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Who is LA County Interim Sheriff John Scott?
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Jan 29, 2014
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Who is LA County Interim Sheriff John Scott?
LA County Sheriff Lee Baca retires Thursday after 15 years as the head of one of the country's largest law enforcement agencies. County Supervisors have chosen OC undersheriff John Scott as interim sheriff.
Orange County Undersheriff John Scott (podium) was named interim sheriff of Los Angeles County on January 28, 2014.
Orange County Undersheriff John Scott (podium) was named interim sheriff of Los Angeles County on January 28, 2014.
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LA County Sheriff Lee Baca retires Thursday after 15 years as the head of one of the country's largest law enforcement agencies. County Supervisors have chosen OC undersheriff John Scott as interim sheriff.

LA County Sheriff Lee Baca retires Thursday after 15 years as the head of one of the country's largest law enforcement agencies. County Supervisors have chosen OC undersheriff John Scott as interim sheriff.

RELATED: LA County Interim Sheriff John Scott will not be a 'placeholder' once Baca retires

KPCC's Rina Palta joins the show to offer some insight into this choice.