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LAPD HISTORY
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North Hollywood Shootout
The Asssasination of Robert F. Kennedy
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Annual Reports
Historical Reports
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The Daily Training Bulletin
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Chief William H. Parker
Tom Bradley
A Mid-Century Copper
Bits and Pieces
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Forgotten Stories
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The Attempted Murder of Quirino Garcia
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Tom Bradley
LAPD HISTORY
Home
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North Hollywood Shootout
The Asssasination of Robert F. Kennedy
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Annual Reports
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The Daily Police Bulletin
The Daily Training Bulletin
New Page
People
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Chief William H. Parker
Tom Bradley
A Mid-Century Copper
Bits and Pieces
/
Forgotten Stories
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The Attempted Murder of Quirino Garcia
Prior to making history as the first black mayor of Los Angeles, Tom Bradley spent more than two decades as a member of the LAPD. He rose to the rank of Lieutenant. He became a City Council member, and then eventually the mayor of Los Angeles.