Inside the Police Commission's fight to retain its civilian oversight role amid LAPD defiance
Key takeaways
- Last November, amid a startling increase in LAPD shootings, the Los Angeles police commissioner requested a report from the department about how its officers’ use of deadly force compared with other large agencies.
- The following month, Skobin reminded the department that he was waiting on data and was told it was still being compiled.
- The proposals are being reviewed by the City Council, among other changes to city government, and could go before voters in the Nov. 3 general election.
Officers in the Los Angeles Police Department stand at attention during a ceremony at LAPD Headquarters last month. (Christina House/Los Angeles Times) By Libor Jany Staff Writer Follow June 6, 2026 3 AM PT 10 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
Last November, amid a startling increase in LAPD shootings, the Los Angeles police commissioner requested a report from the department about how its officers’ use of deadly force compared with other large agencies. At the time, Chief Jim McDonnell promised a careful review.
The following month, Skobin reminded the department that he was waiting on data and was told it was still being compiled. He asked again in February and got the same answer. When April rolled around, and the LAPD still hadn’t released the shooting review, Skobin demanded to know what the holdup was, the exasperation now clear in his voice. Now, the report is slated to be released Tuesday.