December 3, 2024 - During a sunny but cold Los Angeles morning, with City Hall serving as the background, Charlie Beck was sworn in as the 56th Chief of Police of the Los Angeles Police Department at the New Police Administration Building. In an expression of support the ceremony was attended by City officials, surrounding law enforcement entities, and former Los Angeles Police Chiefs William J. Bratton and Darryl F. Gates.
Most importantly Chief Beck was surrounded by his family who demonstrated tremendous pride and respect as he was sworn in by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. The Mayor praised Chief Beck by describing him as a progressive reformer, and a man of great character and integrity. Villaraigosa further stated that “Chief Beck is a man who understands the past, is an important part of the present and is the right man at the right time to shape the LAPD in the future.”
Chief Beck was appointed Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department on November 17, 2009. Chief Beck is now responsible for overseeing the third largest police department in the United States, which include 9,963 sworn officers and approximately 3,000 civilian employees. He joined the LAPD in March
1977. In June 1984, he promoted to Sergeant, Lieutenant in April 1993, Captain in July 1999, and Commander in April 2005. In 2006 he reached the rank of Deputy Chief, the same rank his father George Beck, a retired LAPD Officer achieved during his tenure.
Chief Beck concluded the ceremony by thanking his family, city officials, his mentors and the entire LAPD family for giving him the opportunity to lead the LAPD “Thank you for the opportunity, thank you for the partnerships of the future and the partnerships 
of the past.”
I've been following this news for the past week. I hope the new Chief Beck could help make things better.
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Congrats and best of luck to Chief Beck!
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