City Council Confirms Former Sheriff Jim McDonnell as LAPD Chief

Published on November 9, 2024

LOS ANGELES—The City Council Friday confirmed former Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell as the 59th chief of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) despite opposition from some immigrant rights advocates and other activists. In a 11–2 vote, the City Council approved Mayor Karen Bass’ nominee, who will lead the department as it tackles major security issues in the coming years, with the region set to host the Olympics in 2028, the Super Bowl in 2027 and eight games of the 2026 World Cup. McDonnell was sworn in during a private ceremony following the City Council’s vote. A public ceremony to honor the new chief is scheduled for Thursday....

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