
Our Work
Ad Hocs
The purpose of this committee is to monitor the LASD budget operations, gather information, conduct analysis, and make on-going recommendations for COC consideration. If recommendations are adopted by the COC, they will be presented to the LASD and Chief Executive Office (CEO) when appropriate.
Commissioners: James P. Harris (lead), Irma Cooper, Jamon R. Hicks and Patti Giggans
Commission Staff: Tracy Jordan
The purpose of this committee is to review, study, analyze and evaluate the LASD policies, procedures and practices for handling external citizen/resident complaints relating to the conduct of Sheriff Department personnel as well as examine the practices of other law enforcement agencies regarding the handling of external complaints and recommend any changes in policies and procedures needed to improve the Sheriff’s Department complaint process.
Commissioners: Arthur Calloway (lead), Luis S. Garcia, Hans Johnson, and James P. Harris
Commission Staff: Tracy Jordan
The purpose of this ad hoc is to review policies and practices within LASD related to the existence of deputy gangs, cliques and subgroups within LASD. This role is to work with the Office of the Inspector General, County Counsel and all relevant stakeholders to continue the comprehensive study of secret deputy subgroups, including the relevant unions.
Commissioners: Robert Bonner (lead), Patti Giggans, and James P. Harris
Commission Staff: Tracy Jordan
The purpose of this committee is to examine the disciplinary process within the LASD, assess its effectiveness in achieving the goals of internal discipline and accountability, and issue a report and recommendations regarding improvements to the disciplinary process.
Commissioners: Robert Bonner (lead), James P. Harris, and Jamon R. Hicks
Commission Staff: Tracy Jordan
The purpose of this committee is to review, analyze, and make recommendations for procedures that will shape the commission, as well as revisions to the County ordinance, bylaws, and internal procedures.
Commissioners: Robert Bonner (lead), Hans Johnson and James P. Harris
Commission Staff: Tracy Jordan
The purpose of this committee is to work with Commission staff to conduct research and analysis of policies and practices that impact conditions of confinement in County carceral institutions as well as study the ideal ratio of deputies to custody assistants and develop recommendations to the Sheriff.
Commissioners: Irma Cooper (lead), Luis S. Garcia, Patti Giggans, and James P. Harris
Commission Staff: Tracy Jordan
This ad hoc committee’s role is to complete the Commission's response to the Board of Supervisors’ March 19, 2024, motion on behalf of the Commission.
Commissioners: Irma Cooper (lead), Jamon R. Hicks, and Hans Johnson
Commission Staff: Tracy Jordan
This ad hoc committee’s role is to identify potential channels of accountability and transparency involving the Sheriff’s Department’s presence and responsiveness in the community and with stakeholders that will improve the quality of life for Los Angeles County residents.
Commissioners: Luis S. Garcia (lead), Irma Cooper, Hans Johnson and Arthur Calloway
Commission Staff: Tracy Jordan
This ad hoc committee’s role is to conduct research, review, and analysis of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) Use of Taser and Helicopter Technology.
Commissioners: Hans Johnson (lead), Arthur Calloway, Luis S. Garcia and James P. Harris
Commission Staff: Joel Torrez and Tracy Jordan
This ad hoc committee’s role is to determine whether and to what extent excessive, out of policy, unconstitutional use of force is occurring regarding the LASD’s patrol function and, as appropriate, propose recommendations to the full COC that would reduce or eliminate inappropriate use of force in carrying out the LASD’s patrol mission.
Commissioners: Robert Bonner (lead), Arthur Calloway, and James P. Harris
Commission Staff: Tracy Jordan
Milestones at a Glance
- Secret Deputy Subgroups
- Family Assistance & Communication recommendations
- Mental Evaluation Teams (MET) progress
- Body Worn Cameras next steps
- Cooperation with Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
- First ever Community Policing Conference in L.A. County
- Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Implementation team
- Tracking Mira Loma Women’s Detention Center Project
- Consent decrees
- Office of Inspector General Reporting
- Litigation costs
- Unmanned aircraft system
- Significant events, including use of force in patrol
- Complaint process
- Courtesy & professionalism
- Bail reform
- Medical care in the Jails
- Use of tasers
- Mental health training/ patrol arrests, etc.
- Recruiting, staffing & funding, including in Internal Affairs Bureau & at L.A. County jails
- New deputies probationary period & initial assignments in jails