Former La Palma Police Chief launched future leaders’ careers

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In some professions, the disciples of a strong and innovative leader who follow his style are called part of the “tree” of the founder. In Orange County law enforcement there grew over the years a particularly strong “Giampa tree.” More than a dozen current and former police chiefs grew out of tiny La Palma under the guidance of Chief of Police Vincent Giampa. On Thursday, June 20, the root for this succession of law leaders died of complications from dementia. He was 75. On the job and through his life, Giampa was a builder, an organizer, and a fixer. He…


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