The written test for the LAPD is offered several times a week. The test is free and you do not need to sign up in advance. Before you go, please fill out the online Preliminary Background Application and Job Preliminary Questionnaire, and familiarize yourself with the entire testing process by reading Prepare for the LAPD Selection Process.


Saturday Testing
is held at 8:00 A.M. (except holiday weekends) at the following location:

Personnel Building
700 East Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Room #115-B


Evening Testing
takes place once a month and four times each week (excluding holidays) at the following times and locations:

First Monday of every month - 7:00 P.M.
Constituent Services Center
8475 South Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90044

Second Monday of every month - 6:00 P.M.
Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza
3650 West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90008
Community Room

Every Monday - 7:00 P.M.
San Pedro Municipal Building
638 S. Beacon Street
San Pedro, CA 90731
Conference Room #452

Every Tuesday - 7:00 P.M.
Marvin Braude Building
6262 Van Nuys Boulevard
Van Nuys, CA 90401
Conference Room #1A

Every Wednesday - 7:00 P.M.
Personnel Department Building
700 E. Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Room #115-B

Every Thursday - 7:00 P.M.
Hollywood Neighborhood City Hall
6501 Fountain Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Community Room