[dropcap size=big]T[/dropcap]he next chief of the Los Angeles Police Department is Michel "Mike" Moore, a 36-year veteran of the LAPD and an overall safe choice for Mayor Eric Garcetti, who made the announcement on Monday afternoon after weeks of interviews with three finalists.
Garcetti picked Moore over two solid LAPD veterans: Robert Arcos, who would have been the city's first Latino police chief, and Bill Scott, who is African American and the current chief of police of San Francisco. The mayor described the three men as highly qualified, and the selection of Moore one of the "most difficult" of his tenure as mayor of the country's second largest city. Garcetti had not named a female finalist.
"[Moore] doesn't need to hit the ground running, he's already running," Garcetti said.
I am honored to announce Assistant Chief Michel Moore as the 57th Chief of Police of the Los Angeles Police Department. I have known and worked with Mike for over 30 years, and am more than confident that he will continue to lead the #LAPD with heart and character. pic.twitter.com/7v6W9mZ4zG
— Chief Charlie Beck (@LAPDChiefBeck) June 4, 2018