City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: July 21, 2026
From: Robert Sousa, Chief of Police
Department: Police
Submitted by: Nicholas Perez, Captain
Subject
Swearing-In Ceremony for New Police Officer
Recommendation
Administer the Oath of Office to Police Officer Sergio De La Torre Jr.
Background
The City Council typically hosts a public swearing-in ceremony when new Police Officers are hired. During the past few months, the Police Department (PD) has vacated positions due to the separation of employees during their probationary period. The PD has filled the vacancies as leaving these positions vacant would negatively impact the necessary patrol deployment and would increase overtime costs to cover staff shortages.
To fill the vacancies, PD, with assistance from the Human Resources Department, conducted the necessary recruitment processes. Based on a review of the qualifications of each eligible candidate and the completion of an extensive background investigation, Sergio De La Torre Jr. was selected as the best-qualified candidate to fill a vacant Police Officer position.
Officer De La Torre has been invited to attend the July 21st Council Meeting with his family for a public swearing-in and badge-pinning ceremony.
Strategic Plan Goals
Goal 1: Strengthen City Credibility and Partnerships
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Attachments
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