POLICE OFFICER
RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM

$2,000 incentive for successful Police Officer Referral*

*Effective as of 7/1/2022. Referrals can be made before the candidate applies, but no later than 15 days after the candidate has taken the Multiple Choice Test.
To Refer a Police Officer Candidate?
Click Here!
Police Officer candidate confirming your referral?
Click Here!

Program Policies

  • Referrals must be submitted using the links above no later than 15 days after the candidate has taken the multiple choice test. Candidates can also confirm your referral using the link above.
    Complete the form as early as you can, even before your future recruit applies!
  • Referral Incentive Distribution: 50% at Appointment ($1,000) and 50% at completion of LAPD Academy ($1,000).Eligibility: Current and Retired City Employees not involved in police officer hiring decisions.
  • The Referrer must be specified and confirmed by the candidate, using the link above.
  • Any Referrers that are not stated as being the singular, individual Referrer by the candidate may not be eligible to receive the incentive.
  • If a candidate confirms more than one referrer, only the first eligible referrer will receive funds.
  • Candidates cannot refer themselves.

Please send prospective candidates to mypd.joinlapd.com to start the application process and schedule the Multiple Choice Test

For more info, contact the PORIP Analyst here:
personnel.psbrecruitment@lacity.org

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APPLICATION
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MULTIPLE CHOICE
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PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT
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DEPARTMENT INTERVIEW, POLYGRAPH & PFQ
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MEDICAL EVALUATION
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FIELD INVESTIGATION
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PSYCHOLOGICAL
EVALUATION