Bayan Lewis (born February 25, 1942) was interim Chief of the

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in 1997.

Education

Graduate of

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in public administration, with postgraduate work at

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; also graduated from the

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at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas

Career

After retirement, Lewis became chief of the

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.Meyer, Josh (1998-01-04)
"Former Chief Turns Focus to New Force"
''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved 2011-02-22. Lewis again retired in 2005 and was replaced by former LAPD deputy chief Margaret York. Lewis joined the LAPD in April 1963. Reaching the rank of captain, he headed the anti-terrorist division for the

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and West Valley areas, and the west traffic division. As assistant chief, he served as director of the Office of Operations, responsible for 85% of the department's resources. He served in the 40th Infantry Division (Mechanized) of the California National Guard for 23 years, retiring as lieutenant colonel. He served as director of the Office of Operations and was responsible for the department's largest command. Lewis was instrumental in creating the department's mobile field force.Lait, Matt (1997-05-03)
"Interim Chief Plans to Keep Firm Hand on Department Reins During Transition"
''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved 2011-02-22.

Police chief

He was appointed by the LAPD commission on March 31, 1997. Prior to this, he had served in the department for 34 years. Lewis said he was uninterested in the permanent position. He served as director of the Office of Operations and was responsible for the department's largest command. Lewis was instrumental in creating the department's mobile field force. Lewis took the position May 18, 1997, two months before the July 6 date

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was supposed to step down.

References

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