Michel Moore
Michel Moore | |
|---|---|
| 57th Chief of Police of Los Angeles | |
| In office June 27, 2018 – March 1, 2024 | |
| Mayor | Eric Garcetti Karen Bass |
| Preceded by | Charlie Beck |
| Succeeded by | Dominic Choi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michel Rey Sanchotena July 2, 1960 Porterville, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Redlands (BBA, MBA) |
| Nickname | "Mike" |
| Police career | |
| Department | Los Angeles Police Department |
| Service years | 42 |
| Rank | Chief of police (57th) – 6/2018 First assistant chief - 2016 Assistant chief – 2010 Deputy chief – 2004 Commander – 2002 Captain – 1998 Lieutenant Sergeant Detective Police officer – 1981 |
| Awards | Los Angeles P.D. Medal of Valor Los Angeles P.D. Police Medal for Heroism Los Angeles P.D. Police Star Los Angeles P.D. Police Meritorious Service Medal |
Michel Rey Moore (né Sanchotena; born July 2, 1960) is an American retired law enforcement officer who served as the chief of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) from 2018 until 2024.
On June 4, 2018, Eric Garcetti, mayor of Los Angeles, appointed Moore to the post of chief of the LAPD, and the appointment was ratified by the Los Angeles City Council on June 27, 2018. Moore succeeded Charlie Beck as the Chief of Police after Beck's retirement on June 27. He has worked for the LAPD since 1981. He stepped down at the end of February 2024 to spend more time with his family.