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Edward McCarthy (police officer)

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

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

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  1. ^ "The LAPD: 1850-1900". Archived from the original on 2020-10-11. Retrieved 2006-09-26.
Police appointments
Preceded by Chief of LAPD
1885
Succeeded by