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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

LA County Recovers

Residents impacted by the multiple wildfires in LA County can view recovery resources by visiting recovery.lacounty.gov.

March 27th Community Listening Session

The Los Angeles County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission will hold a community listening session in the Antelope Valley on March 27th, 2025, 5:30-8:00 pm. Register on Eventbrite.

Here's how to join the meeting:

  • Attend in person at the Lancaster Library on 601 W. Lancaster Blvd., Lancaster, CA 93534
  • Attend virtually on Webex
  • Watch the livestream on Facebook
  • Listen by phone: (213) 306-3065, access code 2531 959 3061, password: 262123



April 17th Commission Meeting

The Los Angeles County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission will hold its next meeting on April 17th, 2025, from 9am to 1pm.  

Here's how to join:

  • Attend in person at the Los Angeles County Hall of Records Hearing Room, 320 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
  • Attend virtually on Webex
  • Watch the livestream on Facebook
  • 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.