LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT

By KAYANJA PRISCILLA MIREMBE

  • LAPD was formed

    LAPD is a short form of Los Angeles Police Department.

  • First Patrolmen's union

    This union was established to represent the interests of LAPD officers, negotiate contracts, and advocate for their rights, marking a significant development in the history of enforcement labor relations in the city.

  • Summer Olympics

    These were held in Los Angeles and the LAPD played a significant role in providing security for the event.

  • Control Zoot Suit Riots

  • Period: to

    Davis era

    It is used to refer to the period during the governship of Edmund G. in California. It was characterized by significant investments in infrastructure, education, and the expansion of the state government, which had a lasting impact on California's growth and development.

  • First African-American female Captain

    She was called Ann Young

  • Police Free Gay Slaves

  • Period: to

    Bratton era

    This is the period when William J. Bratton served as the Chief of Police for the LAPD.

  • L.A's new chief of police

    Charlie Beck was the new chief of police. He succeeded William J. Bratton and served until his retirement in 2018.