Even in seemingly clear-cut cases of serious misconduct, the LAPD's disciplinary system has led to outcomes in which those involved keep their jobs and continue collecting paychecks. Now, some leaders are renewing calls for a radical overhaul.
LAPD Assistant Chief Dominic Choi will take over as interim chief in March, and his tenure is expected to last until mid-summer, while a national search is conducted for a permanent.
The Los Angeles Police Commission on Wednesday named a department insider as its pick for an interim police chief to replace LAPD Chief Michel Moore, who plans to step down at the end of the month.