Michel Moore Named New LAPD Chief
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA/AP) — Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has chosen a 36-year veteran as the new chief of the city's police department.
Garcetti announced Monday that Michel Moore, 57, will be the 57th police chief of the department. The City Council still has to approve the decision.
"Mike Moore is the right leader at the right time to accelerate our progress in bringing crime down, deepening trust between officers and our communities, and improving working conditions for our rank-and-file," said Mayor Garcetti. "His experience, strong character, and commitment to the demands of 21st century policing will serve the people of our City well. His leadership will strengthen a Department that's considered a north star for law enforcement worldwide."
Moore joined the department in 1981 and has been there through some of its toughest times, including the 1991 beating of Rodney King by four Los Angeles police officers, the ensuing riots and a corruption crisis known as the Rampart scandal.
Moore says he wants to focus on building trust in the community, particularly among minorities and creating a more diverse department.
If approved by the council, Moore will replace current Chief Charlie Beck, whose last day is June 27.
According to the mayor and the new Chief Moore the call came in sometime this morning.
It was a long decision. The mayor took almost a month after he was given the top three names. The other ones being Deputy Chief Robert Arcos and San Francisco Police Department Chief William Scott.
Moore was the number one candidate when they chose Beck eight years ago. He was a runner-up for the chief of police in Dallas and San Diego.
"I am deeply humbled by the opportunity to lead the extraordinary men and women of the Los Angeles Police Department — and to serve the people of this City as its next Chief of Police," said Chief Moore. "Together, we will do our part to keep the momentum going in reducing crime, enhancing public safety, building the confidence of our communities in this Department, and living up to our values of compassion, understanding, and trust."
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