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Los Angeles City Council confirms five police commission nominees after lengthy debate
Summary
The City Council confirmed five mayoral appointees to the Police Commission on Aug. 15 after an extended panel hearing and exchanges about civilian oversight, discipline, department morale and recruitment. One nominee drew notable opposition and a recorded 12-2 confirmation vote.
The Los Angeles City Council confirmed five nominees to the Police Commission on Aug. 15 following an extended public discussion and questioning of the appointees.
Council members spent more than an hour asking nominees and describing the challenges facing civilian oversight of the Los Angeles Police Department, including discipline, morale, recruitment and the department's relationship with communities. The council opened the floor to the five nominees and asked them to explain how they would address complaints, internal discipline and community trust. The public safety committee had previously held hearings on the appointments.
Why it matters: The Police Commission oversees department policy and discipline, and the panel is expected to face high-profile items in the coming months including consent-decree remedies, large civil settlements, and scrutiny of the chief's decisions. Council…
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