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Miami Herald
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Miami Herald
LAPD undergoes first major leadership shake-up with McDonnell as chief
LOS ANGELES - In his first major shake-up since taking over the Los Angeles Police Department in November, Chief Jim McDonnell has given new assignments to more than a dozen officials from the upper ranks. Faced with ongoing struggles to woo new recruits and uncertainty around his plans to overhaul the LAPD, McDonnell gave the first indications about how he intends to reorganize by elevating three deputy chiefs - Emada Tingirides, Michael Rimkunas and Scott Harrelson - to top positions and resurrecting a long-dormant bureau. The moves were announced in a departmentwide email last week but aren't expected to take effect until later this month. Tingirides, who lost out to McDonnell in a bid to become chief last fall, becomes assistant chief in charge of the Office of Operations, which oversees patrol functions. She was recently announced as a finalist for the same job in Fort Worth, according to local news reports. Her recent promotion is seen by some inside the department as a move to convince her to stay. She becomes the highest-ranking Black woman in the department's history. Harrelson will now be in charge of the department's training and recruitment efforts as the head of the Office of Support Services, replacing Assistant Chief Daniel Randolph, who is expected to retire in the coming weeks. Filling out McDonnell's inner circle are two other holdovers from the administration of former Chief Michel Moore: Rimkunas and Dominic Choi, who served as interim chief until McDonnell took over in November. Choi remained an assistant chief but was named McDonnell's chief of staff - in effect the department's No. 2. The head of the bureau that includes internal affairs, Rimkunas will now run the Office of Special Operations. McDonnell also resurrected the department's Human Resources Bureau, which was shut down in 2004 when McDonnell he was a senior official under former Chief William J. Bratton. He didn't immediately say what the new bureau's responsibilities will be. It's unclear whether McDonnell will have to submit parts of his reorganization plan to the City Council, which in the past has had to sign off on changes to the department's structure. When he took the job last year, McDonnell initially said he wanted to spend at least three months studying the LAPD to understand how it had changed since he came up through the ranks. He left in 2010 to become the top cop in Long Beach, then served a term as L.A. County sheriff. His early review timeline was thrown off, he told reporters at a news conference last week, because of the fires in January and the recent protests over federal immigration raids. The series of major incidents, McDonnell said, presented an unexpected opportunity to evaluate his senior staff to see how they performed "in crisis mode." The chief added that he had delayed his realignment for the "outcome of the budget to see where we were" and the completion of a monthslong study of the department by Rand Corp., a global policy think tank brought in last year to conduct a top-down review. The study was recently finished, and McDonnell said he was reviewing its recommendations, as well as those made by the numerous internal working groups he had convened to look at recruitment, discipline and other workplace issues. Without offering details, McDonnell hinted that another one of his priorities will be beefing up the department's detective ranks and overhauling the system that handles misconduct complaints against officers, long a source of controversy and frustration. "I have in rough form what I think it could look like, but I certainly want to get the input from those who are dealing with it on a day-to-day basis on how do we best deal with the nuances of doing the job today with the number of resources that we have," he told reporters. McDonnell has come under growing pressure from critics who have said he is moving too slowly to make changes, with more urgency required as the city gets ready to host events such as the next year's World Cup and the 2028 Olympic Games. In other personnel moves announced last week, McDonnell moved Deputy Chief Marc Reina from the Training Bureau to South Bureau, where he previously worked as captain, and promoted German Hurtado, the department's immigration coordinator, to deputy chief over Central Bureau, which has been the epicenter of recent protests. Hurtado has been named in at least two pending lawsuits by LAPD officials accusing him of covering up unjustified uses of force by officers during the 2020 protests. The city has denied wrongdoing and is fighting the cases in court. "As far as I know, I'm only named as a witness in those cases, and I'm not at liberty to talk about ongoing lawsuits," Hurtado said when reached Monday by The Times. McDonnell also demoted Assistant Chief Blake Chow to his civil service rank of commander - a similar trajectory to McDonnell, who was made to drop a rank during the tenure of former Chief Charlie Beck. Capt. Ray Valois, who helped oversee the department's response to the Palisades fire, was elevated to commander in the Valley Bureau. Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers.
Los Angeles Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Los Angeles Times
LAPD undergoes first major leadership shake-up with McDonnell as chief
In his first major shake-up since taking over the Los Angeles Police Department in November, Chief Jim McDonnell has given new assignments to more than a dozen officials from the upper ranks. Faced with ongoing struggles to woo new recruits and uncertainty around his plans to overhaul the LAPD, McDonnell gave the first indications about how he intends to reorganize by elevating three deputy chiefs — Emada Tingirides, Michael Rimkunas and Scott Harrelson — to top positions and resurrecting a long-dormant bureau. The moves were announced in a departmentwide email last week but aren't expected to take effect until later this month. Tingirides, who lost out to McDonnell in a bid to become chief last fall, becomes assistant chief in charge of the Office of Operations, which oversees patrol functions. She was recently announced as a finalist for the same job in Fort Worth, according to local news reports. Her recent promotion is seen by some inside the department as a move to convince her to stay. She becomes the highest-ranking Black woman in the department's history. Harrelson will now be in charge of the department's training and recruitment efforts as the head of the Office of Support Services, replacing Assistant Chief Daniel Randolph, who is expected to retire in the coming weeks. Filling out McDonnell's inner circle are two other holdovers from the administration of former Chief Michel Moore: Rimkunas and Dominic Choi, who served as interim chief until McDonnell took over in November. Choi remained an assistant chief but was named McDonnell's chief of staff — in effect the department's No. 2. The head of the bureau that includes internal affairs, Rimkunas will now run the Office of Special Operations. McDonnell also resurrected the department's Human Resources Bureau, which was shut down in 2004 when McDonnell he was a senior official under former Chief William J. Bratton. He didn't immediately say what the new bureau's responsibilities will be. It's unclear whether McDonnell will have to submit parts of his reorganization plan to the City Council, which in the past has had to sign off on changes to the department's structure. When he took the job last year, McDonnell initially said he wanted to spend at least three months studying the LAPD to understand how it had changed since he came up through the ranks. He left in 2010 to become the top cop in Long Beach, then served a term as L.A. County sheriff. His early review timeline was thrown off, he told reporters at a news conference last week, because of the fires in January and the recent protests over federal immigration raids. The series of major incidents, McDonnell said, presented an unexpected opportunity to evaluate his senior staff to see how they performed 'in crisis mode.' The chief added that he had delayed his realignment for the 'outcome of the budget to see where we were' and the completion of a monthslong study of the department by Rand Corp., a global policy think tank brought in last year to conduct a top-down review. The study was recently finished, and McDonnell said he was reviewing its recommendations, as well as those made by the numerous internal working groups he had convened to look at recruitment, discipline and other workplace issues. Without offering details, McDonnell hinted that another one of his priorities will be beefing up the department's detective ranks and overhauling the system that handles misconduct complaints against officers, long a source of controversy and frustration. 'I have in rough form what I think it could look like, but I certainly want to get the input from those who are dealing with it on a day-to-day basis on how do we best deal with the nuances of doing the job today with the number of resources that we have,' he told reporters. McDonnell has come under growing pressure from critics who have said he is moving too slowly to make changes, with more urgency required as the city gets ready to host events such as the next year's World Cup and the 2028 Olympic Games. In other personnel moves announced last week, McDonnell moved Deputy Chief Marc Reina from the Training Bureau to South Bureau, where he previously worked as captain, and promoted German Hurtado, the department's immigration coordinator, to deputy chief over Central Bureau, which has been the epicenter of recent protests. Hurtado has been named in at least two pending lawsuits by LAPD officials accusing him of covering up unjustified uses of force by officers during the 2020 protests. The city has denied wrongdoing and is fighting the cases in court. 'As far as I know, I'm only named as a witness in those cases, and I'm not at liberty to talk about ongoing lawsuits,' Hurtado said when reached Monday by The Times. McDonnell also demoted Assistant Chief Blake Chow to his civil service rank of commander — a similar trajectory to McDonnell, who was made to drop a rank during the tenure of former Chief Charlie Beck. Capt. Ray Valois, who helped oversee the department's response to the Palisades fire, was elevated to commander in the Valley Bureau.
Belfast Telegraph
5 days ago
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Northern Ireland young gun ready to make most of ‘family environment' after sealing loan move to League One club
The 21-year-old midfielder is the third Forest youngster to join the Stags in the summer of 2025 following Joe Gardner and Kyle McAdam. He spent the 2024/25 season on loan at Colchester United, making 32 appearances in League Two. 'There seems like a real family environment here with a strong bond amongst the players and staff. I feel like this is a club where I can really contribute and develop,' McDonnell said. 'I've previously spoken to Kyle and Joe and they've said nothing but great things about the club.' McDonnell scooped Colchester's Young Player of the Season accolade and also made it into the Sky Bet League Two Team of the Season. He captained Forest's Under-18s in their first-ever FA Youth Cup Final in 2022 against Manchester United at Old Trafford and has also featured five times in his nation's Uefa European Under-21 Championship qualifying campaign. The Stags start the 2025/26 season with a trip to boss Nigel Clough's former club Burton Albion on August 2. Meanwhile, League One side Blackpool are reportedly interested in Forest and Northern Ireland striker Dale Taylor. The 21-year-old spent the 2024/25 season on loan at Wigan Athletic in the third-tier of English football.
Irish Examiner
7 days ago
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Diverted goods from China risk 'flooding' EU Market in wake of US tariffs
Ongoing trade tensions between the US and the rest of the world could result in diverted goods flooding the EU market, the Nevin Economic Research Institute (NERI) has warned. Speaking at an Oireachtas joint committee meeting on the impact of tariffs on the Irish economy, co-director of NERI Tom McDonnell said that in addition to rising prices, falling productivity and a likely spike in unemployment, US tariffs could also see an over-concentration of goods from countries like China entering the European market. "A further issue to consider is the extent of diverted exports from tariff-hit countries," Mr McDonnell told committee members. "For example, diverted goods from China risk flooding the EU market. In addition, the NERI co-director warned that increased protectionism will likely distort production and resource allocation, as well as erode competitiveness and ultimately generate welfare losses on both sides. "These effects are magnified if the affected countries retaliate," Mr McDonnell added. Recent years have seen cheap Chinese goods from retail giants Shein and Temu swarm markets across Europe and the US, with the Trump administration scraping a loophole allowing goods under a certain value to enter the US from China without any import tariffs. This is likely to prevent discount Chinese retailers from inundating the US, while in Europe, current exemptions mean Temu and Shein can still operate tariff-free once the value of the import is under €150. Many EU merchants fear this could lead to Temu and Shein dumping even more cheap products on European markets, putting home-grown companies under further strain as they already grapple with US levies. Ongoing negotiations US President Donald Trump said he is still open to more trade negotiations with the EU after announcing over the weekend a 30% levy on EU imports that will kick in on August 1 if the two sides fail to agree on a better deal. Mr McDonnell said that the sectoral impacts of the tariffs will largely depend on the characteristics of the goods in question, but that pharmaceutical goods were unlikely to see much reduction in export volume in the short run due to their inelastic nature. However, he warned that short-term job losses were more likely in the food and drink industries as they are less essential and compete with more substitutes. The NERI co-director also said an escalating trade war would further expose the Irish economy, with a different tariff for Northern Ireland and Scotland creating a competitive disadvantage for whiskey produced in the Republic. "Escalation of protectionism to include pharmaceuticals or services would particularly hit Irish growth prospects and the future trajectory of the public finances," Mr McDonnell added. While reciprocal tariffs will further damage the EU and Irish economies, there may nevertheless be strategic advantages to responding in kind, the co-director said. "Ultimately, any deal with this administration is unlikely to be superior to that offered to the UK, which was a blanket 10% tariff on goods imports. "Crucially, any deal should not be an excuse to reduce standards, whether labour, environmental or otherwise," Mr McDonnell concluded.
Toronto Sun
14-07-2025
- Toronto Sun
Couple busted in West Virginia for allegedly having sex while driving stolen RV
Matthew McDonnell, left, and Shannon Bryant are facing charges after being pulled over in a stolen RV for having sex while driving. The Southern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility A couple in West Virginia was busted when cops pulled over a stolen RV after allegedly spotting a naked man and woman on the driver's seat having sex, according to a criminal complaint. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Matthew McDonnell, 48, and Shannon Bryant, 35, were driving through Bluefield, W.V., July 2 when an officer allegedly saw Bryant straddling McDonnell on the driver's seat mid-ride. 'The vehicle was still in motion' and the pair were 'having sex while driving,' according to the complaint obtained by the Smoking Gun . The cop said the two allegedly pulled a switcheroo and by the time the officer approached the driver's-side window, Bryant was the only one behind the wheel while McDonnell was sitting in the passenger's seat. Read More Bryant — who candidly told officers, 'We were f—ing,' when questioned — 'appeared to be highly intoxicated' when exiting the vehicle and failed multiple field sobriety tests. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. McDonnell admitted he and Bryant were naked and trying to have sex while driving and also confessed to making Bryant drive, despite knowing she was intoxicated. Police searched the RV and found drug paraphernalia including a bag of white powder. Bryant also told officers that McDonnell had 'discarded items' during the traffic stop. After a quick canvas of the area, cops recovered painkillers and a broken glass pipe. They also discovered that the RV had been reported stolen from nearby Princeton, W.V. RECOMMENDED VIDEO The naked pair was charged with indecent exposure, drug possession, DUI and possession of a stolen vehicle, according to records obtained by the Smoking Gun . McDonnell also had a criminal record and a warrant out for his arrest in Tazewell County, Va., according to court records obtained by WTRF . He was being held on an $8,000 bond. Both he and Bryant pleaded not guilty. Columnists NFL NHL Golf World
