| Chief of the City of Los Angeles Police Department | |
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 Seal of the LAPD | |
 Flag of the Chief of the LAPD | |
 Los Angeles Police Department | |
| Status | Chief of police |
| Reports to | Board of Police Commissioners |
| Seat | Los Angeles County, California, U.S. |
| Appointer | Mayor of Los Angeles, with consent of city council. |
| Term length | 5 years renewable |
| Formation | December 18, 1876 |
| First holder | Jacob F. Gerkens |
| Salary | $307,291 |
| Website | www.lapdonline.org |
The Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department is the head and senior-most officer to serve in the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). The incumbent manages the day-to-day operations of the LAPD and is usually held a four star officer.
The chief of police is appointed by the mayor and reports to the Board of Commissioners.