MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CULVER CITY POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION JULY 1, 2025, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028. - Flipbook - Page 22
ARTICLE TWO
The Lateral Incentive and Employee Referral Program (“LIERP”) has been
established as a means of attracting well-qualified employees from other
agencies for the position of Police Officer. This program will assist with the City’s
recruitment and retention efforts.
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QUALIFICATION
1.
Candidates must possess a Basic POST Certification and served a
minimum of 12 months in a sworn position with a California law
enforcement agency, currently or within the previous 12 months. All
candidates must have successfully completed a probationary
period with the former or current law enforcement agency.
2.
Unit members may refer a candidate who meets the criteria
established in Article II, Section XVI (B)(1) above. Any referral must
be submitted via chain of command. Approval shall be at the sole
discretion of the Bureau Commander and is not subject to appeal.
COMPENSATION
1.
Later Police Officers hired under the LIERP shall receive fivethousand dollars ($5,000) upon successful completion of a oneyear probationary period.
2.
Unit members that refer a Lateral Police Officer who successfully
completes a one-year probationary period shall receive one
thousand dollars ($1,000).
LIMITATIONS
1.
Unless approved by the Chief of Police, former Culver City Police
Department Police Officers shall not be eligible to participate in
LIERP.
2.
Unit members assigned ot the Personnel & Training Section shall
not be eligible to participate in LIERP.
POA MOU 2025-2028
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