William H. Parker (police officer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Recipient of the Purple Heart medal
Date of Birth: 21-Jun-1905
Place of Birth: Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States
Date of Death: 16-Jul-1966
Profession: police officer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Cancer 
About William H. Parker (police officer)
- William Henry Parker III (June 21, 1905 – July 16, 1966) was the police chief of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and has been called "Los Angeles' greatest and most controversial chief of police".
- He was the longest-serving police chief at 39 years on the force.
- The former headquarters of the LAPD, the Parker Center, was named after him.
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