Charles Lloyd Beck (born June 27, 1953) is a retired police officer, ending his career as the Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).
A veteran of the department with over four decades as an officer, he is known for commanding and rehabilitating the Rampart Division after the Rampart scandal; and for technology enhancements during his time as Chief of Detectives.
He agreed to be interim Superintendent of Police in Chicago in late 2019 while the city searches nationwide for a replacement for retiring Eddie Johnson.
Beck took helm of the Chicago PD on December 2, 2019 after Johnson was fired.