Moore, Michel — Los Angeles Police Department

Moore, Michel — Los Angeles Police Department. Michel Moore

Chief of Police

Los Angeles Police Department

THE LATEST: Moore's 2018 appointment as chief of the LAPD followed a 37-year career during which he held nearly every position of responsibility in the department, from budget and personnel to counterterrorism and special operations. He had been in contention for a position as Dallas police chief before he was chosen as the 57th LAPD chief by Mayor Eric Garcetti.

BACKGROUND: Moore joined the LAPD at age 21 in 1981. He attained the rank of captain in 1998, deputy chief in 2004 and assistant chief in 2010. Before he was appointed as police chief, Moore was director for the office of operations, where he oversaw the department's patrol divisions and geographic bureaus. Born in Porterville, Moore has a BA and an MBA from the University of Redlands.

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