UCLA Police Chief Reassigned Amid Pro-Palestinian Protest Controversy

TL;DR
UCLA Police Chief John Thomas has been reassigned following criticism over security failures during a pro-Palestinian protest that led to violence. Internal and external investigations are underway to examine the campus security lapses. Rick Braziel, head of the new Office of Campus Safety, has taken over the police department, and Captain Gawin Gibson is the interim police chief. The incident has raised concerns about UCLA's preparedness for future events, including the 2028 Summer Olympics.
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