Dominic Choi Explained

Dominic Choi
Office1:	Interim Chief of Police of Los Angeles
2Blankname1:	Mayor
2Namedata1:	Karen Bass
Term Start1:	March 1, 2024
Term End1:	November 8, 2024
Predecessor1:	Michel Moore
Successor1:	Jim McDonnell
Birth Place:	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Alma Mater:	University of Southern California
Module:	Embed: yes Department: Los Angeles Police Department Serviceyears: 1995–present Rank: Chief of police – 2024 Sworn in as a Police Officer: 1995

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]

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 2024, Choi was appointed to lead the LAPD after the surprise retirement of Chief Michel Moore.^[4]

Notes and References

1. News: Lloyd . Jonathan . Dominic Choi sworn in as interim LAPD chief after Michel Moore's retirement . . March 1, 2024 . March 2, 2024.
2. News: Dazio . Stefanie . The LAPD has an Asian American chief for the first time. He’s the son of Korean immigrants . March 1, 2024 . . March 2, 2024.
3. News: McPhee . Michele . Lifelong Angeleno Dominic H. Choi Sworn In as LAPD Interim Chief . . March 1, 2024 . March 2, 2024.
4. News: Lloyd . Jonathan . Chief Michel Moore retires after more than four decades with LAPD . . March 1, 2024 . March 2, 2024.