2012 Jack Webb Awards Kickoff Reception

ISSUE NO. 50 LOS ANGELES POLICE MUSEUM MAY - JUNE 2012

MUSEUM & GIFT SHOP Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 10:00am-4:00pm 3rd Saturday of the month 9:00am- 3:00pm PUBLICATION OF THE Admission Fees: MEMBERS FREE LOS ANGELES POLICE MUSEUM General (ages 13 thru 61) ...... $8.00 Seniors (age 62+)...... $7.00 ISSUE NO. 50 LOS ANGELES POLICE MUSEUM MAY - JUNE 2012 (Includes Audio Tour) Youth (Age 12 and under) ...... FREE* * Must be accompanied by an adult 2012 Jack Webb Awards Kickoff Reception Call (877) 714-LAPD to schedule a group tour by Glynn Martin, Executive Director or for more information eemingly from the start of time, skills, trades and are presented on September 15, at the Beverly Hilton. PARKING IS FREE. ALL FACILITIES HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE. occupations have been passed from one generation Two other dedicated members of the police profession, to the next. The law enforcement business seems to Don Hecht, and Mike Schwab will also receive the Jack LAPM is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, Tax ID# 95-4264361 Shave followed suit. The beginnings of LAPD as a police Webb Award. Together these line reserve officers of the FOR MORE INFORMATION force serves as a prime example. City Marshal William Beverly Hills Police Department have amassed more than Call Toll-Free (877) 714-LAPD Warren, who headed LAPD when its first badge was 50 years of service. When LAPD was pioneering the or check our website: www.lapolicemuseum.org issued, was the grandfather of long-serving LA County DARE program about 30 years ago, Don was part of the Sheriff Eugene Biscailuz. Scores of other family connec- planning process, and his efforts helped to launch the LOS ANGELES POLICE MUSEUM tions, particularly those of consecutive generations, are program. Don is still actively involved with DARE America. 6045 York Boulevard evidenced His long-time Los Angeles, CA 90042-3503 throughout the partner, lent his OPERATED BY annals of talents to LOS ANGELES POLICE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Department another law history. enforcement Indeed organization, this legacy of the Peace service is Officers alive and Associa- well in tion of today’s LAPD, specifically in the office of the Chief of Los Angeles County. For years Mike served as the repre- Police. Chief Charlie Beck followed his father into this sentative for reserve officers throughout the county. Both profession. The Chief’s children now serve. The Chief’s are well-respected in the community they have chosen to wife is retired from the Sheriff’s Department. His cousin police, and true professionals, who likewise have established and sister have also done their time. Truly this is a family their own legacies of service. known for their legacy of service. And this is the theme for The final 2012 Jack Webb Award will be presented to the 2012 Jack Webb Awards. Because of this tremendous another deserving public servant, Los Angeles City Council- legacy, the Beck family will be honored when the awards Continued on page 5 ISSUE NO. 50 LOS ANGELES POLICE MUSEUM MAY - JUNE 2012 ISSUE NO. 50 LOS ANGELES POLICE MUSEUM MAY - JUNE 2012 What’s Happening at Old Number 11 What’s Happening at Old Number 11 by Glynn Martin Continued from Page 2

early fifty years ago, Ford began producing a recipient last year, introduced one of this year’s recipients, struction of a new storage building and carport has begun. segment covered the North Hollywood Shootout, the other sporty two-door that has endured the test of time. Mike Schwab. His partner, Don Hecht was unable to Loyal museum supporter Foster Dennis has provided us addressed the Black Dahlia case. In its first episode of the Released in late 1964, the Mustang gained nearly attend as was Councilman LaBonge. While the event was with a talented construction crew, that has already com- new season, which aired on May 29th, the museum and Nimmediate popularity. Today the early convertibles are on, we tried to calculate the cumulative years of public pleted some serious excavation and the like. Foster’s bestselling author James Ellroy were featured. Ellroy sought after by collectors, particularly in sunny Southern service for this year’s honorees. It was well past the century support has moved this project along quickly, and we are discussed the limited engagement exhibition about the California. Not much has changed, as the Mustang convert- mark, so we think the point has been made, this is all about confident his efforts will make the museum an even greater murder of Elizabeth Short. The other episode will air in the ible remains popular in these parts. So, what better car to service, and each has performed plenty of it. Photos from place to visit. When we reference this project, it is equally near future. When it does, this series, which has featured offer as a prize to one of our lucky friends? Tickets for the this great event can be seen on the next page. important to thank LAPPL Directors Tyler Izen and Peter some of the world’s most renowned museums, will have drawing at the 2012 Jack Webb Awards are now available The museum has been busy fulfilling its own recent Repovich. Their commitment got the project off the ground. covered the Los Angeles Police Museum more often than by contacting the museum. We think the price is a steal, so legacy of service. Most recognizable to our community is Some months ago, the Travel Channel filmed two any other. Quite an honor for your local police museum to we are only offering the annual Museums episodes of their series, Mysteries at the Museum. One beat out the likes of the Smithsonian, the Metropolitan 487.3 tickets for sale. of the Arroyo day. Museum of Art and even the Louvre. The proceeds from This year, nearly six Awards Kickoff Reception The following Sunday, CBS Sunday Morning featured a the purchase of each hundred people segment on the anniversary of the first broadcast of “Drag- Continued from Page 1 $100 ticket will help passed through our net.” The museum provided a photo of Jack Webb’s us continue to grow doors during the five man Tom LaBonge. As his tenure in Council winds down, famous prop, LAPD Sergeant badge number 714. The and develop the hours we hosted Tom remains busy promoting the City he loves, and working photo wrapped the episode, as did a picture of, and credit museum. Wouldn’t it visitors on Sunday diligently to make LA a better place to live work and play. to, the museum. It’s not every week that we receive both be nice to drive away May 20th. Our Tom’s commitment to the City, in which he was born and national and international television coverage, so we are in a 2013 Mustang partner institutions, the raised, dates to his teen years when he worked on Mayor very satisfied that the news media remains interested in what convertible? Lummis Home, Tom Bradley’s youth council. Tom split time with his other we do. This great oppor- Heritage Square, the passion, football. After spending a number of years with We are also pleased to have been included in the tunity was revealed Gamble House and NFL films, Tom jumped back into City government, ulti- Department’s annual Memorial ceremony. This year’s event during the June 7th Jack Webb kickoff event. Previous the Pasadena Museum of History joined us in offering free mately working for City Council President (and former star was moved inside the Deaton auditorium, and the change of Jack Webb honoree Margot Armbruster graciously hosted transportation and admission to the community. As has been Chieffootball Dave Snowden player) & John Mrs. Anita Ferraro. Hecht, Despitewife of 2012 the Jack demands Webb honoree of Don Hecht.venue seemed to please all involved. The Los Angeles the gathering in the beautiful club house at the picturesque our past experience, visitors enjoyed our wares and those of working for the Council President, Tom still found time to Retired Fire and Police Association also invited us to Bel-Air country club. A crowd of about 80 loyal sponsors our partners as well. We had some great assistance from coach LAPD’s football team, the Centurions. Whether participate in their annual membership meeting in early June. gathered to enjoy the great food, the tremendous view and museum volunteers and our Board of Directors. So we tackling the issues that impact his constituents or coaching A lively crowd was present to hear about recent develop- the introduction of this year’s award recipients. Chief and extend our thanks to Carl Frank who chaired the committee cops on the gridiron, Tom’s life has been devoted to service. ments at the museum, as well as the ways of supporting our Mrs. Beck were present with both current Officers Beck as well as directors Bob Taylor, Greg Meyer, Dallas Binger, As such, he has earned a 2012 Jack Webb Award. great operation. There are many, including the raffle for the and other dedicated members of the family. This year’s Denis Cremins, Brian Johnson, Ed Palmer, Bob Baker, Joe Although the event remains several months away, the 2013 Mustang. We hope you will consider purchasing a master of ceremonies, James Ellroy offered a few words Bonino, Richard Kalk, Randi Tahara, Michael Haas and planning is well underway. It’s not just awards that will be ticket. To do so, please contact us at (323)344-9445. about his favorite police department as did Museum Chair- Tracey Schuster. presented to these deserving folks, though. One lucky man Bob Taylor and event Chairman Greg Meyer. Beverly This was an important day for all of us, however we winner will wind up in a 2013 Ford Mustang Convertible, Hills Police Chief Dave Snowden, a Jack Webb award were not able to offer the tour of our vintage cars. Con- courtesy of Bert Boeckmann and Galpin Ford. More details can be found elsewhere in this edition of The Hot The LA Police Museum thanks Joel Montes de Oca for Continued on page 5 his 11 years of volunteer service. All of us wish him well 2 Sheet. 5 as he relocates to Oregon. He will be greatly missed around the ISSUE NO. 50 LOS ANGELES POLICE MUSEUM MAY - JUNE 2012

2012 Jack Webb Awards Kickoff Reception

Chief Beck and family, 2012 Jack Webb honorees. Margot and Mark Armbuster graciously hosted the reception.

Chief Dave Snowden & Mrs. Anita Hecht, wife of 2012 Jack Webb honoree Don Hecht. Chief Beck and Kent McCord

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Schwab (2012 Jack Webb honoree) Chief Snowden and the Konheims

3 ISSUE NO. 50 LOS ANGELES POLICE MUSEUM MAY - JUNE 2012 2012 Museums of the Arroyo Day More than 500 visitors stopped in to the LA Police Museum on May 20th. Many were drawn to the Eliza- beth exhibition, while others preferred the North Holly- wood shootout exhibit. During the five hours of this event, the museum enjoyed its greatest attendance of the year.

4 ISSUE NO. 50 LOS ANGELES POLICE MUSEUM MAY - JUNE 2012 ISSUE NO. 50 LOS ANGELES POLICE MUSEUM MAY - JUNE 2012 What’s Happening at Old Number 11 What’s Happening at Old Number 11 by Glynn Martin Continued from Page 2 early fifty years ago, Ford began producing a recipient last year, introduced one of this year’s recipients, struction of a new storage building and carport has begun. segment covered the North Hollywood Shootout, the other sporty two-door that has endured the test of time. Mike Schwab. His partner, Don Hecht was unable to Loyal museum supporter Foster Dennis has provided us addressed the Black Dahlia case. In its first episode of the Released in late 1964, the Mustang gained nearly attend as was Councilman LaBonge. While the event was with a talented construction crew, that has already com- new season, which aired on May 29th, the museum and Nimmediate popularity. Today the early convertibles are on, we tried to calculate the cumulative years of public pleted some serious excavation and the like. Foster’s bestselling author James Ellroy were featured. Ellroy sought after by collectors, particularly in sunny Southern service for this year’s honorees. It was well past the century support has moved this project along quickly, and we are discussed the limited engagement exhibition about the California. Not much has changed, as the Mustang convert- mark, so we think the point has been made, this is all about confident his efforts will make the museum an even greater murder of Elizabeth Short. The other episode will air in the ible remains popular in these parts. So, what better car to service, and each has performed plenty of it. Photos from place to visit. When we reference this project, it is equally near future. When it does, this series, which has featured offer as a prize to one of our lucky friends? Tickets for the this great event can be seen on the next page. important to thank LAPPL Directors Tyler Izen and Peter some of the world’s most renowned museums, will have drawing at the 2012 Jack Webb Awards are now available The museum has been busy fulfilling its own recent Repovich. Their commitment got the project off the ground. covered the Los Angeles Police Museum more often than by contacting the museum. We think the price is a steal, so legacy of service. Most recognizable to our community is Some months ago, the Travel Channel filmed two any other. Quite an honor for your local police museum to we are only offering the annual Museums episodes of their series, Mysteries at the Museum. One beat out the likes of the Smithsonian, the Metropolitan 487.3 tickets for sale. of the Arroyo day. Museum of Art and even the Louvre. The proceeds from This year, nearly six Awards Kickoff Reception The following Sunday, CBS Sunday Morning featured a the purchase of each hundred people segment on the anniversary of the first broadcast of “Drag- Continued from Page 1 $100 ticket will help passed through our net.” The museum provided a photo of Jack Webb’s us continue to grow doors during the five man Tom LaBonge. As his tenure in Council winds down, famous prop, LAPD Sergeant badge number 714. The and develop the hours we hosted Tom remains busy promoting the City he loves, and working photo wrapped the episode, as did a picture of, and credit museum. Wouldn’t it visitors on Sunday diligently to make LA a better place to live work and play. to, the museum. It’s not every week that we receive both be nice to drive away May 20th. Our Tom’s commitment to the City, in which he was born and national and international television coverage, so we are in a 2013 Mustang partner institutions, the raised, dates to his teen years when he worked on Mayor very satisfied that the news media remains interested in what convertible? Lummis Home, Tom Bradley’s youth council. Tom split time with his other we do. This great oppor- Heritage Square, the passion, football. After spending a number of years with We are also pleased to have been included in the tunity was revealed Gamble House and NFL films, Tom jumped back into City government, ulti- Department’s annual Memorial ceremony. This year’s event during the June 7th Jack Webb kickoff event. Previous the Pasadena Museum of History joined us in offering free mately working for City Council President (and former star was moved inside the Deaton auditorium, and the change of Jack Webb honoree Margot Armbruster graciously hosted transportation and admission to the community. As has been football player) John Ferraro. Despite the demands of venue seemed to please all involved. The Los Angeles the gathering in the beautiful club house at the picturesque our past experience, visitors enjoyed our wares and those of working for the Council President, Tom still found time to Retired Fire and Police Association also invited us to Bel-Air country club. A crowd of about 80 loyal sponsors our partners as well. We had some great assistance from coach LAPD’s football team, the Centurions. Whether participate in their annual membership meeting in early June. gathered to enjoy the great food, the tremendous view and museum volunteers and our Board of Directors. So we tackling the issues that impact his constituents or coaching A lively crowd was present to hear about recent develop- the introduction of this year’s award recipients. Chief and extend our thanks to Carl Frank who chaired the committee cops on the gridiron, Tom’s life has been devoted to service. ments at the museum, as well as the ways of supporting our Mrs. Beck were present with both current Officers Beck as well as directors Bob Taylor, Greg Meyer, Dallas Binger, As such, he has earned a 2012 Jack Webb Award. great operation. There are many, including the raffle for the and other dedicated members of the family. This year’s Denis Cremins, Brian Johnson, Ed Palmer, Bob Baker, Joe Although the event remains several months away, the 2013 Mustang. We hope you will consider purchasing a master of ceremonies, James Ellroy offered a few words Bonino, Richard Kalk, Randi Tahara, Michael Haas and planning is well underway. It’s not just awards that will be ticket. To do so, please contact us at (323)344-9445. about his favorite police department as did Museum Chair- Tracey Schuster. presented to these deserving folks, though. One lucky man Bob Taylor and event Chairman Greg Meyer. Beverly This was an important day for all of us, however we winner will wind up in a 2013 Ford Mustang Convertible, Hills Police Chief Dave Snowden, a Jack Webb award were not able to offer the tour of our vintage cars. Con- courtesy of Bert Boeckmann and Galpin Ford. More details can be found elsewhere in this edition of The Hot The LA Police Museum thanks Joel Montes de Oca for Continued on page 5 his 11 years of volunteer service. All of us wish him well 2 Sheet. 5 as he relocates to Oregon. He will be greatly missed around the ISSUE NO. 50 LOS ANGELES POLICE MUSEUM MAY - JUNE 2012