Edward M. Davis
American politician and former police chief in Los Angeles (1916–2006) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Edward Michael Davis (November 15, 1916 – April 22, 2006) was the chief of the Los Angeles Police Department from 1969 to 1978, and later a California state senator from 1980 to 1992 and an unsuccessful Republican candidate for the United States Senate in 1986. Davis' name was familiar to a generation of Americans since it appeared on its own card for "technical advice" in the closing credits of the popular television programs Dragnet (1967–70) and Adam-12 (1968–75).
Quick Facts Member of the California Senate from the 19th district, Preceded by ...
Edward M. Davis | |
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Member of the California Senate from the 19th district | |
In office December 1, 1980 – November 30, 1992 | |
Preceded by | Lou Cusanovich |
Succeeded by | Cathie Wright |
Personal details | |
Born | (1916-11-15)November 15, 1916 Los Angeles, California U.S. |
Died | April 22, 2006(2006-04-22) (aged 89) San Luis Obispo, California U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Other names | Ed |
Police career | |
Country | United States |
Department | Los Angeles Police Department |
Service years | 1948–1978 |
Rank | Chief of Police |
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