![]() "He would defend each and every one of them.” "Shootings of dozens and dozens of unarmed people.when no other city had those kinds of numbers," he said. “No matter if it was bad shootings, choke hold deaths, things that were inexplicable," Domanick said. He said the problem was that Gates would back up his cops no matter what. Journalist Joe Domanick wrote a book on the L.A.P.D. ![]() The view is very different among many of the people the L.A.P.D. "The man lived by the do-the-right thing motto." Well, you know what though, if you were wrong, he would tell you you were wrong," S.W.A.T. "Ya know, you hear this defender of cops. Gates was a staunch defender of his troops during the many controversies that plagued the department during his 15 year reign from 1978 until 1992. It was one of many of Gates' policing methods copied around the country. “Chief Gates, I remember, was at my bedside."Ĭrenshaw and Wong joined the department under Gates, and became members of the elite S.W.A.T. Gates was always there for officers, Wong said - especially when cops were injured. "Daryl Gates will always be remembered as THE chief" even among officers who never knew him, he added. ![]() “Daryl Gates was an icon," Officer Wilson Wong said. “I thought the guy walked on water," Officer Ossie Crenshaw said as he took a break from working out at the Police Academy in Elysian Park. Among Los Angeles police officers, Daryl Gates was a giant. Gates, the chief from 1978 until 1992, was a major figure in the city’s history – a polarizing man who engendered deep admiration and bitter revulsion. “We appreciate your leadership in these times.Former Los Angeles Police Chief Daryl Gates died Friday from cancer. “The chief has done a fantastic job in representing the Police Department and city of Montebello and delivering service to our city in one of the most challenging times our country has seen,” Torres said. “I’m appreciative of who he is He’s brought so much stability to the city.”Ĭouncilman David Torres also praised Kelle. The chief is an amazing person and an amazing individual,” Councilman Salvador Melendez said. “I’m excited for the city of Montebello and I’m looking forward to my retirement,” he said.Ĭouncil members praised Keller for his service to the city. “I want to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to create a culture of protection and service that focuses on improving the quality of life here in Montebello,” Espinosa said. In an emailed release, Espinosa said he is looking forward to working to “find meaningful ways to enhance policing and public safety.” “He brings a wealth of knowledge and insight from serving with 11 different LAPD stations and having worked in many specialized divisions including training, community policing, gang impact and narcotic enforcement,” Salazar said. 23 meeting in announcing his appointment. “Chief Espinosa has a distinguished and extensive 28-year history with Los Angeles Police Department,” Montbello Assistant City Manager Arlene Salazar told the City Council at its Wednesday, Feb. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG) Montebello Police Chief Brad Keller speaks during the annual 9/11 Commemorative March and Ceremony from Acuna Park to Montebello City Hall on Wednesday, Sept. Paul Espinosa, a captain in the Los Angeles Police Department’s Southwest Division, will take over effective over April 11 for Keller who is retiring after 31 years with Montebello, including the last nearly four years as chief. ![]() A 28-year Los Angeles police captain has been named Montebello’s new police chief. ![]()
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