Background
Davis, Edward Michael was born on November 15, 1916 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of James Leonard and Lillian (Fox) Davis.
Davis, Edward Michael was born on November 15, 1916 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of James Leonard and Lillian (Fox) Davis.
Bachelor of Science in Public Administration cum laude, University Southern California, 1961. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Western Sierra Law School, 1972.
With Los Angeles Police Department, 1940—1978, chief of police, 1969-1978. Member California State Senate, Los Angeles, 1980—1992. Adjunct professor University Southern California, Los Angeles, 1967-1968.
Served with United States Navy, 1942-1945. Member American Legion (post 381 commander 1968-1969), International Association Chiefs of Police (president 1976-1977).
Married Virginia; children: Michael Edward, Christine Hart, Mary Ellen Burde. Married Aileen Bobbie Nash, January 7, 1984.