UCLA Police Chief Reassigned Amid Criticism Over Handling of Violent Protests

John Thomas temporarily removed from post as university reviews security processes following clashes at pro-Palestinian encampment.

Violence erupted on April 30 when counter-protesters attacked a pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA.
Police response was criticized for being slow and ineffective, leading to over 200 arrests the following night.
UCLA has established a new Office of Campus Safety to review and improve security measures.
Gawin Gibson has been appointed as the interim police chief during the investigation.
UCLA Chancellor Gene Block is set to testify before a House committee regarding the campus unrest.