Earl C. Paysinger, former Los Angeles Police Department ranking officer and bridge builder between law enforcement and the black community has died. Several news sources are reporting that he died from lung cancer. He was 64.
Paysinger currently held a position at the University of Southern California as the vice president for civic engagement.
LAPD Police Chief Michel Moore tweeted:
Tonight we lost a Champion.
ECP will always be three letters for a man with a tireless work ethic who knew cops count. Who cared deeply for our communities youth. A professional I respected for his dedication to his family, faith and convictions.Rest In Peace my brother. pic.twitter.com/9PP716kCv3
— Chief Michel Moore (@LAPDChiefMoore) December 17, 2019
More details about the life and legacy of Earl C. Paysinger will be available in this week’s Los Angeles Sentinel, on news stands Thursday.
