Candidates for Next Chief of LAPD Narrowed to 10

The list reportedly includes former Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell, former Houston and Miami Police Chief, Art Acevedo and several veterans of the LAPD.

July 17, 2024

The list of applicants for the position of police chief of Los Angeles has been narrowed down to 10.

The list reportedly includes former Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell, former Houston and Miami Police Chief, Art Acevedo and several veterans of the LAPD force, ABC7 reports.

The search began after former LAPD Chief Michel Moore retired in February. His former assistant chief, Dominic Choi, has been serving as interim chief.

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