Craig Lei Meacham

Background

Meacham, Craig Lei was born on March 5, 1931 in Pasadena, California, United States. Son of William Albert and Edna May (Hornbeck) Meacham.

Education

Associate of Arts, Rio Hondo College, 1964. Bachelor, California Western University, 1976. Master of Arts, California Western University, 1976.

Career

With Whittier (California) Police Department, 1955-1969, division commander, until 1969. Consultant criminal justice Governor Ronald Reagan, 1969-1970. Deputy chief West Covina Police Department,1970-1978, chief of police, 1978-1995, public safety division manager, 1981-1995.

Instructor Rio Hondo College With United States Air Force, 1950-1954.

Membership

Member Los Angeles County Chiefs of Police Association (president 1982), San Gabriel Valley Police Chiefs Association (president 1982), California Police Chiefs Association (president 1988), Peace Officers Association Los Angeles County (president 1986-1995), San Gabriel Valley Peace Officers Association (president 1983), West Covina Chamber of Commerce (legislation committee). Club: West Covina Lions. Died June 12, 1995.

Connections

Married Carolyn June Stentz, February 22, 1971. Children: Alan, Pamela, Craig, Janelle, Cynthia.

Father:

William Albert Meacham

Mother:

Edna May (Hornbeck) Meacham

Spouse:

Carolyn June Stentz

child:

Cynthia Meacham

child:

Craig Meacham

child:

Pamela Meacham

child:

Janelle Meacham

child:

Alan Meacham