City Council Reviews McDonnell LAPD Chief Nomination

The Los Angeles City Council committee is set to review Mayor Karen Bass' nomination of former Los Angeles County Sheriff James McDonnell as the next LAPD chief. The special meeting will allow committee members to question McDonnell and evaluate his leadership plans for the LAPD, the nation's third-largest police department. McDonnell was selected from three finalists to replace former chief Michel Moore, who retired in February, while Dominic Choi has been serving as interim chief. Bass praised McDonnell as a top police professional and emphasized the need for strong leadership ahead of upcoming major events in Los Angeles. However, his nomination has faced criticism, particularly from Black Lives Matter-Los Angeles, which expressed outrage over the decision, hoping for a more diverse candidate. Despite the controversy, Bass maintains that public safety is her top priority in this selection.