This is the first time in the 104-year history of the Los Angeles County Police Department that a challenger has defeated an incumbent chief. Villanueva's spokesman confirmed that Villanueva will reorganize the team after taking office, and many senior police officers will be rel

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Alex Villanueva, who successfully challenged incumbent Sheriff McDonald in the midterm elections, was officially sworn in at the auditorium of East LA College on the 3rd of this month. This is the first time in the 104-year history of the Los Angeles County Police Department that a challenger has defeated an incumbent chief. Villanueva's spokesman confirmed that Villanueva will reorganize the team after taking office, and many senior police officers will be relieved of their duties.

At noon on December 3, the inauguration ceremony of Villanueva, the 33rd Los Angeles County Police Chief, was held in the auditorium of East Los Angeles College. Members of the police department and Los Angeles County government were present to witness this moment. Former California Senator Kevin de Leon, Los Angeles County Supervisors Hilda Solis, Kathryn Barger, Janice Hahn, and Mark Ridley-Thomas were all present. support.

DeLeon was one of the speakers that day. As the author of the "SB54-California Sanctuary State Bill," DeLeon especially thanked the newly appointed Sheriff Villanueva for supporting him to "protect everyone's California dream together." ". DeLeon pointed out, "Villanueva is the first Democrat to lead the police department in the history of Los Angeles County. But whether you are a Democrat or a Republican, he will be responsible for protecting your safety."

Villanueva's speech that day He said his victory was the result of "speaking truth to power." He hinted that his campaign theme is not allowing immigration authorities into county jails and that he supports California's sanctuary state law. "We will not allow anyone to dictate our work and divide Los Angeles and California. Hard-working immigrant families should not have to worry about whether we protect them or deport them."

Villanueva's spokesperson previously confirmed that Villanueva took office The team has since been reorganized. Senior police officers from McDonald's era, including a deputy chief, four assistant chiefs, eight sub-chiefs, a communications director, and a community outreach director, have all been dismissed. The department's two constitutional policing advisers will be transferred to Los Angeles County governments.

In addition, many retired police officers were recalled to the police station. At the inauguration ceremony on the 3rd, Industry City Branch Captain Tim Murakami and Lieutenant LaJuana Haselrig were given police badges on the spot and promoted to assistant chiefs of police.

Former Chief Constable Macdonald spent nearly two years reorganizing the senior management team after being elected in 2014. Therefore, Villanueva's major change of personnel made many people in the police department feel very sudden.