L.A. Daily News 1 month ago

Beck gets the call

attention to his work with L.A.'s youth in anti-gang programs. It requires a team, and I have that team. Charlie Beck's wife, Cindy wipes away tears as Charlie Beck accepts his nomination as chief of police for Los Angeles. Full Article at L.A. Daily News

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