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Brief History of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department 

The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department is the largest sheriff's department in the world. In addition to specialized services, such as the Sheriff's Youth Foundation, International Liaison and Employee Support Services, the Department is divided into ten divisions, each headed by a Division Chief. 

There are three patrol divisions (Field Operations Regions I, II and III), a Custody Operations Division, a Correctional Services Division, a Detective Division, a Court Services Division, a Technical Services Division, an Office of Administrative Services and the Personnel and Training Division.

HISTORY OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT (1849-1997)

1849 -One of the first consequences of the unprecedented immigration rush from all parts of the world into this almost unknown and semi-primitive part of the country was to render law and order virtually extinct.

Enthusiastic men left their responsibilities at home with their families and came to California expecting to go into the gold fields, pick up a fortune and return home. This air of adventure and uncertainty as to California's status as a territory, made conditions so chaotic that lawlessness was the rule, rather than the exception.

Over one hundred thousand men from all quarters of the globe were suddenly thrown together in a new land that was without established government. 

Was ever the stage better set for such lawlessness?

Yet, law and order did develop. Severe verdicts were the rule:

For stealing . . . "Should in one hour be hung by the neck until dead."

Lynch law was a name most frequently applied to miners' court. "A jury of eight American citizens, unless the accused desire a jury of twelve persons, who shall be regularly summoned by the Sheriff and sworn by the Alcade, and shall try the case according to the evidence."

Whipping on the bare back was common, culprits were often branded on the cheek with the letter "R" (renegade). Their hair and eyebrows were frequently shaved.

When lynch law prevailed, it often struck terror in the heart of the evil-doer. There was no hazy, undefined view of his ultimate fate in the distant future, but a vivid picture of the sure and speedy consequence to the crime.

Escaped criminals, fugitives from justice, scoundrels from hard bitten communities below the border, and ruffians of every sort who Northern Vigilante committees had "encouraged" to move South, congregated in Los Angeles County. Los Angeles County, which at this time also included the present counties of Kern, Orange, San Bernardino and Ventura, was the natural rendezvous point for a large part of this diversified criminal element. In a modest way Los Angeles boasted of more murders annually, in proportion to its population, than any other community in California - not a healthy environment to establish a law enforcement agency!

1850 -The Sheriff's Department of Los Angeles County was formed in April, 1850. Elections for the office of Sheriff were held annually until 1882, when the term was increased to two years; in 1894 the term was increased to four years.

The first Sheriff of Los Angeles County was George T. Burrill and his staff consisted of two Deputies.

1852 -The local newspaper, Los Angeles Star, reported that in 1852, the Los Angeles Rangers were organized. The Rangers were actually a posse, ready to ride, taking orders through their Captain from the office of the Sheriff. They were perhaps one of the most colorful law enforcement bodies to be organized in California. Combining both Mexican and American influences, mounted and uniformed, the Rangers formed a stalwart, handsome troup, giving the unit of 100 men an aura of romanticism.

The Southern California, another local newspaper of the time, remarked, "We are proud to think that the Los Angeles Rangers have the full confidence of our whole community." The Los Angeles Star praised the Rangers as a step toward improving matters in the area.

1857 -In 1857, the outstanding crime was the murder of James Barton, Sheriff of Los Angeles County, and several members of this posse. (Only three weeks after he was elected to his second term.)

"On a tip, Sheriff Barton and his posse set out to capture a group of bandits. They traveled south toward San Juan Capistrano. On the morning of January 23, 1857, Barton and his posse encountered the bandits. In the ensuing struggle, the Sheriff and all but two of his men were shot. Three of the bandits were killed. Immediately after the funerals another posse gave pursuit to the villains. In all, fifty-two bandits were captured, eleven were hanged. They were hanged at Fort Hill - a rise of ground behind the jail - where a temporary gallows had been constructed." Fort Hill was located north of Los Angeles and Aliso Streets.

1858 -On January 7, 1858, Sheriff William C. Getman (once Lieutenant of the Rangers), was killed, after serving only seven days in office, while attempting to arrest a "maniac." The incident was reported as follows:

"The maniac was hiding at the Monte Pico, a pawn shop near Los Angeles and Aliso Streets. There the Sheriff found the suspect locked and barricaded in a room. While the Sheriff was endeavoring to force an entrance, the suspect threw open the door, ran out and, to the dismay of all, pulled a pistol from his pocket, discharged the weapon, and Sheriff Getman dropped on the spot. The suspect then retreated into the pawn shop and fired at the crowd which had gathered. A Deputy finally killed the desperado, but not before the desperado fired twenty or thirty shots, four or five of which passed through the Deputy's clothing."

1871 -The culmination of the lynch law period occurred quickly and unexpectedly. On the afternoon of October 24, 1871, Los Angeles burst into madness and a drama unfolded which was to sicken participants and bring about the realization that law and order must prevail:

On Monday, October 25, a tong war among local Chinese resulted in the arrest of one of their leaders. The next day a Deputy Sheriff took the leader to his shop supposedly to obtain money for his bail. A fight started and the Deputy was killed. immediately, a riot broke out and a massacre of Chinese people began. Sheriff James F. Burns addressed the crowd, commanded the peace and called upon all good law abiding citizens to quell the hanging and shooting. Sheriff Burns hastily formed a posse of 25 Deputies and regained order. The story of the massacre was heard around the world and the U.S. government made an official apology to China. Sheriff Burns obtained 150 warrants against known mob members and one by one arrested them. The word was out. Los Angeles was no longer a privileged sanctuary. The courageous former school teacher, Sheriff James F. Burns, had shown that law and order would prevail and taught the wild frontier town a lesson it would never forget.

Twenty-five men have served Los Angeles County as Sheriff since 1850: nineteen were elected and six were appointed by the Board of Supervisors to serve the unexpired term of their predecessors. Two were killed in the line of duty. Of those appointed, four were re-elected to the office. The youngest man ever elected to the office of Sheriff was William B. Rowland, who was sworn in when he was 25 years old (in 1871), and was re-elected three times. The record for the longest consecutive service goes to Sheriff Eugene Biscailuz, who completed 51 years in the department, from deputy in 1907, to being appointed Sheriff in 1932 and then retiring in 1958. Our previous Los Angeles County Sheriff, Sherman Block, entered the department as a Deputy Sheriff in 1956 and continued up through the ranks until he was appointed by the Board of Supervisors to succeed Sheriff Pitchess in 1982. In June of 1982, Sheriff Block was elected to a full four year term as Sheriff of Los Angeles County. The present Sheriff, Lee Baca joined as a Deputy Sheriff in 1965 and continued up through the ranks until he was promoted to Chief in 1992. Lee Baca was elected Sheriff of Los Angeles County in November 1998.

IMPORTANT DATES AND DEVELOPMENTS:

As of December 31, 1998, a total of 2,046,740 citizens in an area of 3,161 square miles received direct law enforcement from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. 

With 8,088 sworn personnel and 5,298 civilian employees (as of December 31, 1998), the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is the largest Sheriff's Department in the world.

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