Jim McDonnell (sheriff)
James McDonnell is the former sheriff of Los Angeles County. McDonnell was elected as L.A. County's 32nd sheriff on November 4, 2014, defeating former Undersheriff Paul Tanaka (who was in federal prison). He replaced interim sheriff John Scott on December 1, 2014. Scott replaced former sheriff Lee Baca (who was also in federal prison). Previously, McDonnell served as the Chief of Police in Long Beach, California and before that in the Los Angeles Police Department. McDonnell was defeated in 2018 by Alex Villanueva.
Jim McDonnell | |
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McDonnell in 2014 | |
| 32nd Sheriff of Los Angeles County | |
| In office December 1, 2014 – December 3, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | John Scott (Interim) |
| Succeeded by | Alex Villanueva |
| Chief of Police of Long Beach Police Department | |
| In office March 13, 2010 – November 22, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Anthony Batts |
| Succeeded by | Robert Luna |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1959 (age 64–65) |
| Spouse | Kathy McDonnell (wife) |
| Relations | Kelly (daughter), Megan (daughter) |
| Police career | |
| Department | L.A. County Sheriff's Department (2014–2018) Long Beach P.D. (2010–2014) Los Angeles P.D. (1981–2010) |
| Service years | 2014–2018 (L.A. County S.D.) 2010–2014 (Long Beach P.D.) 1981–2010 (Los Angeles P.D.) |
| Rank | Sheriff Long Beach Police Department Chief of Police L.A.P.D Deputy Chief L.A.P.D 1st Assistant Chief L.A.P.D Commander L.A.P.D Captain L.A.P.D Lieutenant L.A.P.D Detective I-III L.A.P.D Police Officer I-III |
| Awards | Los Angeles P.D. Medal of Valor L.A. Police Distinguished Service Medal LAPD 1987 Papal Visit Ribbon LAPD 1992 Civil Disturbance Ribbon LAPD 1994 Earthquake Ribbon LASD Distinguished Service Medal |
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