By Police1 Staff
LOS ANGELES — The chief of the Los Angeles Police Department abruptly announced his retirement Friday, ending an eight-year tenure as top cop.
LAPD Chief Charlie Beck, 64, made the announcement during a press conference to discuss the city’s crime trends, according to The Los Angeles Times.
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Beck, who has served with the LAPD for over 40 years, said his retirement will be effective June 27th of this year. Beck said the department is “ready for fresh eyes to take our organization to even higher levels.”
“I plan on working every day until that day as the Chief of the greatest law enforcement agency in the country,” Beck wrote in a tweet. “I believe we are in the right place to support my decision, and give the next generation of LAPD leaders an opportunity to lead.”
Beck rose through the ranks during some of the most notable moments in the LAPD’s history, such as the 1992 L.A. riots and the Rampart corruption scandal.
No official reason has been given for Beck’s retirement. It’s also unclear who will replace him as the city’s next police chief.
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