LAPD Chief Michel Moore Appointed to 2nd Term

LOS ANGELES—On a unanimous vote, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Chief Michel Moore was appointed Jan. 31 to a second five-year term by the Board of Police Commissioners, but he is not expected to serve the full term.
Moore, a 40-year veteran of the department, has served as chief since 2018 when he was appointed by former Mayor Eric Garcetti. His current term ends in June.
Commissioner William J. Briggs II, president of the board, said he looked forward to continuing his work with Moore to ensure that Los Angeles remains safe from both crime and “actions that would harm our own department.” Briggs, in a statement after the meeting, called Moore an “exceptional leader” who will “provide much-needed continuity” for the department….