George E. Gard | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | George Edwin Gard January 16, 1843 |
| Died | March 10, 1904 (aged 61) |
| Relatives | Buddy DeSylva (grandson) |
| Police career | |
| Department | Chief of LAPD Sheriff of LASD |
| Service years | 1880–1881 |
George Edwin Gard (January 16, 1843 – March 10, 1904)[1] is one of only two men to have served as both police chief in Los Angeles, California, and sheriff of Los Angeles County, the other being William A. Hammel. He was the city's fourth chief (December 12, 1880 – December 10, 1881), succeeding Henry King, and the county's 16th sheriff (1884–1886), succeeding Alvan T. Currier.[2]