Dominic Choi
Former Interim Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department
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Dominic H. Choi is an American law enforcement officer who served as the interim Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department from March 1, 2024 to November 8, 2024.[1] Unanimously appointed by the Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners, Choi is the first Asian American to have led the Los Angeles Police Department.[2]
Dominic Choi | |
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Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Interim Chief of Police of Los Angeles | |
| In office March 1, 2024 – November 8, 2024 | |
| Mayor | Karen Bass |
| Preceded by | Michel Moore |
| Succeeded by | Jim McDonnell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California |
| Police career | |
| Department |  Los Angeles Police Department |
| Service years | 1995–present |
| Rank |  Chief of police – 2024Sworn in as a Police Officer: 1995 |
Early life and education
Choi was born in Los Angeles to South Korean immigrant parents.[3] He joined the LAPD in 1995, following graduation from the University of Southern California.
Career
In 1999 Choi served in the LAPDs Pacific division.[citation needed] He was featured in the TV show The Real LAPD.[4]
In 2024, Choi was appointed to lead the LAPD after the surprise retirement of Chief Michel Moore.[5]
See also
- Terry Hara, previous highest ranked Asian American in the LAPD (deputy chief, 2008)
- Fred Lau, first Asian American to head a major metropolitan police force in the continental US (SFPD, 1996).
- Harry Lee, first Asian American elected as a major metropolitan sheriff (Jefferson Parish, 1979).
- Dan Liu, first Asian American to head a major metropolitan police force in the US (HPD, 1948).
