Dominic Choi

Dominic H. Choi is an American law enforcement officer, serving as the interim Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department since March 1, 2024.^[1] Unanimously appointed by the Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners, Choi is the first Asian American to lead the Los Angeles Police Department.^[2]

Choi was born in Los Angeles to Korean immigrant parents.^[3] He joined the LAPD in 1995, following graduation from the University of Southern California. In 2024, Choi was appointed to lead the LAPD after the surprise retirement of Chief Michel Moore.^[4]

References

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