MCMURRAY TO HEAD DETECTIVE BUREAU.Byline: Jason Kandel Staff Writer Cmdr. James McMurray, a 34-year veteran of the LAPD 1. LAPD - Link Access Procedure on the D channel. 2. LAPD - Los Angeles Police Department. , will be promoted this month to head the new Detective Bureau as deputy chief under Chief William Bratton's new reorganization plan A scheme authorized by federal law and promulgated by the president whereby he or she alters the structure of federal agencies to promote government efficiency and economy through a transfer, consolidation, coordination, authorization, or abolition of functions. . McMurray, who is currently assigned as·sign tr.v. as·signed, as·sign·ing, as·signs 1. To set apart for a particular purpose; designate: assigned a day for the inspection. 2. as head of Internal Affairs Internal affairs may refer to:
 This article or section is written like an . in August 1969. He has worked in a variety of assignments including patrol, detective and administrative operations. ``It's a great move,'' LAPD Cmdr. Michel Michel named after Gaston Michel, a French surgeon (1875-1937). Michel clip metal skin sutures in various sizes from 8 to 16 mm long. Each clip is a 2 mm wide band of metal with a downturned sharp prong at each end. Moore said Thursday. ``He's a well-respected individual. He has a tremendous amount of talent, and experience. He's got common sense, is pragmatic and he will get the job done.'' Assistant Chief Jim McDonnell, the department's second in command, said McMurray ``brings credibility and detective experience to the job. He'll be a champion for the detective function.'' McMurray was promoted to the rank of commander in July 1995, one of only a few in the department's history to rise to the rank of commander by way of the detective ranks. McMurray's first assignment as a commander was overseeing 600 sworn officers and civilian personnel in the Detective Services Group. McMurray received his first command as a captain in February 1989, heading patrol operations at Newton and Rampart Area Community Police stations. As commander of Van Nuys Division in 1994, McMurray started the Domestic Abuse Response Team, responsible for helping victims make their way through the justice system. As a detective, McMurray worked investigations at the Hollywood Detective Division, was the aide to the commander of Detective Services Group, and was a detective supervisor at Juvenile Division. |
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