Los Angeles County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission

07/22/2026

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department invites community members to participate in its 2026 AB 481 Military Equipment Community Meeting.

In accordance with Assembly Bill 481, the Department will present its Annual Military Equipment Report and provide an opportunity for members of the public to learn more about the Department's acquisition, funding, and use of military equipment, ask questions, and engage in meaningful dialogue.

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Virtual Meeting
Register here: https://bit.ly/4aIv2Xh
Learn more: https://lasd.org/transparency/ab481

Please see the attached flyer for additional information, including the QR code for easy registration.




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Estás invitado(a): Reunión Comunitaria del Departamento del Alguacil del Condado de Los Ángeles sobre Equipo Militar (AB 481)

El Departamento del Alguacil invita a todos los miembros de la comunidad a participar en la Reunión Comunitaria sobre el Equipo Militar AB 481 2026.

De acuerdo con la Ley AB 481, el Departamento presentará su Informe Anual sobre Equipo Militar y brindará la oportunidad al público de conocer más sobre cómo adquiere, financia y utiliza este equipo. Además, los asistentes podrán hacer preguntas y participar en un diálogo abierto con el Departamento.

Miércoles 22 de julio de 2026
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Reunión Virtual
Regístrate aquí: https://bit.ly/4aIv2Xh
Más información: https://lasd.org/transparency/ab481

Consulta el volante adjunto para obtener más información, incluido el código QR para registrarte fácilmente.

07/16/2026

Thanks to those who joined today's meeting. In case you missed it, here's the video:

The Civilian Oversight Commission for the Los Angeles County Sherif...

07/16/2026

Press Release: California Supreme Court Rejects Appeal of Strong Ruling that Reaffirms Oversight Board’s Subpoena Power

“The state’s highest court has reaffirmed what state law plainly states. County civilian oversight bodies, including the Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission (COC) in LA County, have the lawful power to subpoena documents needed for an investigation from the county sheriff. The Sheriff’s Department has a duty to obey,” Commission Chair Hans Johnson said. “It upholds and reinforces the COC’s ability to compel information that is vital to doing our job effectively and makes it clear that obstruction of state law will not stand up in court.”

Read on: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CALACOUNTY/bulletins/420bab9?reqfrom=share

07/16/2026

Happening TODAY! The Commission will meet at 9am to discuss these and other issues:
• The Commission’s enforcement action related to its issuance of subpoenas for documents in three use-of-force cases involving Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) deputies, and post-filing developments
• Possible action on a letter supporting the submission of a victim impact statement in the case involving Emmett Brock and the federal sentencing of former deputy Joseph Benza
• Update on LASD operations and the crisis of in-custody deaths
• Sybil Brand Commission presentation on water quality, safety, and environmental conditions in LA County jail facilities
• LASD’s updated policies and training programs related to the protection of news media covering public demonstrations and protests
• Support for increased reporting and transparency regarding School Resource Deputies’ (SRD) interactions with students and reducing the SRD contract renewal period to one year.
• The Commission’s response to the 2025-2026 Los Angeles County Civil Grand Jury report's recommendations related to the Commission
• Support for the creation of other civilian oversight entities
• Election of Commission Officers for fiscal year 2026-2027
Community input is vital to the work of the Commission. We encourage you to join the meeting in person or remotely, and to submit public comment. For more information, go to: coc.lacounty.gov

07/16/2026

See you on Thursday! The agenda for our next meeting includes:
• The Commission’s enforcement action related to its issuance of subpoenas for documents in three use-of-force cases involving Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) deputies, and post-filing developments
• Possible action on a letter supporting the submission of a victim impact statement in the case involving Emmett Brock and the federal sentencing of former deputy Joseph Benza
• Update on LASD operations and the crisis of in-custody deaths
• Sybil Brand Commission presentation on water quality, safety, and environmental conditions in LA County jail facilities
• LASD’s updated policies and training programs related to the protection of news media covering public demonstrations and protests
• Support for increased reporting and transparency regarding School Resource Deputies’ (SRD) interactions with students and reducing the SRD contract renewal period to one year.
• The Commission’s response to the 2025-2026 Los Angeles County Civil Grand Jury report's recommendations related to the Commission
• Support for the creation of other civilian oversight entities
• Election of Commission Officers for fiscal year 2026-2027
Community input is vital to the work of the Commission. We encourage you to join the meeting in person or remotely, and to submit public comment. For more information, go to: coc.lacounty.gov

07/15/2026

You're invited to our upcoming meeting on Thursday! The agenda includes updates and presentations on:
• The Commission’s enforcement action related to its issuance of subpoenas for documents in three use-of-force cases involving Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) deputies, and post-filing developments
• Possible action on a letter supporting the submission of a victim impact statement in the case involving Emmett Brock and the federal sentencing of former deputy Joseph Benza
• Update on LASD operations and the crisis of in-custody deaths
• Sybil Brand Commission presentation on water quality, safety, and environmental conditions in LA County jail facilities
• LASD’s updated policies and training programs related to the protection of news media covering public demonstrations and protests
• Support for increased reporting and transparency regarding School Resource Deputies’ (SRD) interactions with students and reducing the SRD contract renewal period to one year.
• The Commission’s response to the 2025-2026 Los Angeles County Civil Grand Jury report's recommendations related to the Commission
• Support for the creation of other civilian oversight entities
• Election of Commission Officers for fiscal year 2026-2027
Community input is vital to the work of the Commission. We encourage you to join the meeting in person or remotely, and to submit public comment. For more information, go to: coc.lacounty.gov

07/13/2026

You're Invited: LASD AB 481 Military Equipment Community Meeting

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department invites community members to participate in its 2026 AB 481 Military Equipment Community Meeting.

In accordance with Assembly Bill 481, the Department will present its Annual Military Equipment Report and provide an opportunity for members of the public to learn more about the Department's acquisition, funding, and use of military equipment, ask questions, and engage in meaningful dialogue.

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Virtual Meeting
Register here: https://bit.ly/4aIv2Xh
Learn more: https://lasd.org/transparency/ab481

Please see the attached flyer for additional information, including the QR code for easy registration.




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Estás invitado(a): Reunión Comunitaria del Departamento del Alguacil del Condado de Los Ángeles sobre Equipo Militar (AB 481)

El Departamento del Alguacil invita a todos los miembros de la comunidad a participar en la Reunión Comunitaria sobre el Equipo Militar AB 481 2026.

De acuerdo con la Ley AB 481, el Departamento presentará su Informe Anual sobre Equipo Militar y brindará la oportunidad al público de conocer más sobre cómo adquiere, financia y utiliza este equipo. Además, los asistentes podrán hacer preguntas y participar en un diálogo abierto con el Departamento.

Miércoles 22 de julio de 2026
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Reunión Virtual
Regístrate aquí: https://bit.ly/4aIv2Xh
Más información: https://lasd.org/transparency/ab481

Consulta el volante adjunto para obtener más información, incluido el código QR para registrarte fácilmente.

07/13/2026

Join us this coming Thursday! We'll discuss these and other important topics:
• The Commission’s enforcement action related to its issuance of subpoenas for documents in three use-of-force cases involving Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) deputies, and post-filing developments
• Possible action on a letter supporting the submission of a victim impact statement in the case involving Emmett Brock and the federal sentencing of former deputy Joseph Benza
• Update on LASD operations and the crisis of in-custody deaths
• Sybil Brand Commission presentation on water quality, safety, and environmental conditions in LA County jail facilities
• LASD’s updated policies and training programs related to the protection of news media covering public demonstrations and protests
• Support for increased reporting and transparency regarding School Resource Deputies’ (SRD) interactions with students and reducing the SRD contract renewal period to one year.
• The Commission’s response to the 2025-2026 Los Angeles County Civil Grand Jury report's recommendations related to the Commission
• Support for the creation of other civilian oversight entities
• Election of Commission Officers for fiscal year 2026-2027
Community input is vital to the work of the Commission. We encourage you to join the meeting in person or remotely, and to submit public comment. For more information, go to: coc.lacounty.gov

07/09/2026

06/19/2026

Here’s the video of our June 18, 2026, Commission Meeting:

https://www.youtube.com/live/2AZh42vOeTE?si=6tqvsF7eLlwgWX0x

Thanks to everyone who joined us today.