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Which Way, L.A.?

Beck Gets Another Five Years as Los Angeles’ Chief of Police

LA Police Commissioners today told Chief Charlie Beck they want to see some improvements in the LAPD. But they approved his application for a second 5-year term by a vote of 4 to 1. Chief Beck joins us.

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By Warren Olney • Aug 12, 2014 • 1 min read

LA Police Commissioners today told Chief Charlie Beck they want to see some improvements in the LAPD. But they approved his application for a second 5-year term by a vote of 4 to 1. Chief Beck joins us.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Jenny Hamel

    KCRW

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    Claire Martin

    Producer, To the Point/Which Way LA?

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    Charlie Beck

    Los Angeles Police Department

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