LAPD's new Chief Jim McDonnell sworn in, pledges community policing, transparency, and no role in mass deportations.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass swore in Jim McDonnell as the new LAPD Chief, focusing on recruitment, morale, and major events like the 2028 Olympics. McDonnell, previously LAPD officer and LA County Sheriff, plans to prioritize community policing and transparency. He announced LAPD will not assist with mass deportations, aligning with California's Values Act and Special Order 40, sparking backlash from conservatives.

November 14, 2024
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