Our Work

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.  The matter is related to a request/motion of the COC made on October 15, 2020.

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. This matter is related to a request/motion of the COC made on December 19, 2024.

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.  The matter is related to a request/motion of the COC made on October 25, 2018.  The second 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.  This role is associated with a specific request/motion of the Board of Supervisors made on March 12, 2019, in Agenda Item 41-A. 

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.  This matter is related to a request/motion of the COC made on January 19, 2023.

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.  This matter is related to a request/motion of the COC made on March 13, 2024.

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.  This matter is related to a request/motion of the COC made on February 13, 2025.

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.  This matter is related to a request/motion of the COC made on July 18, 2024.

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.  This matter is related to a request/motion of the COC made on January 19, 2023.

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.  This matter is related to a request/motion of the COC made on January 19, 2023.

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.  This matter is related to a request/motion of the COC made on March 23, 2017.  On May 22, 2018, in Agenda Item 22-C, and on August 7, 2018, in Agenda Item 2, the Board of Supervisors directed the CEO, in consultation with the Sheriff, County Counsel and the COC to engage a consultant with expertise related to the Body-Worn Camera (BWC) component of Use of Force and report back.

Commissioners: Robert Bonner (lead), Arthur Calloway, and James P. Harris

Commission Staff: Tracy Jordan