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:

Teresa Sanchez-Gordon, President
VACANT, Vice President
Rasha Gerges Shields, Commissioner
Fabian Garcia, Commissioner
Jeff E. Skobin, Commissioner