SHERIFF VILLANUEVA ADDRESSES THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, JANUARY 28, 2020

On Tuesday, January 28, 2020, Sheriff Alex Villanueva spoke at the Board of Supervisor’s Meeting to inform the Board and attendees about the directive he has given to the Department to continue building trust with the community, a directive on data transparency. Sheriff Villanueva reminded those present that he campaigned on a promise of transparency, and the Department is taking steps to deliver his promise.

Sheriff Villanueva added everything not legally restricted will be made available on the Department’s website, LASD.org, including information regarding deputy-involved shootings, Department reports, videos of incidents, as well as other types of documentation. Information protected by law, which includes personnel records, ongoing criminal and administrative investigations, victims, and witnesses of particular crimes such as sexually related crimes, domestic violence crimes, will remain private and offline.     

Sheriff Villanueva pointed out that although this process will be labor and time-intensive, it has already started, and people can visit LASD.org and begin to see the data being released. He added he looks forward to working the Board of Supervisors to secure funding for the servers and other infrastructure needed to accomplish this step toward transparency.

Sheriff Villanueva further stated he firmly believes transparency will build trust within the communities the Sheriff’s Department serves.

Downloadable Material: Talking Points and Slides