LOCAL · CA · 1958-1982
Peter J. Pitchess
Sheriff · Los Angeles County · Republican · California
NOTABLE
On the record
24-year tenure
Background
Peter J. Pitchess (Republican) was California's Sheriff · Los Angeles County of Los Angeles County 1958–1982 (24 years). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Eugene W. Biscailuz; succeeded by Sherman Block. Note: 24-year tenure. Same-year political environment (1958): Governor Goodwin Knight.
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Others who held this office in California
- Robert Luna (2022-present)
- Alex Villanueva (2018-2022)
- Jim McDonnell (2014-2018)
- Lee Baca (1998-2014)
- Sherman Block (1982-1998)
- Sherman Block (1982-1998)
- Eugene W. Biscailuz (1932-1958)