For the first time, an Asian American man will serve as chief of police in Los Angeles. Dominic H. Choi, who was serving as assistant chief of police, was unanimously appointed Wednesday by the Board of Police Commissioners as interim chief. The board commended Choi for his “vast experience.” “He is a well-respected leader within…
Choi said he will not be applying to fill the position permanently, following rules that the commissioners established in their search for an interim chief.
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The interim appointment of Dominic H. Choi, a longtime LAPD veteran, comes less than a month after outgoing chief Michel Moore announced his retirement.