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section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-11 17:22 EST
updated: 2026-11-11 17:22 EST
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# LAPD chief Jim McDonnell hopes to stay under Nithya Raman

LAPD chief Jim McDonnell said he is hopeful to remain in the post when incoming mayor Nithya Raman takes office.

Section: [Public Safety](/new-york/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Jim McDonnell](/new-york/wiki/jim-mcdonnell.md), [Nithya Raman](/new-york/wiki/nithya-raman.md)

## Coverage

- [New York Post – Metro](https://nypost.com/2026/11/11/us-news/lapd-chief-hopes-to-stay-under-mayor-elect-nithya-raman/), 2026-11-11 17:22 EST: LAPD chief Jim McDonnell reveals he’s ‘hopeful’ to remain in power when Nithya Raman is mayor

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