The Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department is the
head
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and senior-most officer to serve in the
Los Angeles Police Department
The City of Los Angeles Police Department, commonly referred to as Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), is the primary law enforcement agency of Los Angeles, California, United States. With 8,832 officers and 3,000 civilian staff, it is the th ...
(LAPD). The incumbent manages the day-to-day operations of the LAPD and is usually held by a four star officer.
The chief of police is appointed by the
mayor
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and reports to the
Board of Commissioners
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.
List of police chiefs
See also
References
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Police
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Law enforcement officials from California
Los Angeles
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