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William H. Parker

American physicist (born 1941)

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What role did race and LAPD culture under Chief William H. Parker play in how investigations of Black victims were conducted in 1960s Los Angeles?

Under Chief William H. Parker the LAPD professionalized its procedures and gained institutional autonomy, but that culture also centralized control, insulated officers from outside oversight, and fost...

Jan 11, 2026

How did the Los Angeles Police Department handle the Sam Cooke case in 1964?

The Los Angeles Police Department dispatched officers to the Hacienda Motel after a reported shooting, found Sam Cooke dead, and carried out an investigation that led to a coroner’s inquest and an off...