SANTA MONICA—On July 29, the Santa Monica Police Department announced three new officers had been sworn in at a ceremony that occurred on July 22.
The names of these new officers are Officer Evan Malerba, Officer Kimberly Lopez, and Officer Sina Sadeghi.
The SMPD is excited to welcome the new officers and to serve their community as they improve their skills.
By Daniel Diquinzio
BEVERLY HILLS—The Beverly Hills Police Department announced on Friday, January 9 on its Facebook page that it is currently hiring. After months of deliberation, the Beverly Hills Police Department now offers even higher pay:
-While in the Academy: $104,986.14 ($50.47 hourly)
-Annual Base Salary: $111,432.18 to $138,443.15
-With education and assignment bonuses: Up to $181,014.42
Now accepting applications for:
• Entry Level Police Officers
• Lateral Police Officers
• Communications Dispatchers
• Crime & Intelligence Analyst*
• Civilian Investigator*
• Civilian Rangemaster*
• Police Cadets (Part-Time)
Police Officer Hiring Bonuses:
• $45,000 for Lateral Officers
• $35,000 for Entry Level Officers
To learn more or apply at joinbhpd.org. For guidance and questions, send an email to our Recruitment Officer at mgarrido@beverlyhills.org.
By Danny Jones
Photo courtesy of the Beverly Hills Police Department.
WESTWOOD—The UCLA Police Department announced on its Facebook page that on October 23 that the PD will be hosting its Coffee with a Cop event on Tuesday, November 4.
The event will transpire from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at DeNeve Plaza. Individuals can come hang out, ask questions and say hi and enjoy a cup of coffee in the process.
Participants will also get to meet four-legged teammates, K-9s Blake and Kylo, and their handlers.
By Danny Jones
WESTWOOD—On Tuesday, April 16, the UCLA Police Department will host its Pancakes with Police event. The event is free to the public and allows the UCLA community to have breakfast with officers from 8 am. to 11 a.m.
Join for free pancakes and coffee while meeting officers and enjoy interactive displays, photo opportunities, and station tours.
To attend visit the UCLA PD located at 601 Westwood Plaza (link is external) and BruinCards are required for entry by participants and their guests. The event was recently held back April 2023.
By Trevor