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SHERIFF CIVILIAN OVERSIGHT COMMISSION

Bolstering the transparency and accountability of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and building bridges between communities and law enforcement

Delving into Community Members' Experiences with Alleged Deputy Gangs and Cliques within LASD

The Los Angeles County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission (Commission) is conducting a survey and hosting a virtual listening session to hear from community members about their experiences with alleged deputy gangs and cliques within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD). 

Both the listening session and survey are in response to a directive from the Board of Supervisors in 2023 (agenda item #55-B) that the Commission develop qualitative data on deputy gangs and cliques.

In February 2023, the Commission developed 27 Recommendations to Eradicate Deputy Gangs and Cliques. The Board unanimously adopted these recommendations in March 2023 and requested the Sheriff to review, adopt, and implement them. 

Sheriff Robert Luna provided LASD's latest self-assessment in February 2025. The Commission has been tracking the Sheriff's progress using report cards, most recently in April 2025. 

After using the survey and listening session to learn about community members’ first-hand experiences with deputies they believe are members of deputy gangs and cliques, the Commission will develop qualitative data to report to the Board as directed in March 2023. The findings will also help determine whether LASD has been responsive to community members' complaints about deputy gangs and cliques.

September 18th Commission Meeting

The Los Angeles County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission will hold its next meeting on September 18th, 2025, from 9am to 1pm.

  • Attend at St. Anne's Conference Center, 155 N. Occidental Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026 
  • Attend remotely via Webex
  • Watch the livestream on YouTube
  • Listen by phone: (213) 306-3065, access code 2531 959 3061, password: 262123

WELCOME TO THE CIVILIAN OVERSIGHT COMMISSION

On January, 12, 2016 the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted to implement a Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission with the mission to improve public transparency and accountability with respect to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The Commission is comprised of nine members representing the Board, with four members of the Commission recommended by community and other affiliated groups. The cornerstone of the Commission’s work is community engagement and such engagement is encouraged and valued.

To make a complaint or commendation, please click below to visit the Office of Inspector General (OIG) website. Commendations or complaints concerning the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department will be referred to the OIG.

Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission

The Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission is authorized by Chapter 3.79 of the Los Angeles County Code. The purpose of the Commission is to improve public transparency and accountability with respect to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, by providing robust opportunities for community engagement, ongoing analysis and oversight of the department's policies, practices, procedures, and advice to the Board of Supervisors, the Sheriff's Department and the public.

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Family Impact Remarks

At each Commission meeting, there is allotted time for the families who have lost loved ones due to a fatal use of force by the Sheriff’s Department to speak. To submit a request, please review the Family Impact Remarks procedure and email cocnotify@coc.lacounty.gov.

Reporting Hate To 211 LA County

Reporting is the first step to stop hate. By understanding how and where hate is occurring, our communities can respond with appropriate resources and support. It is essential to report a hate incident, which includes any act of verbal or physical aggression, refusal of service, bullying, or intimidation of any kind that is motivated by hostile prejudice. Learn more and submit a report.