Alexander W. Murray

Alexander W. Murray (July 3, 1864May 30, 1927) served in the LAPD for 30 years, the latter of half of which was in various positions of department leadership, including captain, police inspector, and on multiple occasions, acting chief of police.

He was officially acting chief of police of the Los Angeles Police Department for one month, in October 1920, and seems to have held the position of acting chief unofficially multiple times during the many years of chief churn experienced by the department in the early 20th century. According to the ''Los Angeles Times'', "Murray has the distinction of having served more years as Chief of Police during emergencies than any one man actually in the position as Chief".

He was described as an "ideal officer, both as to appearance and conduct", and was remembered for a "quiet, dignified, philosophical manner that...distinguished his actions as an active police executive". Provided by Wikipedia