John L. Butler was chief of police of the Los Angeles Police Department for two years, eight months, and 20 days in the 1910s. Butler created a "War Squad" to deal with potential espionage and subversion amidst the U.S. participation in World War I. Overall, Butler served in the LAPD for 20 years, from 1901 to 1921.
John L. Butler was chief of police of the Los Angeles Police Department for two years, eight months, and 20 days in the 1910s. Butler created a "War Squad" to deal with potential espionage and subversion amidst the U.S. participation in World War I. Overall, Butler served in the LAPD for 20 years, from 1901 to 1921.
