UCLA Hires LAPD Commander

UCLA hires LAPD commander to head safety office

He spent 27 years with the LAPD, completing his career with the department as the assistant commanding officer of the West Bureau.

UCLA Hires LAPD Commander

Los Angeles Police Department Cmdr. Steve Lurie will begin work as UCLA’s associate vice chancellor for campus and community safety Feb. 1. Laurie replaces Rick Braziel, the former Sacramento Police Department chief who temporarily headed the Office of Campus and Community Safety since it was established in May after the university came under heavy criticism for its response to violence that broke out at a pro-Palestinian protest encampment. Lur…