LOCAL · LA · 1994-2002
Richard J. Pennington
Police Chief · New Orleans · Louisiana
On the record
Reform era; later Atlanta Chief
Background
Between 1994 and 2002, Richard J. Pennington held the Police Chief · New Orleans of New Orleans seat in Louisiana, a 8-year tenure. Took office after Arnesta Taylor (latest tracked occupant of this seat). Note: Reform era; later Atlanta Chief. Same-year political environment (1994): Governor Edwin Edwards; Attorney General Richard Ieyoub; Secretary of State Fox McKeithen. Later filed for federal office (FEC ID P40015661: President).
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Others who held this office in Louisiana
- Arnesta Taylor (1991-1992)
- Warren Woodfork (1985-1991)
- Henry M. Morris (1980-1985)
- James C. Parsons (1978-1980)
- Clarence B. Giarrusso (1970-1978)
- Joseph I. Giarrusso (1960-1970)