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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

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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.

Applications will be accepted starting April 25, 2025, and will remain open until May 30, 2025.  Filing may close without prior notice.

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

The Los Angeles County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission will hold its next meeting on May 15th, 2025, from 9am to 1pm, venue TBD.

Here's how to join virtually:

  • Attend on Webex
  • Watch the livestream on YouTube
  • 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.