Chief Cecil Rhambo is a longtime public servant who has dedicated his life's work to keeping the people of L.A. County safe. He's also built up a record of speaking truth to power, standing up against corruption and the use of excessive force in law enforcement, while promoting community-based policing and investments in mental health.

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Currently, Cecil serves as Chief of Police at LAX where he protects the public at America's second busiest airport.

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Raised by his parents in Compton and South Los Angeles, Cecil graduated from George Washington High School. After graduating from Humboldt State University, Cecil joined the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department and began a 33-year career in law enforcement all over L.A .County. Notably, Cecil testified in court against former Sheriff Lee Baca and LASD's corruption. Now, he is running for Sheriff to end Alex Villanueva's corruption, bring reform and progress to LASD, while reducing crime and protecting the people of L.A. County.

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