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Public Safety Committee confirms Dr. Daniel Taber to Los Angeles Police Commission

Los Angeles City Public Safety Committee · January 15, 2026
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The Los Angeles City Public Safety Committee voted 3–0 Jan. 14 to confirm Dr. Daniel Taber to the Board of Police Commissioners, and members asked how he would ensure independent oversight, community engagement and review of use‑of‑force trends.

The Los Angeles City Public Safety Committee on Jan. 14 approved the mayor’s nomination of Dr. Daniel Taber to the Board of Police Commissioners for a term ending June 30, 2030, by a 3–0 roll‑call vote.

Dr. Taber opened by describing a long history of local public‑service work and said he intends to use the commission’s oversight role to “ask the questions that seek explanations” and to avoid functioning as a “rubber stamp.” He pledged to review trends in officer‑involved shootings and to examine use‑of‑force practices and…

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