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City Council approves $1.5 million to boost LAPD recruitment advertising and office space
Summary
The Los Angeles City Council approved shifting $1,000,000 for recruiting advertising and $500,000 for recruitment relocation after a detailed presentation by LAPD and personnel staff about falls in applicant numbers and the need for sustained outreach.
The Los Angeles City Council voted to transfer $1,000,000 to an advertising budget for Los Angeles Police Department recruitment and $500,000 to relocate and build out recruiting office space, approving the action by roll call (11 ayes). Council members said they wanted regular reports on how the money is spent.
Council members backed the transfer after a presentation from Commander Betty Kelopes of the LAPD Personnel Group and personnel staff outlining recruitment shortfalls and proposed outreach tactics. "The Los Angeles Police Department has recruited and has hired for this fiscal year 272 police officers," Commander Betty Kelopes said. "Our attrition rate for this year has been 409. That doesn't meet our current hiring goals."
Why it matters: Council members and staff said the city…
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