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 William J Briggs II
Vice President Erroll G. Southers
Commissioner Maria Lou Calanche
Commissioner Rasha Gerges Shields
Commissioner Steve Soboroff

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

In compliance with Mayor Garcetti’s directive for all City Departments to temporarily suspend in-person public meetings until a technological solution is identified, the BOPC is currently evaluating video conferencing options for livestreaming and public comment at Police Commission meetings. We will resume meetings as soon as practical, and in accordance with the guidance and directives of public health officials. The health and safety of the public and the employees of the LAPD are our top priority, and we will resume meetings as soon as they can be supported by the appropriate technological solution and we are confident we can do so in a safe environment for all.

Office of the Executive Director

Commission Investigation Division

Office of the Inspector General

Commission Telephone/Address Directory