John Thomas leaves UCLA police chief job after criticism for failing to protect students during encampment melee
LOS ANGELES — UCLA Police Department Chief John Thomas has left his job after drawing criticism for serious security lapses and failing to protect students during a melee at a pro-Palestinian encampment, the university announced Wednesday.
“December 10, 2024, was former UCLA Police Chief John Thomas’ last day with UCLA and the UCLA Police Department. UCLA Police Captain Scott Scheffler will serve as interim police chief until a permanent chief is selected,” the campus’ X page reported, with no elaboration on the departure.
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