agenda-report Request of Councilmember Hall that the City Council direct the Interim City Manager to work with the Police Chief, Human Resources Director, and recruiting team to establish a Department of Defense Skillbridge program for the purpose of opening a new recruitment pipeline for vacant roles. Utilize learnings and best practices from similar programs established by: Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles Airport Police, Salinas Police Department, and San Diego Police Department. To the extent possible, prioritize efforts with local-to-Southern California bases such as Los Angeles Air Force Base and Camp Pendleton to initiate recruitment efforts. New Item Received. 8/6/2026
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- agenda-report Request of Councilmember Hall that the City Council direct the Interim City Manager to work with the Police Chief, Human Resources Director, and recruiting team to establish a Department of Defense Skillbridge program for the purpose of opening a new recruitment pipeline for vacant roles. Utilize learnings and best practices from similar programs established by: Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles Airport Police, Salinas Police Department, and San Diego Police Department. To the extent possible, prioritize efforts with local-to-Southern California bases such as Los Angeles Air Force Base and Camp Pendleton to initiate recruitment efforts. New Item Received. 8/6/2026
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- May 13, 2025
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- Santa Monica City Council
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City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: May 13, 2025
Agenda Item: 16.G
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Nikima Newsome, City Clerk, Records and Election Services Department Subject: Request of Councilmember Hall that the City Council direct the Interim City Manager to work with the Police Chief, Human Resources Director, and recruiting team to establish a Department of Defense Skillbridge program for the purpose of opening a new recruitment pipeline for vacant roles. Utilize learnings and best practices from similar programs established by: Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles Airport Police, Salinas Police Department, and San Diego Police Department. To the extent possible, prioritize efforts with local-to-Southern California bases such as Los Angeles Air Force Base and Camp Pendleton to initiate recruitment efforts.
Prepared By: Nikima Newsome, City Clerk
Approved Forwarded to Council
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A. 20250513 16 Item - Establishing a DoD Skillbridge Program for SMPD - Hall