Bayan Lewis

Bayan Lewis (born February 25, 1942) is an American police officer who served as the interim Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department in 1997.

Education

Graduate of Pepperdine University

He served in the 40th Infantry Division (Mechanized) of the California National Guard for 23 years, retiring as lieutenant colonel.

Police chief

He was appointed by the LAPD commission on March 31, 1997. Prior to this, he had served in the department for 34 years. Lewis said he was uninterested in the permanent position. He served as director of the Office of Operations and was responsible for the department's largest command. Lewis again retired in 2005 and was replaced by former LAPD deputy chief Margaret York.