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SHERIFF CIVILIAN OVERSIGHT COMMISSION

Working to facilitate public transparency and accountability with respect to the Sheriff’s Department.

Special Announcement

For Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire, Hurst Fire, and other wildfires information, including real time evacuation updates, shelter, and other emergency information, please visit lacounty.gov/emergency.

January 16th Meeting - Cancelled

Due to the current state of emergency, the January 16th, 2025 meeting of the Los Angeles County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission has been cancelled.

The Commission's thoughts are with everyone who has been impacted by the devastating wildfires, including our first responders such as the L.A. County Sheriff's Department, Fire Department, and other agencies. We hope for your continued safety.

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Save the date

The Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission's Business Meeting on February 20th, 9:00a.m.-1:00p.m., at the St. Anne’s Conference Center, 155 N. Occidental Blvd., Los Angeles 90026.  The meeting is free to attend and is open to the public.



East LA Town Hall Listening Session

The Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission is holding an East LA Town Hall Listening Session on the Sheriff’s Department’s Response to the World Series celebration and the use of the Fort Apache logo. Click to register.



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    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.

    Code of Ordinances: Chapter 3.79
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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.

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    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.

    Report a hate incident.