James Dougherty (police officer)

James Dougherty
Dougherty with then wife Marilyn Monroe, c. 1943–44
Born	(1921-04-12)April 12, 1921 Torrance, 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	Marilyn Monroe ​ ​ (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 actress Marilyn Monroe.