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Daryl Francis Gates (born Darrel Francis Gates; August 30, 1926 – April 16, 2010) was an American police officer who served as chief of the Los Angeles Police Department from 1978 to 1992. His length of tenure in this position was second only to that of William H. Parker .
- Sworn in as an officer (1949), Commander (1965), Chief of Police (1978)
- Edward M. Davis
- Darrel Francis Gates, August 30, 1926, Glendale, California, U.S.
- Willie L. Williams
A former LAPD officer and a current LAPPL member respond to a 1,500-word editorial on the death of Daryl Gates, who died of cancer at 83. They defend his record as a dedicated public servant and a capable crime-fighter who faced many challenges and obstacles in his 42-year career as the LAPD's leader. They criticize the Times's characterization of his life and policing style as "egomaniacal" and "hidebound".
The Los Angeles Police Department's first African American mayor, Daryl F. Gates, who led the LAPD from 1978 to 1992, died at his Dana Point home after a short battle with cancer. He was known for his innovative crime fighting and prevention strategies, such as SWAT teams and DARE program, but also faced criticism for his handling of the King beating and his relations with the city's diverse communities.
Los Angeles: Daryl F. Gates died today at 83-years-old after a short battle with cancer. The 49th Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department passed away at his Newport Beach home with his loved ones at his bedside. LAPD Chief of Police Charlie Beck eulogized, “Daryl Francis Gates was a one-in-a-million human being.
Apr 17, 2010 · Daryl Francis Gates was born into a working-class family on Aug. 30, 1926, in Los Angeles, the second of three sons of Paul and Arvilla Gates. The family moved frequently during the Depression ...
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Apr 15, 2010 · The web page reports the death of former LAPD Chief Daryl Gates, who organized the first police SWAT unit and led the department during the Rodney King incident and riots. It also highlights his achievements, such as creating the DARE anti-drug program and inspiring others in law enforcement.
Apr 16, 2010 · Daryl Gates, the blunt former Los Angeles police chief best known for his handling of the Rodney King beating and 1992 race riots, died on Friday. He was 83.
