Who's the next LAPD chief? Likely finalists spotted at mayor's mansion

Things to Do in L.A. Tap to enable a layout that focuses on the article. Two likely finalists spotted at mayor's mansion From left: Former LAPD Deputy Chief Robert Arcos, LAPD Deputy Chief Emada Tingirides and former Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell. Published Sept. 18, 2024 Updated Sept. 19, 2024 10:46 AM PT Mayor Karen Bass said she would conduct a nationwide search for the next chief of the Los Angeles Police Department, but in the end it seems she found three finalists close to home. Deputy Chief Emada Tingirides and Robert "Bobby" Arcos, a former LAPD assistant chief who works in the L.A. County district attorney's office, were seen arriving at Getty House, the mayor's residence, for their candidate interviews over the span of a few hours Tuesday. The third candidate is said to be former Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell, who also served in the LAPD, leaving as first assistant chief.