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]
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 – 2024Sworn in as a Police Officer: 1995 |
Early life and education
editChoi 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
editIn 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.
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