LOCAL · GA · 1947-1972
Herbert T. Jenkins
Police Chief · Atlanta · Georgia
On the record
25-year tenure; integrated APD 1948 (8 Black officers); resisted KKK pressure
Background
Herbert T. Jenkins served as Police Chief · Atlanta of Atlanta of Georgia from 1947–1972 (25 years). Earliest occupant of this seat in Officium's records; succeeded by John Inman. Note: 25-year tenure; integrated APD 1948 (8 Black officers); resisted KKK pressure. Same-year political environment (1947): Governor Eugene Talmadge.
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Others who held this office in Georgia
- Eldrin Bell (1990-1994)
- Morris Redding (1982-1990)
- George Napper (1978-1982)
- Reginald Eaves (1974-1978)
- John Inman (1972-1974)