The new commission would also have expanded purview, overseeing department operations in the adult division as well as on the juvenile side. Whether that's a good idea, however, is not entirely clear. The adult division requires at least as much oversight, and should have it. But by function, it is in essence an entirely separate department. The board ought to consider a more formal separation, with separate oversight.

Source: Los Angeles Times April 30, 2018 11:03 UTC