John L. Scott | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:John_L_Scott,_2014.jpg) Scott in 2014 | |
| Police career | |
| Country |  United States |
| Allegiance |  County of Los Angeles |
| Department |  Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department |
| Service years | 2008–present 1969–2005 |
| Rank | Interim sheriff (2014) Undersheriff (2008–2014) Division Chief (2002–2005) Area Commander (2001–2002) Captain (1995–2001) Lieutenant (1984–1995) Sergeant (1974–1984) Deputy sheriff (1969–1974) |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Award "36 Years of Dedicated Service" Exemplary Service Award "Threat Assessment Program" Meritorious Service Award "Member of Budget Review Committee" Letter of Commendation "Life Saving Award of a Fellow Deputy" |
John L. Scott is an American law enforcement official who served as the interim Sheriff of Los Angeles County, California from January 30, 2014 to December 1, 2014. Scott was appointed L.A. County's 31st sheriff by the L.A. County Board of Supervisors when his predecessor Lee Baca resigned before the end of his elected term.