and I know her legacy will endure in our legal system and nation.

Choi was unanimously appointed Wednesday by the Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners as the interim chief of the Los Angeles Police Department.and later the departments homeless coordinator.

He is a well-respected leader within the department and the community.serving in both Foothill Area and Pacific Area.Bass said that the outgoing police chief.

he was promoted to commander of operations.addresses the media at City Hall on Wednesday after being announced as interim chief of the LAPD.

joined by Mayor Karen Bass (left).

Choi was raised locally and began his career with the LAPD in 1995 after earning his bachelors degree from the University of Southern California.was committed to seeing his children further their education.

The city proudly dedicates this intersection to a brave hero of Glendale.Sadao was the fourth of five children.

0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:ＭＳ 明朝;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast;mso-fareast-language:JA;}div.making him the only Japanese American to receive the Medal of Honor during the World War II era