Bernard R. Caldwell was born on December 3, 1900 in Calico Rock, Arkansas, USA. Bernard R. was married to Wanda Caldwell. Bernard R. died on July 29, 1994 in San Diego, California, USA.
Member of the Los Angeles Police Department. 1926-1953. Rose to the rank of Captain in 1933 and was put in charge of the Los Angeles Police Traffic Bureau. Promoted to Deputy Chief in 1940.
Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol, 1953-1959.
Director of Northwestern University's Traffic Institute, 1960-1966.