Background
Parks, Bernard C. was born on December 7, 1973 in Beaumont, Texas, United States. Son of Earl W. Parks.
Parks, Bernard C. was born on December 7, 1973 in Beaumont, Texas, United States. Son of Earl W. Parks.
Attended, Los Angeles City College. Bachelor of Science, Pepperdine University, Malibu, California. Master of Public Administration, University Southern California.
Police officer Los Angeles Police Department, 1965—1969, sergeant, 1969—1973, lieutenant, 1973—1977, captain, 1977—1980, Commander, 1980—1988, deputy chief, 1988—1992, 1994—1997, assistant chief, 1992—1994, chief of police, 1997—2002. City councilman District 8 Los Angeles City Council, since 2003.
Coach Baldwin Hills Youth Football. Volunteer Challengers Boys & Girls Club. Member of National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (life), Los Angeles Urban League.
Married Bobbie Parks. Children: Felicia, Michelle, Trudy, Bernard Junior.