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Council honors LAPD reserve officers who served in Paris; member urges expanding paid roles for reserves ahead of LA 2028
Summary
The council recognized LAPD reserve officers who served in Paris and discussed allowing reserve officers to perform paid assignments at major events to bolster capacity and retention as the city prepares for the 2028 Olympics.
The Los Angeles City Council on April 4 recognized members of the Los Angeles Police Department reserve corps who volunteered in uniform to support security operations at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and council members discussed policy steps to expand the reserves' role ahead of Los Angeles 2028.
Councilmember Lee presented the group and said the city should “think critically” about permitting reserve officers to take paid assignments for certain large events under programs where external entities cover costs. Lee said that change would expand capacity, improve retention and recognize the reserves’ contributions.
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