Daryl Gates date of birth:
August 30, 1926
How old was Daryl Gates when died?
83
Where was Daryl Gates born?
Glendale, California
When did Daryl Gates die?
April 16, 2010
What is Daryl Gates nationality?
American
What is Daryl Gates's occupation?
Government person
Short Biography
Daryl Gates (born Darrel Francis Gates; August 30, 1926 – April 16, 2010) was the Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) from 1978 to 1992. His length of tenure was second only to that of William H. Parker. As chief of police, he took a hardline, aggressive, paramilitary approach to law enforcement. Gates is co-credited with the creation of SWAT teams with LAPD's John Nelson, who others claim was the originator of SWAT in 1965. Gates also co-founded D.A.R.E along with the Los Angeles Unified School District. After the Rodney King beating and the riots afterward, Gates retired from the police department.