People / Spotlight on achievers : Persistence Pays Off for New Police Officer
A man who worked for years to land a permanent, full-time job with the Police Department has finally succeeded.
Tim Nolan was introduced to the City Council recently by Police Chief David S. Barr as the department’s newest hire. Barr cited Nolan’s drive and persistence, starting with his work as a reserve officer in the 1980s.
Nolan, 29, “has waited a long time for this career opportunity,” Barr told the council. “We know the fit is right.”
Start your day right
Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
