As the civilian head of the LAPD, the Board of Police Commissioners works in partnership to proactively lead, support, and guide the Department in partnership with the community. The Police Commission's primary mission is to…
Police departments continue to be the most visible government agency. However, the distinction of "most responsive" is beginning to change in the City of Los Angeles. This is not because the LAPD has become less responsive, but because other City agencies are becoming more responsive and are joining in the partnership to make Los Angeles a better place. Community-Based Government is in its infancy. The LAPD is still asked to perform duties that fall under the purview of other governmental agencies.
In May 1995, Mayor Richard Riordan unveiled his plan for partnership among the LAPD, other service departments and the communities we serve. This partnership has been developing over the last few years, primarily in the area of abatement and code enforcement efforts. A multi-agency program, currently taking shape, focuses on efforts to abate properties negatively affecting the quality of life in neighborhoods, due to nuisance activity. However, we believe this effort can and will grow, bringing all community service providers together in local problem-solving partnerships.
From the beginning of his administration, Chief of Police Bernard C. Parks presented his vision of the Five "Cs" of Community Based Government in furtherance of the Mayor's plan for partnership. The five "Cs" are Conscience, Compassion, Courage, Character, and Commitment. They have since been incorporated in the daily routine of Los Angeles Police Officers.
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