. Dilks
(1816-1901)
NYPD police inspector who participated in the Draft Riot of 1863; also involved in the Cunningham-Burdell "bogus baby" case and Alexander T. Stewart bodysnatching case.
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George W. Dilks (December 16, 1816 – October 24, 1901) was an American law enforcement officer and police inspector with the New York City Police Department during the mid-to late 19th century. He was a prominent police official during the early years of the Metropolitan Police Department and was one of the senior officers who participated in the Draft Riot of 1863, most notably, by recapturing the Union Steam Works after fierce hand-to-hand fighting.
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