If you have an upcoming mandatory DROP Exit or considering retiring in January and February of 2026, please refer to the following guide:
1. Obtain a Letter of Intent (LOI) from your department’s Retirement Counselor.
Contact your department’s retirement/human resources liaison to schedule an appointment. Your liaison will prepare your Letter of Intent (LOI) to terminate participation in DROP and provide you with information regarding the termination of your City employment.
Retirement Liaisons Contact Information:
POLICE: (213) 486-6610 or rco@lapd.online (Sgt. Gabriel Mayorga)
FIRE: (213) 978-7150 (brittany.medina@lacity.org) / (213) 978-3750 (lafd.drop@lacity.org)
PORT: (310) 732-3486
AIRPORT: (424) 646-5906
2. Schedule a DROP Exit Counseling Session
Contact DROP/Service Pensions at (213) 279-3100 or by email at dropsp@lafpp.com. Refer to the upcoming schedule below and plan to attend one of the sessions.
DROP Exit Counseling Session Schedule
(The following dates are provided for planning purposes only.)
In-Person Sessions (LAFPP Board Room)
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
(LAFPP does not provide parking)
Online Sessions (via Zoom):
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
3. Prepare for Your Counseling Session
Prior to your session, your Benefits Specialist will get in touch with you to answer any questions you may have. To ensure a smoother counseling session, review the following items and be prepared to make decisions regarding some of them:
a. DROP Exit Forms – Download and complete the forms as much as you can but DO NOT sign or date.
b. DROP Funds – You will be asked to make elections for your DROP distribution as a lump sum (less applicable taxes), 100% rollover or a combination of both. (Read more)
c. DROP Distribution Election – Please contact your financial institution prior to your appointment to ensure they can accept the DROP funds. (DROP Distribution Election Request Form)
d. Monthly pension – pension checks may be set up as a direct deposit. Please ensure you have a voided check available or a “financial institution print out”.
e. “112 Hours” – DROP participation will be audited to ensure the monthly 112 hours of active duty status are met. DROP credits are suspended during the missed months and the final DROP balance may be affected. (Read more)
f. Dissolution documents – If you have any dissolutions, please provide all documents early. City Attorney reviews all dissolutions and incomplete submissions may delay your pension payments.
g. Attend a webinar – Important information about Retiree Health Subsidy (Webinar schedule)
Questions?
If you have any questions, you may contact the DROP/Service Pensions Section at (213) 279-3100 or (844) 88-LAFPP, Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (PDT), excluding weekends and City holidays.