John M. Glass
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John M. Glass | |
|---|---|
 John M. Glass as Police Chief | |
| Mayor of Jeffersonville | |
| In office 1883–1885 | |
| Preceded by | Luther Warder |
| Succeeded by | Herman Preefer |
| Chief of LAPD | |
| In office 1889–1900 | |
| Preceded by | James E. Burns |
| Succeeded by | Charles Elton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1843 Bethlehem, Indiana |
| Died | 1925 (aged 81–82) California |
| Political party | Republican |
John M. Glass (1843
Biography
Jeffersonville
John Glass was the
Los Angeles
Following the end of his political career in Jeffersonville, John moved to Los Angeles and joined the Los Angeles Police Department. On July 17, 1889, John became the 17th Chief of Police for Los Angeles, and the first to exceed two years as Chief of Police. John served until January 1, 1900.[6] Twenty-five Chiefs later, no one had served longer than John Glass at that position until William H. Parker, who served for 16 years.
During his career as Chief of Police he set up the first police districts, substations, patrol wagon, entry level officer requirements, police matron, and California's first adoption of the Alphonse Bertillon identification system. He increased the manpower of the police by 20%.[7] In addition he made the police officer appear more military with the purchase of Winchester rifles and military style uniforms, and with drills conducted outside their central station.[8] However, as in every city, problems occur, and by 1900 John Glass was falling behind with only about 70 officers for the city's 100,000 population. Under political pressure, John Glass was replaced by Charles Elton.
See also
- List of mayors of Jeffersonville, Indiana
- List of Los Angeles Police Department Chiefs of Police
References
- ^ http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=John+M.+Glass+police+1925#sclient=psy&hl=en&tbs=bks:1&q=John+M.+Glass+police+1843&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&pbx=1&fp=6383229191970f24
- ^ Kleber, John E. Encyclopedia of Louisville. University Press of Kentucky. p. 443.
- ^ Chicago Daily Tribune February 16, 1884 front page
- ^ The Washington Post March 17, 1886
- ^ The Washington Post April 4, 1886
- ^ Chiefs of the Los Angeles Police Department – official website of THE LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT
- ISBN 0-8133-3725-9.
- ISBN 0-7385-3025-5.