Former La Palma Police Chief launched future leaders’ careers
0Editor’s note: As part of our 10th anniversary, Behind the Badge is sharing stories from our archives on Tuesdays and Fridays. This story is from June 28, 2023. 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…
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