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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 .
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".
Daryl Gates, who led the LAPD for 14 years from 1978 to 1992, died of cancer at 83. He was praised by some for his innovation and devotion, but criticized by others for his paramilitary approach and racism.
22 de abr. de 2010 · Former Los Angeles police department chief Daryl Gates, seen here in April 1991 after being placed on administrative leave when Rodney King was beaten by four LAPD officers. Photograph: SAM...
8 de mar. de 2014 · Daryl F. Gates, the rookie cop who rose from driver for a legendary chief to become chief himself, leading the Los Angeles Police Department during a turbulent 14-year period that found him...
Daryl Gates. Actor: Street Kings. Founder of the SWAT team and Chief of the Los Angeles Police department for longer than any other Chief in the history of the Los Angeles Police department. Daryl Gates was born on August 30, 1926 in California.
17 de abr. de 2010 · Daryl F. Gates, whose aggressive approach to law enforcement as chief of the Los Angeles Police Department was both admired for its innovation and criticized for the racial unrest it provoked,...
