LOS ANGELES—Incoming Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said Nov. 30 a 28-year department veteran will serve as his interim undersheriff, becoming the first woman to hold the position in the history of the sheriff’s department.
April Tardy currently serves as chief of the department’s Central Patrol Division.
April Tardy, chief of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Central Patrol Division. (Courtesy of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department)
Luna also announced that Jason Skeen, currently the commander of Personnel Command, will serve as his interim chief of staff. Skeen is also a 28-year department veteran.
The appointments are both considered interim during Luna’s transition into the office beginning Dec. 5. A swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for Dec. 3….