Michael P. Downing

Michael P. Downing was the interim Chief of Police of the Los Angeles Police Department. On August 5, 2009, Chief William J. Bratton announced that after seven years as chief he would be stepping down from his position. He continued to serve as LAPD chief until October 30, 2009.^[1] After Bratton stepped down, Downing was appointed as Chief of Police by the L.A. Board of Police Commissioners. Chief Downing is a 27 year veteran of the Department.

On November 17, 2009, the Los Angeles City Council approved Charles L. Beck as the new LAPD Chief of Police. He was sworn in and is the 56th Chief.

References

1. ^ 'Chief William Bratton To Step Down From LAPD' CBS 2/KCAL 9 Los Angeles

Police appointments
Preceded by William J. Bratton	Interim Chief of LAPD 2009	Succeeded by Charles L. Beck

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Name	Downing, Michael P.
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