LOCAL · CA · 1992-1997
Willie Williams
Police Chief · Los Angeles · California
On the record
First African-American LAPD Chief; Philadelphia Comm previously
Background
Willie Williams (—) was California's Police Chief · Los Angeles of Los Angeles 1992–1997 (5 years). Took office after Daryl Gates (latest tracked occupant of this seat). Note: First African-American LAPD Chief; Philadelphia Comm previously. Same-year political environment (1992): Governor Pete Wilson; Attorney General Dan Lungren. Later filed for federal office (FEC ID P00016584: President).
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Others who held this office in California
- Daryl Gates (1978-1992)
- 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)