Edward McCarthy was the sixth Chief of Police of
Los Angeles Police Department
The City of Los Angeles Police Department, commonly referred to as Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), is the primary law enforcement agency of Los Angeles, California, United States. With 8,832 officers and 3,000 civilian staff, it is the th ...
and had one of the shortest commands of any chief. He was forced out of office on May 12, 1885, after serving since January 2 of the same year.
During his short period in office, McCarthy commanded 15 officers in a department that had $354 worth of equipment and was paid $150 a month.
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List of Los Angeles Police Department Chiefs of Police
The Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department is the head and senior-most officer to serve in the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). The incumbent manages the day-to-day operations of the LAPD and is usually held by a four star officer.
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Chiefs of the Los Angeles Police Department
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19th-century American people
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