Parker (July 3, 1907 – February 28, 1989) was a Canadian police detective.
He was the first black Canadian promoted to the position in the country's history.
A native of Windsor, Parker entered the city's law enforcement service in September 1942, hired as a constable.
He led a distinguished 28-year career, marked by his appointment to detective in 1951 and several honors in his lifetime, including the Order of Canada.
During his tenure, he advocated for better representation of black Canadians in law enforcement.