Police Commissioner Alan Skobin is Nominated to Position as Fire Commissioner NR12141mjf

March 23, 2012

Los Angeles:  The Los Angeles Police Department received word that longtime Los Angeles Police Commissioner Alan Skobin has been nominated by the Mayor for a position as a Fire Commissioner for the Los Angeles City Fire Department.

“During his nine years of service as a police commissioner he helped guide the Department through difficult and challenging times.  His courage, insight and leadership will be missed,” stated LAPD Chief Charlie Beck. “While the Department is losing a tremendous asset to its civilian oversight committee, we are happy to know Commissioner Skobin is staying with-in the City family.”

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