 André Birotte, Jr.
A longtime and good friend to LA Community Policing |
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André Birotte Jr. nominated to be U.S. attorney
LACP's good friend deserves this appointment
EDITOR'S NOTE: We rarely get into politics on LA Community Policing, focusing rather on the many issues of public safety, Homeland Security and the quality of American life. in this case, having personally observed the dedication, transparency and fairness he's brought to the LAPD Police Commission over the years, we have no reservations in saying André deserves this appointment. The Central CA region will be all the better for his service.
December 24, 2009
André Birotte Jr., who has served as inspector general of the Los Angeles Police Commission since 2003, has been nominated by President Obama to be U.S. attorney for the Central District of California.
“André Birotte Jr. is an outstanding candidate with strong support in the local community," Sen. Dianne Feinstein said in a statement today. The California Democrat said she had recommended Birotte to Obama, citing his qualifications, experience and ability to balance concerns of police officers and the community.
"His ability to command respect from all sides bodes well for his nomination to lead federal law enforcement efforts in the communities of the Central District,” she said in the statement.
If confirmed by the Senate, Birotte would be the first African American U.S. attorney for the district, which covers Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.
A graduate of Pepperdine University's law school, Birotte first worked as a deputy public defender. In 1995, he joined the U.S. attorney's office, where he investigated and prosecuted violent crime, fraud and narcotics trafficking cases.
After four years as a federal prosecutor, he joined a private law firm, specializing in white-collar crime and commercial litigation cases before being named inspector general for the Police Commission. There he oversees a staff of approximately 32 attorneys, auditors and former law enforcement officials overseeing the LAPD's internal investigations. |
