Dominic Choi
Appearance
Dominic Choi | |
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Interim Chief of Police of Los Angeles | |
In office March 1, 2024 – November 8, 2024 | |
Mayor | Karen Bass |
Preceded by | Michel Moore |
Succeeded by | Jim McDonnell |
Personal details | |
Born | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Alma mater | University of Southern California |
Police career | |
Department | Los Angeles Police Department |
Service years | 1995–present |
Rank | Chief of police – 2024 Sworn in as a Police Officer: 1995 |
Dominic H. Choi is an American law enforcement officer who served as the interim Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department from March 1, 2024 – November 8, 2024.[1] Unanimously appointed by the Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners, Choi is the first Asian American to have led the Los Angeles Police Department.[2]
Early life and education
[edit]Choi was born in Los Angeles to South Korean immigrant parents.[3] He joined the LAPD in 1995, following graduation from the University of Southern California.
Career
[edit]In 2024, Choi was appointed to lead the LAPD after the surprise retirement of Chief Michel Moore.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Lloyd, Jonathan (March 1, 2024). "Dominic Choi sworn in as interim LAPD chief after Michel Moore's retirement". KNBC. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ^ Dazio, Stefanie (March 1, 2024). "The LAPD has an Asian American chief for the first time. He's the son of Korean immigrants". Associated Press. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ^ McPhee, Michele (March 1, 2024). "Lifelong Angeleno Dominic H. Choi Sworn In as LAPD Interim Chief". Los Angeles. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ^ Lloyd, Jonathan (March 1, 2024). "Chief Michel Moore retires after more than four decades with LAPD". KNBC. Retrieved March 2, 2024.