Edward Kern (police officer)

Edward Kern
Kern in 1909
Born
Edward Kern

1860
Norwalk, Iowa, U.S.
Died1912
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Known forPolice Chief of Los Angeles Police Department, service in Geronimo campaign
Police career
Military serviceUnited States Army
AllegianceUnited States
DepartmentLos Angeles Police Department
Service yearsUntil 1886 (Army), 1906–1909 (Police Chief)
StatusDeceased
RankChief of Police
Other workLos Angeles City Councilman (7th Ward), 1902–1906; Board of Public Works member, 1909

Edward Kern (1860–1912) was a politician and police chief from Los Angeles, California. He also served in the war against Geronimo.