LOCAL · CA · 1978-1992
Daryl Gates
Police Chief · Los Angeles · California
NOTABLE
On the record
SWAT founder; presided over Rodney King beating Mar 1991 + 1992 LA riots; resigned
SEVERITY · RESIGNED
Background
Daryl Gates served as Police Chief · Los Angeles of Los Angeles of California from 1978–1992 (14 years). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Edward M. Davis; succeeded by Willie Williams. Departure context: SWAT founder; presided over Rodney King beating Mar 1991 + 1992 LA riots; resigned. Same-year political environment (1978): Governor Jerry Brown.
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Others who held this office in California
- Willie Williams (1992-1997)
- Edward M. Davis (1969-1978)
- Tom Reddin (1967-1969)
- Thad Brown (1966-1966)
- William H. Parker (1950-1966)
- William A. Worton (1949-1950)
- Clemence B. Horrall (1941-1949)