John Scott (sheriff)
John L. Scott | |
|---|---|
 Scott in 2014 | |
| Police career | |
| Country |  United States |
| Allegiance |  County of Los Angeles |
| Department |  Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department |
| Service years | 2008–present 1969–2005 |
| Rank | Interim sheriff (2014) Undersheriff (2008–2014) Division Chief (2002–2005) Area Commander (2001–2002) Captain (1995–2001) Lieutenant (1984–1995) Sergeant (1974–1984) Deputy sheriff (1969–1974) |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Award "36 Years of Dedicated Service" Exemplary Service Award "Threat Assessment Program" Meritorious Service Award "Member of Budget Review Committee" Letter of Commendation "Life Saving Award of a Fellow Deputy" |
John L. Scott is an American law enforcement official who served as the interim Sheriff of Los Angeles County, California from January 30, 2014 to December 1, 2014. Scott was appointed L.A. County's 31st sheriff by the L.A. County Board of Supervisors when his predecessor Lee Baca resigned before the end of his elected term.
Early life and education
Scott holds a bachelor's degree in Management from Redlands University, and a master's degree in Public Communications from Pepperdine University.
Career
Scott joined the
Orange County Sheriff's Department
.
Personal life
Scott is married to Alice Scott, who is a retired Captain with the
Chevy Bel Air
.
References
External links
- Official Announcement of John Scott's appointment to fill the remainder of Baca's term
- L.A. County Board of Supervisors Appoints OC Undersheriff John Scott as Interim Los Angeles County Sheriff
- John L. Scott - Resume
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