Fierce competition for LAPD interim chief is like 'Game of Thrones,' insiders say

An interim Los Angeles police chief could be named as early as this week, as city decision-makers are beginning to feel the crunch of picking a temporary successor for outgoing leader Michel Moore, who is set to depart at the end of the month.

The Board of Police Commissioners, the LAPD's civilian policymaking body, is set to discuss the hiring of an interim chief at its regular weekly meeting Tuesday at police headquarters. After hearing from members of the public, the commission will go into closed session for "Discussion and possible Board action" on the matter, according to an agenda posted Friday.

If a decision isn't announced Tuesday, one almost