Edward McCarthy

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Edward McCarthy was the sixth Chief of Police of the Los Angeles Police Department and had one of the shortest commands of any chief, being forced out of office on May 12, 1885, after serving only since January 2 of that year.

During his short period in office, McCarthy commanded 15 officers in a department that had US$354 worth of equipment and was was paid $150 a month[1].

[edit] See also

List of Los Angeles police chiefs

[edit] References

  1. ^ The LAPD: 1850-1900.
  • Mark Thompson. American Character: The Curious Life of Charles Fletcher Lummis and the Rediscovery of the Southwest. 
Police Appointments
Preceded by
Thomas J. Cuddy		 Chief of LAPD
1885		 Succeeded by
John Horner
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