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The Los Angeles Police Commission on Tuesday appointed Charlie Beck to a second term as chief of the city’s police department.

With Beck enjoying the strong support of Mayor Eric Garcetti, who appointed the commissioners and made clear in recent weeks that he wanted Beck to remain, the panel’s 4-1 vote was widely anticipated.

Calling Beck “a man who has been a distinguished part of this department for 37 years,” commission President Steve Soboroff highlighted the city’s low crime levels under the chief, including a reduction in gang crime, and his success strengthening the LAPD’s ties to various communities.

“When crimes hit record lows and positive community partnerships hit records highs, good things happen,” Soboroff said. “For my vote, the positives far outweigh the negatives.” (Full Story at LA Times)