We are pleased to present guest speaker Brian K. Williams  Executive Director of  Civilian Oversight Commission for the Sheriff’s Department.

The Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission is authorized by Chapter 3.79 of the Los Angeles County Code. (PDF)  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.

The oversight and Commission is of particular interest after the historic election of Alex Villanueva as LA County Sheriff in November.

https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-alex-villanueva-sheriff-rehire-mandoyan-20190114-story.html

Commendations or complaints concerning the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are handled by the Office of the Inspector General. To make such a commendation or complaint, please click on this link.