LAPD Chief Michel Moore Retires After Controversy Over L.A Mayor Karen Bass
Los Angeles, CA – In a surprising turn of events, Los Angeles Police Department Chief Michel Moore announced that he will retire from the department next month. The news comes just as two investigators from the Los Angeles Police Department claimed they were directed to probe Mayor Karen Bass following her election.
The investigators, part of LAPD’s Internal Affairs Division, filed complaints with the Office of the Inspector General, alleging that LAPD Chief Michel Moore initiated the investigation upon discovering Bass had received a scholarship from the University of Southern California.
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Following news of a probe into Mayor Bass by LAPD, The Baptist Ministers Conference of Los Angeles held a press conference Dec. 2023, calling for Chief Moore’s dismissal either on his own accord via a formal resignation, or through removal by the Los Angeles Police Commission.
“The last time such a story emerged was in the 1990s, when LAPD Chief Daryl Gates sought to undermine former Mayor Tom Bradley. This was another case of public officials seemingly working against each other. Ultimately, Mayor Bradley asked Chief Gates to resign, a request he refused. Mayor Bradley felt the LAPD was out of control, mirroring what advocates are saying about the current issue with Chief Moore.”
The Baptist Ministers Conference of Los Angeles
Chief Moore denies these allegations. Mayor Karen Bass, present at the conference, acknowledged Moore’s retirement and highlighted that despite stepping down, he would continue to assist the department in a consulting capacity as the new chief assumes leadership. The announcement adds a new layer of complexity to an already contentious situation, raising questions about the future dynamics within the LAPD and who will lead the department next.
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“It has been my distinct honor and privilege to have served for more than four decades on the finest police department in the world,” Moore stated. “During my tenure, I know I’ve made mistakes and missteps, but I’m also confident that my work has seen success across a broad spectrum of topics, unmatched by any other law enforcement agency in this country.”
