TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Bruce Moe, City Manager
FROM:
Lisa Jenkins, Human Resources Director
Derrick Abell, Police Chief
SUBJECT:Title
Update on Police Recruitment and Information Regarding Police Officer Recruitment Incentive Programs (Human Resources Director Jenkins and Police Chief Derrick Abell).
RECEIVE AND FILE
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Recommended Action
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file information regarding police recruitment status, the current lateral police officer recruitment bonus program, and information regarding the recruitment program of market agencies. If Council wishes to provide direction this item may be removed from the consent calendar for individual consideration.
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FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
There are no fiscal implications at this time.
BACKGROUND:
At the August 24, 2021 Council Meeting, Councilmember Napolitano requested a report regarding current recruitment incentives for Police Officers. Mayor Hadley seconded the motion and Councilmember Montgomery requested to be the third vote for this item to return to City Council as a future agenda item. This report summarizes the current recruitment incentive program in effect and updates City Council and the community on current recruitment efforts. Additionally, the City Council requested information regarding cash incentives by other agencies in relation to considering an enhanced incentive. Staff has researched and compiled information regarding the recruitment incentive programs for other agencies typically utilized for labor market comparisons, which is attached for City Council's review.
On February 1, 2000, City Council adopted a resolution to establish a referral bonus for police recruitment. At the time, a referral bonus of $1,000 for current Manhattan Beach Police Department (MBPD) employees who refer Police Officer Lateral candidates (paid as $500 at time o...
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