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News Release Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Chief Bratton to Pass the Baton to Interim Chief Downing
What:
Los Angeles Police Department ceremonial transfer of power
When:
Saturday, October 31, 2009
1:30 p.m.
Where:
New Police Administration Building-10th Floor Chief’s Office
100 West First Street
Los Angeles 90012
Who:
LAPD Chief William J. Bratton
LAPD Interim Chief Michael Downing
LAPD Command Staff and Officers
Why:
To offer an opportunity for Chief Bratton to officially transfer his Chief’s Stars and office keys to Interim Chief Michael Downing in a ceremonial transfer of power.
This will be Chief Bratton’s final act as a sworn member of the Los Angeles Police Department before assuming his new role as a civilian in the private sector.