Earl C. Paysinger, a pillar of the Los Angeles Police Department and a respected leader in South L.A. who was credited with driving down crime by focusing on community partnerships, died Monday. Paysinger was with his family at a hospital when he died from lung cancer, according to LAPD Cmdr. A professional and family man I respected for his dedication to his family, beliefs and convictions.”During 41 years with the LAPD, Paysinger rose through the ranks from patrol officer to first assistant chief, the second-highest-ranking post in the department. Later in his LAPD career, Paysinger helped transform the department’s cadet program, which provides more than 8,000 children with programs on academics and character building. USC and Los Angeles are better today because of him.”AdvertisementHe is survived by his wife, Miguel, and two sons.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 17, 2019 04:18 UTC