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Mayor Villaraigosa appoints Saltzman to LA Police Commission

Fri, Oct 26th 2007, 10:11
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa today nominated City Ethics Commission Vice President Robert Saltzman to the Los Angeles Police Commission. Saltzman, who also serves as Associate Dean of the University of Southern California law school, will replace outgoing Commissioner Shelley Freeman.

Rob Saltzman brings passion, dedication and an impeccable record of integrity to the Police Commission, Mayor Villaraigosa said. He is a devoted public servant and committed City leader who will work every day to ensure the safety and security of all Angelenos.

Saltzman has served as Associate Dean of the USC Law School since 1988, where he oversees student services, admissions, career services and student activities. An Adjunct Professor of Law at USC, Saltzman specializes in legal and professional ethics, the learning process in law school, legislation and the political process, and disabilities issues.

Prior to joining the faculty at USC Law School, Saltzman worked as Special Counsel to the Director of Health Services for LA County and Senior Deputy to then-LA County Supervisor Ed Edelman.

Mayor Villaraigosa appointed Saltzman to the City Ethics Commission in 2005.

Saltzman is a member of the National Gay and Lesbian Leadership Institutes board of directors. He also served on the Board of Trustees and Public Policy Committee of the LA Gay and Lesbian Center from 1999 to 2001.

Saltzmans appointment is subject to confirmation by the City Council.

Shelley Freeman was appointed to the Board of Police Commissioners by Mayor Villaraigosa in July 2005. Freeman has earned a reputation as a persistent and responsive commissioner, who has worked to reach out to and serve all of LAs diverse communities.

Shelley Freeman brought a compassionate, responsive and dynamic voice to the Police Commission, said mayor Villaraigosa. We will miss her talent, dedication and daily contributions to improving and strengthening the LAPD.

Freeman is Regional President for Wells Fargos Los Angeles Metro Community Bank, which includes LA, Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. She recently took on additional responsibilities as national co-leader for the company's affluent customer support strategy where she works with the company's more than 2,500 licensed bankers, private bankers and financial consultants.

A frequent speaker on the topics of leadership and diversity, Freeman is a charter member of the Wells Fargo National Diversity Council, where she has helped set the companys policies on employee diversity and community outreach programs.