William A. Hammel

William A. Hammel
Born(1865-03-13)March 13, 1865
Los Angeles
DiedJanuary 1, 1932(1932-01-01) (aged 66)
Los Angeles
Police career
CountryUnited States
DepartmentLos Angeles Police Department
Rank Chief of Police - 1904–1905

William "Billy" Augustus Hammel (March 13, 1865 – January 1, 1932) was sheriff of Los Angeles County, California, from 1898 to 1902, and again from 1907 to 1914 and chief of police of the Los Angeles Police Department for one year, six months, and 26 days in 1904–1905. He was hired to replace Charles Elton. Under Hammel, the LAPD used police automobiles for the first time. He also added a third local police station, following up Boyle Heights and Lincoln Heights divisions with a new building on Jefferson Blvd. He reportedly "survived many gun battles."

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