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MAYOR GARCETTI NAMES MICHEL MOORE AS NEXT CHIEF OF THE LAPD

JUNE 4, 2018 — Mayor Eric Garcetti today selected Michel Moore as the next Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department. Moore, currently Chief Charlie Beck’s First Assistant Chief, is a widely-respected law enforcement leader who has played a key role in the historic reforms undertaken by the LAPD in recent years.

“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, a more than 36-year LAPD veteran who currently serves as First Assistant Chief and directs the Office of Operations, would be the 57th Chief of the LAPD if confirmed by the City Council.

Prior to his current post, Moore served at nearly every level of the Department, rising through the ranks of police officer, detective, sergeant, lieutenant, captain, commander, and deputy chief. He has overseen operations and officers in the Rampart Area, the San Fernando Valley, and West Los Angeles. Over the course of his career, he has played a central role in matters ranging from counter-terrorism and the use of force to fiscal, personnel, training, and other management issues that are front and center in the Department’s work and success.

“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.”

The Mayor’s nomination is subject to City Council confirmation.

 

Audio - Mayor Announces New COP

 

Class 11-17 Recruit Graduation

Friday, May 11, 2018 – A Los Angeles Police recruit officer graduation ceremony was held this afternoon on the field of the Los Angeles Police Academy in Elysian Park. The new police officers completed 912 hours of intense physical and mental training over the course of 24 weeks. Today’s ceremony featured 33 LAPD graduates. In addition, three Recreation and Parks Officers also graduated.

In full uniform, the new officers proudly appeared before Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck, command staff, family and friends.

Chief Beck thanked Mayor Garcetti for singing a duet of the national anthem and for speaking on the great qualities that make a great police officer. Chief Beck gave advice to the families in attendance. He shared from his experiences as a father of two LAPD officers, telling them not to be afraid as their loved ones go into a dangerous profession that faces public scrutiny. “They have been trained to be great police officers. They will be great police officers. They will flourish on the streets of Los Angeles and they will make a difference in people’s lives. They will do what all of us want to do, they will lead lives of significance,” said Chief Beck. “They will become much greater than anything you could have expected.”

The new officers will begin their new assignments on the streets of Los Angeles within the next 36 hours. For more information on how you can become a Los Angeles Police officer, please visit www.joinlapd.com

To hear Chief Charlie Beck address the new class, click here.

 

Police Commission Forwards Final Three Candidates For Chief of Police to Mayor

Los Angeles – After interviewing five highly qualified individuals, the Los Angeles Police Commission provided the final three Chief of Police candidates to the Mayor for his consideration.
“We had an outstanding pool of candidates to choose from. This City would be well-served by any of the candidates, but the three individuals we presented to the Mayor today are truly outstanding,” stated Police Commission President Steve Soboroff.

The next step in Chief of Police selection process, as outlined in the City Charter, is now with the Mayor. After interviews, he will select one candidate, who then will be considered for confirmation by the City Council.

For additional information, please contact the Police Commission at (213) 236-1400.

MAYOR GARCETTI WELCOMES FIRST "PLEDGE TO PATROL" CLASS

Inaugural class is more than 50% female, making new strides toward the Mayor’s diversity goals for the LAPD

November 27, 2017 — Mayor Eric Garcetti today welcomed the inaugural class of Pledge to Patrol, an initiative he created to foster increased diversity in law enforcement and help more young Angelenos prepare for careers in the Los Angeles Police Department.

First announced in the Mayor’s 2017 State of the City address — and also known as the Associate Community Officer Program (A-COP) — Pledge to Patrol offers training and paid civilian employment to young people who have participated in LAPD youth programs and are interested in joining the force when they become eligible at age 21. The initial class is more than 50% female, representing 22 communities across L.A. County.

“We’re building stronger bridges between the classroom and the roll call room, and I am thrilled to see such a diverse inaugural class for Pledge to Patrol,” said Mayor Garcetti. “This program offers a path to LAPD careers for some of our most promising young people, and gives more Angelenos an opportunity to serve the communities they know.”

The Mayor’s Innovation Team (i-Team), a partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies, designed Pledge to Patrol in cooperation with the LAPD and the City’s Personnel Department. Mayor Garcetti and LAPD Chief Beck spoke to the first 26 members of the program today, as part of orientation exercises at LAPD headquarters.

“Pledge to Patrol is designed to identify, retain, and train the next generation of LAPD officers, who are committed to the core values of the Department and to creating safe and healthy communities in Los Angeles,” said Los Angeles Police Department Chief Charlie Beck. “Through A-COP we are able to spot the best and brightest young men and women who exemplify excellence and portray the diversity that makes this city great.”

Pledge to Patrol is one of several initiatives that Mayor Garcetti has created or strengthened to open new doors to education, job training, and employment for young people across Los Angeles — including the L.A. College Promise, HIRE LA’s Youth, and the Los Angeles Tech Talent Pipeline.

About Mayor Garcetti’s Innovation Team (i-team)

Now working in more than 20 cities across four countries, the Innovation Teams Program helps cities solve problems in new ways to deliver better results for residents. Bloomberg Philanthropies awards cities multi-year grants to create in-house innovation teams, or “i-teams,” which offer cities a different set of tools and techniques to innovate more effectively and tackle critical challenges — from reducing violent crime to revitalizing neighborhoods to strengthening the growth of small businesses. Reporting to the Mayor or City Manager, i-teams work closely with residents and city staff to design solutions with clear goals and rigorously measure progress. By establishing i-teams, city leaders are creating the space for staff to step away from their daily work in order to rethink seemingly intractable problems, capitalize on new opportunities, reimagine outcomes, and change the culture of City Hall.

For more information on the Mayor’s Innovation Team and its initiatives, please follow @LAInnovates on Twitter or visit their website at www.losangelesinnovates.com.

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First Responder Fund

Thursday, September 21, 2017 – From the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Air Support Division heliport, LAPD Reserve Officer Lance Ordin, Air Support Division, opened a news conference to announce the First Responder Fund. This fund will support the police and fire first responders who have provided lifesaving water rescues while having suffered loss and damage. To donate you can text “HELP911” to 41444 or visit FirstResponderFund.com.

Assistant Chief Wendy Baimbridge, Houston Police Department, said their officers were pre- mobilized before the arrival of Hurricane Harvey. Officers were assigned to working 12 hour shifts and quickly switched to working 24 hours shifts for 5 days straight, which they had never done before. Houston Police Department officers saved 6,000 individuals who were trapped by the high water in their homes. Sadly, 600 police officers would return to their homes that had severe or total damage. 60 officers lost their personal vehicles they parked in city lots while they were on patrol and were unable to return to their homes. The Houston Police Department lost two police stations due to flooding and had to relocate four divisions while mobilizing officers conducting high water rescues.

Unfortunately, Houston Police Department suffered a tragic in the line of duty death. Sgt. Steve Perez died when his patrol vehicle entered high flood waters as he was enroute to the closest police station. Sgt. Perez couldn’t make it to his own station because it had been damaged by the hurricane. Houston Police Department officers continued their duty despite the loss of their colleague and damage to their homes.

On behalf the men and women of LAPD Support Division and Air Support Angels Foundation, Reserve Officer Ordin presented a 10,000 dollar check to Harris County Sheriff’s Office and Houston Police Department to kick off the First Responder Fund.

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Class 2-17 Recruit Graduation

Friday August 4, 2017 – Chief Charlie Beck welcomed and addressed the forty one members of the LAPD at a graduation ceremony on the historic and iconic field of the Elysian Park Police Academy. The new officers were joined by their family and friends at a time honored ceremony in front of Department brass and City dignitaries.

The new officers successfully completed a comprehensive, highly structured, rigorous 920 hour training program over 24 weeks. The training program includes classroom instruction, practical exercises, and scenarios to help each officer develop the knowledge and skills to excel in law enforcement.

The officers begin their assignments on the streets of Los Angeles this weekend. For more information on how you can become a Los Angeles Police officer, please visit www.joinLAPD.com.

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Class 11-16 Recruit Graduation

May 12, 2017 – Chief Charlie Beck welcomed and addressed the newest thirty seven members of the LAPD at a graduation ceremony on the historic and iconic field of the Elysian Park Police Academy. The new officers were joined by their family and friends at a time honored ceremony in front of Department brass and City dignitaries.

The new officers successfully completed a comprehensive, highly structured, rigorous 920 hour training program over 24 weeks. The training program includes classroom instruction, practical exercises, and scenarios to help each officer develop the knowledge and skills to excel in law enforcement.

Chief Beck delivered two messages. The first message was to the family and friends of the new officers, thanking them for trusting their loved ones to the LAPD.  As a father of two LAPD officers, Chief Beck added it is natural to worry about their loved ones as they begin their new profession.  He said the new officers have completed the finest training program for keeping an officer safe in their job and in their profession so they can all go home. Chief Beck said the most important thing that will protect them more than their vests, the pistols they carry, and their partner sitting next to them, is their character.

Chief Beck congratulated his newest police officers wishing he could be in their seats, wishing he could start his career over again, knowing all the things they will encounter and will see. Chief Beck hopes they will see an Olympic Games in the city, just like he experienced as a young police officer.

Chief Beck addressed the mourning bands they are wearing on their badges to commemorate Police Memorial Month, to remember officers who were killed in the line of duty. “You have to understand that everything you do reflects on their sacrifice,” said Chief Beck about the 208 LAPD officers who were killed in the line of duty.  “When you make decisions on how to treat and talk to people, when to use your authority, when to use force, your action and decision reflects directly on them and on me. I hold a very high standard for those decisions because I respect those who have gone before me.”

The officers begin their assignments on the streets of Los Angeles this weekend. For more information on how you can become a Los Angeles Police officer, please visit www.joinLAPD.com.

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Class 10B-16 Recruit Graduation

April 14, 2017 – Chief Charlie Beck welcomed and addressed the newest thirty seven members of the LAPD at a graduation ceremony on the field of the Elysian Park Police Academy. The new officers were joined by their family and friends at a time honored ceremony in front of Department brass and City dignitaries.

The new officers successfully completed a comprehensive, highly structured, 920 hour rigorous training program during 24 weeks. The training program includes classroom instruction, practical exercises, and scenarios to help each officer develop the knowledge and skills to excel in law enforcement.

The officers begin their assignments on the streets of Los Angeles this weekend. For more information on how you can become a Los Angeles Police officer, please visit www.joinLAPD.com.

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Los Angeles Police Department Recruit Officer Graduation Ceremony for Class 7-16

The Los Angeles Police Department graduated 28 police officers on Friday, December 23, 2016.  The ceremony took place at the Los Angeles Police Department-Elysian Park Academy.  The graduating officers completed 912 hours of training over the course of 24 weeks.  In addition, one (1) USC Police Officer and one (1) Parks and Recreation Officer, will be graduating.

“To do this job you must have the heart of a servant.  You must use your authority to improve the condition of others, especially those that are less fortunate than you,” said Deputy Chief William Scott.  Deputy Chief Scott inspected the class along with the representatives of the Mayor’s office, the Board of Police Commissioners, Police Department command staff, as well as their special guests and other dignitaries.  

For Deputy Chief Scott’s address to the graduating class, please click on the link below for audio.

7-16 Graduation class

 

Chief Beck’s Statement Related to East Coast Events

Los Angeles: "As you wake up this morning to the troubling events in New York and New Jersey, please rest assured we have been monitoring the situation throughout the night.  As of this hour there are no known, specific, or credible threats here in Los Angeles. The LAPD and its law enforcement partners here in California and at the Federal level are constantly assessing threat levels to ensure the safety of LA residents.  We have a number of high profile events in Los Angeles today with the return of the Rams to the Coliseum and the Emmy's at Staples Center.  People attending these events can most certainly feel safe, as our LAPD officers and other city partners have taken every step to ensure a secure environment.  Nevertheless, we ask everyone to stay vigilant and remember “If you see something, say something!”  Also don’t forget to download the “iWATCH LA” app for your smart phone.  This empowers all LA residents to report any suspicious activity from their mobile device.”

Individuals wanting to report suspicious activity or any other crime are encouraged to call 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247) or if preferred, anonymous tips can be called into Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477), or by texting 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone.  All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.”  Online tips may be placed at www.LAPDOnline.org, click on “webtips” and follow the prompts.