Michel Moore

Michel Moore
57th Chief of Police of Los Angeles
In office
June 27, 2018 – March 1, 2024
MayorEric Garcetti
Karen Bass
Preceded byCharlie Beck
Succeeded byDominic Choi
Personal details
BornMichel Rey Sanchotena
(1960-07-02) July 2, 1960
Alma materUniversity of Redlands
(BBA, MBA)
Nickname"Mike"
Police career
Department Los Angeles Police Department
Service years42
Rank
  • Police officer – 1981
  • Captain – 1998
  • Commander – 2002
  • Deputy chief – 2004
  • Assistant chief – 2010
  • First assistant chief - 2016
  • Chief of police – 2018
Awards

Michel Rey Moore ( Sanchotena; born July 2, 1960) is an American retired law enforcement officer who served as the chief of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) from 2018 until 2024.

On June 4, 2018, Eric Garcetti, mayor of Los Angeles, appointed Moore to the post of chief of the LAPD, and the appointment was ratified by the Los Angeles City Council on June 27, 2018. Moore succeeded Charlie Beck as the Chief of Police after Beck's retirement on June 27. He has worked for the LAPD since 1981. He stepped down at the end of February 2024 to spend more time with his family.