Why is there a Police Commission?
The Board of Police Commissioners is the head of the Los Angeles Police Department as established by the Los Angeles City Charter. They are five civilian members that are appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council. They serve from two to five year terms. The Board sets overall policy while the Chief of Police manages the daily operations of the Department and implements the Board’s policies or policy direction and goals. More information can be found at their web site.
Who are they?
Currently the five commissioners are:
President William J. Briggs II
Entertainment Trial Attorney. [more info]
Vice President Eileen Decker
Fulbright Specialist with the Department of State, Bureau of
Education and Cultural Affairs. [more info]
Commissioner Steve Soboroff
Businessman. [more info]
Commissioner Dale Bonner
Executive Director in non-profit sector. [more info]
Commissioner Maria Lou Calanche
Executive Director [more info]
Police Commission Activities
What is happening at Commission hearings? [more info]
Past Commissioners
Those who have previously served. [more info]