Guardians of Angels: A History of the Los Angeles Police

Guardians of Angels: A History of the Los Angeles Police Department

From frontier justice of the 1800s to gangsters and corruption of the 1930s through to the forward-thinking, modern department of today, the Los Angeles Police Department has throughout its 160-year history adapted to and sometimes defined the times as it has and forever will be intertwined with the city and citizens it serves. Now, for the first time in more than 75 years, the complete history of the illustrious police department is brought to life through Guardians of Angels: A History of the Los Angeles Police Department.

Told by the men and women who lived it, the historical accounts of this book are far from factual dates and figures. Instead, it takes the reader through the department's past using engaging stories, as well as hundreds of rare photographs and scores of interviews. Included is the improbable story of how the chief of police was gunned down by one of his officers in an argument over reward money on the dirt streets of early LA, a step-by-step recount of "The Man From Mars" bombing that almost leveled Central Station, all the way through to the Christopher Dorner rampage as seen through the eyes of the current chief.

Never skirting the issues, the book tells the intriguing story of how LAPD fought a continual battle against rampant corruption within its ranks until the era of Chief William H. Parker in 1950, continuing on through the trials and triumphs of modern times.

While its badge has varied--from a tin star of the 1800s to the most recognizable police shield in the world today--the symbol of the LAPD has always carried the same promise, just as the wearer carries the same responsibility. Each officer who has pinned on this badge, holstered a gun and traveled the corridors of history has left behind the rich traditions that are today the Los Angeles Police Department. The chronicle of the LAPD is the story of these men and women who have committed themselves as the Guardians of the City of Angels.
Country USA
Manufacturer Infinity Pub
Binding Paperback
EANs 9780741498700
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Infinity Pub
Binding	Paperback
EANs	9780741498700
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Guardians of Angels: A History of the Los Angeles Police Department

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