LA County Recovers
Residents impacted by the multiple wildfires in LA County can view recovery resources by visiting recovery.lacounty.gov.
Commissioner Recruitment
The Los Angeles County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission (Commission) is currently recruiting for a Commissioner. The Commission was established on January 12, 2016, to improve public transparency and accountability with respect the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) by making recommendations to the Board, the department, and the public. The Commission provides robust opportunities for community engagement and ongoing analysis and oversight of the LASD’s policies, practices, and procedures. The Commissioner has the primary responsibility of reviewing and analyzing LASD operational policies and procedures affecting the community, advocating for systemic change, and obtaining community input and feedback on specific incidents involving use of force, detention conditions or other civil rights concerns regarding the LASD and conveying complaints, concerns, and/or positive feedback to the Sheriff and the Board of Supervisors among other things.
Applicants are encouraged to apply by May 15, 2025, for first consideration. The filing for this recruitment will close on May 30, 2025.
If this sounds like the right position for you, please see the job description by clicking on the following link: Commissioner Bulletin
April 24th - Virtual Mini Conference: LASD Complaints Process
The Los Angeles County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission will hold a virtual mini conference regarding the Sheriff's Department's Complaints Process on April 24th, 2025, 6:00-8:00 pm.
- Attend virtually on Webex
- Watch the livestream on YouTube
- Listen by phone: (213) 306-3065, access code 2531 959 3061, password: 262123
May 15th Commission Meeting
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.
