William H. Parker, who takes over officially as permanent Police Chief of Los Angeles, reminisces over his Police Department career while spending a few moments with his pet dogs. Parker joined the department in 1927, became a Sergeant in 1931, a Captain in 1940, Inspector in 1947 and Deputy Chief in 1949. Photo dated: August 3, 1950.
Parker, William H.--(William Henry),--1902-1966 Los Angeles (Calif.).--Police Department Police chiefs--California--Los Angeles Los Angeles Evening Herald and Express photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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