Under the City Charter, the Board of Police Commissioners is the head of the Police Department.

Police Commission

The Board of Police Commissioners serves as the head of the Los Angeles Police Department, functioning like a corporate board of directors, setting policies for the Department and overseeing its operations. The Board works in conjunction with the Chief of Police who acts as a chief executive officer and reports to the Board. There are five civilian members who make up the Board of Police Commissioners.

Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor:

President, Dr. Erroll G. Southers
Vice President, Rasha Gerges Shields
Commissioner, William J. Briggs, II
Commissioner, Maria Lou Calanche
Commissioner, Fabian Garcia

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The Function and Role of the Board of Police Commissioners

The Function and Role of the Board of Police Commissioners

For public comments, general inquiries, and concerns, email policecommission@lapd.online.

 

Office of the Executive Director

Office of the Executive Director

Commission Investigation Division

Commission Investigation Division

Office of the Inspector General

Office of the Inspector General

Commission Telephone/Address Directory

Commission Telephone/Address Directory

Police Commission & Miscellaneous