<![CDATA[police-chief - Law Offices of William W. Bruzzo]]> https://www.bruzzolaw.com/blog/tags/police-chief/ Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:45:39 GMT en-us <![CDATA[New Police Chief for Newport Beach]]> https://www.bruzzolaw.com/blog/new-police-chief-for-newport-beach/ https://www.bruzzolaw.com/blog/new-police-chief-for-newport-beach/ Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:23:00 GMT The city of Newport Beach has picked out their new police chief, Jay R. Johnson. Johnson, who comes from a family of law enforcement, was a commander in the Long Beach Police Department since 2004 and a 23-year veteran of the Department. His two brothers and cousin are currently in the Long Beach Police Department.…

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Police Chief Jay R. Johnson
Police Chief Jay R. Johnson – Courtesy of the City of Newport Beach

The city of Newport Beach has picked out their new police chief, Jay R. Johnson. Johnson, who comes from a family of law enforcement, was a commander in the Long Beach Police Department since 2004 and a 23-year veteran of the Department. His two brothers and cousin are currently in the Long Beach Police Department.

Johnson takes the place of John Klein, who resigned in June 2009 after serving two years as chief. City Manager has been quoted as saying “[Johnson] stood out as a candidate with great integrity, professionalism, diverse experience, a strong education, and an excellent sense of our community.” He also added that Johnson “thoroughly understands what’s needed in Newport Beach, particularly in terms of community-oriented, professional policing with a friendly and approachable style.”

]]> <![CDATA[Former LA Police Chief Dies]]> https://www.bruzzolaw.com/blog/former-la-police-chief-dies/ https://www.bruzzolaw.com/blog/former-la-police-chief-dies/ Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:43:00 GMT Daryl F. Gates 83, died Friday, April 16, 2010, at his home in Newport Beach from cancer according to the Orange County Register. He served as police chief for Los Angeles County for 14 years which included the Los Angeles riots of 1992. During his time in LAPD he was often criticized for his negative…

]]> Daryl F. Gates 83, died Friday, April 16, 2010, at his home in Newport Beach from cancer according to the Orange County Register. He served as police chief for Los Angeles County for 14 years which included the Los Angeles riots of 1992. During his time in LAPD he was often criticized for his negative race based comments. The articles describes that he was “often at odds with civil rights activists [and] the mayor”. His response to the 1992 riots stemming from the acquittal of the four police officers that beat Rodney King was criticized by some. He was pushed to early retirement because of this incident. Positive aspects of his career include the formation of the SWAT in 1972. He also created the DARE program in an effort at drug abuse prevention. The program was for grade school children which involved an officer giving talks to the students and various activities.

The funeral for Daryl Gates will be Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 9:00AM at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.

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