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 asking community members about their experiences with deputy gangs and cliques within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD).
The survey and a recently concluded virtual community listening session 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.
Click here to respond to the survey, which will be open through July 15, 2025
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.
July 17th Commission Meeting
The Los Angeles County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission will hold its next meeting on July 17th, 2025, from 9am to 1pm.
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.
