Economic Development Council Lunch

The Chamber is honored to welcome Jim McDonnell, Sheriff of Los Angeles County, as our speaker.  Sheriff McDonnell will speak about public safety in Los Angeles and the unique challenges law enforcement is encountering.

Sheriff McDonnell was sworn in as the the 32nd Sheriff of Los Angeles County in December 2014 and brings a fresh perspective to the organization.  Sheriff McDonnell served for 29 years at the Los Angeles Police Department, where he held every rank from Police Officer to second-in-command under Chief Bill Bratton. During his time at the LAPD, he earned the Department's highest honor for bravery, the Medal of Valor, and led LAPD through the implementation of significant reforms. He helped create the blueprint for LAPD's community-based policing efforts that have now become a model for law enforcement agencies throughout the nation. For five years, Sheriff McDonnell previously served as the Chief of the Long Beach Police Department where he implemented numerous improvements that resulted in safer communities, increased morale, and enhanced community relations.