Daryl Gates
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Daryl Gates has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 1 podcast, first heard Oct 2025 on Behind the Bastards. Central figure of the episode; discussed as an LAPD leader who helped create SWAT and shaped militarized policing, with major focus on Watts (1965) and the Rodney King era.
Daryl Francis Gates was an American police officer who served as chief of the Los Angeles Police Department from 1978 to 1992. His length of tenure in this position was second only to that of William H. Parker. Gates is often credited with the creation of police SWAT teams and also co-founded the Drug Abuse Resistance Education ("D.A.R.E.") program.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2025 on Behind the Bastards |
| Role | Chief of Police (former) |
| Affiliation | Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) |
What do podcasts say about Daryl Gates?
2 quotes, recorded on Behind the Bastards.
We're about to talk about why.
Behind the Bastards · · Hear itDaryl Gates is was the police chief in Los Angeles.
Behind the Bastards · · Hear it
Who talks about Daryl Gates on podcasts?
Daryl Gates came up; the most recent mention was Oct 2025 on Behind the Bastards.
What is Daryl Gates mentioned alongside?
Daryl Gates is most often mentioned alongside Symbion Liberation Army, Marquette Fry and Franklin High School.
Criticizes: Symbion Liberation Army, Marquette Fry
Affiliated with: Franklin High School, Pasadena College, USC