Compton : Retired Police Chief Called Back for Interim Duty
James Carrington, who retired as chief of police in Compton in 1985, is putting on his uniform again.
City Manager Howard Caldwell announced Wednesday that he has named Carrington to serve as interim chief until a new chief is selected to replace Ivory Webb, who is retiring this week. Carrington was chief from 1980 to 1985, when Webb was promoted. Carrington began his law enforcement career with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in 1960 and switched to Compton in 1962.
Carrington’s interim appointment is for 60 days. The city, according to a statement from Caldwell, is expected to name a new chief by May 1. It is recruiting nationwide for candidates.
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