Beck gets the call

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa emerges from the Mayors' residence with his choice for the job of Los Angeles Police Chief, Charlie Beck, a 33 year veteran of the department.

[U R not so smart]

What no Hispanic???

[Incredible]

Yep, no Hispanic. I'm sure many Latinos were disappointed at the list of candidates. But just remember, the population explosion of Hispanics around LA County is largely the direct result of an out-of-control illegal immigration.

[jacques]

How do I know if he's the right guy? I let you know in 12 months! I don't judge a book by his covert,Sir.

[Joe Maums]

Just because all the criminals are hispanic does that mean the PD chief has to be too?

[Sgt Ed Wheelis Retired]

Retired in May 2007 with over 35 years on LAPD. All of my 35+ years were in the streets.
During that time I partnered up with Charlie Beck more than once while working what is now called Pacific Division. I even had the privilege of meeting his dad when he was Chief of West Bureau.
Charlie was one of the three best street Cops I ever worked with. He is a great guy, an asset to the Community, and a credit to both the Department and his family. He will go a long way in bringing the Department and Community together.
Bravo Mayor Villaraigosa, on you selection!

[Peppy]

He must of had some real Dirt on the Dirt Bag Mayor and his opponents.

[jacques]

Sgt Ed Wheelis Retired wrote:

Retired in May 2007 with over 35 years on LAPD. All of my 35+ years were in the streets.
During that time I partnered up with Charlie Beck more than once while working what is now called Pacific Division. I even had the privilege of meeting his dad when he was Chief of West Bureau.
Charlie was one of the three best street Cops I ever worked with. He is a great guy, an asset to the Community, and a credit to both the Department and his family. He will go a long way in bringing the Department and Community together.
Bravo Mayor Villaraigosa, on you selection!

When a person takes a higher sit or position, that person changed month over month!A good cop does't mean it will be a good chief.Fairness comes first, friends or no friends. We all whish the best for LA County.

[BerdooWatch]

His daughter is cute. I'm gonna hang out in H-Wood so I can get stopped by her and have her frisk me.

[get a life]

Sorry pal...but anything that's endorsed or even touched by the slime bucket midget mayor, is the kiss of death for my vote!

[Jack Webb]

The Mayor must really be short, because Charlie Beck is only 5 feet 2 inches tall. Other than that, hopefully Charlie will realize that promoting people because they have big uns and are young and pretty , are non White, and are dumb to boot must be stopped at all cost. He should demand Resignations from the top Brass , all of them and replace them with Real Proactive Police People. Then he needs to grow a pair and back up his Rank and File everytime no matter what. BTW Chief Bratton did not have big shoes. He bought his in the Little Boys section and is Fragile.

[Ed Wheelis LAPD Retired]

jacques wrote:

<quoted text> When a person takes a higher sit or position, that person changed month over month!A good cop does't mean it will be a good chief.Fairness comes first, friends or no friends. We all whish the best for LA County.

First of all he will be the Chief of Police for the City of Los Angeles. The County has an elected Sheriff.
You are absolutely right, just because you are a good cop, does not mean you will be a good Chief. However, in this case he was not a street cop one day, and Chief the next. He has proven himself all the way up the ladder to his current position, Deputy Chief in charge of all LAPD Detectives.
You don't get jobs like that because you are a "Good Street Cop," you get a job like that because you are an extrodinary person. One who has proven themself in more ways than one.
I spoke with him and the Mayor this Wednesday past. I told him that I felt he would make a Great Chief, that I had been retired for just over two years, but that I would put the uniform back on for him.
Lets hope and pray for two things. First that he doesn't take me up on my offer, and second that I am right about the kind of Chief he will make!