Feb. 13, 2003

Keep Close Watch

Forum Column - By Jeffrey C. Eglash - The Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners - the civilian body charged with overseeing the Los Angeles Police Department - has an unprecedented opportunity to reshape the department. Three key positions report directly to the commission: the chief of police, the commission's executive director and the inspector general. The commission recently chose a new chief and now has the chance of filling vacancies in the other two positions, as well.