Police Commission Elects Alan Skobin As Vice President

Los Angeles –  On May 4, 2010, the members of the Police Commission unanimously elected Police Commissioner Alan J. Skobin as Vice President of the five member panel.  The Vice President serves with the Police Commission President as the leadership team, and also fills all of the responsibilities of the Commission President in his or her absence.  The Vice President position was recently vacated by outgoing Commissioner Andrea Sheridan Ordin, who was appointed Los Angeles County Counsel.

Vice President Skobin has served as a Police Commissioner since 2003. He is the Vice President and General Counsel of Galpin Motors, Inc., in the San Fernando Valley. A Reserve Chief for the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, Vice President Skobin is widely recognized for his expertise in many areas of law enforcement, including efficient use of resources, officer use of force incidents, technology, and employee relations. He is also a strong advocate for community based policing.

“I am very humbled and appreciative by this honor and additional way to serve that I have been entrusted with by my fellow Police Commissioners. The five Police Commissioners are each an important part of a dedicated team, and I look forward to continuing to work with each of them and the Los Angeles Police Department as we build on the momentum and continue the progress that has been made” stated Vice President Skobin.

Comments

[Ed O'Shea]

Commissioner Skobin is a man of honor, character and conviction! Thank God for his leadership and insight in guiding and assisting the police commission in over seeing the department. I just wish we had a few more up there that served as Law Enforcement Officers so they would see Law Enforcement the shoes of one who has walked the walk. Commissioner Skobin is a Law Enforcement Officer first, and with over 35 years of patrol experience, that's what gives him the very distinct advantage and insight in sorting out police matters for the Commission. The City of Los Angeles is very lucky to have Mr. Skobin as one of it's leaders.
Congratulations Sir, obviously your peers and fellow Commissioners see the same thing we Los Angelenos see. I think the Presidents spot should be yours, but then I guess this is a step in the right direction.
Thank you Sir, keep up the good work and Stay safe!

[Reserve Deputy]

Great choice, and long overdue. This will be a huge win win situation for the LAPD and the citizens of Los Angeles. Congratulations Chief Skobin...

[citizen]

As long as we have John Mack the citizens of L.A. will be ok

[Retired LAPD]

Congratulations Alan! You've always been a man of integrity and have the best interest of the men and women of the LAPD in your heart. I hope the next step for you in the not to distant future is President of the LA Police Commission.