Emil Harris
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Born
December 29, 1839
Emil Harris
December 29, 1839
DiedApril 28, 1921 (aged 81)
KnownforFirst Jewish Chief of Police of Los Angeles, California
ServicePolice Officer
Emil Harris | |
|---|---|
| Born | Emil Harris December 29, 1839 |
| Died | April 28, 1921 (aged 81) |
| Known for | First Jewish Chief of Police of Los Angeles, California |
| Police career | |
| Service | Police Officer |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Department | Los Angeles Police Department |
| Service years | 1877–1878 (Chief of Police) |
| Status | Retired |
| Rank | Chief of Police; Deputy Chief; Detective |
| Other work | Mayor pro tempore of Los Angeles (1879) |
Emil Harris (December 29, 1839 – April 28, 1921)[1][2] was the only Jewish police chief in Los Angeles, California.[3] He was also the second to have occupied the position since it was established in 1877.[4] Harris was appointed to serve for one year from December 27, 1877 to December 5, 1878.[5]
