Danny Desmond Gilmore (born December 2, 1949) is an American politician and law enforcement officer who served as a member of the California State Assembly for the 30th district from 2008 to 2010.

Born in El Paso, Texas, Gilmore is a graduate of Palomar College as well as certificate courses of the Police Officers Standard Training program.

[1] Gilmore started his public service when he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1969 and after assignments at Camp Pendleton, El Toro, and Okinawa, he received his honorable discharge and upon graduation from the CHP Academy in 1972 embarked upon a 31-year career with the California Highway Patrol.

He worked for the South Los Angeles, Oceanside, Sacramento, King City, and Hanford CHP office during his career.

Cited as one of the most demanding training programs in law enforcement, Gilmore drilled CHP Cadets daily for four years.