Background
Block grew up in Chicago and served in the Army in World World War World War II
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Sherman Block
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Washington University in Saint Louis.
Career
He was preceded by Peter Pitchess and succeeded by Lee Baca. He majored in engineering at Louis. He moved to Los Angeles and joined the Sheriff"s Department in 1956, becoming the first deputy in the department to work his way through every rank to the top.
During his tenure he became the highest paid elected official in the United States.
In the Live Action Video for Kids/Real Wheels video, "There Goes A Police Carolina", Block appeared at the end of the video to tell the viewers that police officers and deputy sheriffs are always there to provide safety for their communities. He also encouraged the viewers to visit a police or sherriff"s station and practice using the 911 system only in emergencies.
Block"s death broke the tradition of the incumbent Sheriff selecting his successor.
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October 28, 1998 (aged 74) -
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American