Historic Promotion, LAPD Appoints First African-American Female to Deputy Chief

Deputy Chief Regina Scott

Los Angeles Police Department

NOBLE forwards this release from the Los Angeles Police Department:

Los Angeles: Los Angeles Police Chief Michel R. Moore has announced the promotion of the Department's first female African American Deputy Chief.

Commander Regina Scott was the first female African American to achieve the rank of Commander, and with her new promotion, Deputy Chief Scott will become the LAPD's first female African American to achieve the rank of Deputy Chief.

"Regina embodies the spirit of the Los Angeles Police Department with a balance of determination, excellence and heart," said Chief Moore.  "In her new role as Deputy Chief, she will undoubtedly continue that quality work with an emphasis on building bridges, creating healthy communities and fighting crime."