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LA Police Commission
there's a shift in leadership

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LA Police Commission
there's a shift in leadership


July 30, 2003

As was expected, the LA Police Commission voted to ask Commissioner David S. Cunningham, III, to lead it as President over the next year. He succeeds Commissioner Rick J. Caruso, who had served in this capacity for two years, the maximum time allowed.

The Board also elected LA's newest Police Commissioner, Alan J. Skobin, to act as its Vice President.

Commissioner Caruso will remain active on the Board, and received well-deserved praise from his colleagues for the role he's played over the past two years.

Under his tenure the Department has begun a restoration, and among these revisions has been a serious commitment to community based policing.

Crime is down, recruitment way up, and morale is at an all time high. Residents have begun to trust the police.

Here's an incomplete list of other significant decisions, policies changes, and actions the Board and Department have effected in the past two years:

bringing back, and shoring up, the popular Senior Lead Officer program
decision not to reappoint Chief Parks
selecting Chief Pomeroy as Interim Chief
devising a community criteria process to determine qualities for next Chief
selection, and appointment, of Chief Bratton
significant changes in Discipline System
installation of 3/10, 4/12 workday for Department employees
revisions in Pursuit Policy
new Burglar Alarm Policy
reorganization of the Department
search for a new Parker Center
strengthened the Inspector General position
established the Blue Ribbon Rampart Review Panel
renewed commitment to the Consent Decree
better inter, and intra, Department cooperation
supporting the establishment of special sections and task forces including those that deal with gangs, narcotics, detectives, anti-terrorism, internal affairs and traffic emergency response capability
special attention paid to a variety of groups and community issues including, safe parks, mentally ill, those who speak other languages, hate crimes, homeless
a commitment to regularly take Board meetings out into the community

There's no question the Board will continue down the same path, reforming the Department and improving its ability to serve Los Angeles.

And, indeed, that's its job ...

The Board of Police Commissioners serves as the civilian oversight at 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 William J. Bratton who acts as a chief executive officer and reports to the Board.

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LOS ANGELES POLICE COMMISSION
150 North Los Angeles Street, #150
Los Angeles, CA 90012

213 / 485-3235
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The five civilian members who make up the Board of Police Commissioners are:

David S. Cunningham, III - President
An attorney specializing in redevelopment and land use
Alan J. Skobin - Vice President
Vice President and General Council of Galpin Motors, Inc.
Commissioner Rose Ochi
An attorney, former Director US Department of Justice Community Relations Service
Commissioner Silvia Saucedo
An attorney with Nossaman, Guthner, Knox & Elliott
Commissioner Rick J. Caruso
Chief Executive Officer of Caruso Affiliated Holdings

The Board of Police Commissioners usually meets on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. at Parker Center, but also makes frequent appearances at meetings scheduled out in the communities: Current Agenda

On the evening of August 5th, the Board will convene in West Los Angeles area. If you live on the West side you should take advantage of this opportunity to meet the members:


Police Commission Meeting to be held in
West Los Angeles on August 5, 2003

The Los Angeles Police Commission will hold its August 5th meeting in West Los Angeles to hear and address local issues. Community members are encouraged to attend and share their opinions and comments. Councilmember Cindy Miscikowski will welcome the Commissioners to Council District 11.

LOCATION:

Felicia Mahood Senior Center
11338 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025

DATE:

August 5, 2003
6:30 pm
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See you on the 5th !