John Thomas leaves UCLA police chief job

UCLA former police chief John Thomas leaves the department
John Thomas, UCLA’s former chief of police has departed from the school’s police department.  In a post on X Wednesday night, the UCLA Police Department said Dec. 10 was Thomas' last day with the university.
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UCLA Police Chief John Thomas has stepped down after heavy criticism of security lapses during pro-Palestinian protests on campus earlier this year. In a social media post, the UCLA Police Department said Thomas' last day with UCLA was Tuesday.
Former UCLA police chief leaves department
The search for a new police chief at UCLA is underway after its former chief, John Thomas, left. According to a statement posted on X by the UCLA Police Department on Wednesday, Thomas’ last day was Tuesday.
UCLA police chief is out following criticism over protest violence
UCLA former police chief John Thomas, who was criticized for security lapses that led to the violent protests on campus last spring, is no longer with the University, it was announced Wednesday. This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Dec.

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