Parker. He continued to develop John M. Glass's ideas of professionalism. Parker became police chief in 1950. "The primary mandate of reformed policing was 'crime control,' and the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) under Chief William Parker in the 1950s was the ancestor of the new model for urban policing: a crime. -control technocracy. (Sekhon, 2011) Chief Parker was known for his reliability and ability to lead. William Parker, before becoming police chief of the Los Angeles Police Department, established the first Bureau of Internal Affairs. The primary function of this commission was to examine accusations of police misconduct. This was a fundamental part of professionalism because it gave them the ability to discern which officers were corrupt and who took bribes. According to the Los Angeles Police Department website, Chief Parker enforced civil service practices within his department and eliminated unnecessary spending. It also established respect for civil rights. “Congress and governments around the world sought his expertise, and his accolades were legion. For many, he remains the prototype of the ideal chef.” (LAPD website) He died suddenly of a heart attack in