LOCAL · LA · 1985-1991
Warren Woodfork
Police Chief · New Orleans · Louisiana
On the record
First African-American NOPD Superintendent
Background
Between 1985 and 1991, Warren Woodfork held the Police Chief · New Orleans of New Orleans seat in Louisiana, a 6-year tenure. Took office after Henry M. Morris; succeeded by Arnesta Taylor. Note: First African-American NOPD Superintendent. Same-year political environment (1985): Governor Edwin Edwards.
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Others who held this office in Louisiana
- Richard J. Pennington (1994-2002)
- Arnesta Taylor (1991-1992)
- Henry M. Morris (1980-1985)
- James C. Parsons (1978-1980)
- Clarence B. Giarrusso (1970-1978)
- Joseph I. Giarrusso (1960-1970)