Thank you very much for the kind words Barry, truly appreciated! Let me give you an example of a typical day during training: We get there at around 4-5 AM. We prep our gear, uniforms and study materials. There are remedial classes offered at 5:00 AM for those who want to improve their performance. At around 6 AM if there are no Flag ceremonies, we would be given instructions for the day. It varies a lot after the Drill Instructor gives the morning message but this is usually followed by either PT or class hours. Each class is about 1-2 hours depending on topic and there are about 6-7 different classes per day. After the classes, we get about 30 minutes break of which 10 minutes we use to eat, if we're lucky! The break is followed by tactical instructions like baton strikes, handcuffing, jiu-jitsu, de-escalation tactics, radio broadcasting, etc. After this, you're pretty much done for the day and your DI gives final instructions including what to expect next day or in a few days, how the class performed and what he expects the class to know in the future. The DI then dismisses the class by turning it over to the Class Leader and if there are no scheduled class meetings for the day, everyone is free to go. The schedules vary a lot because of the number of classes, number of staff on board and even the number of teams in a class. Now for your actual question: We run and crisscross around the ARTC neighborhood, it's not easy to say, however if I will estimate it, I'll say a good 1-3 miles. The distance of the run depends on a couple of things, the slowest runner in your class and how much time is dedicated for the run with consideration to what's planned for the rest of the day. I hope the above helps!

@@LAPDOfficer1118 Thank you so much for taking the time to respond. I feel I can better prepare thanks to you. But how often is the running? Os it every day, M-F, or a few times a week? Thanks again!

If I remember it correctly we ran about 2-3 times a week depending on what's planned for the day.

Hello and thank you for your question. Before graduating from the academy, you will be given, sort of, a "wish-list" of up to three division assignments. However, in the end they will be assigning you to a division that badly needs new recruits and when they do, they will actually consider your place of residence. They do not want you to be too far from home yet not too close to your residential address that people will recognize you or you're a familiar figure in the neighborhood. I hope this helps.

@@LAPDOfficer1118 thank you, that really helps! Thanks for your time and service

Hello and thank you for the question! During my days in the academy, we used Bates Durashock E03140. Here's an eBay link for you just for your reference on the model: www.ebay.com/itm/355867664165?_nkw=bates+durashock+E03140&epid=1300784264&itmmeta=01J7C7T4TBW9RDA2MR51MPE4N3&hash=item52db5d9f25:g:rlAAAOSwBoFmkstM&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA0HoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKkGlF5krOwDeLKhLsDC2g3opLs9O0mSUT2yK9yWOFYbHuTd5vXMj8nHN6olVUiOUUsHklCZx0aqjdILReDlCTEjZKV%2FqRYJBE16OIDQJqk%2BPFHvXijTJzDjPLU7plaKG11oVlb7yswxMi0lCPxPI2%2FbqphX3qFWGif%2B2wZ1G7ulWEVmHxWNjl3fysOnhzMk3Tvx%2BI2%2FRqgaO8LlaPu36%2Fb8tAGYnwFZyH2eJyqreYX0CrWoxeQoBBEUzZuKIV0dm1c%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR57N6Ie7ZA&edge=1 Thanks and I hope this helps.

Not sure about the brand but we have them made locally like from GALLS for example. I hope this helps and thank you.

Hello. Any form of martial arts help but do not be surprised if the LAPD teaches you a mellowed-down version. Thanks foe the question!

Thank you for the question Ma'am. You need to be legally in the US to be allowed into the LAPD and if you're not a US Citizen you need to have started the application process.

For Badge Day, they request that you invite a minimal amount of family members so I brought along two. They didn't say the same for Graduation Day and I saw many, many family members come in groups. I myself invited six people.

Yes but you should also be in the process of becoming a US Citizen. That "might" change soon though...

@@LAPDOfficer1118 Thanks you I'm starting to have hope.🥹

Thank you Mr. Smith. The CAPs is designed to help you prep for the PFQ. If you can't attend CAPs because you're from out of town, make sure you do these regularly and create your own personal log: The PFQ test is usually push-ups, sit-ups and a 1.5 mile run For the Sit-Ups, a good score would be about 42-46 per minute while a poor score will be 33-37 per minute. Anything that falls in between is fair. For Push-Ups, 37-44 per minute is good, 22-27 is poor. For the 1.5 mile run, 10.34-11.27 minutes is good, 12.53-13.58 is poor and finally, for the 300m sprint, 51-54 seconds is good and poor is a minute or more. GOOD LUCK!

Best of luck!

Thank you for the question Sir. Let me answer your questions with some numbers. Only a third of applicants will be pass the selection process. Only a third of selected applicants will actually end up in the academy. Only a third of successful academy graduates will still be officers a year after graduating from the academy. These are facts that they tell you while you are in training. This is why I always advise to have a PLAN B. It is a sad truth but not everyone is suited for this job.

Hello. Thanks for the message. I have seen and heard of worse issues but it wasn't an automatic DQ. If I were you, I would try and remember, BE HONEST. Good Luck!

You are very welcome and good luck!

Hello. Thanks for the question YesNo. The answer is YES. When they conduct your Background Investigation (BI). Not only will your past participation in the LAPD Cadet Program show up... everything about you will show up... school performance, previous employment, even what your neighbors think of you! Good Luck!

No need for books Ma'am. But here are some tips: Know the LAPD Mission Statement by heart and be able to recite it while doing push-ups, Know the LAPD Core Values, Memorize LAPD Phonetics (A=Adam, B=Boy, etc.) which are very different from military phonetics and practice your facing movements... if you know all these the first few weeks will be a little easier.

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Here are three of the best advise I give: 1. If they can do it, you can do it! 2. Listen, pay attention, study! 3. Have a back-up plan! Not everyone who passes the academy will be police officers after one year!

Thank you! Absolutely! That’s why I never burned my recent bridges. Is that a common thing?

Most people who go thru the academy does not get sick but every now and then there would be that one person. If I remember it correctly, the most they will give you is one day off. After one day, your continued participation becomes questionable. I hope this helps and thank you for the question!

Congratulations! Good Luck!!!

@@LAPDOfficer1118 Thank you!

Hello Nugget. Thanks for the question. Yours is a simple question but there are many factors involved so here is my response: During academy training you will have about 2-3 short quizzes or tests every week but every month or so there will be a big written examination which you really need to study for. They are all written exams but towards the end of training, there would be a lot of scenarios where you exercise and practice the tactics you were taught. Some are simply for training but some are Pass or Fail tests. There are many reasons why a candidate could fail scenario tests, for example, not removing your finger from the trigger after shooting, shooting an innocent civilian, etc. The Ambush Scenario and the Night Time Shotgun Scenario are tests that would really challenge your skills and patience. When you fail a first attempt, they make you sign a piece of paper that says if you fail again, you will be removed from the academy immediately. Luckily, most Recruit Officers quickly learn from their mistakes and are able to recover after the second attempt. They always remind us during scenarios that in the academy, it's pass or fail, but out on the streets, it's life or death! The big exams depend on what you've been studying in the past few weeks. Subjects include illegal substances, citations, domestic violence, illegal firearms, concealed weapons, etc. The questions are often multiple choice. To be physically successful in the academy make sure you don't neglect physical core exercises like running, pushups and situps. To be academically successful in the academy, try to join study groups, use flash cards, take lots of notes and pay attention to detail. I hope this answers your question.

Hello. Thanks for the question. Pretty early in training, about a month or two into the academy if I recall correctly.

Thank you Sir, God Bless!

Hello Tyler. The answer is yes and is in fact considered somewhat a "Rite of Passage" into law enforcement by many.

Hello Mr. Steven. Thanks for the question. The answer is that you will be receiving most of your gear and uniform on Orientation Day. Whatever you don't receive you will be asked to secure within the week. Make sure you watch Part 2 and Part 3 of my video series so you get a little heads-up on the stuff that you'll need. Good Luck!!!

Hello John. Thanks for the question. See page 11 of this document: assets.website-files.com/63db1d04e804176dcb525fc5/643a384a03d2932a85a0a879_CAP%20Manual.pdf Good Luck!

Hello Mr. Lopez. Polygraph questions will be based on your psych eval and the questionnaire you filled out upon initial application. They ask questions that disclose your character... repeatedly! They want to see if there are any changes to your responses. NEVER watch a video online on how to cheat the polygraph test. I hope this answers your question, thank you!

Hello. The answer is yes and the LAPD has very specific rules about this: The City of Los Angeles requires that a Police Officer candidate be a United States citizen, or that a non-citizen be a permanent resident alien who, in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), is eligible and has applied for citizenship. During the selection process, each non-citizen is required to prove that USCIS accepted his/her application for citizenship prior to the date the Police Officer written test was taken. California State law requires that citizenship be granted within three years after the employment application date. For information regarding citizenship requirements, contact the USCIS. I hope this helps and good luck!

Glad you enjoyed it

Unfortunately not Sir, I don't believe so.

Thank you for the question. The answer to your question is YES. Has this happened before? YES. BUT... please know that the Academy will give you multiple chances to prevent this from happening. From group studies to early morning remedial classes, you will get many chances to avoid failing academically. I hope this helps.

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How was it

Hello. There are a lot of writings during the entire process of the academy. The training team wants to make sure you are prepared in writing reports that would stand in court. Thank you for the question.

It's all about determination and discipline. Two skills that doesn't only help you breeze through the academy, but in daily life as well. Good luck!

Thank you for this excellent question. This depends on two things. When you get your docs and evals completed and how many spots are left in the class that's coming up next. In my case, I was supposed to join the December class but since I got my papers squared away and there are a couple of spots open for November, I got in sooner. From the time you completed everything that is necessary for recruitment, often it's just a matter of weeks before you get assigned to a class and begin training.

@@LAPDOfficer1118 awesome! Final question! Can you have a mustache in the academy? Or completely clean shaven?

@@horrorfreak9653 I can tell you right now that during academy training none of us had beards or mustaches. Hope this helps.

Hello Eber, if I were you I would have $1,500 - $2,000 on stand by... don't quote me on that but it's a good number.

Hello. I remember us having tests regularly, as in almost every week regularly. They test us on what was taught the previous week or the past couple of days. Yes, there's a lot of overtime opportunity. The paperwork alone sometimes pushes you to do an hour or two of overtime work after your watch.

Congratulations and welcome to the LAPD family! Suits only on the first day of the academy (Black Line) not on Orientation Day. You will be busy during orientation day picking up your gear and uniform. The family member you will bring will also be busy as they will be informed of the entire process that you will be going through... important dates, healthy meals, uniform preparations, paycheck deductions, etc. it will be a busy day that will start really, really early in the day. You will be tested on what you learned in the classroom, yes. Good Luck!

@@LAPDOfficer1118 thank you so much for a quick response! Much appreciated! Keep up the good work! Not a lot of videos on LAPD so this was refreshing and informative!

@@dragandincic5727 Thank you so much Dragan! Now please continue your workouts and Know the LAPD Mission Statement by heart and be able to recite it while doing push-ups, Know the LAPD Core Values, Memorize LAPD Phonetics (A=Adam, B=Boy, etc.) which are very different from military phonetics and practice your facing movements... if you know all these the first few weeks will be a little easier. GOOD LUCK!!!

@@LAPDOfficer1118 you should definitely keep making video, informative such as classes / shooting/ physical aspects of it and day to day type of thing as a rookie in LAPD. We definitely need more of that (like I said nothing on LAPD …. One of the biggest agencies lol….) . I think it Will definitely get you subs and likes. JMO Keep up the good work and stay safe 👍💪

The good news is that the Department is flexible on dates (BEFORE you start training), there are classes beginning every month and I'm sure they will work with you but you need to communicate this with them ASAP!

@@LAPDOfficer1118 do you know who I would reach out to?

@@aelitanguyen5266 I would try anyone from recruitment (866) 444-LAPD if you do not have a mentor.

Thank you so much sir! A day after I asked that question, a BI reached out and I forgot to disregard the question.. thank you so much for your help. One more question, during the proper spray (OC spray), how does that work? I wear contact lenses and cannot see without them and I know there are obstacle courses I have to go through..

Hello. Thanks for the question. This is almost always a discussion among the members of your class. Remember, class leaders have responsibilities on top of the usual.

@@LAPDOfficer1118 awesome thank you

Glad it was helpful! Thank You!!!

Some buzz, some full... thank you for the question... but here's the point... you intend to show them you are ready for what is ahead. I hope this helps.

Thank you very much for the kind words Sir! Thank you very much for your service Sir! God Bless!