James Dougherty (police officer)

James Dougherty
James Dougherty
	Dougherty with then-wife Norma Jeane Baker (later known as Marilyn Monroe), c. 1943–44
Born	James Edward Dougherty; April 12, 1921; Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Died	August 15, 2005 (aged 84); San Rafael, California, U.S.
Occupation	Officer in the Los Angeles Police Department
Years active	1949–1974
Notable work	The Secret Happiness Of Marilyn Monroe (1976); To Norma Jeane With Love, Jimmie (1997);
Spouses	Norma Jeane Baker (m. 1942; div. 1946); Patricia Scoman (m. 1947; div. 1972); Rita Lambert (m. 1974; died 2003);
Children	3

James Edward Dougherty (April 12, 1921 – August 15, 2005) was an American police officer, the first trainer of Special Weapons and Tactics. He is best known as the first husband of the actress Marilyn Monroe.

James Dougherty
Dougherty with then-wife Norma Jeane Baker (later known as Marilyn Monroe), c. 1943–44
Born	James Edward Dougherty (1921-04-12)April 12, 1921 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Died	August 15, 2005(2005-08-15) (aged 84) San Rafael, California, U.S.
Occupation	Officer in the Los Angeles Police Department
Years active	1949–1974
Notable work	The Secret Happiness Of Marilyn Monroe (1976) To Norma Jeane With Love, Jimmie (1997)
Spouses	Norma Jeane Baker (m. 1942; div. 1946) Patricia Scoman (m. 1947; div. 1972) Rita Lambert (m. 1974; died 2003)
Children	3