Michael Moore is New LAPD Chief
Chief Michael Moore Michael Moore, a 37 year veteran has been chosen Chief to replace Charlie Beck on June 28, 2018. "He's listened to the people of this city for three decades. He's learned the ins and outs of every facet," Mayor Eric Garcetti told city officials and LAPD officers at the Police Academy in Elysian Park. "Our next chapter is not something he'll need to learn on the job. He’s already been busy writing it." A department that once operated with the mentality of policing a neighborhood by force has embraced the understanding that our true strength is shown by our ability to partner and collaborate,” said Moore, 57. “To the people of Los Angeles, I am committed to deepening your trust by ensuring we are a department that is highly visible, accessible and responsive, policing with purpose, compassion and partnership. In his speech, Moore also promised to reduce the use of deadly force by his officers, who in 2017 fatally shot 17 pe...