Beck Selected To Be Next LAPD Chief

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Deputy Chief Charlie Beck is now officially Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's selection to the be the next chief of the LAPD. Beck had his first chance Tuesday to address the press and the public about taking over for Chief Bill Bratton. He thanked the mayor and the police commission. And he became emotional as he thanked his family, whose service goes back 60 years.

Mayor Villaraigosa and Chief Beck will hold town hall meetings over the next few days to talk meet members of the community and listen to concerns. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 4:30 - 6:00 PM Town Hall Meeting EXPO Center 3980 South Menlo Avenue Los Angeles CA 90037 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2009 6:00 -7:00 PM Town Hall Meeting Van Nuys City Hall 6262 Van Nuys Boulevard Van Nuys, CA *Doors open at 5:00 PM THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2009 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Town Hall Meeting El Sereno Senior Center 4818 Klamath Place Los Angeles, CA 90032 *Doors open at 5:00 PM

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