LAPD experiences its first significant leadership change with McDonnell as chief
Reforms at LAPD Under Chief Jim McDonnell Since taking the helm of the Los Angeles Police Department in November, Chief Jim McDonnell has made significant reforms, assigning new roles to over a dozen upper-ranking officials. With ongoing uncertainty surrounding plans for recruitment and restructuring, McDonnell has outlined some of his intentions. Recently, he reinstated three […]
Jim McDonnell sworn in as LAPD chief amid immigration concerns
The Los Angeles City Council on Friday approved Jim McDonnell as the city’s 59th police chief by an 11-2 vote, and he was then formally sworn in in front of a packed room of city leaders. Several City Council members praised Mayor Karen Bass for choosing a respected and experienced law officer to lead the […]
What type of LAPD chief will Jim McDonnell be? Clues may lie in the past
When Jim McDonnell is officially sworn in as the next Los Angeles Police Department chief on November 14th, a difficult task lies ahead. The list also includes responses to strong union resistance to major discipline reforms. There has been a series of scandals that have shaken trust, and the company has come under strict scrutiny […]
Los Angeles’ next police chief is former sheriff Jim McDonnell
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Mayor to select Jim McDonnell as new LAPD chief
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is expected to announce the selection of Jim McDonnell as the city’s next police chief, ending a months-long investigation process and ushering in a new era for one of the nation’s largest police departments. It will be the beginning of the. Mr. Bass, who helped enforce federal consent ordinances as […]